Premier Danielle Smith hosts contentious town hall in Okotoks
Premier Danielle Smith was in Okotoks on Wednesday (July 2) for a public town hall event.
Hundreds attended the event at the Viking Rentals Centre, with the line for entry stretching around the corner of the building.
Many attendees held signs critical of the UCP, including messages like "Hands off our CPP" and "Save Grassy Mountain." Supporters of Smith held signs reading "I stand with Danielle," which were distributed inside the venue.
Alta. man acquitted of firearm incident in Swift Current
A Medicine Hat man has been found not guilty on a litany of charges after his trial last week in Swift Current.
Nicolas Belanger appeared in Swift Current Provincial Court last Tuesday and Wednesday, facing criminal charges stemming from an alleged assault involving a firearm that was reported to have taken place in October 2024.
Expanded access to breast screening now in effect for women 45+
Women in Saskatchewan aged 45 and older are now eligible for breast cancer screening mammograms, as a key change to the province’s screening program took effect this week.
The move is part of a phased plan to gradually lower the age of eligibility to 40 over the next year, with the aim of improving early detection and health outcomes for women across the province.
Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency provides up on the wildfire situation in northern Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency issued the latest update on the wildfire situation in the province.
As of 11:00 am on Thursday, there were 64 active wildfires. Of those active wildfires, ine are categorized as contained, 19 are not contained, 25 are ongoing assessment and 11 are listed as protecting values.
To date, there have been 329 wildfires in Saskatchewan, which is well above the five-year average of 190.
Province warns swimmers and ranchers to be aware of blue-green algae this summer
With warm temperatures and sunny skies this summer, the Water Security Agency (WSA) is reminding the public to be cautious around blue-green algae in lakes and reservoirs.
Blue-green algae naturally occur in lakes and reservoirs across Saskatchewan, appearing as their namesake blue-green, bright blue, gray, or tan groupings. The bacteria is most likely to appear during calm, hot weather in lakes and reservoirs with shallow, slow-moving, or still water.
Fetch a Friend - The sweet Honey
Honey is looking for her forever home after arriving at KC Rescue in Unity from the nearby town of Kerrobert.
The 6- to 8-year-old spayed female is known for her all-white coat and gentle personality. Though she can be timid when first meeting new people, staff say she quickly warms up to those who earn her trust.
Honey has shown she is comfortable being around other cats and enjoys affection on her own terms. Volunteers describe her as both silly and independent, a cat who likes to do her own thing but still appreciates a soft voice and gentle company.
Dawson Creek to host 2025 Drowning Prevention Week activities and events
As summer heats up, so do our opportunities to enjoy lakes, pools, and all things water-related. But with fun comes responsibility. That's why Drowning Prevention Week is making waves across the region from July 20–27, bringing free, family-friendly events and activities to raise awareness and build water safety skills that save lives.
AltaGas Gives $250K Boost to NWP Students
Northwestern Polytechnic (NWP) is pleased to announce a new addition to the Spartan Controls Northwestern Centre for Industrial Automation & Innovation, thanks to a $250,000 boost aimed at enhancing and supporting the student experience.
Recognizing the value of peer-to-peer interactions, teamwork, and community-building, AltaGas has committed to establishing the AltaGas Collaboration Corner within the leading-edge 15,565 sq ft facility.
Power outage reported in Steinbach
A power outage has been reported on the northwest side of Steinbach, affecting approximately 134 customers.
According to Manitoba Hydro, the outage started at 4:03 p.m. and is estimated to be restored at 7:30 p.m.
A smaller outage, affecting less than five customers has also been reported on the northeast side of Steinbach.
The cause of the outages is unknown, and further information is unavailable at this time.
Police search for suspect after string of assaults near HSC
The Winnipeg Police Service is working to identify a suspect in four similar sexual assaults that occurred on the evening of July 2.
Several reports were received about women who had been assaulted by an unknown male near the Health Science Campus.
At approximately 7 p.m., a teenage girl was walking in the area of Elgin/Sherbrook and was confronted by an unknown male who assaulted her. She reported to an adult and was transported to safety.