Cory Knutt

Residents of southern Saskatchewan have been treated to some amazing views of the northern lights this winter.

Riverview Collegiate Teacher and science enthusiast James Irving credits the spectacle to an increase in the sun's activity as we approach solar maximum in 2025. The intensity is expected to continue in the upcoming year.

He says for the best view, you'll need to get outside of the city.

SaskTel has announced the 48 communities that it plans to bring SaskTel infiNET service to as part of the sixth phase of its $200 million rural fibre initiative.

SaskTel currently plans to begin the construction process for phase 6 in 2023/24 and anticipates all communities included in the rural fibre initiative will be fibre-ready by the end of march 2025.

Saskatchewan residents are being asked to 'Ring Those Phones' this weekend for TeleMiracle 47, being broadcast live from Prairieland Park in Saskatoon.

The 20-hour telethon is held in support of the Kinsmen Foundation.

One of the hosts for this year's event is Beverley Mahood, a successfull singer-songwriter, actress, model, and television host. She has performed for G8 World Leaders, Canadian/USA Military, United Nations and the Royal Family.

SGI is increasing its support to Students Against Drinking and Driving (SADD), by providing $85,000 in new annual funding.

Part of the funding will be used by SADD to create a new position specializing in school and community outreach, responsible for starting new chapters in schools across the province. The funding will also help support existing Saskatchewan chapters in developing and implementing new initiatives and ideas to encourage sober driving in their local communities.

SGI is increasing its support to Students Against Drinking and Driving (SADD), by providing $85,000 in new annual funding.

Part of the funding will be used by SADD to create a new position specializing in school and community outreach, responsible for starting new chapters in schools across the province. The funding will also help support existing Saskatchewan chapters in developing and implementing new initiatives and ideas to encourage sober driving in their local communities.

Home owners with variable rate mortgages have been taking a hit over the past year with the Bank of Canada increasing its key overnight lending rate eight straight times.

Last week the Bank of Canada increased its rate 25 basis points to 4.5 per cent, with the major banks following suit.

The province has announced camping reservation dates for the 2023 season.

Reservations for Saskatchewan Provincial Parks 2023 camping season are set to begin April 3 for seasonal campsites and April 4 to 12 for nightly, Camp-Easy and group campsites.

Seasonal campsites:

April 3: all parks participating in the seasonal camping program.

Nightly, Camp-Easy and group campsites:

Giant Tiger is recalling thousands of clothing items due to the presence of mold.

The recall involves Giant Tiger brands sleepwear, including Monkey Bars, Bella & Birdie, Mountain Ridge, Survival Gear, and Carisma, as well as Men’s Sherpa Robes, Pajar Ski Pants and Men’s Ski Pants.

A Health Canada Recalls and Safety Alert says the recalled products may contain mold.

With all the snow that southern Saskatchewan has been getting, it's been a great season for local snowmobile riders.

Over 11,000 kilometres of trails are maintained and groomed by volunteers with 53 clubs across the province.

The local group, the Souris River Snowmobile Association, has maps available HERE.

Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) is warning of another text scam going around, informing people they are being sent a refund.

The crown corporation says the texts are not from SGI.

If the text contains a link, do not click on it.

Contact your bank immediately if you have clicked the link.