Scott Boulton, with files from Saskatchewan Media Group

This summer is shaping up to be a hot one that could be even hotter if wildfires continue to spread throughout the province. The Weather Network recently released its summer forecast, with Saskatchewan not being spared from the incoming heat.

Matthew Grinter, a meteorologist with The Weather Network, talks about what they're seeing for the province.

This summer is shaping up to be a hot one that could be even hotter if wildfires continue to spread throughout the province. The Weather Network recently released its summer forecast, with Saskatchewan not being spared from the incoming heat.

Matthew Grinter, a meteorologist with The Weather Network, talks about what they're seeing for the province.

Mining companies are looking to get more people into the industry, as a recent study is predicting a shortage. The Saskatchewan Mining Association's study indicates there may be a 3800-worker shortage by 2034.

Those jobs are in crucial occupations in the industry, as explained by Al Shpyth with the International Minerals Innovation Institute.

SGI is reminding folks to stay cautious in their most recent traffic safety spotlight, turning their attention to intersections. around 37 per cent of all accidents happen at intersections, according to statistics from SGI.

Heather Hubic, manager for media relations with SGI, goes into why these seem to create accidents.

Provincial politicians stood up during the SARM convention yesterday to give their addresses on some of the recent concerns rural areas had felt. That began with Premier Scott Moe, but Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck soon followed up with her own ideas.

She brought forward her calls for a nationwide plan to build Canada’s future with more rail lines, pipelines and power lines. Also in transportation, she wants to see the TransCanada Highway twinned from coast-to-coast.