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Saskatchewan farmers are nearing the finish line when it comes to seeding. According to the Ministry of Agriculture’s weekly crop report, 96 per cent of the crop is in the ground in the province...

Early childhood educators in Saskatchewan will have greater access to training and professional development, thanks to a $12-million investment from the provincial government. According to the Saskatc...

A Saskatchewan drilling company is facing hefty fines after breaking safety regulations, leading to a serious injury. According to the Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, Rebel Drilling...

The problems with the Saskatchewan Income Support (SIS) program outlined this week in the provincial auditor's report aren't exactly brand new to advocates like Peter Gilmer. Gilmer is with the Regina...

Environment Canada may be lifting heat warnings in Saskatchewan, but the same can’t be said for thunderstorm advisories. Just before 1 p.m. Wednesday, the weather service issued severe thunderst...

On the heels of a record-setting year for exports, Saskatchewan announced Wednesday a sizable year-over-year increase in agri-food exports. The provincial government said those exports had an estimate...

Some of Saskatchewan’s provincial parks are getting a facelift this year. In a media release Wednesday, the provincial government said it’s investing $14 million in provincial park facilit...

The conditions in northern Saskatchewan can test the hardiest of people. That was caught on camera last fall, when 10 survivalists were dropped into remote locations near Reindeer Lake for Season 10 o...

The heat wave is set to break in Saskatchewan. Heat warnings persisted in the province on Wednesday, but Environment Canada said the end is in sight. "Hot and humid weather is expected to continue for...

Interest rates are on the move again in Canada. The Bank of Canada raised its key lending rate 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent Wednesday morning. It marks the first rate increase by the central bank ...