SaskPower holds information session about nuclear power

Saskatchewan residents wanting to learn more about the future of nuclear power in the provinces were able to take part in a call-in event hosted by SaskPower last week. 

The event updated residents about the Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development project. The two study areas for an SMR are Elbow, near Lake Diefenbaker, and Estevan, near the Rafferty and Boundary Reservoirs. 

28-year-old woman faces 53 counts of fraud for allegedly feigning terminal illness

A 28-year-old woman is facing 53 counts of fraud under $5,000. 

According to the Moose Jaw Police Service, Katelyn Marie Ann Carle is accused of defrauding local businesses and residents by stating she had a terminal illness. 

Between December 2021 and January 2022, businesses and residents lost approximately $16,000 by way of organized fundraisers and other financial assistance. 

SCIC hands out record payments for Forage Rainfall Insurance Program

The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan handed out a record level of payments through the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation’s (SCIC) Forage Rainfall Insurance Program. 

Over 90 per cent of the insured acres received a payment through the program. A total of $60.4 million in indemnities was paid across SCIC’s 17 forage risk zones. 

Payments were issued to producers on Aug. 18. 

SCIC hands out record payments for Forage Rainfall Insurance Program

The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan handed out a record level of payments through the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation’s (SCIC) Forage Rainfall Insurance Program. 

Over 90 per cent of the insured acres received a payment through the program. A total of $60.4 million in indemnities was paid across SCIC’s 17 forage risk zones. 

Payments were issued to producers on Aug. 18. 

Above average temperatures expected heading into fall, winter

What does the forecast look like heading into the fall and winter? 

Environment and Climate Change Canada released its three-month outlook on Aug. 31 for the months of September, October and November. 

And living up to its reputation, the prairies and Saskatchewan could see a wide variety of weather. 

Above average temperatures expected heading into fall, winter

What does the forecast look like heading into the fall and winter? 

Environment and Climate Change Canada released its three-month outlook on Aug. 31 for the months of September, October, and November. 

And living up to its reputation, the prairies and Saskatchewan could see a wide variety of weather.