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Province launches $400 million inactive well program

Province launches $400 million inactive well program

Energy and Resources Minister Bronwyn Eyre announced Friday morning the province’s new inactive well program, which will access $400 million over two years.
High water level expected for North Saskatchewan River

High water level expected for North Saskatchewan River

Water Security Agency is issuing a high streamflow advisory for all reaches of the North Saskatchewan River within the province.
COVID-19 update: Five new cases, 12 more recoveries, five in hospital

COVID-19 update: Five new cases, 12 more recoveries, five in hospital

As of May 22, Saskatchewan has five new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 627. Four of the new cases are in the Far North and one is in the South. Of the 627 reported cases, 99 are considered active.
‘Hong Kong’s future is unavoidably linked to Canada,’ says MP as China encroaches

‘Hong Kong’s future is unavoidably linked to Canada,’ says MP as China encroaches

Conservative MPs host online conference with bipartisan group of prominent Hong Kong democracy activists
Province easing access restrictions to courts starting June 1

Province easing access restrictions to courts starting June 1

Saskatchewan courts are easing some restrictions on access starting June 1 that have been in place during the COVID-19 pandemic. In late March the courts reduced services.
Melfort man charged as result of police chase

Melfort man charged as result of police chase

MELFORT — A 45-year-old Melfort man has been charged after Melfort Combined Traffic Services pursued a speeding vehicle that refused to pull over. Police said they attempted to stop the vehicle on May 20 at 8:30 p.m.
Teachers vote in favour of four-year agreement

Teachers vote in favour of four-year agreement

EAST CENTRAL — After a vote, 85 per cent of teachers voted to accept a new four-year agreement with the province. The agreement includes a two per cent salary increase in years two, three and four. It will be effective from Sept. 1, 2019 to Aug.
AccuWeather's 2020 Canada summer forecast

AccuWeather's 2020 Canada summer forecast

By Mark Puleo, AccuWeather staff writer The year's hottest season continues to get hotter in Canada, as AccuWeather forecasts a particularly warm summer for much of Canada in 2020.
Saskatchewan's U.S. neighbours on divergent COVID-19 paths

Saskatchewan's U.S. neighbours on divergent COVID-19 paths

Herb Axten’s close proximity to the Montana border is more of a headache than a help since the COVID-19 pandemic hit North America.
Meadow Lake man arrested by RCMP emergency response team seeking bail

Meadow Lake man arrested by RCMP emergency response team seeking bail

A bail hearing for a Meadow Lake man charged with robbery and several firearms offences was adjourned. Many cases are being adjourned due to the COVID-19 pandemic causing a backlog.
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