SaskPower union says stress lifted as coal plants will operate past 2030

Saskatchewan coal power plants have their workers buzzing with excitement now that the province has confirmed they'll be extending the plants' lifetimes past 2030. Despite a federal initiative to close those by 2030, the provincial government stated in a letter to SaskPower employees that coal power would remain a segment of Saskatchewan's power production strategy into the future.

Ken Hoste, the assistant business manager with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 2067, talks about his reaction to those power plants staying online.

Healthy Beaches program returns to Saskatchewan this week

The Healthy Beaches program has restarted this week in Saskatchewan, with water sampling underway at select local beaches. Results are expected later this week, allowing residents to check water quality before heading out.

The program monitors water quality at recreational beaches across the province, providing accurate information to help protect beachgoers and ensure a safe, enjoyable experience.

Sights and sounds from the 2025 Summer Sizzler Kickoff Concert

For the most part, the rain held off on Thursday night as another edition of the Summer Sizzler got underway at Civic Park. Many residents brought their lawn chairs and enjoyed a night of music featuring local talent including Jodie Hergott, Brian Grest, Ray Whitton, Walter Bushman, Dave Tomchysen and more. 

Along with the music, there was a fundraising barbecue with the proceeds going towards Arts Humboldt. 

Enjoy a sample of the music from Thursday night with the links and images below.

Maier replaces Harris as Roughriders starting quarterback against the BC Lions

It could be a battle of the backup quarterbacks this week between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the BC Lions at Mosaic Stadium.  

Saskatchewan will turn to Jake Maier as the starting quarterback on Saturday for the first time since acquiring the 28-year-old from the Calgary Stampeders. Trevor Harris will miss this week’s game (Head/Illness).  

Royals fall to 9-2 following River Pirates late rally

The Marysburg Royals suffered a rare loss on Thursday night as the Saskatoon River Pirates staged a late rally to edge out the Royals 7-6.  

Marysburg held a slim 6-5 lead heading into the bottom of the seventh inning before the River Pirates scored a pair of runs to complete the comeback. 

It was a back-and-forth game between the two squads, with Saskatoon opening with a two-run lead at the bottom of the first inning. 

Manitou Beach Busking Festival opens with the musical teamup of two favourites

It’s officially summer at Manitou Beach! 

So said Mayor Cheryl Hanson as she welcomed a capacity crowd to Manitou Springs Terrace for the opening concert of the Manitou Beach Busking Festival. 

On stage were Manitou Beach mainstay performing “brothers,” Brian Paul DG and Bruce Rawling, backed with the solid bass undertow of Hank “Butterdish.” 

Wheat breeding produces big results

Canadian varietal development system called a success story

Canada’s system of developing wheat varieties is both efficient and effective, says a University of Saskatchewan agricultural economist.

Australia invests much more into wheat genetics and improving varieties, but the yield gains are similar to Canadian results.

“In Australia, they’re spending three to five times what we are, right now, on wheat research and wheat genetics,” said Richard Gray, Canadian grain policy research chair at the U of S.

Moo for Meat week one winner

Our Moo for Meat contest is in full swing and all you have to do is listen for our sound of the cow.

If you hear our friendly bovine mooing text us 'meat' for your chance to win! 

Congrats to this week's winner JoAnne Spence! 

You can enter in multiple times, every time you hear to moo, but you can only win once.

Lanigan residents celebrate groundbreaking of new daycare centre

The future is looking bright for a new daycare facility in Lanigan as citizens gather on Munster Street by the site for a celebratory burger barbecue and groundbreaking ceremony. The event was held on Thursday at 6:00 pm.  

The area for the new site sits just north of the existing school facilities which will soon be vacated for parking and drop-off amenities for the new school and the daycare.