Saskatchewan Provincial News

Lightning-sparked wildfire near Weyakwin burns aggressively

A wildfire near Weyakwin continues to burn out of control, prompting evacuations and a provincewide fire ban due to extreme risk.

Jul 10, 2025 2:45 PM Read more >

Saskatchewan government set to raise minimum wage by 35 cents this October

REGINA — The Saskatchewan government says minimum wage workers are set to get a slight raise this fall. Officials say minimum wage will increase to $15.35 per hour starting on Oct. 1, up from the current $15 per hour.

Jul 10, 2025 1:27 PM Read more >

Top two teams in CFL West look to continue hot stars when Riders host Stampeders

REGINA — The Saskatchewan Roughriders and Calgary Stampeders are off to great starts, but it’s too early in the season to frame Friday’s game as an epic first-place battle.

Jul 10, 2025 1:15 PM Read more >

Deadline for $5,000 young entrepreneur bursary next week

Province offers support for up to 57 businesses.

Jul 10, 2025 10:30 AM Read more >

Angling just got reel

Saskatchewan's Free Fishing Weekend is July 12 and 13.

Jul 10, 2025 9:00 AM Read more >

NB and Battleford mayors sign letter advocating for bail reform

A press conference following the signing took place at Northwest Community Futures Development Corporation offices in North Battleford.

Jul 10, 2025 8:30 AM Read more >

'From heroes to zeros,' CUPE members frustrated with no deal signed

Roughly 14,000 CUPE members haven’t been with a deal since Sept. 2023, and say people in the industry are walking out the door.

Jul 9, 2025 7:19 PM Read more >

Exploration initiatives program expanded

Early-stage exploration added to program launched in 2018.

Jul 9, 2025 4:00 PM Read more >

Fire ban issued for northern Sask. amid extreme wildfire risk

A provincial fire ban was issued July 10 for the area between the provincial forest boundary and the Churchill River due to fire risk.

Jul 9, 2025 3:20 PM Read more >

Quarterback Vernon Adams Jr., Stampeders face another unbeaten challenge

Vernon Adams Jr. and the Calgary Stampeders face another undefeated challenge. Calgary (3-1) visits the Saskatchewan Roughriders (4-0) -- the CFL's lone remaining unbeaten squad -- on Friday night. Last week, Adams and Co.

Jul 9, 2025 2:38 PM Read more >