Kash Knight

Update written 9:50 a.m.

One eastbound lane has opened up to traffic again on Highway 1 near Rush Lake, as crews work to clear the scene.

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Drivers headed east of Swift Current on the Trans-Canada Highway this morning should be prepared to stop around Rush Lake. 

According to the Highway Hotline, the hills near the community are icy this morning, and semis are unable to climb them.

Applications are open for the provincial government's new program to aid low-income families. 

The Saskatchewan Employment Incentive (SEI) determines a monthly financial benefit based on the number of children in the household. Working parents earning between $500 and $2,200 per month may be eligible for the maximum monthly SEI benefit ranging from $400 to $600.

Summer planning is just around the corner and SaskParks just announced this year's campsite reservation dates to help residents get a head start. 

Seasonal camping books open on the first day of April, followed by nightly, camp-easy, and group campsites which can be reserved on April 2 through 9. 

Minh Truong, director of park experiences with SaskParks, recommended individuals create an account ahead of launch days.  

A recent confirmed case of measles in Saskatoon has doctors reminding residents across the province of how to protect themselves against the virus. 

The highly contagious virus can be extremely serious, potentially causing ear infections, pneumonia, brain infections or death. 

A father-son duo from Tompkins had an unforgettable day at the Saddledome last month when the young southwest resident met one of his heroes.

Manni Brost's first NHL experience was to see his favourite team, the Tampa Bay Lightning, with his father Leif Brost. Nearing the end of the night, the young fan waited behind the team's bench to see each player leave the ice.  

Cannabis retailers will be able to operate pop-up locations at adult only events in Alberta as of the end of this month.

Saskatchewan Health Minister Everett Hindley says the province will watch its neighbour closely but has no plans to follow suit.

“Cannabis retailing and distribution rules vary by province,” he said. “For the most part, from what we've heard from retailers, they seem to be pleased with Saskatchewan's open and flexible model.”

Cannabis retailers will be able to operate pop-up locations at adult-only events in Alberta as of the end of this month.

Saskatchewan Health Minister Everett Hindley says the province will watch its neighbour closely but has no plans to follow suit.

“Cannabis retailing and distribution rules vary by province,” he said. “For the most part, from what we've heard from retailers, they seem to be pleased with Saskatchewan's open and flexible model.”

Cannabis retailers will be able to operate pop-up locations at adult-only events in Alberta as of the end of this month.

Saskatchewan Health Minister Everett Hindley says the province will watch its neighbour closely but has no plans to follow suit.

“Cannabis retailing and distribution rules vary by province,” he said. “For the most part, from what we've heard from retailers, they seem to be pleased with Saskatchewan's open and flexible model.”

As the festive season winds down and households bid farewell to their Christmas trees, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) proposes an environmentally friendly solution for disposing of live trees.

According to Andrew Holland, spokesperson for the NCC, residents opting for natural Christmas trees can contribute to conservation efforts through a simple post-holiday act.

As the festive season winds down and households bid farewell to their Christmas trees, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) proposes an environmentally friendly solution for disposing of live trees.

According to Andrew Holland, spokesperson for the NCC, residents opting for natural Christmas trees can contribute to conservation efforts through a simple post-holiday act.