Jenny Hagan

As the summer heat fades and the leaves begin to turn, Saskatchewan’s landscapes undergo a stunning transformation, making fall one of the best times to go camping in the province. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or a weekend warrior, autumn offers unique experiences that make it an ideal season to pitch a tent or park an RV. Here’s why fall camping in Saskatchewan is truly great.

Four catastrophic weather events this summer caused over $7 billion in insured losses, making 2024 the worst year on record for weather-related damages in Canada, according to preliminary estimates from Catastrophe Indices and Quantification Inc. (CatIQ). 

The West Central Crisis and Family Support Centre marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its new facility at 105 Colton Drive, Kindersley, celebrating 40 years of service to the community. This momentous event not only highlighted the centre’s enduring legacy but also its ongoing importance to families and individuals across western Saskatchewan and eastern Alberta.

In Saskatchewan, tornadoes in September are particularly rare, though not impossible. The province’s tornado season generally peaks in late June and July when the combination of warm surface temperatures and cooler upper-level air is most conducive to storm formation. As temperatures cool and the atmosphere stabilizes, the risk of tornadoes drops significantly.

In Saskatchewan, tornadoes in September are particularly rare, though not impossible. The province’s tornado season generally peaks in late June and July when the combination of warm surface temperatures and cooler upper-level air is most conducive to storm formation. As temperatures cool and the atmosphere stabilizes, the risk of tornadoes drops significantly.

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced over $25 million in funding for 13 industry-driven projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across the province. The funding, provided through the Saskatchewan Technology Fund, is expected to leverage an additional $277 million in private sector and government investment, supporting the province's efforts to balance environmental sustainability with economic growth.

Known and adored globally through sharing her medical journey via social media, Swift Current's Bella ‘Brave’ Thomson is being honoured posthumously with a prestigious award. 

The 10-year-old passed away on July 14, and exactly a month later her mother Kyla received word that she would be given a King Charles III’s Coronation Medal. 

A system developed in Saskatchewan's southern neighbour Montana and is travelling north bringing severe weather to the Saskatchewan Prairies.

Last night brought a variety of severe weather including heavy rainfall with localized flooding, golf ball size hail and even a tornado warning in Southern Saskatchewan near Pontiex and Vanguard

This year marks a major milestone for the Sandhills Boxing Club in Leader, Saskatchewan, as it celebrates 10 years of helping locals improve their fitness, learn boxing skills, and build discipline. Founded by Kennith Blohm, who moved to Leader from Ponteix about 15 years ago, the club has grown from humble beginnings into a vital part of the community.

The Future of Sport in Canada Commission has launched a new online portal aimed at gathering feedback from Canadians on how to improve the country’s sport system and ensure safe participation. The portal, which went live on September 10, 2024, invites submissions from athletes, parents, coaches, officials, administrators, academics, and victims or survivors of maltreatment in sports.