Cameron Koch

Spring has returned to Saskatchewan, and so have weight restrictions on the province's secondary highways.  

The restrictions took effect on the morning of March 25, in the province's southern portion. 

“These restrictions affect secondary highways, not major highways like Trans-Canada Highway 1 or Yellowhead Highway 16.” said Dan Palmer, Senior Communications Consultant with the Ministry of Highways. 

The Government of Saskatchewan continues to make progress on its plan to fill vacant hard-to-recruit positions within the provinces health care system. Announcing the hiring of over 1,000 nursing graduates within Saskatchewan.

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced labour force statistics released by Statistics Canada for Saskatchewan are showing the addition of 18,700 full time jobs in the month of February. This is an increase of 15,200 jobs last month when compared to February 2023.

These additional positions raise Saskatchewan's employment growth rate to 2.6 per cent. 

When adjusted for seasonal workers, the unemployment rate for the province is the third lowest in the nation, sitting at 5.0 per cent, nearly a full percentage point below the Canadian average of 5.8 per cent.

Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) has partnered with Lung Saskatchewan to test levels of Radon in SHC units within the province over the next 10 years. 

Radon is an odourless, colourless gas produced as a natural decay product of radium isotopes within rocks and soil. Epidemiological studies have shown a clear link between inhalation of high quantities of radon and the incidence of lung cancer. 

The Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) has partnered with Lung Saskatchewan to test levels of Radon in SHC units within the province over the next 10 years. 

Radon is an odourless, colourless gas produced as a natural decay product of radium isotopes within rocks and soil. Epidemiological studies have shown a clear link between inhalation of high quantities of radon and the incidence of lung cancer. 

Campers and nature lovers can reserve their seasonal campsites starting on the 1st of April. For those interested in nightly, Camp-Easy, and group campsites the opportunity to reserve that perfect spot will be April 2-9, reservations open at 7am each day.