The future of the farm: Sask. producer talks technology, drones, and "grief"
With the proliferation of AI technology and the use of farms, a new meaning is coming to the phrase “smart farming”. Technology is becoming more and more part of the work for producers, with many of the latest innovations on display at farm shows, such as Ag In Motion last week. While there aren’t any autonomous operations in place that he knows of, Weyburn-area farmer Dale Paslawski knows that the embracing of more technology in the field is inevitable.
“I just shudder”: Minister issues plea for driver safety in construction zones
This summer has been a busy construction season in east central Saskatchewan. The ongoing Highway 5 project from Saskatoon continues, as does work on Highway 2 north of Highway 16. With all of the construction that is happening, the province’s Minister of Highways, David Marit, is reminding drivers to slow down, exercise caution, and obey all the signage in work zones.
“I just shudder”: Minister issues plea for driver safety in construction zones
It’s been a busy construction season in southeast Saskatchewan, with plenty of work happening along Highway 18 near Estevan. Crews have been focused on road upgrades in the area, including culvert replacements and resurfacing. While construction continues near the Energy City, drivers may also encounter projects on Highway 39 near Weyburn and Highway 35 north of the city. Saskatchewan’s Minister of Highways, David Marit, is reminding motorists to slow down, stay alert, and obey all signage in construction zones.
Radville ER experiences 40 service disruptions so far this year
The emergency room at the Radville Marian Health Centre has had 40 service disruptions since the start of 2025. Of these closures, 11 have been attributed to a nurse shortage, 14 to a doctor shortage, and 15 had no specified reason. The most recent closure was overnight Thursday, the fourth disruption of the week.
The Future of the farm: Local producer talks technology, drones, and "grief"
With the proliferation of AI technology and the use of farms, a new meaning is coming to the phrase “smart farming”. Technology is becoming more and more part of the work for producers, with many of the latest innovations on display at farm shows, such as Ag In Motion last week. While there aren’t any autonomous operations in place that he knows of, southeast farmer Dale Paslawski knows that the embracing of more technology in the field is inevitable.
Tensions flare in Richmound: Village office closed, one arrested
The long-simmering tensions between the village of Richmound and the followers of self-proclaimed "Queen of Canada" Romana Didulo boiled over last week, leading to the indefinite closure of the village office and a physical altercation with RCMP that resulted in one arrest.
“I just shudder”: Minister issues plea for driver safety in construction zones
This summer has been a busy construction season in southeast Saskatchewan. In addition to the work on Highway 39 for the construction of the roundabout on the western outskirts of Weyburn, there is work happening on Highway 35 on the north edge of the city, culvert replacements in a number of locations, and ongoing work on Highway 18. With all of the construction that is happening, the province’s Minister of Highways, David Marit, is reminding drivers to slow down, exercise caution, and obey all the signage in work zones.
“I just shudder”: Minister issues plea for driver safety in construction zones
It’s been a busy construction season in southeast Saskatchewan, with plenty of work happening along Highway 18 near Estevan. Crews have been focused on road upgrades in the area, including culvert replacements and resurfacing. While construction continues near the Energy City, drivers may also encounter projects on Highway 39 near Weyburn and Highway 35 north of the city. Saskatchewan’s Minister of Highways, David Marit, is reminding motorists to slow down, stay alert, and obey all signage in construction zones.
Inflation in Saskatchewan balanced with drop in fuel prices
The overall cost of living in Saskatchewan didn’t change too much in June, according to data released Tuesday by Statistics Canada. However, while there wasn’t much of a change to the overall inflation rate, there were some substantial changes.
Inflation in Saskatchewan balanced with drop in fuel prices
The overall cost of living in Saskatchewan didn’t change too much in June, according to data released Tuesday by Statistics Canada. However, while there wasn’t much of a change to the overall inflation rate, there were some substantial changes.