Cory Knutt

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.

Canadian Blood Services says there is an immediate need for donors from all communities to book and keep appointments and help restore and grow the blood and plasma supply for patients this winter season.

Winter storms in many parts of the country have impacted collections and the ability to safely distribute blood products.

There have also been many cancellations due to winter cold and flu season.

Canadian Blood Services says there is an immediate need for donors from all communities to book and keep appointments and help restore and grow the blood and plasma supply for patients this winter season.

Winter storms in many parts of the country have impacted collections and the ability to safely distribute blood products.

There have also been many cancellations due to winter cold and flu season.

Premier Scott Moe issued a statement late last week about Sunwing's cancelled operations in Saskatoon and Regina until February.

"This is a very irresponsible decision by Sunwing for everyone who has booked a vacation, particularly those who are currently at their destination and are uncertain how and when they will get home.

Saskatchewan’s top men's curling teams are coming to Moose Jaw this weekend (Dec 9-11).

The Moose Jaw SCT Tour Spiel (Saskatchewan Men’s Curling Tour Event) will be hosted for a tenth year at the Moose Jaw Curling Centre at the Moose Jaw Events Centre. 

Many familiar names, including former provincial curling champions, will be competing for a total prize purse of $6,000.

Men’s Teams

Last night was the first night of the 76th Annual Rotary Carol Festival at the Zion United Church.

The event is hosted by the Moose Jaw Rotary Club and features choirs from across Moose Jaw and the surrounding area performing Christmas favourites. 

A second performance will be held tonight starting at 7pm.

Saskatchewan motorists will now be able to check the Highway Hotline through an app on their smartphones.

Saskatchewan's Highway Hotline has launched a new version of their app with cleaner graphics and added functions such as an expanded route-planning feature that includes road conditions.

The Bank of Canada (BOC) raised its benchmark interest rate by 50 basis points to 3.75 per cent Wednesday morning, in an effort to combat high inflation.

Aaron Ruston, president and CEO of Purposed Financial in Moose Jaw, says the increase wasn't as high as many analysts were predicting.

Saskatchewan experienced an increase in tornado activity this year. 

Terri Lang, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, says there were 25 tornadoes investigated with an additional two still waiting to be confirmed. The average number of tornadoes per year in Saskatchewan is around 14 or 15. 

Lang notes most of the tornado activity this year was in the northwestern part of the province. 

The outlook for food and beverage processors remains positive amid economic conditions that have shifted from the start of the year, according to the Food and Beverage Report mid-year update from Farm Credit Canada (FCC).

Year-over-year sales growth is expected to slow in the second half of the year to six per cent from 12 per cent in the first half, finishing the year at nine per cent.