Many residents and municipalities across central Saskatchewan are reporting washed out roads and heavy localized flooding, approaching records in some areas. A large amount of snow, measured at about eight feet in places like Lake Country north of Prince Albert has melted quickly, causing issues with road washouts and...

Canada's auditor general says federal efforts to map parts of the country that face the highest risk of flooding are not on track to finish by the 2028 target date and don't account for the effects of climate change.In one of five reports released today, Auditor General Karen Hogan looked into the Liberal government's ...

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Saskatchewan's GDP grew by 2.2 per cent bringing the total for 2025 to $85.4 billion, according to Statistics Canada.GDP is the total value of goods and services produced over a specific time period and is a primary measurement used to evaluate the health of an economy. An increase in real GDP is viewed as a sign that ...

Spring melt water flow continued to close highways and destroy roads in Saskatchewan on Sunday, with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) assisting in 16 active flooding locations.Environment Canada is now forecasting only showers or flurries in the flood-hit areas on Sunday night and fine and cooler weather ne...

Another Saskatchewan community has declared a State of Emergency due to high water levels. The Town of Arborfield posted on their social media pages Saturday that they have declared a State of Emergency "due to potential flooding". Residents are being advised to be on alert as water levels can change quickly....

The sights and sounds of Batoche are going digital.This summer, Métis families won't just walk the historic grounds, they'll be able to explore them in a whole new way through Roblox.The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) is preparing to unveil a virtual recreation of Batoche on the popular gaming platform,...

MONTRÉAL - Ever since 15-year-old Zachary Miron died after drinking a can of Red Bull while on a school ski trip in January 2024, his parents have been fighting a battle to ban energy drinks for children under 16.A coroner's report said the combination of medication he was taking for attention deficit/hyperactiv...

A fire ban is now in effect across the Rural Municipality of Meadow Lake.The ban took effect immediately after being issued Friday. The notice from the RM states emergency services may not be able to access all areas due to "compromised" road conditions, as rising water levels continue to cover roads and limi...

UPDATE: La Ronge Fire Dept. advised that the highway has now reopened. --One person has died and three others were transported to hospital with serious injuries, following an early morning crash on Friday north of La Ronge.At approximately 5:30 a.m., La Ronge RCMP received a report of a single vehicle rollover on Highw...

UPDATE: La Ronge Fire Dept. advised that the highway has now reopened. --One person has died and three others were transported to hospital with serious injuries, following an early morning crash on Friday north of La Ronge.At approximately 5:30 a.m., La Ronge RCMP received a report of a single vehicle rollover on Highw...

As winter gives way to warmer weather, many people are noticing the return of sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes... but it's not always clear whether it's a cold or allergies."It can be quite tricky," said Jill Hubick, community care and education manager with Lung Saskatchewan.Allergy symptoms often mirror ...

The Government of Saskatchewan says it is taking steps to ensure residents will be made aware of service disruptions at their local emergency rooms as quickly as possible, while also working to reduce the frequency of health-care disruptions across the province.On Thursday, the government said the Saskatchewan Health A...

Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River Liberal MP Buckey Belanger said it's been a very busy 12 months representing his riding and Saskatchewan as a whole in Ottawa. This week marks one year since Belanger was elected as the Member of Parliament, and said so far he's been busy in his role as Secretary of State for...

People who were inside the Victoria Hospital emergency room in Prince Albert on Sunday, April 19 between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. may have been exposed to pertussis, also known as whooping cough. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) issued a public notice on April 30 warning of the danger to babies and pregnant women in ...

A Lloydminster man is facing multiple charges after RCMP linked a series of construction site break-ins to stolen property being sold online.The local RCMP's Crime Reduction Unit began investigating on April 28 after several active construction sites reported break-ins and thefts. Officers were alerted to items being s...

With spring finally arriving after an extended winter in Saskatchewan, black bears across the province are emerging from hibernation hungry and in search of food.While often associated with more mountainous regions, thousands of black bears live in Saskatchewan, primarily throughout the northern forest, and experts say...

A long-awaited and familiar sign of spring arrived in Prince Albert late Wednesday, as the North Saskatchewan River's ice finally gave way.Between 7:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., large chunks of ice were seen moving downstream, marking the official breakup and an annual milestone that signals winter's grip is loosening across...

RCMP in Stanley Mission have arrested several people following multiple stabbings in the community early Thursday morning. Three victims were taken to hospital with serious injuries, according to police. Community leaders issued a notice that they have been told there is no ongoing threat to the community. More infor...

The opposition NDP continues to lobby the SaskParty government to put a pause on the provincial gas tax. Shadow Minister for Highways and SGI Darcy Warrington was in Melfort on Thursday in front of MLA Todd Goudy's office to discuss the need for the gas tax to be put on hold, especially amid the soaring gas prices acro...

A man accused of a violent vehicle robbery was arrested during a coordinated police stop in Lloydminster during peak traffic hours.The incident began in the early morning hours of April 29 in the Rural Municipality of Britannia, where a robbery occurred between two individuals known to each other. Police said a male su...

No need to worry about missing appointments because of the one-hour time difference anymore.Saskatchewan is updating its time legislation as neighbouring Alberta prepares to stop changing clocks, a move expected to simplify life in border communities like Lloydminster.In a release issued Thursday, the province said it ...

Finally - a taste of spring. Temperatures will be at or above normal for much of the province through the weekend. Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Justin Shelley said there has been a shift away from the cooler temperatures that have been plaguing a large part of Saskatchewan in April. "We will...

Spring cleaning brings smiles to some people's faces and leads to plenty of grumbles from others.But regardless of whether you love or dread the annual chore, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is warning spring cleaners to take precautions against hantavirus, which can lead to a rare but potentially fatal disease of th...

The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has reduced the sentence former RCMP officer Bernie Herman will serve following his conviction for manslaughter in the death of Braden Herman.The two were not related, but were in an intimate relationship that the court described as volatile, with incidents of threats and violence recou...

An unpredictable spring is causing problems for farmers in Saskatchewan, with snow one day and summer-like temperatures the next.Jeremy Welter is the vice-president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS). He said that this year's spring has had both pros and cons for farmers."There's a lo...

On Tuesday, the federal government gave its spring economic update and Saskatchewan's finance minister said it included some interesting things."Pleased to see contribution rates on CPP (lowered), I think (that) will be helpful for business," Minister Jim Reiter commented. "Extra investment in the trades...

For Christine Longjohn, a new birthing and childrearing centre in her community is more than a building, it's a way of life.The Chief of Sturgeon Lake First Nation made the comment on Wednesday at the grand opening ceremony for the Shirley Bighead Nihtāwiki and Ohpikihāwasowin Birthing and Childrearing Lodge.The purp...