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REGINA – The Government of Saskatchewan’s first subsurface mineral public offering of the 2024-25 fiscal year, held on July 8, generated $5,935,425 in revenue, driven by interest in lithium potential. Of the 18 subsurface permits posted for this offering, 16 received acceptable bids covering 39,650.88 hectares. The permits, which are prospective for lithium, are located […]

This year at Country Thunder, it’s not just Nickelback and Luke Combs bringing the heat—Mother Nature has joined the lineup. With scorching temperatures in the forecast for day one, featuring Gord Bamford, the heatwave is expected to persist through the weekend. Michael Brenholen, the Director of Operations for St. John’s Ambulance, says staying hydrated is […]

A judge has found Jeremy Skibicki guilty of first-degree murder in the killings of four women in Winnipeg. Defence lawyers had argued Skibicki should be found not criminally responsible and said he was suffering from schizophrenia at the time of the slayings in 2022. But Crown prosecutors said he had the mental capacity and awareness […]

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed… Canada set to provide details on defence funding Canada is expected to provide more details about its plan to meet defence spending targets in an effort to quell concerns that have dogged the prime minister during this week’s […]

In it’s first 10 months of operation, Saskatchewan’s newest Crown corporation, Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) recorded a net income of recorded net income of $191.1 million. From June 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024 LGS also saw net income before payments to the General Revenue Fund (GRF) of $305.1 million on revenue of $585.6 […]

The Saskatchewan government has put a moratorium on new wild boar farms, after decades of expanding feral swine populations.  The province also says existing farms will require licensing and regular inspection. Toby Tschetter, the chair of Sask Pork, says the regulations will help the industry respond to animal escapes and potential disease outbreaks. Research from the University […]

A province-wide “Heat Warning” has been issued in Saskatchewan as extreme temperatures grip the region. Daytime highs are forecasted to surpass 32 degrees Celsius, with nighttime lows not dipping below 16 degrees Celsius in the coming days. The high humidity will further elevate the heat index, making it feel even hotter. Air conditioners are running […]

After a pretty much wet spring and early summer, the heat is being dialed up. The entire province of Saskatchewan is blanketed in a “Heat Warning” issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada. The warnings are issued when daytime highs exceed 32 degrees, and lows don’t drop below 16 degrees. Temperatures in Regina will be […]

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce has named Candace Laing its new president and CEO, effective Sept. 1. Laing has served as chair of the chamber’s board of directors since 2022 after joining the board in 2019, serving as its vice-chair from 2021 to 2022. The chamber said she has resigned from that role as she […]

The head of the Assembly of First Nations has informed chiefs that a draft deal with Ottawa on child-welfare reforms is worth $47.8 billion, a source who was in the room says — more than double what was initially promised. National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak revealed that number to chiefs and their proxies on Tuesday […]