Murray Wood: Elbows down, taxpayer subsidies for U.S. flights up
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'Only the start:' Treaty Land Sharing Network looks to build bridges between farmers, Indigenous community
Half a decade ago, Bladworth-area producer Mary Smillie sat at a small gathering. It was following the death of Battlefords-area's Colten Boushie - and the acquittal of Gerald Stanley - and it focused...
Jul 18, 2021 The Treaty Land Sharing Network allows settler producers the ability to invite Indigenous land users on their properties, to hunt, gather and for Indigenous ceremony. (treatylandsharingnetwork.ca)
Smoke, intense heat to continue in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan won’t be getting a break from heat and smoke anytime soon. As of Sunday morning, about 160 fires are burning throughout the province. The smoke also led to air quality advisories ac...
Jul 18, 2021
Wildfires turn canoe trip into helicopter rescue
The next time Kathy Jones heads out for a canoe trip in the backcountry, she’ll make sure somebody knows. She was part of a group canoeing in northern Saskatchewan when nearby wildfires forced t...
Jul 17, 2021
After a lengthy absence caused by pandemic, Rider fans return to Mosaic Stadium
Les Staff has no problem keeping a long-distance relationship with his beloved Saskatchewan Roughriders. He’s originally from this province but now lives in Vancouver. On Saturday morning, he wa...
Jul 17, 2021
Saskatchewan wildfires causing evacuations, highway closures
The number of wildfires in Saskatchewan is growing and that's causing highways to close and communities and recreational campgrounds to be evacuated. Steve Roberts, the vice-president of operations fo...
Jul 16, 2021
Dozens of COVID tickets still waiting for court in Saskatchewan
Less than half of the tickets relating to violations of Saskatchewan’s public health orders under the COVID-19 pandemic have been resolved. According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice, 265...
Jul 16, 2021
Latest COVID update July 16: 20 new cases, 2 deaths announced
Twenty new cases of COVID-19 and two new deaths were announced in Saskatchewan on Friday. The new deaths are the first reported in the province since one was announced Sunday. To date, 575 Saskatchewa...
Jul 16, 2021
Sask. wildfires rising, less than 10% contained
An update on the current wildfire situation in Saskatchewan reveals only 12 of 128 active wildfires are considered contained. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) released their wildfire updat...
Jul 15, 2021 Wildfire near the community of Dillon in July of 2021. (Joe Chanalquay/Facebook)
Heat, lack of moisture continue to hinder crops in Saskatchewan
The hot, dry weather continues to take its toll on crops in Saskatchewan. In its weekly report, the Ministry of Agriculture said crops throughout the province “will have their yields and quality...
Jul 15, 2021
Province providing added supports for ag sector amid drought conditions
Agriculture Minister David Marit announced changes to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation operations Wednesday to help producers cope with dry conditions plaguing most of the province. They're cha...
Jul 14, 2021 Agriculture Minister David Marit announced changes aimed at helping farmers and ranchers struggling with dry conditions on July 14, 2021. (Government of Saskatchewan/Facebook)
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