Cameron Koch

Wasps — they’re hard to miss if you spend any amount of time outside, and as we enter the latter half of summer these aggressive and disruptive insects become an increasingly common annoyance. 

We spoke with Graham Parsons, Pollinator Biosecurity Specialist for Saskatchewan Agriculture, to learn more about what drives their behaviour, the role they play in the ecosystem, and what can be done to prevent them from disrupting outdoor activities.  

Wasps — they’re hard to miss if you spend any amount of time outside, and as we enter the latter half of summer these aggressive and disruptive insects become an increasingly common annoyance. 

We spoke with Graham Parsons, Pollinator Biosecurity Specialist for Saskatchewan Agriculture, to learn more about what drives their behaviour, the role they play in the ecosystem, and what can be done to prevent them from disrupting outdoor activities.  

Wasps — they’re hard to miss if you spend any amount of time outside, and as we enter the latter half of summer these aggressive and disruptive insects become an increasingly common annoyance. 

We spoke with Graham Parsons, Pollinator Biosecurity Specialist for Saskatchewan Agriculture, to learn more about what drives their behaviour, the role they play in the ecosystem, and what can be done to prevent them from disrupting outdoor activities.  

Looking for a destination for your summer vacation? Look no further than your own backyard. Summer in Saskatchewan opens up a staggering variety of places to visit and explore. 

Among the most popular destinations in the province is the numerous provincial, regional and nation parks that are within our borders says Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Tourism Saskatchewan, Amy McInnis. 

Looking for a destination for your summer vacation? Look no further than your own backyard. Summer in Saskatchewan opens up a staggering variety of places to visit and explore. 

Among the most popular destinations in the province is the numerous provincial, regional and nation parks that are within our borders says Vice President of Marketing and Communications for Tourism Saskatchewan, Amy McInnis. 

The summer heat has hit the province, and for many the best way to stay cool is heading to one of the many lakes and swimming areas. The Lifesaving Society Saskatchewan Branch is encouraging those who do so to take steps to be safe while they enjoy being in or around the water. 

CEO of the Saskatchewan Branch of the Lifesaving Society, Shelby Rushton, offers some tips to keep safe while enjoying some aquatic recreation. 

SaskPower is continuing to inspect and maintain powerline infrastructure in the province, a major component is the upkeep of the over 1.2 million wooden power poles that make up a considerable portion of the electrical grid.

Over the course of this year SaskPower's Wood Pole Maintenance Program will facilitate the inspection of nearly 105,000 wood power poles, 1,000 of those in the northern part of the province will receive wildfire protection as part of the program.

SaskPower's Energy Efficiency Discounts Program has been re-launched, following a successful run of the program in the fall of 2023.

The re-launch began on the 13th of May and will run until July 2 and offers instant in-store savings on the purchase of eligible energy-efficient products that can be found at more than 70 retail locations in Saskatchewan.

SaskPower's Energy Efficiency Discounts Program has been re-launched, following a successful run of the program in the fall of 2023.

The re-launch began on the 13th of May and will run until July 2 and offers instant in-store savings on the purchase of eligible energy-efficient products that can be found at more than 70 retail locations in Saskatchewan.

Moose Jaw Wakamow MLA Greg Lawrence’s case has been adjourned until June 12, 2024, while awaiting disclosure. 

Lawrence, 58, was charged with assault and assault by choking following an investigation regarding complaints of an assault during an interaction between two individuals on June 27, 2023. 

His first appearance in court was March 18, 2024.