Fire Prevention Week focuses on lithium-ion battery safety
The Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) have proclaimed October 4 to 10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week in the province. The theme for this year’s…
Crop Report for September 22-28, 2026
arm, dry weather meant excellent combining conditions that allowed producers across Saskatchewan to make substantial harvest progress this week. An estimated 63 per cent of the provincial crop has now…
Province marks Truth and Reconciliation Day
The Government of Saskatchewan recognizes Wednesday, September 30 as Truth and Reconciliation Day. The day honours residential school Survivors, their families and communities and remembers the children who did not…
Crop Report for September 15-21, 2026
Harvest progress is picking up across Saskatchewan. However, rainfall, high humidity and wet field conditions slowed progress in the eastern part of the province and delayed harvest operations in the…
Rosthern Harvest Festival hosted on September 18-19
By KEVIN BERGER, Local Journalism Initiative A tidal wave of water bears down on a hapless group of rubber duckies at the start of a rubber duck race hosted by…
Province marks Rail Safety Week
As Saskatchewan recognizes Rail Safety Week from Sept. 21 to 27, Highways Minister Kim Gartner is reminding drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to stay alert and use caution around railway tracks…
Applications now being accepted for 2026-2027 School Playground Equipment Grant Program
Schools can once again apply for funding through the School Playground Equipment Grant Program until January 29, 2027. Introduced in 2025, schools can receive up to $50,000 in matched funding…
Crop Report for September 1-8, 2026
Widespread rainfall across the province over the past week stalled harvest operations. Harvest is currently 32 per cent complete, an increase of five per cent from last week. This remains…
Police officers embark on 400-km memorial trek
For the 11th year police officers from around the province will be taking part in the Ride to Remember beginning Thursday, September 24. The officers will trade their work uniforms…
Province leads nation in housing construction pace
According to the latest data released September 16 by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, housing starts in Saskatchewan saw growth of 65.5 per cent in August 2026 compared to…