Speaker's parting comments ignite controversy in Saskatchewan Legislature

The Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan wrapped up the final session before the next provincial election, expected in the spring, in a fiery fashion as the Speaker of the Assembly, Randy Weekes, spoke at the end of the session, laying out a number of allegations as he addressed the Assembly before it adjourned.  

Unsettled weather could bring more smoke to the Southeast

Wildfire season is here, with a number of fires burning across the northern prairies. Some of the largest fires include one burning near Flin Flon, one near Fort Nelson, British Columbia, and one near Fort McMurray. Smoke from those fires made its way into the southeast corner of the province on Saturday, prompting the first air quality advisory of the year.  

SaskEnergy rates: More than just market prices, says Minister Duncan

Natural gas prices have been hovering around the $2 USD mark for a few months now, dipping as low as $1.63 a gigajoule in February, and just recently getting back above $2. With the price of the commodity that helps to heat homes throughout Saskatchewan at prices not seen since June of 2020, it has some wondering if this means SaskEnergy could be looking at a rate decrease.  

"Our tax dollars, our jobs" says Beck in plan launch

The Saskatchewan NDP unveiled what their Hire Saskatchewan Plan is Monday, as the countdown to the next provincial election begins.   

NDP leader Carla Beck spoke with Discover Weyburn about the plan, which she said would prioritize Saskatchewan businesses, workers and projects when it comes to government contracts and infrastructure projects.