Province marks solemn day of remembrance
Saskatchewan’s Minister Responsible for the Status of Women Laura Ross, issued the following statement on December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women” “Each year…
Hepburn woman earns Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University
Rachel Andres of Hepburn is one of two students from the University of Saskatchewan (USask), and one of only 11 from across the country, to be awarded prestigious Rhodes Scholarships…
Wildlife offences net nearly $16K in fines, hunting suspensions
An investigation that started with information from the public has resulted in five Saskatchewan residents pleading guilty to a variety of offences, including wildlife trafficking, hunting without a licence and…
SaskPower to remove carbon tax from home heating bills
Starting January 1, 2024, SaskPower will remove the carbon tax from electric home heating. This will benefit approximately 30,000 SaskPower customers, reducing their power bills an average of $21 per…
Province supports new 988 suicide crisis helpline
The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to be part of the new 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline. The new service launched today across Canada will help people who are thinking about…
Moisture needed across province, reports Water Security Agency
The Water Security Agency (WSA) has released the 2023 Conditions at Freeze-up Report. Hot and dry conditions throughout the summer and fall have led to most areas of the province…
Cameron named Sask Chief Marshal
After a comprehensive search and hiring process, Robert Cameron has been appointed as the Chief Marshal of the Saskatchewan Marshals Service. The appointment will come into effect on January 1,…
Area community groups receive charitable grants
Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) distributed $2.1 million in charitable gaming grants throughout the province in the second quarter of the 2023-24 fiscal year. “We’re pleased to announce the latest…
Sask Valley Music Festival invites musicians to register
The Sask Valley Music Festival (SVMF) is well into planning for its annual festival of music and spoken word to be held in Rosthern next March, according to SVMF President…
Economic assessment tribunal to analyze impact of federal energy regulations
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the composition of the Saskatchewan First Act’s Economic Assessment Tribunal and its first referral for economic analysis and consideration, the federal Clean Electricity Regulations…