Cameron Koch

As of May 17, 2024, amendments that have been made to the occupational health and safety provisions of The Saskatchewan Employment Act will come into effect. 

These changes require that all provincially regulated workplaces put in place a violence policy and prevention plan.

Students and post-secondary students, volunteers and contract workers are also included in the provisions regarding violence.

As per the amendments, the policy statement and violence prevention plan must include:

Spring seeding is underway in Saskatchewan and SaskPower is encouraging farmers to make safety a priority when operating around power lines.

During the spring seeding and harvest seasons SaskPower observes an increase in line contacts involving farm equipment and power lines, with 268 incidents being reported last year alone.

As temperatures begin to rise and the residents of Saskatchewan embark on more outdoors activities, the need to take precautions against tick bites and the risk of tick-borne illnesses rises as well. 

"As we head outside to start enjoying the warmer weather, it is important to protect ourselves from the potential risk of tick bites," Medical Officer of Health Deputy Chief Dr. Julie Kryzanowski said.

As temperatures begin to rise and the residents of Saskatchewan embark on more outdoors activities, the need to take precautions against tick bites and the risk of tick-borne illnesses rises as well. 

"As we head outside to start enjoying the warmer weather, it is important to protect ourselves from the potential risk of tick bites," Medical Officer of Health Deputy Chief Dr. Julie Kryzanowski said.

As temperatures begin to rise and the residents of Saskatchewan embark on more outdoors activities, the need to take precautions against tick bites and the risk of tick-borne illnesses rises as well. 

"As we head outside to start enjoying the warmer weather, it is important to protect ourselves from the potential risk of tick bites," Medical Officer of Health Deputy Chief Dr. Julie Kryzanowski said.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) gave an update on the upcoming season, stating that they anticipate it to be an average to above average year for wildfires. 

Marlo Pritchard, SPSA President, spoke about the below average levels of precipitation the province experienced over the winter. 

The 2024-25 Saskatchewan Anglers Guide is now available online and can be accessed or downloaded on phones or other devices. 

The Saskatchewan Anglers Guide contains important information about the regulations, policies, and practices that pertain to recreational fishing in the province. This includes a comprehensive list of waterbodies with specific catch limits and special regulations.  

Changes have been made to the liquor regulations that govern the serving of homemade alcohol at family events holding a special occasion permit in the province.

As of April 2, 2024, individuals with a special occasion permit may now serve beer or wine that was either made at home or a licensed U-Brew or U-Vin facilities at weddings, reunions, and other family events. 

Have you received a suspicious phone call claiming a loved one has found themselves in legal trouble?  

The Moose Jaw Police Service aims to bring awareness to the so called “Grandparent Scam”, the latest in a series of telephone-based frauds that are gaining traction in the Prairies. 

Spring has returned to Saskatchewan, and so have weight restrictions on the province's secondary highways.  

The restrictions took effect on the morning of March 25, in the province's southern portion. 

“These restrictions affect secondary highways, not major highways like Trans-Canada Highway 1 or Yellowhead Highway 16.” said Dan Palmer, Senior Communications Consultant with the Ministry of Highways.