Provinces begins testing mandatory testing for CWD and Bovine Tuberculosis in select zones
If you’re hunting deer or elk this season, take note: mandatory disease testing is now in effect in select areas of Saskatchewan for the 2025-26 hunting season.
Environment Minister Travis Keisig emphasized the importance of monitoring wildlife health. “Protecting our wildlife helps keep hunting and agriculture strong. We appreciate hunters who submit samples for testing and thank them for their support.”
Male arrested and charged after flight from police on HWY #16
A 45-year-old male from Saskatoon is facing a number of charges after attempting to flee from police on Highway 16 last week.
Last Thursday (August 14) just before 8:00 am, Lanigan Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) attempted to make a traffic stop on Highway 16 near Elstow
The vehicle was travelling at high rate of speed and did not stop. Instead, it fled from police. Officers noticed a backpack thrown out of the vehicle window. The backpack was seized by police.
Second half of 2025 Canada Summer Games begins on Tuesday
Following a day off on Monday, the second half of the 2025 Canada Summer Games in St. John’s, Newfoundland will get started on Tuesday.
It will be a busy start for the Women’s Baseball team with two games on Tuesday.
They open the tournament with a matchup against Manitoba.
That will be followed by a quick turnaround against Prince Edward Island in the afternoon.
Marysburg Royals stay alive in SSBL playoff race with 3-2 win over the Hoppers
The Marysburg Royals live to see another day in the 2025 Saskatoon Senior Baseball League (SSBL) Playoffs.
Marysburg avoided elimination with a 3-2 win over the Saskatoon Hoppers on Monday night.
Thomas Lessmeister got the win on the mound, he pitched 4 innings, allowing one run on nine hits and had four strikeouts.
Nick Anderson finished off the game, tossing 3 innings, allowing one run on two hits.
Scientists warn against coal extension
A group of concerned atmospheric scientists have issued a position statement, calling on the provincial government to reverse its decision on extending the life of coal-fired power plants beyond the federal government’s mandated date of December 31, 2029. The provincial government’s stance also counters a draft plan from SaskPower that was developed after public consultations to comply with the CER by switching to solar and wind power generation, developing natural gas-fired power generation, and importing power from other jurisdictions.
Poilievre's byelection win sets the table for his return to Parliament this fall
After a summer of rodeos, dinosaurs and door-knocking, Pierre Poilievre is now officially heading back to Ottawa as a Conservative member of Parliament for Alberta.
The Tory leader will represent the sprawling rural riding of Battle River—Crowfoot, in the province's eastern region, after winning a byelection on Monday.
"Getting to know the people in this region has been the privilege of my life," Poilievre told a crowd at a victory party in Camrose, Alta., on Monday night. "In fact, I've had a hell of a lot of fun."
Flight attendants union says tentative deal reached to end Air Canada strike
Air Canada and the union representing its flight attendants have reached a tentative deal to end a strike that began on Saturday morning.
The airline said it will gradually begin operations Tuesday.
The two sides met through the night with a federal mediator before reaching a tentative agreement that will be brought to members of the Air Canada component of the Canadian Union of Public Employees.
"Your right to vote on your wages was preserved," the union said in a post on its website announcement the end of the strike.
Federal Agriculture Minister announces 2025 Livestock Tax Deferral Program
Today, the Honourable Heath MacDonald, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, announced the initial list of regions that will qualify for the Livestock Tax Deferral in 2025.
Final days of the Discover Humboldt Online Auction
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CCA President optimistic they can reach a deal with Alberta Beef Producers
The President of the Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) says he's optimistic that they can reach an agreement that will see the Alberta Beef Producers (ABP) remain part of the national organization.
Last week, ABP gave the CCA notice to withdraw from the national organization as of July 1, 2026, citing among its concerns the organization's funding model, board structure, and representation since Alberta producers contribute over 50 percent to the organization.
Tyler Fulton is optimistic they'll be able to agree on a workable solution for everyone.