Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Missing swimmer found dead in South Saskatchewan River
A 17-year-old boy who went missing while swimming last weekend has been found dead. RCMP said searchers recovered a body Friday from the South Saskatchewan River, about 1.5 kilometres north of Fred He...
Jul 21, 2017
2 dead after boat capsizes on Lake Diefenbaker
Two people have died after a boat capsized on Lake Diefenbaker Thursday night. A volunteer member of the Elbow Fire Department said an emergency call came in around 9:30 p.m. He said two people were i...
Jul 21, 2017
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile found in Estevan area
Saskatchewan's mosquito surveillance program has discovered some pesky - and potentially life-threatening - insects. According to the province, mosquitoes infected with West Nile virus were found on J...
Jul 20, 2017
Hot weather could lead to creation of algae blooms
With many Saskatchewan residents heading out to the lakes to enjoy the hot, dry weather, there's one thing they should be on the lookout for - blue-green algae. The recent weather the province has bee...
Jul 19, 2017
Carbon tax, aging grid pose ongoing challenges for SaskPower
SaskPower has some big challenges ahead as it continues to meet growth demands, upgrade the grid and meet environmental targets. The annual report released Wednesday showed the Crown invested $886 mil...
Jul 19, 2017
Online fundraiser doubles goal for missing teen
People are offering support as the search continues for a missing teen. Justin Warwaruk, 17, was last seen swimming in the South Saskatchewan River near the Fred Heal Canoe Launch on Sunday night. Sin...
Jul 19, 2017
B.C. forest fire smoke pours into Saskatchewan
Smoke from forest fires in British Columbia has made its way to Saskatchewan. Several communities in southwest and central Saskatchewan woke up Monday morning to hazy conditions. Environment Canada is...
Jul 17, 2017
No craft beer: City shuts out local brewers from new Mosaic
Craft beer won't be featured at the new Mosaic Stadium, despite months of negotiations with producers. The city confirmed Wednesday no agreement had been reached with the Saskatchewan Craft Brewers As...
Jul 14, 2017
La Ronge considers banning alcohol sales on paydays
A series of recommendations to limit alcohol sales in the La Ronge area is sparking a fierce discussion in the community. The Northern Alcohol Strategy, a committee created by the province to work on ...
Jul 14, 2017
U.S. northwest of interest in missing Mekayla Bali case
New developments emerged Wednesday in the case of missing Yorkton teen Mekayla Bali. In a bulletin released by the National Centre for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), it stated the now 18-year...
Jul 12, 2017