Scott Boulton

With changing needs from businesses, consumers, and regulators, SaskPower is looking at remaking many aspects of its power supply system in the next decade.

That was one of the topics brought up in a Power Talks webinar, which had SaskPower workers speaking on the province's power.

One topic that was brought up was the need to switch energy sources from traditional means.

The province has sold off a few of the properties which used to hold Sask liquor stores.

The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority accepted offers for the properties located in the communities of Esterhazy, La Ronge, Buffalo Narrows, Creighton, Carlyle, Humboldt, and Moosomin. 

The total purchase price for all of the properties is $2,085,000.

The weather is warming and snow is clearing which means spring cleaning is beginning, with health officials recommending people keep an eye out.

As they're cleaning, they could very well be exposed to rodent droppings when inside or outside, and that carries a risk of hantavirus.

Hantavirus is spread by rodents through the air to humans and is most commonly spread through the droppings, urine, and saliva of infected deer mice.

Doctor Julie Kryzanowski, deputy chief officer of the population health branch at the Ministry of Health

Midale saw a good amount of success recently from a yearly auction that brought in over $100,000 help out the community's rink.

The 28th annual M.O.R.E. (Midale Organization for Recreational Expansion) 2000 Inc. fundraising auction brought people into the Harry 'O Memorial Arena for a meal and an auction.

Marnell Eagles, the Midale Recreation Board's chairwoman, says it was quite a success.

A recent report by RBC says that in 2033, 40% of Canadian farm operators will retire, placing agriculture on the cusp of one of the biggest labour and leadership transitions in the country’s history.

Over the same period, a shortfall of 24,000 general farm, nursery, and greenhouse workers are expected to emerge.

They also found that 66% of producers do not have a succession plan in place.

The report includes a three-point plan for growth, with goals set for the short, medium, and long term.

Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba are coming together with a new focus on transportation across the prairies.

Ministers for highways and transportation in Saskatchewan, Alberta, and Manitoba have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen economic corridors that support supply chains.

A recent report by RBC says that in 2033, 40% of Canadian farm operators will retire, placing agriculture on the cusp of one of the biggest labour and leadership transitions in the country’s history.

Over the same period, a shortfall of 24,000 general farm, nursery, and greenhouse workers are expected to emerge.

They also found that 66% of producers do not have a succession plan in place.

The report includes a three-point plan for growth, with goals set for the short, medium, and long term.

Anglers will have some material to read up on as the provincial government has released the 2023-24 Anglers Guide.

The yearly notice, sent out by the Ministry of Environment, contains new information along with other tips.

It's made for both people looking to familiarize the rules for the first time and for those looking to brush up.

Sport Fish Specialist Murray Koob says that there'll always be something new to learn for those who look.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is moving back to its routine infection prevention and control protocols starting today.

That includes masking, which will no longer be required for patients/residents, staff, or visitors. Masking will be optional in all SHA facilities including administrative offices, hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities. 

Personal protective equipment which may include masks, gowns, or gloves, will still be required for staff and visitors during outbreaks or in specific high-risk clinical areas as per SHA infection control policies.

The CBSA is restoring its border crossing hours across the country, setting those back to where they were before the COVID pandemic.

In the southeast, those will go back to the regular times depending on daylight savings.

CARIEVALE, ESTEVAN HIGHWAY, NORTHGATE, AND OUNGRE

• 8 am to 9 pm (2nd Sunday in March to the first Saturday in November)
• 9 am to 10 pm (remainder of the year)
• 7 days a week

In the southwest, those hours will be adjusted seasonally.