Bear sighting common through much of Saskatchewan

It is the time of year when black bears have started to look for extra food ahead of hibernation. With fall just around the corner, bears are in a period called hypophagia, where they can eat upwards of 20,000 calories of food a day. As they look for extra nourishment, they are more visible, sometimes venturing from their more familiar locales in search of food.  

$57 million investment: Major highway upgrades near completion

The initial plans for Highways 39 and 6 from the U.S. border to Regina were for the entire length of the highway to be twinned. This plan would change over the years, with the decision ultimately made for passing lanes to be installed along some stretches of the highway, and other parts being twinned. The first passing lanes were put in between Milestone and Regina in 2018, with further passing lanes built in 2020 and 2021. Now, the final phase of the project, twinning near Corinne and Rowatt, is about to wrap up. 

New vehicle sales data: Saskatchewan's automotive industry thrives

"It's a $4.8 billion industry within the province, so when we're strong, it means the province is strong."

Larry Heggs, the executive director of the Saskatchewan Automobile Dealers' Association, is optimistic about the new vehicle market. Here in Saskatchewan, the purchase of new vehicles has been up by around 300 units, year-to-date. This number includes cars as well as trucks. 

New vehicle sales data: Saskatchewan's automotive industry thrives

"It's a $4.8 billion industry within the province, so when we're strong, it means the province is strong."

Larry Heggs, the executive director of the Saskatchewan Automobile Dealers' Association, is optimistic about the new vehicle market. Here in Saskatchewan, the purchase of new vehicles has been up by around 300 units, year-to-date. This number includes cars as well as trucks. 

Healthcare workers face missing pay, errors with new AIMS System

A new software system is being introduced in the healthcare sector in the province, and it has been causing some headaches for employees throughout Saskatchewan. The AIMS program, or Administrative Information Management System, which was originally introduced in 2022 before being rolled back due to issues, is being re-introduced starting with its use for payroll. 

Fire rips through Radville's Long Creek Saloon overnight

Just weeks after the grand opening of the new town hall in Radville, after the old one was claimed in a fire, another blaze has claimed a well-known building in the community.  

Overnight, a fire burned through Radville’s Long Creek Saloon and is said to have claimed a restaurant beside the establishment. In addition to the fire department responding to the blaze, community members came out to provide whatever assistance they could as well.

Fire rips through Radville's Long Creek Saloon overnight

Just weeks after the grand opening of the new town hall in Radville, after the old one was claimed in a fire, another blaze has claimed a well-known building in the community.  

Overnight, a fire burned through Radville’s Long Creek Saloon and is said to have claimed a restaurant beside the establishment. In addition to the fire department responding to the blaze, community members came out to provide whatever assistance they could as well.