Scott Boulton

The late season snowstorms that trekked across the province have helped out when it comes to this season's spring runoff, and that's good news for the main reservoirs that supply much of Saskatchewan's water to residents and industries. 

Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency has been measuring that melt and seeing what kind of effect it's having on the province's reservoirs.

Spokesperson Patrick Boyle says that the province is looking good as far as most reservoirs are concerned.

Saskatchewan anglers are getting their gear ready with fishing season around the corner and the province releasing its yearly Angler's Guide.

That includes information on fishing limits, laws, and other pertinent pieces of info for anglers.

Kory Bertrand, a fishery biologist with the Ministry of Environment, talks about some of what the guide will cover.

The Government of Saskatchewan introduced some recent legislation to provide relief to small businesses in the province.  

As outlined in the 2024-25 Budget, The Income Tax Amendment Act, 2024 maintains the small business tax rate reduction in Saskatchewan at one per cent until June 30, 2025.  

"Small businesses are the backbone of our provincial economy," Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said, "We are pleased to maintain the small business tax reduction to help support their growth and allow owners to reinvest in their businesses."

The Government of Saskatchewan introduced some recent legislation to provide relief to small businesses in the province.  

As outlined in the 2024-25 Budget, The Income Tax Amendment Act, 2024 maintains the small business tax rate reduction in Saskatchewan at one per cent until June 30, 2025.  

"Small businesses are the backbone of our provincial economy," Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer said, "We are pleased to maintain the small business tax reduction to help support their growth and allow owners to reinvest in their businesses."

New provincial regulations will restrict the possession of capsaicin-containing wildlife control products, otherwise known as 'bear spray', in public urban spaces in Saskatchewan. 

The regulations will also prohibit defacing or altering bear spray to hide or disguise the product's identity. Those charged under the regulations could face potential fines of up to $100,000. 

Saskatchewan will not be remitting the costs of the carbon tax for natural gas used for home heating, according to the Minister responsible for SaskEnergy.

Dustin Duncan made that statement on Thursday in a video posted to Premier Scott Moe's social media, in front of Parliament Hill.

In it, he says the decision was made following the federal government's exemption of home heating oil from the carbon tax and subsequent refusal to extend any further exemptions.

Oats had their service charge increased for the first time in nearly two decades for Manitobans this week.

The Manitoba Oat Growers Association made that decision during their AGM this week, as part of the CropConnect Conference in Winnipeg.

Executive Director Shawna Mathieson talked about some of the items that were brought up at the meeting.

Oats had its service charge increased for the first time in nearly two decades for Manitoba farmers this week.

The Manitoba Oat Growers Association made that decision during its AGM this week, as part of the CropConnect Conference in Winnipeg.

Executive Director Shawna Mathieson talked about some of the items brought up at the meeting.

Another union has declared that they're at an impasse with the provincial government in contract negotiations.

Earlier this week the province managed to get back to the table with the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation following job action across the province.

Representatives from SaskPower and GE Vernova’s Nuclear business, GE Hitachi, met in Regina today to sign an agreement to advance small modular reactor development in Saskatchewan.

The agreement will enable SaskPower and GEH to collaborate on project planning and facilitate the sharing of expertise related to the design, fuel sourcing, and fabrication of the BWRX-300 small modular reactor.

It will also support workforce and supply chain planning needed for a Saskatchewan-based SMR deployment.