Cameron Koch

Much like the people operating them, vehicles are none too pleased when temperatures drop (and linger) well into the -30°C range like they did during the province's most recent cold snap.

There are plenty of things that go wrong when the deep freeze hits, and according to CAA Saskatchewan there was quite a demand for their services in the Moose Jaw area during the record breaking cold. 

If you were on the fence about grabbing a fishing license in 2025, perhaps the recent ‘Free Fishing Weekend’ changed your mind. Having had a taste of what Saskatchewan’s fishing is like, those looking to continue their angling adventures this year should be aware that licenses expire this year on March 31st as the current season comes to a close. 

Fisheries Biologist, Mitchell Thorarinson, says that it is rather simple to acquire a license of your own, and they can be purchased both online and in-person. 

When temperatures drop well into the minus 20-degree range, the entirety of the province does what they can to keep warm, and that means burning a lot of natural gas. With demand so high and no end in sight to the bitter cold, that begs the question as to how much is being consumed in the process.

Saskatchewan's Free Fishing Weekend provides the opportunity for all those interested in winter angling to try their hand at one of the province's most beloved pastimes. 

From February 15-17, licenses will not be required for anglers within the province, provided they obey all other fishing regulations and limits. Anglers looking to fish out-of-province or in national parks will still need to purchase or possess a valid fishing license.

While Saskatchewan hasn’t joined other provinces in pulling American alcohol brands off the shelves, the push to buy Canadian is just as strong here as it is across the nation. 

Trade tensions are causing no small amount of concern, but the growing support for local products has presented an opportunity for the province’s craft -brewing and -distilling industry to showcase their products and expand nationally.  

While Saskatchewan hasn’t joined other provinces in pulling American alcohol brands off the shelves, the push to buy Canadian is just as strong here as it is across the nation. 

Trade tensions are causing no small amount of concern, but the growing support for local products has presented an opportunity for the province’s craft -brewing and -distilling industry to showcase their products and expand nationally.  

The ongoing concerns about tariffs from the United States, although postponed until at least the end of February, are causing quite a stir amongst Canadians. Spending habits are changing, national anthems are being booed at sporting events, and the trend towards buying Canadian products is picking up steam. 

As consumers become increasingly aware of where their products are coming from, a common approach is to simply look for a ‘Made in Canada’ or a ‘Product of Canada’ mark on the label. 

The ongoing concerns about tariffs from the United States, although postponed until at least the end of February, are causing quite a stir amongst Canadians. Spending habits are changing, national anthems are being booed at sporting events, and the trend towards buying Canadian products is picking up steam. 

As consumers become increasingly aware of where their products are coming from, a common approach is to simply look for a ‘Made in Canada’ or a ‘Product of Canada’ mark on the label. 

The first quarter of 2025 has been one marked by no small measure of uncertainty. Threats of tariffs coming from our nation’s largest trading partner, and troubled waters on a federal level, are fueling doubts about how both nations will resolve the dispute. All the while citizens, on both sides of the border, brace themselves for the fallout. 

They heat our homes, fuel our economy, and get us where we need to go, petroleum products, and more specifically, gasoline and diesel are critical for most aspects of modern life. When prices change so do our lives, and with trade tensions rising, looming carbon tax increases, and producers eying the spring season, Saskatchewanians are likely to feel it in their wallets. 

Gas prices here in Humboldt have drifted up a few cents in recent days, with the average price at the pump at 151.9.