Fire ban issued for northern part of province
Due to current conditions, high fire activity and the extreme fire risk in the province, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has issued a provincial fire ban effective at 5…
Statistics Canada says 21,100 jobs added in Saskatchewan from April 2024 to April 2025
Statistics Canada’s latest labour force numbers show that the labour market in Saskatchewan remains strong with 21,100 jobs added year-over-year in April, an increase of 3.6 per cent, the highest…
‘Slow down, move over’ event focuses on roadside responder safety
By TERRY PUGH Roadside responders are urging drivers to slow down and move over when they see emergency vehicle lights flashing on the side of a highway. A cavalcade of…
Sask launches online well-being course for new and expecting parents
The Government of Saskatchewan is supporting a new online therapy course to help new and expecting mothers and their partners who are experiencing mental health difficulties, such as depression or…
Fire bans implemented in many rural municipalities
Dry, windy conditions have prompted several area rural municipalities (RMs) to implement fire bans. Just over a week after lifting a fire ban that had been in place from April…
Province marks Emergency Preparedness Week
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 4-10, 2025, as Emergency Preparedness Week in the province. The theme for 2025 is “Be prepared. Know your risks,” which encourages everyone to…
Are your roomates driving you batty?
The Ministry of Environment is reminding Saskatchewan residents that May is a good time to most effectively exclude or evict bats from buildings. Bats can be very difficult to find…
Local rinks in Warman, Martensville and nearby communities get $50K in affordability grants
At least $50,000 was allocated in 2024-2025 to offset the costs of operating ice surfaces in Warman, Martensville and nearby communities through the province’s Community Rink Affordability Grant Program.According to…
Trespass regulations amended to improve public safety
The Government of Saskatchewan has passed new regulations to empower police to enforce trespass laws in businesses and public spaces such as libraries and parks. These changes are part of…
April 28 Day of Mourning remembers 27 workers who lost their lives
Every year on April 28, Canada marks the National Day of Mourning. Provincially, flags at all government buildings are lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset. April 28 was first…