Fire ban in provincial parks lifted
Due to recent rainfall and cooler weather, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is lifting the provincial fire ban that has been in place since May 16, 2023. The ban…
Residents stage walk in Rosthern to support local family physicians
Approximately 75 citizens from the Twin Rivers District, surrounding municipalities and First Nations gathered at the current Rosthern Hospital and walked to the site of the new medical clinic on…
Protect aquatic habitat, get shoreline alteration permit from WSA
With warmer weather on the horizon, cabin owners and recreational boaters will be heading to lakes across Saskatchewan to enjoy the sunshine. This is a busy time of year for…
Highway construction season gets into full swing
When the daylight hours become longer and warmer weather rolls in, construction equipment rolls out onto Saskatchewan highways. The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding travellers to keep an eye out…
Cycle safe this summer
The CAA is offering safety advice for cyclists and motorists throughout the summer. Road safety depends on the cooperation of drivers and cyclists. They are often seen at odds, but…
Provincial command activated for wildfire response
The Government of Saskatchewan announced on May 17 that provincial command has been activated through Saskatchewan Public Safety’s Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) to assist in response to wildfire across…
Wildlife damage compensation package unveiled
Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit have announced a supplemental freight adjustment to further support Saskatchewan producers who experienced wildlife damage to their…
Province highlights work to address sexual violence
The Government of Saskatchewan has declared May 15 to 20 as Sexual Violence Awareness Week in Saskatchewan. In 2023-24, the Ministries of Justice and Attorney General and Corrections, Policing and…
New hospital in Rosthern among record number of infrastructure projects
The new Saskatchewan Valley Hospital in Rosthern is one of dozens of infrastructure projects given the green light by the provincial government this year. Work is underway on projects across…
The kids are alright: Leave baby wildlife alone
It’s spring in Saskatchewan and all kinds of wildlife are having their young. Everyone loves a baby but if you see a young animal that looks abandoned, it likely isn’t.…