Mounties said they found and seized 530 grams of cocaine and seven grams of methamphetamine as well as the unstamped cigarettes and 40 grams of unstamped cannabis, a firearm, a baton, a Taser and cash.

Saskatchewan's Finance Minister Jim Reiter said the expenses that offset the added oil revenue were roughly $200 million for health care and $100 million for crop insurance due to flooding.

The proper disposal of elm wood is also important to help curb the spread of Dutch elm disease. The Sask. environment ministry said elm wood should be disposed of promptly at a designated location.

The unit is expanding from 25 beds up to 28, thanks to funding from the province and Hospitals of Regina Foundation. The new beds are expected to be available to patients in early September.

The rainfall warnings covered Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Nipawin, Melfort and Tisdale, while the wind warning covered Regina, Moose Jaw, Swift Current, Weyburn, Estevan, Carlyle and Fort Qu'Appelle.

In 2009, a jury convicted Curtis Dagenais of first-degree murder for shooting constables Robin Cameron and Marc Bourdages. He was also convicted of attempted murder for wounding a third Mountie.

Environment and Climate Change Canada confirmed a tornado touched down near Kelso around 4 p.m., and a number of red critical tornado alerts were issued for the surrounding area at that time.

For more than a century, a piece of prairie near Assiniboia has been home to generations of the Bakkestad family. Today, a memorial bench marks the family's deep connection to the land.

Clearwater River Dene Nation says the checkpoint was established in response to increased uranium exploration and the need for up-to-date information about activity within its traditional territory.

A Swift Current man has received a 12-month suspended sentence and one year of probation after pleading guilty to assaulting someone with a frozen pizza while intoxicated. It marks his fourth assault.

Jared Dormer, co-creator of Saskatchewan Retro GameCon, believes many consumers are beginning to ask whether having the latest graphics and technology is worth sacrificing ownership of the media they buy.

After 13 years of planning and fundraising the new Weyburn Humane Society will open in a few weeks providing more space, improved facilities and better care for animals in southeastern Saskatchewan.

Latvian walker Kristians Kārkliņš passed through Regina this week in his attempt to complete the fastest walk around the world. He says every step is also helping him manage his mental health.

MP Buckley Belanger said lack of a dedicated university is leading to a dire lack of trained teachers in primary and secondary education, along with the chronic shortage of health professionals in Sask.

Noah Dobson, 13, is looking forward to being a kid again after having specialized epilepsy surgery at Jim Pattison Children's Hospital, treatment he would have previously had to get out of the province.

The RCMP said 34-year-old Joshua Meszaros turned himself in after running away from the Mounties who were transferring him from the Biggar RCMP detachment to a police vehicle on Aug. 20.

The province's first occupational therapy and speech-language pathology master's programs begin this fall, giving 80 students the chance to train in-province at the University of Saskatchewan.

The project includes resurfacing around 41 km from the Highway 2 and Highway 13 junction near Assiniboia to Ardill Access Road and two temporary traffic lights have been set up with pilot vehicles.

Gravelbourg fire chief Scott Booth said several farmers were already at the scene when his department arrived, bringing water tanks, front-end loaders and other equipment to help contain the blaze.

Saskatchewan RCMP's wanted list for August includes people being sought for forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, robbery, arson and assault while choking.

The Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel said SaskPower customers should be prepared for next year's increase to be 1.5-2.5% higher than the additional 3.9% proposed by the Crown corporation.

Before trade negotiations fell apart, Terry Swystun, owner of Full Line Ag in Saskatoon, said he was hopeful for a deal. Now he would like to see more of a push for people to buy Canadian equipment.

Ahead of the start of classes Monday, more than 600 students are expected to move into University of Regina housing, as volunteers help make a day filled with excitement and nerves easier.

The Saskatchewan RCMP said officers saw the man in the stolen vehicle outside a home in North Battleford, but he fled when he spotted the officers, striking several other vehicles in the process.

Saskatchewan Beach Mayor Corey Livingstone said he's surprised and disappointed after finding out the volunteer fire chiefs in Silton were fired and the fire department is now out of service.

The boat was decontaminated and a quarantine was established, while the owner of the vessel, an Ontario resident, was charged with transporting a prohibited species under fisheries regulations.

Drew Martin, president and co-founder of Phantom Light Distillery, said selling Saskatchewan-made alcohol within Canada can be complicated because each province has its own rules and liquor system.

Regina's Globe Theatre received a $500K boost from Conexus Credit Union, bringing it closer to completing its major renovation. It still needs to raise $12M to cover its remaining capital obligations.

Regina's Water Network Expansion Project has been completed ahead of schedule by around three months, and roughly $17.5 million under budget. The three-year project includes 8.4 km of new water mains.

Saskatchewan liquor stores expect interest for United States alcohol dry up further, with provincial 50 per cent retaliatory surcharges on American products coming into effect.

Regina residents rushed to the pumps after prices fell to about $1.38 per litre at some stations on Thursday. Drivers were feeling some relief after dealing with months of higher fuel costs.

The ninth installment of the Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival begins on Friday evening and wraps up on Sunday afternoon. More than 5,000 people are expected to attend the festival this year.

Saskatchewan is forecasting an $825 million deficit in the first quarter of 2026-27, as higher resource revenues are offset by rising health-care costs, flood recovery and increased Crop Insurance claims.

According to the latest crop report from the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture, harvest is just 11 per cent complete across the province, well behind the five-year average of 25 per cent.

The province emphasized the need for data centres to generate their own power in order to avoid taxing Saskatchewan's power grid or displacing any capacity for interprovincial power exports.

The charges stemmed from an incident on July 4, 2024, when a worker in Prince Albert was struck by cement blocks sliding out of a raised dump bed, leaving them with serious injuries.

Hidden in southern Sask., the Claybank Brick Plant helped build Canadian landmarks, outfit warships and even support NASA's journey to the moon. Now, the National Historic Site is slowly falling apart.

By a vote of 6-4, members of Regina City Council approved Brandt's proposal to operate the facilities that are not part of its REAL District purchase, including Mosaic Stadium and the AffinityPlex.

The driver was also found to be unlicensed and was determined to be impaired by cocaine, police said. The driver received a roadside suspension and the vehicle was impounded for three days.

Musicians Brian Sklar and Don Young remember Dolly Parton as a genuine legend, sharing stories of her unforgettable performances and business savvy. For both, she's a country icon we won't soon forget.

Police say Rosendahl is known to travel to the Edmonton area, but his current whereabouts are unknown. Anyone who sees Rosendahl is asked not to approach him and to contact police immediately.

In Prince Albert, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced the province will impose a 50 per cent tariff on U.S. alcohol imports starting Sept. 8, mirroring American tariffs on Canadian alcohol.

The sole occupant of the aircraft, an adult man, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. His family has been notified. The crash is being investigated by Saskatchewan coroners and the TSB.

Canwood, Cudworth, Eston, Hafford, Langenburg, Leask, Loon Lake, Norquay, Sandy Bay, Stoughton, Strasbourg and Whitewood can begin offering the incentive packages of up to $50,000 on Sept. 1.

Regina police noted that legitimate government agencies don't ask the public to resolve legal matters through unsolicited texts, and reminded the public to avoid clicking links in the messages.