WSA starts new Flood Damage Reduction Program rebates
The Water Security Agency is now offering a cost-sharing rebate as part of their protection against flash floods.
Their Flood Damage Reduction Program is part of an overall $500,000 investment from the province, meant to support cities, towns, villages, and hamlets at risk of recurrent flood damage.
CN looks to get on track ahead of fall shipping season
With the approaching fall season, railways are getting ready to ship a lot of grain soon.
That includes CN Rail, with Assistant Vice President of Grain David Przednowick saying that they're trying to estimate those crop sizes by the end of the month.
SaskTel names new President and CEO
SaskTel is announcing a new CEO and President is stepping into the role immediately.
Charlene Gavel was appointed to the role by the board of directors on August 3 after the previous CEO and President retired in February.
Gavel has been Chief Financial Officer for SaskTel for 9 years, with the board relaying their confidence in her.
SaskPower warns customers of email scam
SaskPower is letting its customers know that they've received reports of an email scam targeting its customers.
The fraudulent email (which appears to be from MySaskPower) states that the customer has an unpaid bill and demands payment immediately or face disconnection.
The email also has links encouraging customers to log into their MySaskPower account or to submit a credit card payment online. These links direct customers to external websites aimed at obtaining personal and credit card information.
SaskPower warns customers of email scam
SaskPower is letting its customers know that they've received reports of an email scam targeting its customers.
The fraudulent email (which appears to be from MySaskPower) states that the customer has an unpaid bill and demands payment immediately or face disconnection.
The email also has links encouraging customers to log into their MySaskPower account or to submit a credit card payment online. These links direct customers to external websites aimed at obtaining personal and credit card information.
SaskTel names new President and CEO
SaskTel is announcing a new CEO and President is stepping into the role immediately.
Charlene Gavel was appointed to the role by the board of directors on August 3 after the previous CEO and President retired in February.
Gavel has been Chief Financial Officer for SaskTel for 9 years, with the board relaying their confidence in her.
"The BRR is back" Farmers' Almanac gives forecast for winter
As the cold creeps closer and closer, the Farmers Almanac has released its forecast for the 2023-24 winter season.
The forecast covers all of North America, with forecasts usually broken down by region.
For this winter, the forecast has put the Prairies at an average amount of snowfall with very cold conditions.
Editor Peter Geiger explains just what they're predicting.
"The BRR is back" Farmers Almanac gives forecast for winter
As the cold creeps closer and closer, the Farmers Almanac has released its forecast for the 2023-24 winter season.
The forecast covers all of North America, with forecasts usually being broken down by region.
For this winter, the forecast has put the prairies at an average amount of snowfall with very cold conditions.
Stay sober: RCMP's long weekend safety message
The August long weekend is here, and with it comes a reminder from the Saskatchewan RCMP: don’t drive while impaired, and don’t operate a boat while impaired.
SGI gives tips to stay focused while driving for August Traffic Safety Spotlight
Even if you have plenty of things to think about, SGI is asking that drivers keep their minds on the road as they tackle distracted driving in their August Traffic Safety Spotlight.
SGI says that in their data gathered for 2017-2021, driver distraction and inattention were consistently among the top five contributing factors in intersection collisions on Saskatchewan roads.