Marna McManus

If you see someone drowning, do not attempt to rescue them, unless you're a strong swimmer, and you should always use a floatation device.

This is the advice of Swimming and First Aid Trainer, Krista Therens of Moose Jaw, in recognition of National Drowning Prevention Week in Canada. 

"There have been too many drownings," she commented. "We're working really hard with public education all over Canada, so really looking to raise awareness and have people know the risks when they're going to be in, on, or around water this summer." 

A research team from the University of Saskatchewan is asking land owners in the area to help them out with locating barn swallows and little brown bats for them to study.

"We have seven areas of interest around the province, including southeast Saskatchewan, so we're looking to get in contact with land owners who know that they have barn swallows, or even if they have old, abandoned barns on their property," shared Brynna Spence, B.Sc.Bio.

If you don't want to spend as much on gas, due to the high prices, you may want to avoid speeding to reduce fuel consumption. 

In fact, Christine Niemczyk, Director of Corporate Communications with CAA Saskatchewan, shared tips for how to spend less on gas just by how you drive.