Carol Thomson, Saskatoon Media Group

Construction of BHP’s Jansen potash mine in Saskatchewan is ahead of the original schedule with first production now just over two years away. That’s for Stage 1 of the project, according to a report from international mining giant, BHP.

Jansen 1 is 52 per cent complete and first production is expected in late 2026, with a two year ramp up period. Because of a longer than usual summer, the mill’s foundation has been completed. Jansen 2 is two per cent complete with first production expected in 2029, followed by a three year ramp up period.

Artificial Intelligence Saskatchewan or AISK, pronounced ask, is an incorporated not-for-profit organization with the goal of bringing together everyone interested in AI to learn, and to discuss what it means for society, for education and jobs, along with AI’s opportunities and challenges.

It’s a seller’s market right now in Saskatchewan for homes. There are fewer homes for sale and yet sales were on the rise in July across the province, according to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association’s monthly report.

A man wanted who escaped police custody in Dinsmore has been found dead. From the initial investigation of the Outlook RCMP, 58-year-old Michael Edstrom’s death appears not to be suspicious. The Saskatchewan Coroners Service continues to investigate. Edstrom had been wanted for an outstanding warrant for failure to appear in court

According to a report from a tribunal struck by the provincial government to look at the economic impact of the federal government’s Clean Energy Regulations, which includes the goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2035, economic growth would be cut by $7.1 billion. There would be 4,200 fewer jobs and there would be an $8.1 billion negative impact for Saskatchewan’s export sector. The report was released today (Tues).

The Official Opposition was thwarted at the House Services Committee meeting today (Mon), after asking Speaker Randy Weekes to convene the meeting to request a full investigation into his allegations around guns, bullying and harassment, which he made on the final day of the spring sitting.

Justice Richard Danyliuk’s verdict in the first-degree murder of 51-year-old Sheree Fertuck in December of 2015 is guilty.

Justice Richard Danyliuk’s verdict in the first-degree murder of 51-year-old Sheree Fertuck in December of 2015 is guilty.

Although the province has seen some economic growth the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce has a few suggestions to keep the ball rolling and has some priorities for political parties and candidates ahead of the provincial election.

There has been a fatality at the Nutrien mine in Rocanville. In a statement, Nutrien confirms a tragic fatality on Sunday at the mine about 250 kilometres east of Regina. Authorities have conducted investigations and Nutrien is carrying out its own. Production is expected to begin again sometime today, Wednesday, May 22.

United Steelworkers Union president of Local 7916, Derek Palmer, says, “Our union will be working with Nutrien to assist workers both on and off the mine sites. The Surface Occupational Health Committee and Mines Branch investigation is still in progress.”