Natasha Wiebe

A common sight this time of year is the boxelder bug, more commonly known as a maple bug. James Tansey, Provincial Insect and Vertebrate Pest Management Specialist, says the reason for their numbers this time of year is due to their preparations for the cold weather. 

A common sight this time of year is the boxelder bug, more commonly known as a maple bug. James Tansey, Provincial Insect and Vertebrate Pest Management Specialist, says the reason for their numbers this time of year is due to their preparations for the cold weather. 

A common sight this time of year is the boxelder bug, more commonly known as a maple bug. Etymologist James Tansey says the reason for their numbers this time of year is due to their preparations for the cold weather. 

Last May SaskPower was found guilty of three charges regarding the death of two powerline technicians in October of 2020. 

Sentencing was scheduled to occur this morning in Weyburn; however, it was adjourned to October 18th as the judge required more deliberation.  

• SaskPower guilty on 3 charges in Weyburn worker deaths

We will provide updates when sentencing occurs.

The Government of Saskatchewan is implementing a Financial Literacy 10 course that will be required for high school graduation. MLA and Minister of Education Jeremy Cockrill says the decision to implement the course was a result of input from students, families, educators, and indiviuals in the business sector. 

Statistics Canada released data on Saskatchewan's second quarter population estimates. Currently, the province's estimated population is 1,239,865, a difference of 6797 since last April. Overall, there was an increase of roughly 2.5 percent since last year. 

The House of Commons sat for the first time since the NDP ended its Supply and Confidence deal with the Liberal Party. There, a confidence motion was put forward by the conservative party. MP for Souris Moose Mountain, Robert Kitchen, reports the basic confidence motion has been defeated. 

School buses play an essential role in ensuring the safety of students as they travel to and from school. Transportation supervisor for the Southeast Cornerstone Public School Division, Andy Verhaeghe, says a key part of bus safety comes down to the conduct of students on board. Rules for busing students are posted in every bus. 

With winter around the corner people are preparing to winterize. Agrologist Sherri Roberts says this practice should extend to trees as well. 

With elm pruning bans lifted, Roberts reminds homeowners to ensure tree branches are trimmed around the home, especially the roof. 

“If you've got any branches that are extending out over your roof, get them cut off, because you are risking your shingle health, which is then in turn risking your whole roof health, and once you lose that roof, I mean, hey, your house is going to end up an absolute mess.” 

Fall weather will soon have leaves and lawns turning amber. Agrologist Sherri Roberts says lawns must be properly prepared to weather winter conditions.  

Roberts says there is a debate on whether to fertilize a lawn one last time in the fall. She mentions the type of fertilizer is what makes the difference.