Category Archives: Saskatchewan
Proposed hemp changes welcomed by Saskatchewan agriculture specialist
Health Canada is considering allowing hemp growers to sell the entire plant. As the federal government prepares for the legalization of recreational marijuana, regulations surrounding hemp p...
Nov 27, 2017
Province funds social media program to find missing children
A social media network designed to quickly and widely spread information on missing children is expanding into Saskatchewan thanks to a big funding boost from the provincial government. The ...
Nov 26, 2017
Wildfire conviction sends strong message: Investigator
Ministry of Environment investigator said he hopes the recent conviction of a Hall Lake man for lighting several wildfires sends a strong message to the entire province. Donald Halkett Jr. r...
Nov 24, 2017
Hall Lake man fined for starting 2015 wildfires
22-year-old Hall Lake man was recently ordered to pay thousands of dollars after admitting to intentionally lighting wildfires in 2015. Donald Halkett Jr. pleaded guilty to a charge of mischief as wel...
Nov 24, 2017
New North Mayors gathering sparks discussion about cannabis
Mayors from the northern regions of Saskatchewan are gathered in Prince Albert for their fall meeting, and one panel about cannabis sparked discussions. The topic was broached during a discussion pane...
Nov 23, 2017
Age limit, retail sales key in Sask. pot survey
Saskatchewan residents appear to have a lot to say about the legalization of marijuana, according to the results of the provincial survey on pot released Thursday. The government conducted t...
Nov 23, 2017
Sask. Chief selected to committee choosing RCMP Commissioner
Northern Saskatchewan will be represented on the committee selecting candidates for the RCMP's top job. Chief Tammy Cook-Searson from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band was announced by Public Safety Minist...
Nov 23, 2017
‘Work never ends:’ cattle fitter gives insight on show prep
Just by stepping in the barns at Agribition you'll notice cows getting their hair fluffed, fur clipped and even the hooves shined. It's all a part of fitting the cow before they go out to be judged. "...
Nov 23, 2017
Plus temperatures to cause hazardous driving conditions
Relief from the unseasonably cold weather this month is coming today in the form of temperatures up to 5 C, but according to Environment Canada, the nice weather comes with its own set of hazards. All...
Nov 23, 2017
Bald eagle shot near St. Walburg
Sasktip and conservation officers from the Loon Lake area are searching for suspects who shot a bald eagle near St. Walburg earlier this month. According to the Sasktip Facebook page, the incident occ...
Nov 22, 2017