Nolan Kowal

More people are working in Saskatchewan than ever before, according to the provincial government.

A release sent out Friday indicated that Saskatchewan has added 3,300 jobs over the last year, putting the unemployment rate at 4.7 per cent.

There are currently 604,700 people working today in Saskatchewan, the province said, with Regina and Saskatoon seeing record levels of employment.

Saskatchewan RCMP are shedding more light on the issue and crime of human trafficking after a disturbing case surfaced in the province last week.

The Mounties announced Thursday they had laid charges following revelations that a woman who relocated to Saskatchewan was being forced to work 10-12 hour days seven days a week while living in a dimly lit, unfinished basement.

RCMP Superintendent Glenn Church says they've noticed a disturbing trend as of late.

More people are working in Saskatchewan than ever before, according to the provincial government.

A release sent out Friday indicated that Saskatchewan has added 3,300 jobs over the last year, putting the unemployment rate at 4.7 per cent.

There are currently 604,700 people working today in Saskatchewan, the province said, with Regina and Saskatoon seeing record levels of employment.

There are a few things motorists in Saskatchewan should be aware of when it comes to tinted windows on vehicles, SGI says.

"In Saskatchewan the use of aftermarket window tinting or sunscreen or reflective material, other than that applied by the glass manufacturer, is prohibited on both the windshield and front side windows of a vehicle," said SGI Spokesperson Tyler McMurchy.

McMurchy said they do receive questions about the topic from time to time. He says the issue of tinted windows is largely a safety concern.

There are a few things motorists in Saskatchewan should be aware of when it comes to tinted windows on vehicles, SGI says.

"In Saskatchewan the use of aftermarket window tinting or sunscreen or reflective material, other than that applied by the glass manufacturer, is prohibited on both the windshield and front side windows of a vehicle," said SGI Spokesperson Tyler McMurchy.

McMurchy said they do receive questions about the topic from time to time. He says the issue of tinted windows is largely a safety concern.

The Ministry of Environment is reminding anglers to know and stay within their limit as Free Fishing Weekend in Saskatchewan approaches.

The province says there are daily limits for the maximum amount of fish, along with limits for the size of fish that can be caught and kept. Certain waterbodies may also have their own set of regulations based on that particular location for certain fish species.

The upcoming anniversary of Saskatchewan's seatbelt law should serve as a reminder to buckle up this long weekend, according to SGI.

Saskatchewan highways are expected to be busy this long weekend as many people head out of town for Canada Day celebrations.

SGI Spokesperson Tyler McMurchy says distracted driving is something drivers should try really hard to avoid.

"I think it's really important you avoid any kind of distractions if you are behind the wheel," McMurchy said. "Of course, we know that distracted driving is consistently one of the leading causes of collisions that cause injury and death, and at highway speeds, a couple of seconds of inattention can have deadly consequences."

Saskatchewan highways are expected to be busy this long weekend as many people head out of town for Canada Day celebrations.

SGI Spokesperson Tyler McMurchy says distracted driving is something drivers should try really hard to avoid.

"I think it's really important you avoid any kind of distractions if you are behind the wheel," McMurchy said. "Of course we know that distracted driving is consistently one of the leading causes of collisions that cause injury and death, and at highway speeds, a couple of seconds of inattention can have deadly consequences."

The upcoming anniversary of Saskatchewan's seatbelt law should serve as a reminder to buckle up this long weekend, according to SGI.