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Steady progress continues to be made on the HWY-2 over Trans-Canada HWY-1 overpass project here in Moose Jaw.

The Ministry of Highways reports that, over the past month, construction of new concrete abutments and piers to support girders for the new northbound bridge has been completed. 

Bridge girder installation has also been completed since the last update, allowing for the ongoing construction of the northbound bridge's deck to proceed.

Labour experts say another postal service strike is unlikely after unionized Canada Post workers rejected their employer's latest round of offers in a forced vote and the parties mull their next steps.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said Friday that the roughly 55,000 members represented by the union shot down the Canada Post's latest proposal, which would've seen wage hikes of about 13 per cent over four years and restructuring to add part-time workers to the deal.

Recent data from Statistics Canada is drawing attention to some dynamics of the job markets in Saskatchewan, including here in the southeast. It is characterized by high vacancies and competitive wages that are making the province a magnet for workers from across the country, while at the same time, an abundance of people who are part of the labour force but are not actively employed.  

Frustration is growing across rural Saskatchewan as residents rally behind a veteran trucker’s call for real change on the province’s deteriorating highways.

Following Wayne Whitney’s blunt critique of road conditions in West Central Saskatchewan, the response from the public has been swift and passionate. HResidents have taken to social media to echo Whitney’s concerns and to demand action.

“We deserve better,” reads a headline from West Central Online's original report. For many, that sentiment hits home.

Some premiers say they want to have more local control over the immigration system — but experts say what the system really needs is a national conversation on immigration reform that shores up public support.

"Most of the existing policies have been formulated on the fly without any evidence or serious impact evaluations of what the various classes of immigrants are, how they're performing economically and otherwise," said Michael Trebilcock, a retired academic and co-author of two books on immigration policy.

"So it's basically research-free."

Dominic LeBlanc said Sunday that he expects Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump will speak "over the next number of days" as the United States ratchets up pressure in trade talks.

The Canada-U.S. trade minister appeared on CBS's "Face the Nation" and spoke about where talks stand between the two countries.

LeBlanc told host Margaret Brennan that while Canada is "disappointed" with Trump's new 35-per-cent tariffs, he is continuing to work toward a deal that would hopefully strike down trade restrictions between the nations.

The Government of Saskatchewan is investing $560,000 to support union-led apprenticeship training for construction electricians, aiming to grow the province’s skilled trades workforce and strengthen energy infrastructure.

Crown Investments Corporation Minister Jeremy Harrison made the announcement Monday, highlighting the role of qualified tradespeople in maintaining Saskatchewan’s power grid and meeting future energy demands.

The Government of Saskatchewan is fulfilling its two-year, $2 million funding commitment to food banks across the province, as part of ongoing efforts to combat food insecurity and rising grocery costs.

In August 2025, the province will provide the final $1 million installment to Food Banks of Saskatchewan, as announced in the 2025–26 provincial budget. The funding will be distributed to local agencies based on population and average usage in the communities they serve.

Emergency crews were called to Kenosee Lake on the evening of July 29 following a report of a capsized inflatable tube drifting near the main beach.

According to a public post from Carlyle and RM #63 Fire & Rescue, the call came in at 6:37 p.m., with concerns that someone may have been using the tube before it overturned. However, the caller was unable to confirm whether the inflatable had been occupied.

Ottawa's new trade minister says he's looking to sign deals in South America, Southeast Asia, Africa and beyond — and to convince businesses to actually use the trade agreements Canada has already signed.

"My primary role as Canada's top salesman is to be out there hustling, opening doors for businesses and accessing new markets," Maninder Sidhu told The Canadian Press.

"My phone has been ringing with opportunities because people want to deal with reliable, stable trading partners."