Steven Wilson

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.

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.  

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.  

It’s been a chilly week in the southeast so far with recent daily highs peaking in the high teens or low twenties. Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Crawford Luke explains the cooler temperatures are thanks to an upper trough lingering over the region. 

It's a key element in batteries for electric vehicles and consumer electronics, used in everything from glass and ceramics to pharmaceuticals. And according to one company, a massive deposit of this critical mineral, lithium, sits right here in southeast Saskatchewan. 

With a burst of summer heat followed by heavy rains, followed by more heat, lawns across Weyburn have exploded in growth, and local homeowners are eager to tame them. But according to Sherri Roberts, a professional agrologist and program head at the Ag and Food Production program with Sask Polytech, many people are making common mistakes that can do more harm than good. 

A familiar smoky haze has settled over southeastern Saskatchewan this week, prompting the issuance of a special air quality statement by Environment and Climate Change Canada. The smoke, which blew in on Thursday and is expected to linger until Saturday morning, has created conditions that also make it essential to take precautions. 

One of the most anticipated annual traditions for photographers across the province is back. The ExploreSask Photo Contest, hosted by Tourism Saskatchewan, is officially open for entries, and both amateur and professional photographers are encouraged to take part. 

The $8.2 billion merger between Bunge and Viterra has officially cleared its final hurdle, creating one of the world’s largest integrated agribusiness companies with operations focused on food, feed, and fuel. But while the newly merged entity positions itself as a global powerhouse, many producers in Western Canada remain uneasy. 

Nature Saskatchewan is drawing attention to one of the province’s most unique and endangered grassland birds, the chestnut-collared longspur. 

“This is a super cool grassland specialist songbird,” explained Emily Putz, Habitat Stewardship Coordinator with Nature Saskatchewan. “They have a very bold colouring and they’re the 2025 Avian Ambassadors of Birds Canada.”