SGI and Saskatoon Police talk impairment, testing at presentation
SGI and the Saskatoon Police Service held a special presentation, to lay out just how police officers make decisions on impaired drivers.
That included SGI Manager of Media Relations Tyler McMurchy, who wants people to be aware of the impact even legal drugs can have on drivers.
Drop in temperature could stick around as fall progresses
This week the warm temperatures which had softly started the fall are leaving.
Whether that sticks around is dependent on what you look at, explains Environment Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang.
"Well, depends on which weather model you want to look at. Some models show a bit of a recovery later at the end of next week, but some of the other models kind of keep us in the cooler sort of stormier pattern with some weather systems moving through with more wind and more rain and that type of thing."
SGI and Saskatoon Police talk impairment, testing at presentation
SGI and the Saskatoon Police Service held a special presentation, to lay out just how police officers make decisions on impaired drivers.
That included SGI Manager of Media Relations Tyler McMurchy, who wants people to be aware of the impact even legal drugs can have on drivers.
Eavestrough cleaning an important task when it comes to winter preparations
With fall well on its way leaves are falling and are likely blocking up people's eavestroughs.
That'll need to be sorted soon, as winter approaches which would freeze those leaves into place.
While that wouldn't be much of a problem during the winter, any debris caught in those eavestroughs during the spring melt could spell trouble for your home.
To that end, Tyler McMurchy, the Manager of Media Relations for SGI, details what could happen if that's not properly cleaned.
SGI and Saskatoon Police talk impairment, testing at presentation
SGI and the Saskatoon Police Service held a special presentation, to lay out just how police officers make decisions on impaired drivers.
That included SGI Manager of Media Relations Tyler McMurchy, who wants people to be aware of the impact even legal drugs can have on drivers.
Eavestrough maintenance crucial before winter
With fall well on its way leaves are falling and are likely blocking up people's eavestroughs.
That'll need to be sorted soon, as winter approaches which would freeze those leaves into place.
While that wouldn't be much of a problem during the winter, any debris caught in those eavestroughs during the spring melt could spell trouble for your home.
To that end, Tyler McMurchy, the Manager of Media Relations for SGI, details what could happen if that's not properly cleaned.
Saskatchewan Federation of Labour leader says minimum wage increase isn't enough
The province's minimum wage is set to increase this weekend, though a Saskatchewan labour organization says that's not enough.
On October 1st, the minimum wage will increase to $14 an hour, up from $13 which was set on the same date last year.
While that does hit a goal, it's one that's long outdated, says Lori Johb, President of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour.
Doctors brought in to practice in rural Saskatchewan through SIPPA program
The provincial government has announced that more doctors will be practicing in Saskatchewan thanks to the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment program.
Sixteen new physicians began practicing in rural Saskatchewan this summer after completing the SIPPA program in June.
A pair of the new physicians are in Kindersley.
Seasonal depression a concern as seasons get colder in Saskatchewan
With leaves changing color and the temperature dropping, fall is creeping closer to the southeast.
Among the changes will be shorter daylight hours, which can affect people's mental health as the long days of summer slip away.
Envision Counseling and Support's FIRST counselor Elizabeth Lambe said it affects a lot of people, even if they don't realize it.
Provincial government announces shuffle of cabinet positions
The province's cabinet will look a bit different following the recently announced shuffle.
Premier Scott Moe made the announcement, saying the new positions reflect their mandate.
"The mandate of our new cabinet is to build and protect Saskatchewan - to continue building a strong economy, strong communities, and strong families, and to protect all that we have built together from threats like federal intrusion and economic challenges like inflation"
The six ministers changing positions are as follows: