Hot temperatures break SaskPower's summer record
With the increased outdoor temperatures last week, SaskPower saw a new summer record for electricity demand on July 13th.
The all-time record was set in the Winter of last year, but a spokesperson for SaskPower Joel Cherry explains they saw a summer record peak.
"The level that we hit was 3551 megawatts. That was just higher than the 3547 megawatts record that was set on June 30th last year. That was during that historic heatwave with extremely high temperatures across Western Canada."
CAA helps to ensure summer safety on the roads
With the summer season, comes an increase in road traffic and CAA Saskatchewan is reminding all users of the road to stay summer safe.
Christine Niemczyk, Director of Corporate Communications with CAA Saskatchewan provides some helpful road ready tips for all types of vehicles.
Youthfest signals kickoff to summer for youth
Local youths in grades 5 through 12 will have the opportunity to have some fun and make some new friends at the Youthfest event happening tomorrow
Youthfest is being put on by the city of Swift Current as Summer Programs Coordinator for the city Mackenzie Acton explains more details.
Successful kickoff to annual market
An annual summer tradition started up again this past weekend with the first Market Square of the season taking place on Saturday.
Vendors selling everything from baked goods, to fresh vegetables and crafts were set up downtown and one vendor Sherri with Pokey Lizard Creations explains why her and her sister have participated in the market for the past three seasons.
"We like to get our name and our faces out there. Were an at home business so we like to promote ourselves and say "hey this is our face if you see us say hi.""