Earlier seeding is paying off in 2020 as Saskatchewan basks in multiple days of 30 degree plus heat. There were some expectations of very high yields earlier in the growing season following ample June rain. Since then, it has been generally warmer and drier. “My particular area is still looking at a good crop.” said […]
Environment Canada has issued severe thunderstorm watches and warnings for a portion of western Saskatchewan for Friday afternoon. Swift Current and area are under a watch, while the Kindersley-Rosetown area is under a warning. Meteorologists with the weather agency say the storm is capable of producing nickel sized hail and heavy rain. Special weather statements […]
A recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the southwest and west central parts of the province has prompted the Saskatchewan Health Authority to restrict visitor guidelines. In a release from the SHA on Thursday morning, visitation at Swift Current’s Cypress Regional Hospital, along with long-term care homes and personal care homes close to areas with […]
Highway 7 between Saskatoon and Kindersley is receiving $30 million in paving and passing lane upgrades stretching 50 kilometres. The Saskatchewan government announced in a release on Thursday that the project includes eight new passing lanes west of Fiske to Kindersley and 40 kilometres of paving west of Delisle. Multiple intersections will be upgraded along […]
The Central Plains Co-Op says part of the Agro Centre in Rosetown was destroyed by fire Saturday night. The Agro Centre remains in operation following a large fire late Saturday night. Retail and office space, as well as the crop protection warehouse were destroyed. Central Plains Co-op General Manager Mike Moon said it has been […]
