Provincial parks waive gate fees for National Trails Day
Staff are opening the gates to provincial parks on Saturday to celebrate National Trails Day. “Spending time in nature and being active is something important we can do for ourselves…
SaskTel expands 5G service across west-central Saskatchewan
About a dozen more areas in west-central Saskatchewan have 5G service after recent upgrades to cellular sites.
Sask. expands medical school seats and residency positions
The province is increasing the number of people who can take medicine in our universities. Eight more first-year medicine students can be accepted at the University of Saskatchewan…
Public invited to weigh in on SaskPower rate increase plan
People may comment on SaskPower’s plan to increase its power rates during a session in Saskatoon on Thursday.
Influenza cases climb in Saskatchewan as winter ends
The end of winter brought a rise in influenza cases in Saskatchewan. Other viruses retreated or stood still “Hospitalizations have increased for influenza…
Elm pruning ban returns April 1 to help stop deadly disease spread
Residents are reminded that Saskatchewan’s annual ban on pruning elm trees begins Wednesday, as part of ongoing efforts to limit the spread of Dutch elm disease.
Spring weight limits take effect on southwest roads
Truckers must now haul lighter weights on secondary highways and rural municipal roads through the southwestern part of the province.
Virtual care helps rural Saskatchewan patients avoid long trips for basic health needs
Rural Saskatchewan residents often spend more time travelling to see a doctor than they do receiving care, and a new report suggests virtual medicine is increasingly filling that gap.
Respiratory virus activity eases in Saskatchewan as COVID-19 cases fall
The number of people testing positive for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 slid to 49 during the week of March 1 to 7, down from 71 the week before and 102 during Feb. 8 to 14.
Influenza driving hospitalizations among adults under 65 in Saskatchewan
Influenza — particularly among adults under 65 — has been the leading driver of recent respiratory-related hospitalizations in Saskatchewan, according to the province’s latest respiratory illness report.
SaskTel to shut down 3G network by October 2027
People with 3G phones can use them on the SaskTel network for about more 20 months. The Crown corporation will abandon its 3G wireless network on Oct. 1, 2027.
RSV hospitalizations rise in Saskatchewan as flu declines and Covid-19 stabilizes
People sick with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are taking up more hospital beds in Saskatchewan while the incidence of the flu and Covid-19 has fallen.
Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency opens nominations for emergency preparedness awards
Young people and organizations that have become well-versed in being prepared for emergencies can qualify for provincial awards.
Saskatchewan reports four virus-related deaths
Four Saskatchewan residents died during mid- to late January from the viruses that cause influenza and Covid-19.
Saskatchewan promotes mining, energy investment on western Canada tour
Saskatchewan’s energy and resources minister is promoting the province as a top destination for mining and energy investment during a multi-day visit to British Columbia and Alberta…
War on weeds escalates with $3.2M research investment
The war against weeds in farm fields should reach a higher level over the next few years. Researchers have $3.2 million to spend on finding effective ways to deal with herbicide-resistant kochia and wild oats.
Traffic safety fund grants support Biggar, Kindersley
The fourth phase of Biggar’s walking and bike trail is receiving the maximum grant of $100,000 from a provincial fund.
Flu, COVID-19 claim lives as Saskatchewan hospitalizations rise
Two Saskatchewan residents died from influenza during two recent weeks and two others died from the effects of Covid-19 during a three-week span.
Four west central schools receive grants for playground upgrades
Four west-central Saskatchewan schools are receiving grants for playgrounds. Outlook Elementary, Luseland, and Macklin schools are receiving the maximum amount of $50,000.
Screening age for breast cancer lowered to 43 in Saskatchewan
Women aged 43 and 44 may now, without a doctor’s referral, book tests to discover if they have any signs of breast cancer. The change took effect on Jan. 1.