Midway point reached in Highway 5 widening, passing lane project
The Government of Saskatchewan announced on August 8 that the $40 million Highway 5 project in the St. Denis area has reached the midway point. This project is among planned…
Crop development on track as harvest operations begin
Crops continue to rapidly advance with the increased temperatures and lack of moisture experienced throughout much of the province in early August, according to the provincial crop report released Thursday,…
Seniors’ issues focus of upcoming election forum
The Saskatoon Council on Aging (SCOA) and the Saskatoon & Area Branch of the National Association of Federal Retirees are holding a Saskatchewan Provincial Election Town Hall this fall on…
Province to limit cell phone use in K-12 classrooms
Starting in the 2024-25 school year, cell phones will not be permitted during class time across K-12 schools in Saskatchewan. “Technology has its place, but too often, cell phones are…
SPSA, SaskTel take first step toward new 911 service
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) and SaskTel have laid the groundwork for the next generation of 9-1-1 services. Saskatchewan is the first province to transition all primary 9-1-1 communication…
Crop yields expected to rebound as moisture returns to the Prairies
MarketsFarm analyst Bruce Burnett is reporting consistently excellent yield potential across the Prairies this year after he logged 3,500 km on a crop tour on his way to Ag in…
Fire ban remains in effect in north
Part of the provincial fire ban issued by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) on July 11 is being modified effective 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17. The provincial fire…
RCMP investigating after explosive devices found in rural mailboxes
On July 7, 2024, Saskatoon RCMP received a report that several mailboxes near Sunset Estates in the RM of Blucher were broken into and suspicious objects left in them. Investigation…
Woman injured in Highway 41 crash
A 23-year-old woman was hospitalized after a single vehicle collision on Sunday morning. On July 7, at around 6:15 a.m., Saskatoon Police officers responded to the call of a vehicle…
Ag In Motion crop plots, demos help inform decisions
Ag in Motion’s themed areas and side-by-side comparisons give farmers a quick and easy way to evaluate crops, products and equipment at-a-glance at the largest outdoor Prairie farm event on…