Steven Wilson

Bill Huber, president of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), is leading the charge for the reintroduction of strychnine as a tool to control Richardson's ground squirrels in the province. In a recent interview, Huber discussed the need for the provincial government to invoke the Saskatchewan First Act to reinstate the use of the rodenticide, which was banned following a federal deregistration order that fully took effect in March 2024. 

Bill Huber, president of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), is leading the charge for the reintroduction of strychnine as a tool to control Richardson's ground squirrels in the province. In a recent interview, Huber discussed the need for the provincial government to invoke the Saskatchewan First Act to reinstate the use of the rodenticide, which was banned following a federal deregistration order that fully took effect in March 2024. 

Bill Huber, president of the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM), is leading the charge for the reintroduction of strychnine as a tool to control Richardson's ground squirrels in the province. In a recent interview, Huber discussed the need for the provincial government to invoke the Saskatchewan First Act to reinstate the use of the rodenticide, which was banned following a federal deregistration order that fully took effect in March 2024. 

The southeast continue to be mired in a cold snap, with temperatures dropping as low as -39° without the wind, and feeling even colder than that when factoring in the windchill. While many may want to stay indoors as much as possible, for those who do need to venture outdoors dressing properly is recommended.

One of the most storied franchises in the SJHL, and all of Junior A hockey, could be on the move.  

The SJHL announced the Notre Dame Hounds franchise has been given conditional approval for relocation to Warman after the Athol Murray College of Notre Dame’s Board of Directors made the decision to discontinue Junior A hockey. A final decision will be made at the league’s annual general meeting in June.  

A legal challenge to the results of the mayoral election in Stoughton was dismissed by the Court of King’s Bench in Weyburn last week. In a written decision issued Thursday, Justice J. Morris dismissed the case due to not being filed by the deadline set out in the Local Government Elections Act. However, he did take the time to examine the merits of the case, and found the alleged irregularities in the case, even if proven, would have been within the scope of what are considered permissible errors by the Local Government Elections Act.  

A good number of wildlife, deer in particular, are likely to make their way into city limits during winter.

Wildlife ecologist with the Government of Saskatchewan, Leanne Heisler explains the strange behaviors often observed in wildlife in the winter, saying while winter can be tough, some animals thrive. 

"It's a very exciting event for Weyburn and for the senior boys," said Dara Uhren, assistant coach with the WCS Eagles senior boys basketball team. "They're bringing the energy into the building. It's fabulous for the school and the community."

The 88th edition of the McLeod Series between Weyburn Comprehensive and Estevan Comprehensive tipped off last night at the Eagles Gym in Weyburn. 

The cold air that has gripped all of Saskatchewan for the past week is thanks to a ridge of high pressure coming down from the Arctic. The system has prompted extreme cold warnings since Saturday and is expected to stick around a little bit longer.  

With the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump re-asserting that a 25 per cent tariff on all Canadian imports could take effect on Tuesday, Saskatchewan’s economy is bracing for the impact. Golden West Business Commentator Paul Martin weighed in on what this could mean for the province and Canada as a whole. 

Martin emphasized that while details remain uncertain, the immediate consequence would be a price increase on all Canadian goods entering the United States.