provincial news

With wildfire smoke affecting most southern and central Saskatchewan, Environment Canada has issued an air quality warning in many portions of the province, including Regina. Environment Canada says the wildfire smoke is causing elevated air quality health index (AQHI) values and reduced visibility in some areas. They add that wildfire smoke can harm everyone’s health, […]

The Guardians of the North TV show is set to return for a second season in 2024. The television docuseries, which follows wildland firefighters and dedicated First Nation responders in Saskatchewan’s Indigenous and northern communities while they protect the people, property and resources of the north, will see its second season airing next spring on […]

With wildfire smoke affecting most southern and central Saskatchewan, Environment Canada has issued an air quality warning in many portions of the province, including Regina. Environment Canada says the wildfire smoke is causing elevated air quality health index (AQHI) values and reduced visibility in some areas. They add that wildfire smoke can harm everyone’s health, […]

Saskatchewan residents with ALS may benefit from adding two new medications to the Saskatchewan Drug Plan Formulary. The Government of Saskatchewan announced that it is expanding treatment options for those living with ALS by listing Albrioza (sodium phenylbutyrate and ursodoxicoltaurine) and the oral suspension of Radicava (edaravone) on the Saskatchewan Drug Plan Formulary. Effective September […]

Over a month ago, the Town of Pilot Butte raised concerns about a proposed compost facility outside the town. Following a town hall meeting, the support against the facility has only grown, according to Peggy Chorney, the Mayor of Pilot Butte. The town hall meeting was held at the Emerald Park Fire Hall last week […]

A report from the Fraser Insitute that looked at public school funding between the 2012-13 and 2020-21 school years shows that Saskatchewan was one of just two provinces that saw a decrease in inflation-adjusted per-student funding. While other provinces saw increases, Saskatchewan saw a 10 per cent decrease in per-student funding. The Fraser Institute highlighted […]

Kiké Dueck loves gym class, especially long-distance running. The 10-year-old, who is nonbinary, says everyone at school “is really good about gender,” but knows not all parents are accepting. “There’s a few people in my school that are in the LGBTQ2S+ community but are afraid to tell their parents,” said Dueck, sitting beside their mom, […]

Communities that are implementing preventative measures against flooding can cover up to half the cost through a rebate from the Saskatchewan Water Security Agency. The 50/50 rebate, through the Flood Damage Reduction Program, is for cities, towns, villages, and hamlets at-risk of flood damage. WSA Spokesman Sean Osmar says this type of program is offered […]

The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency is making $700-thousand available to producers and local governments to help complete water management projects. Applicants can receive up to $95-thousand per project to cover technical and engineering costs, mitigation and rehabilitation work for new water management projects. “This Agricultural Water Management Fund addresses the cost burden and other barriers […]

The Queen City Ex continues into the long weekend. There’s plenty to do from rides, to various fair food to try, and fireworks tonight around 10:15 p.m. Entertainment on the stage this evening features the James Barker Band at 9 o’clock. Terrance Littletent and Kawacatoose Boyz are at Banner Hall at 6 and 8 once […]