Saskatoon Freeway Phase 3 consultations set to begin
A third and final round of public and stakeholder engagement is coming up for the Saskatoon Freeway Functional Planning Study. The Ministry of Highways has assembled a project team which…
Agricultural Safety Week proclaimed
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed March 10 to 16, as Agricultural Safety Week in Saskatchewan. “Because the work in the agriculture industry never stops, it is important to remember…
Province commits $15M to Global Institute for Food Security at U of S
Agriculture Minister David Marit has announced a funding commitment of $15 million over five years to the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan. Founded in…
Province’s agri-food export volumes to India up 71%
India, already one of the top global markets for Saskatchewan’s agriculture producers, is also one of the fastest-growing with provincial agri-food exports increasing in volume by over 71 per cent…
Crop insurance average premiums reduced for 2024
Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister (AAFC) Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit have announced details of the 2024 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation…
Province creating new breast health centre, expands screening eligibility
The government of Saskatchewan is investing in several breast cancer care and screening initiatives to support substantial detection and treatment enhancements for Saskatchewan patients. These enhancements include the opening of…
Don’t leave your fishing shack on ice, remove it soon
Attention, winter anglers: all good things must end and the deadlines to get your fishing shelters off the ice are coming up quickly. But make sure your plan to remove…
March is coming in like a lion and Saskatchewan RCMP reminds drivers to be prepared
2024-03-01 3:50 p.m. Heavy snow, gusty winds, reduced visibility: much of Saskatchewan will be experiencing severe weather beginning Saturday, with the worst forecasted to hit on Sunday. “March is truly…
Council approves grant for Floral Community Centre
A former one-room schoolhouse in the RM of Corman Park near Saskatoon’s southeastern city limits is getting a little TLC this spring. The RM of Corman Park Council voted at…
Changes to Canada Community Building Fund unfair: SUMA
The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) has substantial concerns with changes proposed to the Canada Community Building Fund by the Government of Canada. In a news release issued February 28,…