Scott Boulton

As summer storms have begun in the southeast, marked by recent thunder, thunderstorm safety is being stressed by authorities.

That includes Terri Lang, a meteorologist from Environment Canada, who says that even if it's not the main focus of extreme summer weather, lightning can be very deadly.

As summer is quickly approaching, so too is the risks of disasters and other emergencies such as flooding, tornadoes, and more.

To that end, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency has started up its Emergency Preparedness Week, lasting from May 7th to 13th, 2023.

They're looking to share crucial info for people who could be at risk and should be prepared in case of an emergency.

As summer storms have begun in the southeast, marked by recent thunder, thunderstorm safety is being stressed by authorities.

That includes Terri Lang, a meteorologist from Environment Canada, who says that even if it's not the main focus of extreme summer weather, lightning can be very deadly.

As summer storms have begun in the southeast, marked by recent thunder, thunderstorm safety is being stressed by authorities.

That includes Terri Lang, a meteorologist from Environment Canada, who says that even if it's not the main focus of extreme summer weather, lightning can be very deadly.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency will be testing out its SaskAlert system this week.

At approximately 1:55 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10 people will be receiving messages on their mobile phones, similar to amber alerts.

SaskAlert provides critical information on emergencies in real-time, so people in the province can take action to protect themselves and their communities. 

With a lot of talk about nuclear energy being a part of Saskatchewan's energy future, one key concern that's risen among some is the safety of such a venture.

That was one of the topics presented at a Power Talks webinar put on by SaskPower which brought together energy experts from across Canada to answer common questions.

With a lot of talk about nuclear energy being a part of Saskatchewan's energy future, one key concern that's risen among some is the safety of such a venture.

That was one of the topics presented at a Power Talks webinar put on by SaskPower which brought together energy experts from across Canada to answer common questions.

With changing needs from businesses, consumers, and regulators, SaskPower is looking at remaking many aspects of its power supply system in the next decade.

That was one of the topics brought up in a Power Talks webinar, which had SaskPower workers speaking on the province's power.

One topic that was brought up was the need to switch energy sources from traditional means.

The province has sold off a few of the properties which used to hold Sask liquor stores.

The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority accepted offers for the properties located in the communities of Esterhazy, La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows, Creighton, Carlyle, Humboldt, and Moosomin. 

The total purchase price for all of the properties is $2,085,000.

The weather is warming and snow is clearing which means spring cleaning is beginning, with health officials recommending people keep an eye out.

As they're cleaning, they could very well be exposed to rodent droppings when inside or outside, and that carries a risk of hantavirus.

Hantavirus is spread by rodents through the air to humans and is most commonly spread through the droppings, urine, and saliva of infected deer mice.

Doctor Julie Kryzanowski, deputy chief officer of the population health branch at the Ministry of Health