Steven Wilson

The Government of Saskatchewan has designated July 9 to 15 as Parks Week, a celebration of the province's breathtaking landscapes and recreational areas. With a diverse range of events and programs available in provincial parks, visitors are invited to explore and immerse themselves in the beauty that Saskatchewan has to offer. The Parks, Culture, and Sport Minister, Laura Ross, highlighted the excitement and opportunity Parks Week brings to residents and tourists alike.

This weekend, people by the thousands will be taking to the highways throughout Saskatchewan for a variety of events. The big one for many is Country Thunder Saskatchewan, which runs through Sunday in Craven. There is also the All Folk'd Up festival in Montmartre, southeast of Regina, as well as the Roughriders game at Mosaic Stadium. These are just a few of the events happening in the province. With all of these events taking place, the RCMP is doing what they can to help ensure people can get to these events safely and return home from them safely.

This weekend, people by the thousands will be taking to the highways throughout Saskatchewan for a variety of events. The big one for many is Country Thunder Saskatchewan, which runs through Sunday in Craven. There is also the All Folk'd Up festival in Montmartre, southeast of Regina, as well as the Roughriders game at Mosaic Stadium. These are just a few of the events happening in the province. With all of these events taking place, the RCMP is doing what they can to help ensure people can get to these events safely and return home from them safely.

The spring session of the House of Commons wrapped up last month. Now, Members of Parliament are back in their constituencies, where they will still be working, but do get the chance for some rest and recreation as well. 

In an effort to meet the growing demand for skilled trades workers in Saskatchewan, the Government of Saskatchewan has announced a $2.5 million investment in pre-apprenticeship training. This funding will enable the expansion of more than 200 additional pre-apprenticeship skills training seats in construction-related trades. 

Southeast Saskatchewan's growing conditions are becoming increasingly erratic.

Some farmers are experiencing crop damage from the heat and dry soil while others are enjoying favourable conditions and sufficient precipitation.

The heat and widespread lack of rain have the most detrimental effects on crops grown on lighter, sandier soils. While the region's crop appears to be healthy overall, producers are concerned about how rapidly conditions can worsen in the impending July heat without widespread rain.

SaskEnergy will be looking to give customers a break on their bills starting in October.  

The Crown natural gas utility is applying to the Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel for adjustments to the commodity and delivery service rates. The submission, which will officially be made to the panel on Thursday, is asking for a 22.1 percent decrease in the commodity rate, while also asking for a five percent delivery service rate increase.  

The Saskatchewan RCMP announced Tuesday afternoon, in a press conference held in Regina, that an arrest had been made in the death of Misha Pavelick. Pavelick was killed during an incident at a campground near Regina Beach at Last Mountain Lake on May 21st, 2006. 

A $2.9 million cash deficit for the South East Cornerstone Public School Division was included in the budget that was passed by its board last Wednesday. However, according to the standards of the Public Sector Accounting Board, the deficit was only $1.2 million. This is a difference of $1.7 million, so how is it accounted for?  

The Saskatchewan RCMP announced Tuesday afternoon, in a press conference held in Regina, that an arrest had been made in the death of Misha Pavelick. Pavelick was killed during an incident at a campground near Regina Beach at Last Mountain Lake on May 21st, 2006.