Steven Wilson

As southeast Saskatchewan deals with an early July heatwave, meteorologists are watching the skies with cautious anticipation. With temperatures expected to reach the low 30s and humidex values pushing 40, the atmosphere over southeast Saskatchewan is primed for potential severe thunderstorms, but whether those storms actually form remains the big question. 

Summer has arrived in full force across southeast Saskatchewan, with temperatures this week soaring into the low 30s and humidex values making it feel even hotter. Residents are being reminded to take precautions through the short but intense stretch of heat. 

The South East Cornerstone Public School Division on June 17th included what is called a Data Wall Walk. This is a review of data that focuses on student outcomes. The walk covered a variety of topics, including support for students in Grades 4 to 6, Indigenous student achievement, and the well-being of the students overall.  

This past weekend saw the fourth annual Energy City Exposure Showcase deliver its most ambitious and successful event yet at Nickle Lake Regional Park. The three-day showcase brought together softball players from across the Prairies for a weekend of skill development, games, and face time with college scouts. 

Nature Saskatchewan is drawing attention to one of the province’s most unique and endangered grassland birds, the chestnut-collared longspur. 

“This is a super cool grassland specialist songbird,” explained Emily Putz, Habitat Stewardship Coordinator with Nature Saskatchewan. “They have a very bold colouring and they’re the 2025 Avian Ambassadors of Birds Canada.” 

Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck was in Weyburn Wednesday morning, meeting with CUPE Local 5430 Region 4 Vice President Arlene Picard. The two spoke to the media, highlighting concerns over staffing shortages in healthcare, worker burnout, and service disruptions at emergency rooms in the Weyburn area.  

The Saskatchewan government is ramping up its support for short line railways, announcing $1 million in infrastructure funding through the Short Line Railway Improvement Program. This amount represents an 88 percent increase from last year’s budget. 

As wildfires continue to impact communities in northern Saskatchewan, some evacuees temporarily housed in Weyburn are raising concerns about access to essential resources and financial support. 

One evacuee from Denare Beach, who requested anonymity, said they have struggled to access food vouchers, travel assistance, and support for infant care supplies while staying at a hotel in Weyburn. 

A groundbreaking Saskatchewan-based carbon storage initiative has earned international recognition. The Petroleum Technology Research Centre (PTRC) has been awarded the Suzanne West Environmental Excellence Award for its Aquistore project, located near Estevan’s Boundary Dam, at the Global Energy Show in Calgary. 

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is restructuring its leadership in a move aimed at strengthening health care delivery in rural and northern communities, increasing frontline support, and improving the integration of physician leadership throughout the province.