Scott Boulton

The provincial government has received confirmation that a provincial plan has been approved to replace the federally imposed carbon tax on industrial emitters in the province, effective January 1, 2023.

The Saskatchewan Output-Based Performance Standards Program meets the requirements for the 2023-2030 federal carbon pricing benchmark, including the addition of the electricity generation and natural gas transmission pipeline sectors.

With temperatures sticking below the freezing point, lakes and rivers are soon to be completely iced over.

That'll open up the surfaces to ice fishing, with anglers looking to get their holes dug quickly to catch fish while they're still active and near the surface.

Caution should be taken, as some lakes won't yet have thick enough ice for people to walk on.

Sport Fish Specialist with the Ministry of Environment Murray Koob details just how thick it'll need to get before you can walk out onto the ice.

With temperatures sticking below the freezing point, lakes and rivers are soon to be completely iced over.

That'll open up the surfaces to ice fishing, with anglers looking to get their holes dug quickly to catch fish while they're still active and near the surface.

Caution should be taken, as some lakes won't yet have thick enough ice for people to walk on.

Sport Fish Specialist with the Ministry of Environment Murray Koob details just how thick it'll need to get before you can walk out onto the ice.

More people are getting prepared to travel this winter, with flights being booked rapidly.

As the cold weather approaches, many will end up looking to take a vacation to warmer locales in the south.

Since practically all COVID regulations have been lifted, it'll be the first holiday season that will be just as open as it was pre-pandemic.

Travel Advisor Denise Taylor says that the search for warmer air means that those resorts are quickly being filled up.

An array of opportunities in schooling and employment was shown off to students during Wednesday's Estevan Comprehensive School Career Fair.

Around 45 associations set up tables in the ECS's cafeteria, showing off potential careers from a wide variety of sectors.

It was the first event like this the school was able to have since 2019, due to the COVID pandemic.

ECS Guidance Counselor Stacy Dutka says that she was a bit worried since it's been a while since the last fair.

The Government of Saskatchewan announced yesterday it will be amending The Surface Rights Acquisition and Compensation Act to help landowners deal with oil companies.

Specifically, these changes will aid in the recovery of any overdue surface lease compensation owed to them by oil and gas operators.

More people are getting prepared to travel this winter, with flights being booked rapidly.

As the cold weather approaches, many will end up looking to take a vacation to warmer locales in the south.

Since practically all COVID regulations have been lifted, it'll be the first holiday season that will be just as open as it was pre-pandemic.

Travel Advisor Denise Taylor says that the search for warmer air means that those resorts are quickly being filled up.

Earlier this week, the provincial government introduced The Saskatchewan First Act as they look to strengthen Saskatchewan's autonomy and exclusive jurisdiction over its natural resources.

"This historic legislation will help protect our economic growth and prosperity from intrusive federal policies that encroach upon our legislative sovereignty," Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre said. "It is time to draw the line and assert our constitutional rights." 

On Tuesday the provincial government introduced The Saskatchewan First Act as they look to strengthen Saskatchewan's autonomy and exclusive jurisdiction over its natural resources.

"This historic legislation will help protect our economic growth and prosperity from intrusive federal policies that encroach upon our legislative sovereignty," Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre said. "It is time to draw the line and assert our constitutional rights." 

On Tuesday, the provincial government introduced The Saskatchewan First Act as they look to strengthen Saskatchewan's autonomy and exclusive jurisdiction over its natural resources.

"This historic legislation will help protect our economic growth and prosperity from intrusive federal policies that encroach upon our legislative sovereignty," Justice Minister and Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre said. "It is time to draw the line and assert our constitutional rights."