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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)
RCMP issues 370 tickets for driving offences in 4 days; one driver ticketed nearly $2,000
During traffic enforcement last week, one Saskatchewan driver received fines totalling almost $2,000 and another received two speeding tickets within six minutes of each other. The Saskatchewan RCMP s...
Jul 14, 2021 (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan RCMP)
'It's open season': Lifting of public health orders changes isolation legalities
The lifting of the public health orders in Saskatchewan on Sunday has eliminated any incentive to self-isolate - even if you test positive for COVID-19. Saskatchewan criminal lawyer Brian Pfefferle sa...
Jul 14, 2021
Number of wildfires in Sask. continues to grow
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency said Wednesday only eight of 127 active wildfires in the province are considered contained. During a conference call with the media, SPSA vice-president of operat...
Jul 14, 2021 (File photo courtesy of Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment)
Latest COVID update July 14: 18 new cases, 363 active cases
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan fell for a fourth straight day Wednesday. The Ministry of Health reported 18 new infections and 30 recoveries, dropping the active caseload to 363. ...
Jul 14, 2021 (Lisa Schick/980 CJME file photo)
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