Cameron Koch

SaskPower is continuing to inspect and maintain powerline infrastructure in the province, a major component is the upkeep of the over 1.2 million wooden power poles that make up a considerable portion of the electrical grid.

Over the course of this year SaskPower's Wood Pole Maintenance Program will facilitate the inspection of nearly 105,000 wood power poles, 1,000 of those in the northern part of the province will receive wildfire protection as part of the program.

SaskPower's Energy Efficiency Discounts Program has been re-launched, following a successful run of the program in the fall of 2023.

The re-launch began on the 13th of May and will run until July 2 and offers instant in-store savings on the purchase of eligible energy-efficient products that can be found at more than 70 retail locations in Saskatchewan.

SaskPower's Energy Efficiency Discounts Program has been re-launched, following a successful run of the program in the fall of 2023.

The re-launch began on the 13th of May and will run until July 2 and offers instant in-store savings on the purchase of eligible energy-efficient products that can be found at more than 70 retail locations in Saskatchewan.

Moose Jaw Wakamow MLA Greg Lawrence’s case has been adjourned until June 12, 2024, while awaiting disclosure. 

Lawrence, 58, was charged with assault and assault by choking following an investigation regarding complaints of an assault during an interaction between two individuals on June 27, 2023. 

His first appearance in court was March 18, 2024. 

As of May 17, 2024, amendments that have been made to the occupational health and safety provisions of The Saskatchewan Employment Act will come into effect. 

These changes require that all provincially regulated workplaces put in place a violence policy and prevention plan.

Students and post-secondary students, volunteers and contract workers are also included in the provisions regarding violence.

As per the amendments, the policy statement and violence prevention plan must include:

Spring seeding is underway in Saskatchewan and SaskPower is encouraging farmers to make safety a priority when operating around power lines.

During the spring seeding and harvest seasons SaskPower observes an increase in line contacts involving farm equipment and power lines, with 268 incidents being reported last year alone.

As temperatures begin to rise and the residents of Saskatchewan embark on more outdoors activities, the need to take precautions against tick bites and the risk of tick-borne illnesses rises as well. 

"As we head outside to start enjoying the warmer weather, it is important to protect ourselves from the potential risk of tick bites," Medical Officer of Health Deputy Chief Dr. Julie Kryzanowski said.

As temperatures begin to rise and the residents of Saskatchewan embark on more outdoors activities, the need to take precautions against tick bites and the risk of tick-borne illnesses rises as well. 

"As we head outside to start enjoying the warmer weather, it is important to protect ourselves from the potential risk of tick bites," Medical Officer of Health Deputy Chief Dr. Julie Kryzanowski said.

As temperatures begin to rise and the residents of Saskatchewan embark on more outdoors activities, the need to take precautions against tick bites and the risk of tick-borne illnesses rises as well. 

"As we head outside to start enjoying the warmer weather, it is important to protect ourselves from the potential risk of tick bites," Medical Officer of Health Deputy Chief Dr. Julie Kryzanowski said.

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) gave an update on the upcoming season, stating that they anticipate it to be an average to above average year for wildfires. 

Marlo Pritchard, SPSA President, spoke about the below average levels of precipitation the province experienced over the winter.