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The Saskatchewan government is spending $9.2 million to begin repairs and renovations on nearly 300 provincially owned social housing units in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert.

The funding is part of the 2025-26 provincial budget and will support multi-year projects aimed at making more units available for rent.

"Making rent-ready social housing units available across the province is a top priority," Social Services Minister Terry Jenson said. "This year's investment will increase the number of rentable units, reduce vacancies and meet the needs of larger families."

Five more Saskatchewan high schools will receive mental health programming this fall as part of the province’s expanded Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) initiative.

Education Minister Everett Hindley and Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr announced the expansion Tuesday, naming Bedford Road Collegiate in Saskatoon, Rossignol High School in Île-à-la-Crosse, Martensville High School, Holy Rosary High School in Lloydminster and Swift Current Composite High School as the new additions.

Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has confirmed a minor tornado near Maple Creek on Saturday.  

The preliminarily rated EF0 tornado touched down about 20 kilometres south of Maple Creek at approximately 5:23 p.m.  

ECCC confirmed the tornado on Sunday at 11:16 a.m. after receiving a report of it and a photo.  

No reports of damage were shared with ECCC.   

Prime Minister Mark Carney had a brief audience with Pope Leo XIV Sunday afternoon at the Vatican following the pontiff's inaugural mass in St. Peter's Square.

Carney was seated in the second row with his wife Diana for the mass, in a section amongst other world leaders and heads of state.

The prime minister, who is a devout Catholic, was one of the few world leaders to kneel during the blessing of the Eucharist, and was spotted at two instances taking a picture of the Pope on his phone to mark the occasion — before the mass started and after it had concluded. 

With recent black bear sightings making headlines, including one in Regina, Saskatchewan residents are reminded to stay vigilant and prepared when spending time outdoors.

“Really, Saskatchewan is bear country in many ways,” said Matthew Tokaruk, black bear biologist with the Ministry of Environment. “We have bears through much of the province—into the Parkland and even touching up against the grasslands sometimes.”

The partnership between local RCMP Constable Tony Curti and Lanna Koethler has been immortalized.

The two work together on presentations to kids about addiction.

Their story is written about in Why We Serve - Stories of Today's RCMP Members by the National Police Federation.

As the first Indigenous person ever to lead the federal department responsible for delivering services to First Nations, Inuit and Métis, Mandy Gull-Masty knows she has a daunting task ahead.

But the newly-appointed Indigenous services minister also knows what it's like to sit at both sides of the table — as a cabinet minister now and, until recently, as the grand chief of the political body representing 20,000 Cree people in northern Quebec.

Saskatchewan's provincial parks are officially opening for the 2025 camping season on Friday, May 16, with new accommodations, events, and activities planned across the province.

"We are excited to welcome visitors for another incredible season in our beautiful provincial parks," said Alana Ross, minister of Parks, Culture and Sport. "Whether you want adventure, relaxation or time with family and friends, our parks create lasting memories while highlighting the beauty of Saskatchewan's natural environment."

ROSETOWN, Sask. — Testimony continued this week in a human trafficking trial being heard at Rosetown Provincial Court, where two Saskatchewan men face multiple charges in connection with an alleged exploitation case.

Mohammad Masum and Sohel Haider, both arrested in June 2023, are jointly charged with human trafficking. Masum faces an additional charge of sexual assault. A publication ban is in place to protect the identity of the complainant.

Bicycle-related injuries can have long-lasting consequences, especially for children. During Bicycle Safety Week from May 11-17, 2025, the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute is focusing on the importance of helmet use to reduce the risk of serious head injuries, which can be cut by up to 60 percent when helmets are worn properly.