As flood waters began to surround some homes in the RM of Connaught on Monday, people took evacuations into their own hands.Boats and Sea-Doos were dug out of storage to motor across roads inundated with water.Reeve Lloyd Seymour said four residents that were stranded were taken to safety and put in touch with the Sask...

Canadians have about one week to fill out the federal government's latest census.Statistics Canada says households and farm businesses will soon receive letters in the mail containing instructions on how to complete the surveys by census day on May 12.The federal Statistics Act states a census must be held every five y...

Unions representing workers across the country were calling on governments to be flexible Monday after executives in the federal public service started a new work schedule that will see them on-site in the office five days a week.The Treasury Board announced the change to remote work rules in February and said all othe...

According to a new survey, Saskatchewan residents are heading into another wildfire season with high awareness of smoke risks, but experts say that awareness is not consistently translating into preparedness at the household level.The Angus Reid survey, commissioned by First Onsite Property Restoration, which has respo...

The RM of Connaught has been hard hit by spring runoff this year and is now warning that some residents may need to be evacuated. Both Connaught and its northern/eastern neighbour, the RM of Arborfield have declared emergencies as has the Town of Arborfield. The Water Security Agency (WSA) said the Carrot River, Tisda...

During his first year of post-secondary, when University of Saskatchewan student Sawyer Kopec attended his first powwow, he felt ill-suited to participate in any of the traditions.A Métis student from Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Kopec grew up in a small rural community with very little of his culture around him. Atte...

"Art needs to have a purpose."For Lionel Peyachew, that purpose isn't abstract, it stands in bronze in North Battleford.A monument of Annie Peyachew in Central Park serves as a reminder of a history many people didn't know happened there, reflecting the kind of work the artist from Red Pheasant Cree Nation ha...

Many residents and municipalities across central Saskatchewan are reporting washed out roads and heavy localized flooding, approaching records in some areas. A large amount of snow, measured at about eight feet in places like Lake Country north of Prince Albert has melted quickly, causing issues with road washouts and...

Canada's auditor general says federal efforts to map parts of the country that face the highest risk of flooding are not on track to finish by the 2028 target date and don't account for the effects of climate change.In one of five reports released today, Auditor General Karen Hogan looked into the Liberal government's ...

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Saskatchewan's GDP grew by 2.2 per cent bringing the total for 2025 to $85.4 billion, according to Statistics Canada.GDP is the total value of goods and services produced over a specific time period and is a primary measurement used to evaluate the health of an economy. An increase in real GDP is viewed as a sign that ...

The Government of Saskatchewan says a bigger budget will translate into more highway patrol officers on the road around the province in the year ahead.The Saskatchewan Highway Patrol saw its funding increase from $7.8 million up to $8.5 million in the recent provincial budget. The Ministry of Community Safety said that...

Spring melt water flow continued to close highways and destroy roads in Saskatchewan on Sunday, with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) assisting in 16 active flooding locations.Environment Canada is now forecasting only showers or flurries in the flood-hit areas on Sunday night and fine and cooler weather ne...

Another Saskatchewan community has declared a State of Emergency due to high water levels. The Town of Arborfield posted on their social media pages Saturday that they have declared a State of Emergency "due to potential flooding". Residents are being advised to be on alert as water levels can change quickly....

The City of North Battleford has issued a fire ban for all residents, effective immediately. The ban comes after the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said the current Fire Weather Index (FWI) for the region is considered "high", bordering on "extreme", due to dry conditions. The fire ban in...

Stanley Mission RCMP have laid charged against three individuals, including a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, in connection to multiple stabbings on Thursday. Thirty-one-year-old Dillon Sewap, 26-year-old Thomasina Sewap, and 29-year-old Logan Anthony Wood have each been charged with forcible confinement, aggravat...

The sights and sounds of Batoche are going digital.This summer, Métis families won't just walk the historic grounds, they'll be able to explore them in a whole new way through Roblox.The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) is preparing to unveil a virtual recreation of Batoche on the popular gaming platform,...

MONTRÉAL - Ever since 15-year-old Zachary Miron died after drinking a can of Red Bull while on a school ski trip in January 2024, his parents have been fighting a battle to ban energy drinks for children under 16.A coroner's report said the combination of medication he was taking for attention deficit/hyperactiv...

As winter gives way to warmer weather, many people are noticing the return of sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes... but it's not always clear whether it's a cold or allergies."It can be quite tricky," said Jill Hubick, community care and education manager with Lung Saskatchewan.Allergy symptoms often mirror ...

The Government of Saskatchewan says it is taking steps to ensure residents will be made aware of service disruptions at their local emergency rooms as quickly as possible, while also working to reduce the frequency of health-care disruptions across the province.On Thursday, the government said the Saskatchewan Health A...

Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River Liberal MP Buckey Belanger said it's been a very busy 12 months representing his riding and Saskatchewan as a whole in Ottawa. This week marks one year since Belanger was elected as the Member of Parliament, and said so far he's been busy in his role as Secretary of State for...

People who were inside the Victoria Hospital emergency room in Prince Albert on Sunday, April 19 between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. may have been exposed to pertussis, also known as whooping cough. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) issued a public notice on April 30 warning of the danger to babies and pregnant women in ...

Ellen Haudeck has been found guilty in North Battleford provincial court following a trial into animal abuse and neglect allegations, with sentencing set for June 10.The case stems from an investigation that began in November 2023 and continued into January 2024 at a rural property in the RM of Battle River, where conc...

With spring finally arriving after an extended winter in Saskatchewan, black bears across the province are emerging from hibernation hungry and in search of food.While often associated with more mountainous regions, thousands of black bears live in Saskatchewan, primarily throughout the northern forest, and experts say...

RCMP in Stanley Mission have arrested several people following multiple stabbings in the community early Thursday morning. Three victims were taken to hospital with serious injuries, according to police. Community leaders issued a notice that they have been told there is no ongoing threat to the community. More infor...

No need to worry about missing appointments because of the one-hour time difference anymore.Saskatchewan is updating its time legislation as neighbouring Alberta prepares to stop changing clocks, a move expected to simplify life in border communities like Lloydminster.In a release issued Thursday, the province said it ...

Finally - a taste of spring. Temperatures will be at or above normal for much of the province through the weekend. Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Justin Shelley said there has been a shift away from the cooler temperatures that have been plaguing a large part of Saskatchewan in April. "We will...

Spring cleaning brings smiles to some people's faces and leads to plenty of grumbles from others.But regardless of whether you love or dread the annual chore, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning spring cleaners to take precautions against hantavirus, which can lead to a rare but potentially fatal disease of th...

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has reduced the sentence former RCMP officer Bernie Herman will serve following his conviction for manslaughter in the death of Braden Herman.The two were not related, but were in an intimate relationship that the court described as volatile, with incidents of threats and violence recou...

An unpredictable spring is causing problems for farmers in Saskatchewan, with snow one day and summer-like temperatures the next.Jeremy Welter is the vice-president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS). He said that this year's spring has had both pros and cons for farmers."There's a lo...