Category Archives: Saskatchewan
New boat licensing rules mean renewals, fees for Saskatchewan boaters
Saskatchewan boaters heading into the 2026 season will face new federal licensing requirements, including renewals every five years and a new service fee.Transport Canada introduced the changes at the...
Apr 23, 2026 Under new rules, Pleasure Craft Licences must now be renewed every five years, with a $24 fee to issue, renew, transfer or replace a licence. (Image Credit: ID 5579189 © Anne Kitzman | Dreamstime.com)
Bridge damage, travel not recommended in Meadow Lake area as spring snowstorm moves through
Travel conditions remain hazardous in the Meadow Lake area as a spring snowstorm moves through Saskatchewan.As of 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, the Highway Hotline said travel is not recommended around Green...
Apr 23, 2026 A damaged bridge along Highway 304 southwest of Meadow Lake is shown after being impacted by spring runoff and high water on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. (Image Credit: submitted to meadowlakeNOW)
Wind and snowfall warnings in effect for Saskatchewan as late-season storm moves into province
Wind and snowfall warnings from Environment Canada blanketed much of Saskatchewan on Thursday morning as a spring snowstorm makes its way into the province.Areas around Saskatoon, Prince Albert, David...
Apr 23, 2026 “A strong low pressure system will bring heavy snowfall to the region today,” Environment Canada said. “Snow will continue through this morning and be particularly heavy through the day, ending Thursday evening.” (Image Credit: CKOM)
Monette Group files for creditor protection
A Saskatchewan-based, large-scale farming and ranching business has filed for creditor protection. According to a letter sent to landowners on Apr. 21, Monette Group made the filing under the Companie...
Apr 23, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 4752631 © Helen Filatova Dreamstime.com)
Sask. coroner confirms inquest for Boden Umpherville's death
A full five days have been set aside to examine the circumstances surrounding a man's altercation with Prince Albert police officers and the reasons he passed away.The Saskatchewan Coroner's Service h...
Apr 22, 2026 According to an investigation by the Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team, Boden Umpherville died of a heart attack, aggravated by cocaine ingestion and positional asphysxia. (Image Credit: Facebook)
Consumers aren’t ditching beef due to high costs, they’re just 'trading down'
Affordability is key for consumers right now, but the high cost of living isn't enough for people in Saskatchewan to stop asking, "Where's the beef?" Instead, consumers are shifting to cheaper cuts.Br...
Apr 22, 2026 Consumers are switching from premium cuts of meat to ground beef as a cost-saving measure. (Image Credit: Facebook/Northern Meats)
From lake to plate: La Ronge major centre for wild rice processing
La Ronge is an important stop in the wild rice industry in Saskatchewan as it is home to the only processing plant in the province. Wild rice fresh off the lakes arrives in La Ronge in 55-pound bags. ...
Apr 22, 2026 Wild rice is loaded on a truck in bags after processing is completed. (Image Credit: Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Moe apprehensive ahead of CUSMA conversations this year
Saskatchewan's Premier doesn't appear to have much confidence that conversations will be seamless heading into the review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Free Trade Agreement (CUSMA) this summer.Pr...
Apr 22, 2026 Premier Scott Moe speaks at the Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit in Regina on April 22, 2026. (Image Credit: Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Gitzel, Cameco pledge to remain Saskatchewan-based amidst global nuclear rush
Cameco and its CEO are remaining Saskatchewan-based and Saskatchewan-proud.On Monday, Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel spoke at the Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit during a fireside chat, moderated by Sa...
Apr 22, 2026 Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Cameco CEO, Tim Gitzel, speak during a fireside chat at the Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit in Regina on April 21, 2026. (Image Credit: Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
UPDATE: Road closure issued as RM of Meadow Lake responds to flooding; Makwa area also impacted
UPDATE: As of 11 a.m. on Thursday, the RM of Meadow Lake said water levels are continuing to drop in the area, while previously closed roads remain shut and require repairs, though detours are in plac...
Apr 22, 2026 A photo submitted by a resident shows how roads are being impacted by flooding in the area of Rural Municipality of Meadow Lake. (Image Credit: Rachelle Jenson)