Shawn Mullin

Fuel prices are up for Saskatchewan compared to twelve months ago, and that trend may continue in the new year.

The average price is now $1.73 a litre, $0.18 a litre higher than where they were a year ago.

"2024 brought with it some challenges," said Head of Petroleum Analysis at Gas Buddy Patrick De Haan. "Gas prices have continued to slowly moderate now with the continued rise in the carbon tax. We did end up paying a little bit more in 2024 and unfortunately if the carbon tax is to increase again in 2025, that's kind of the reoccurring theme."

Fuel prices are up for Saskatchewan compared to twelve months ago, and that trend may continue in the new year.

The average price is now $1.73 a litre, $0.18 a litre higher than where they were a year ago.

"2024 brought with it some challenges," said Head of Petroleum Analysis at Gas Buddy Patrick De Haan. "Gas prices have continued to slowly moderate now with the continued rise in the carbon tax. We did end up paying a little bit more in 2024 and unfortunately if the carbon tax is to increase again in 2025, that's kind of the reoccurring theme."

Whether you're attacking the black diamonds, or the bunny hill is more your speed, the ski season is underway at Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park.

"It's a dream come true."

At 51-year-old it isn't too late for Swift Current Broncos legend Todd Holt to live another hockey dream. He came out of retirement for one night only to play with his sons Kaelan and Taysen Holt on the Carlyle Cougars.

"I'm sure it'll be very emotional later," Holt said. "I've played a lot of big hockey and been drafted to the (San Jose) Sharks and stuff like that, but this would rank up as one of the most exciting days of my life."

Move over Drumheller, the Saskatchewan Landing is now another prairie location for a significant discovery of dinosaur fossils.

In a journey that started in 2012, a team that included paleontologists from McGill University discovered several dinosaur fossils that feature Saskatchewan’s first Centrosaurus.

Move over Drumheller, the Saskatchewan Landing is now another prairie location for a significant discovery of dinosaur fossils.

In a journey that started in 2012, a team that included paleontologists from McGill University discovered several dinosaur fossils that feature Saskatchewan’s first Centrosaurus.

New Saskatchewan Minister of Education Everett Hindley is looking at how the province will be testing kids in new ways.

The province released details of a plan this week to develop a Saskatchewan student assessment program that will provide data on how students are doing in core subject areas.

It is part of what they're calling a renewed focus on getting back to basics in education.

A very brave local child was honoured in the Canadian Houe of Commons yesterday.

Cypress Hills Grasslands MP Jeremy Patzer stood in the house to pay tribute to Bella Thomson, also known as Bella Brave.

The longest serving member of the Saskatchewan Party cabinet is stepping into a bigger role.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has given Rosetown-Delisle MLA Jim Reiter significant responsibility as Minister of Finance and Deputy Premier.

"I'm very excited about it," Reiter said. "I feel very honoured that Premier Moe has selected me for this, and I'm just very much looking forward to getting to work."

Ajara DIas and Jiyeong Lee or Morse risked their lives in an attempt to save their neighbour from a burning building.

For their heroism, the Royal Canadian Human Association awarded them silver medals for bravery.

On March 8th of this year, Lee and Dias were returning to Morse with family and saw smoke rising from a home in the area.

On their Facebook page the RCHA said that as others stood watching the fire, Jieyong called 911 and then went with Ajara to the front door to check on a 78-year-old man they knew was living in the home.