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Cross Sask Check Up: Holy hail!
Nasty weather took centre stage around the province on Wednesday with heavy rain, hail, thunder and lighting.
Grain Millers officially opens Delisle flax processing facility
A U.S based company is hoping to see more flax grown in the prairies.
Grain Millers, a Minnesota based company, is expanding its operations in Western Canada.
The company operates an oat processing facility at Yorkton, Saskatchewan, and has been leasing a small flax processing facility in Saskatoon.
President and CEO Todd Stohlmeyer says with the lease wrapping up and the interest they've seen in flax they decided to build their own facility at Delisle, Saskatchewan
about 43 kilometres southwest of Saskatoon.
Largest wildfire in eastern Newfoundland has destroyed up to 100 homes: officials
Officials say the largest wildfire burning in Newfoundland and Labrador may have destroyed up to 100 homes and structures.
However, Premier John Hogan says it is still too dangerous for crews to get into the area to complete an accurate tally.
The fire burning along the northwestern shore of Conception Bay began on Aug. 3 near Kingston, N.L., and Hogan says it now measures more than eight square kilometres.
Harvest 2025 is underway across the province
With harvest underway, producers and motorists are being reminded to take extra time and make safety a priority.
That means watching out for large equipment moving on grid roads or highways as producers move from one field to another.
Farmers are also reminded to take frequent rest breaks, make sure someone knows where they are working, eat properly, and make sure to get enough sleep so they are refreshed and ready to go the next day.
Ice cream for a good cause: It's Miracle Treat Day!
It's Dairy Queen Miracle Treat Day in support of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation, a day where 100 per cent of net proceeds from every Blizzard sold goes back to kids in need.
Over 83,000 individuals from 575 Saskatchewan communities visit the Children's Hospital each year. As the only Saskatchewan member of Children’s Miracle Network Canada, the Foundation helps fund things like specialized pediatric and maternal equipment, along with innovative research and the vital programming that keeps families together.
Patzer frustrated with lack of progress on canola and other tariffs
Our local MP is concerned about additional Chinese tariffs on canola.
Kindersley issues warning after badger sightings in town
Officials in Kindersley are warning residents to be on alert after badgers were spotted in and around the community.
In a public advisory posted to the town’s Facebook page, officials urged people to watch their pets, avoid leaving garbage or food outdoors, and use motion-sensor lights to deter wildlife.
“DO NOT approach or corner a badger!! If startled or feeling threatened, they may become aggressive,” the notice read.
The town says it will be consulting with the provincial Conservation Office and will provide updates as the situation develops.
Severe storms bring hail, tornado warning to west-central Saskatchewan
Severe thunderstorms rolled across west-central Saskatchewan late Wednesday afternoon, prompting a tornado warning and pelting communities with large hail.
Storms began developing shortly after 3 p.m. near the Alberta border, quickly organizing into a long, linear band stretching from Meadow Lake south to Eatonia.
At about 3:30 p.m., a tornado warning was issued for Mantario, just west of Eatonia, after radar indicated possible rotation. The warning was lifted roughly 30 minutes later.
Macklin RCMP look into drone sighting, vehicle collision
RCMP in Macklin are investigating after receiving a report of a drone flying over a residence during the week of Aug. 5 to Aug. 11.
Mounties say they are also looking into a vehicle collision involving a light pole.
Police responded to a theft of fuel from a local gas station, but the customer later returned to pay and no charges were laid.
One traffic complaint was also reported during the week.