Scott Boulton

With the upcoming Canada Day looking to be a hot one, the provincial RCMP is taking the opportunity to remind people of safe boating practices, such as avoiding drinking and driving. They advise boaters that drinking and boating can result in losing your driver’s license, hefty fines, and even time in jail.

Saskatchewan coal power plants have their workers buzzing with excitement now that the province has confirmed they'll be extending the plants' lifetimes past 2030. Despite a federal initiative to close those by 2030, the provincial government stated in a letter to SaskPower employees that coal power would remain a segment of Saskatchewan's power production strategy into the future.

Ken Hoste, the assistant business manager with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2067, talks about his reaction to those power plants staying online.

The government of Saskatchewan will be keeping its coal-generating assets online past the federal 2030 cutoff date for coal power. In a recent letter to SaskPower employees, sent from Jeremy Harrison, Minister of Crown Investments Corporation and Minister Responsible for SaskPower, he outlined the province's reasoning and next steps for coal power in the province.

According to the letter, SaskPower is projecting that power demand will massively increase over the next two decades. The government has decided upon an all-of-the-above approach to meeting the growth in demand.

The Government of Saskatchewan will be changing back to previous procurement rules from those that were focused on countering US tariffs and their effects on the province.

Back in March, Saskatchewan put forward the changes, which saw them direct that all goods and services procured by the Government of Saskatchewan prioritize Canadian suppliers, with the eventual goal of reducing or eliminating US procurement.

The Government of Saskatchewan will be changing back to previous procurement rules from those that were focused on countering US tariffs and their effects on the province.

Back in March, Saskatchewan put forward the changes, which saw them direct that all goods and services procured by the Government of Saskatchewan prioritize Canadian suppliers, with the eventual goal of reducing or eliminating US procurement.

US-produced alcohol is making its way back into Saskatchewan stores as the province has rescinded the earlier ban on beer and liquor products. The ban was put in place as a response to a 25 per cent steel and aluminum tariff on Canadian imports.

Now the ban is coming off, and the provincial government is sending out a statement to explain the decision:

US-produced alcohol is making its way back into Saskatchewan stores as the province has rescinded the earlier ban on beer and liquor products. The ban was put in place as a response to a 25 per cent steel and aluminum tariff on Canadian imports.

Now the ban is coming off, and the provincial government is sending out a statement to explain the decision:

As wildfires are sweeping through northern Saskatchewan, a few credit unions that are approaching a merger soon are sending out a $150,000 donation to help out those affected. Conexus, Cornerstone, and Synergy Credit Unions are sending that money to the Canadian Red Cross in an effort to help keep them supporting Saskatchewan residents.

Celina Philpot, the CEO of Conexus Credit Union, talks about why they wanted to show that support.

Building permits saw another strong period of growth in Saskatchewan as the latest Statistics Canada figures indicate a 31.5 per cent increase from April 2024 to April 2025. The total value of those building permits reached $290 million in April 2025.

"The continued rise in building permits demonstrates how our strong economy is delivering for Saskatchewan people," said Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding. "Our stable business environment and competitive incentives are bringing jobs, investments and opportunities to everyone who calls this province home." 

Building permits saw another strong period of growth in Saskatchewan as the latest Statistics Canada figures indicate a 31.5 per cent increase from April 2024 to April 2025. The total value of those building permits reached $290 million in April 2025.

"The continued rise in building permits demonstrates how our strong economy is delivering for Saskatchewan people," said Trade and Export Development Minister Warren Kaeding. "Our stable business environment and competitive incentives are bringing jobs, investments and opportunities to everyone who calls this province home."