Saskatchewan

Dundurn to make unique world record attempt on Canada Day

An army of inflatable dinosaurs is making its way to Dundurn on Canada Day in an attempt to break a world record.More than 1,000 people have registered to help break the world record for the most peop...

Jun 30, 2023

Provincial parks and campsites expected to be busy for long weekend

Saskatchewan's provincial parks expect to be busy over the Canada Day long weekend.According to the provincial government, lots of people are hitting the road and gearing up to soak in the nice weathe...

Jun 30, 2023

Heat warnings blanket northern half of Saskatchewan

Northern Saskatchewan is cranking up the A/C.Heat warnings from Environment Canada blanketed the entire northern half of Saskatchewan on Thursday afternoon, including the areas around Cree Lake, Fond-...

Jun 29, 2023

Saskatchewan reports $1.58B surplus for ’22-23, pays down $1.5B of operating debt

Saskatchewan's finances were rosier in 2022-23 than expected.When the budget for that year was released, Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said the province would have an operating deficit of $463 milli...

Jun 29, 2023

Bedard’s a Blackhawk: Chicago takes Pats star first overall in NHL draft

As expected, No. 98 has been taken No. 1.The Chicago Blackhawks selected Connor Bedard - who wore No. 98 with the Regina Pats - with the first pick overall in Wednesday's NHL draft.He's the first Pats...

Jun 28, 2023

More should be done to revive Indigenous languages says U of S professor

It has been an exciting few weeks for Cree-speaking people in Saskatchewan but while that language may be seeing a resurgence in the province, other languages are looking for their moment in the spotl...

Jun 28, 2023

Provincial government celebrates population growth in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan's population increased by 6,821 people in the first quarter of 2023.According to the provincial government, Saskatchewan's population went up by 33,101 over the past year, reaching 1,221,...

Jun 28, 2023

Western premiers disappointed by delay to federal bail reform on repeat offenders

Premiers from Western Canada said Tuesday they are "extremely disappointed" in the federal government for not passing reforms to the bail system to target repeat offenders before Parliament rose last ...

Jun 28, 2023

SaskEnergy looking to lower customers’ bills in October

Homeowners in Saskatchewan could be getting some relief on their energy bills.In a media release Wednesday, SaskEnergy announced it will apply Thursday to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel for adjust...

Jun 28, 2023

Feds and Prairie provinces to help Indigenous communities in agriculture

A new partnership with the federal government and the Prairie provinces could lead to the way for Indigenous participation in agriculture.On Tuesday, federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Mar...

Jun 27, 2023