An Alberta clipper was the main cause of the power outage affecting the southwest region of Saskatchewan throughout the week. A weather front rolled into the area on Wednesday that was accompanied with winds that were measured as fast as 100 km/hr. Along with the heavy winds, Environment Canada’s Justin Schaer says the clipper also […]
After a severe spring weather event compromised a large swath of the power grid in south western Saskatchewan – SaskPower has been able to reconnect the majority of customers. Close to 4000 customers were left without power in multiple communities Wednesday thru to Thursday of this week. The power company was faced with the task […]
A severe storm event continues to leave more than 3000 SaskPower customers in the dark. SaskPower has been working round the clock to fix an unprecedented number of power lines after the lines were downed during a storm that impacted the southwest corner of the province. 3400 customers are still without power in the Maple […]
Powerful winds have left approximately 6,500 SaskPower customers without power as crews fight the weather to try and repair downed lines. Maple Creek and Eastend are currently without power due to widespread damage to power lines. The power company is reporting at least 40 power poles that have been knocked down due to wind, and […]
A new candidate has emerged in the race for leadership of the provincial NDP – and she believes change in Saskatchewan is going to start with her. Kaitlyn Harvey announced her run for leadership via twitter and her website. Born and raised in Prince Albert her focus is on justice for young and vulnerable people. […]
SaskPower customer’s hopeful to receive new smart power meters this spring are going to be disappointed. Initial plans to bring new meters to rural and farming customers have hit a snag as the power company says it is unable to acquire the meters due to a supply chain issue a lack of microchips. SaskPower spokesperson […]
The draw is complete, and we now know which teams Canada will be playing in the early stages of the World Cup of Soccer this fall. Canada was the last team drawn, and ended up in Group “F”, with Croatia, Morocco and Belgium. Group “B” features some interesting teams, England, Iran, the USA, and one […]
“Holdin’ on to What’s Golden” is taking the stage at the Globe Theatre in Regina. Written by Skyler Anderson and Greg Ochitwa the play focuses on real life experiences Skyler had growing up in grades 4-12. His character, “Fresh” is faced with racism from the outset as a first nations person in a predominately white […]
Construction on a new 24 hour urgent care centre is getting underway. This project was announced last year, with the idea being to take some of the pressure off of the emergency rooms in Regina. It will be located at Albert and 7th, on property already owned by the Saskatchewan Health Authority. It used to […]
Its been a long time in the making. The latest step in the process of becoming a serious power in “the beautiful game”, is a berth in the World Cup. Before a packed and cold BMO Stadium in Toronto, the Canadian side scored early, cruising to a 4-0 victory over Jamaica. The win guarantees Canada […]
