An investigation into the statutory release of a man who went on a stabbing rampage in Saskatchewan has released 14 recommendations for the Correctional Service of Canada and the parole board.  The national joint board of investigation into Myles Sanderson was launched soon after the mass stabbing on the James Smith Cree Nation and in […]

Debate over a labour dispute between Saskatchewan teachers and the province heated up in the legislature Monday, with the Opposition demanding the government get a deal done. The education minister, however, said it’s the teachers union that needs to return to the bargaining table.  On Monday, Saskatchewan teachers paused volunteering in extracurricular activities for the next three days as […]

The value of Canadian farmland rose 11.5 per cent in 2023, a new report by agriculture lending firm Farm Credit Canada has found.  Chief economist J.P. Gervais said while that’s a slight slowdown from the growth in 2022, it’s still a rapid pace given cooling economic conditions overall. “Farmland prices have continued to increase at […]

Recent snow storms at the beginning of March improved the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency’s Spring Runoff Forecast for 2024. Snowfall from the first weekend of March brought up to 40cm of snow around central and southern regions of the province, improving runoff potential. Saskatoon and North Battleford reportedly got in excess of 40cm and the […]

Durum                          398.40  Feed barley                  225.58  Canola                          579.82 Chickpeas                     1168.44 Flax                              […]

Weather Forecast Temperature Chance Precip Today Thickening cloud – rain or snow showers late   Wind:  E-SE 10-20 km/h High: 3° 40% Tonight Flurries   Wind:  E-SE 15-25 km/h Low: -5° 40% Wednesday Cloudy   Wind: E-NE 10-20 km/h High:1° 20% Wednesday night Light snow showers   Wind: N-NE 10-20 km/h Low: -7° 40% Thursday […]

At 5:49 am downtown Regina was bathed in darkness as the power went out for a swath of the cities core. Saskpower reporting that crews have been dispatched to address the issue. The outage appears to be affecting Saskatchewan Drive to College Avenue and Albert towards Broad Street. Power was restored by crews at 7:21am […]

Statistics Canada released results of a survey asking what farmers intend to seed this season. The 2024 seeding intentions for principal field crops surveyed 3,239 Saskatchewan farmers between December 14th to January 22nd. Farmers plan on seeding more durum wheat, lentils, dry field peas, oats, and canary seed, but less canola, spring wheat, barley, mustard […]

Weather Forecast Temperature Chance Precip         Tonight Mostly clear skies   Wind: Becoming N-NW  10-20 km/h Low: -7° 0% Tuesday Increasing cloudiness, low chance of a late day rain shower, possibly mixed with snow or sleet   Wind: E-SE 15-25 km/h High: 2° 30% Tuesday Night Developing light snow or mixed precipitation […]

CN and CPKC Rail supplied a combined 67% of hopper cars ordered in grain week 31, a notable deterioration from the 77% order fulfillment performance seen in week 30.  CN saw a slight decline in performance while CPKC saw a considerable deterioration as compared to the prior week.  In supplying 74% of cars ordered by […]