Comet set to streak across the sky for first time in 50,000 years
Scientists at NASA identified a comet that is going to appear tonight for the first time in 50,000 years.
The green comet, known as C/2022 E3, tracks a wide orbit around the solar system and is reappearing for the first time in millennia.
It'll become visible to those using telescopes and binoculars tonight, at around midnight.
Any stargazers will need to look low at the northeastern portion of the sky, with the comet being near the north star.
SaskPower provides tips on preparing for a power outage
However it might happen, power outages can cause a lot of damage and they're something people should be preparing for.
That can vary from knowing who and what to call, to packing up a bag that'll last for an entire outage.
Saskpower Spokesperson Scott McGregor explains that people should watch out for any downed lines, one of the causes of a power outage.
SaskPower provides tips on preparing for a power outage
However it might happen, power outages can cause a lot of damage and they're something people should be preparing for.
That can vary from knowing who and what to call, to packing up a bag that'll last for an entire outage.
Saskpower Spokesperson Scott McGregor explains that people should watch out for any downed lines, one of the causes of a power outage.
Oil & gas see improving and stable returns as 2022 closes
After a volatile period for many natural resources due to the COVID pandemic, oil & gas seems to have finally landed on an even footing.
That comes after this year's public offerings of oil and gas for Saskatchewan ended at around $52 million raised, more than five times the amount from the previous year.
Prices did jump at points in the year, but for the most part, seem to be stabilizing.
Grain growers and advocacy groups see better returns and conversations in 2022
Coming out a year with extreme drought, grain growers in Canada were in a delicate situation.
2022, while bringing both good and bad for farmers, seems to have progressed relatively well for many farmers.
That's the thoughts of Brandon Leslie, the manager of policy and government relations for the Grain Growers of Canada.
Winter snow and cold changes into unseasonable warmth
With the last week having the province play host to an extreme cold warning for a few days, the weather has taken quite a change this week in comparison.
Across Saskatchewan, multiple towns are reporting temperatures near zero degrees, with the occasional rise into the positives.
That's working to make the previous cold spell a distant memory, though there are still some reminders of that snowfall on Christmas day.
Environment Canada Meteorologist Shannon Moodie says a lot of that snow was soon followed up by a different form of precipitation.
Alcohol changes look to bring "more positive atmosphere"
Some of the rules around liquor are changing in Saskatchewan, with the province looking to modernize its regulations.
Included in the amendment to the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act is a change to drinking in public spaces, which was mentioned during the throne speech earlier this year.
The change would see municipal authorities dictate whether people of legal drinking age can consume alcohol in public places such as parks.
SaskPower customers to see increase on bills in 2023
SaskPower customers will see bills rise in the new year as a recent release detailed their plans for a price hike.
The rise is set at an average of 3% of current bills, with SaskPower saying the increase is due to the federal government's carbon tax.
That tax rate is set to increase from $50 to $65 per tonne on January 1, 2023, the same date SaskPower's rate is going up.
SaskPower says they're trying to keep rates low as the framework requires them to collect more carbon tax revenue.
Carbon tax leads to 3 percent increase on Sask Power bills
SaskPower customers will see bills rise in the new year as a recent release detailed their plans for a price hike.
The rise is set at an average of 3% of current bills, with SaskPower saying the increase is due to the federal government's carbon tax.
That tax rate is set to increase from $50 to $65 per tonne on January 1, 2023, the same date SaskPower's rate is going up.
SaskPower says they're trying to keep rates low as the framework requires them to collect more carbon tax revenue.
Saskatchewan introducing firearms legislation aimed at protecting owners
The government of Saskatchewan announced today that they'd be adopting a new firearms act to help protect the ownership of firearms in the province.
The Saskatchewan Firearms Act was introduced following a recent federal amendment to Bill C-21 which would ban many common rifles used by people in Saskatchewan.