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The government of Saskatchewan says it's seeing more success with building construction investment, which is being backed up by numbers from Statistics Canada. In their latest release, they showed that Saskatchewan saw a 29.9 per cent growth in February 2025 compared to February 2024 for building construction investment.

Investment in building construction is calculated based on the total spending value on building construction within the province. 

The figures would put Saskatchewan in first place among all provinces for year-over-year growth.

It was the subject of attention from numerous media representatives, including outside of Weyburn. 

Perceptions surrounding Fred Sandeski's end of stay at the Weyburn Special Care Home last Wednesday resulted in some backlash toward the Weyburn Police Service.

Originally, it had been reported there were armed police officers in attendance within the facility to take part in an eviction.

Last December, Crescent Point Place, home of the Weyburn Red Wings, experienced an ammonia leak that shut the rink down for the last weeks of the 2024 regular season. It was the town of Assiniboia that opened the doors of their Southland Co-op Centre to the Red Wings during this time. 

Thanks to their generosity, the Red Wing were able to continue in the regular season without a hitch, bringing them to where they are now – at the top of the Viterra Division and playing in the final series of the Canterra Seeds Cup. 

The Weyburn Police Service saw a swift theft investigation last Sunday after receiving a report of a truck stolen from outside a residence. The vehicle was then reported to be located still within Weyburn. 

Through investigation, police were able to locate the truck and the suspect soon after. They were arrested and charged for possession of stolen property. Deputy Police Chief Shane St. John explains other charges were involved as well. 

“He was on conditions, out past curfew, on a probation order, so a lot of things going on and he was remanded for court.” 

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is preparing for the warm season as it brings an increased risk for wildfires, grass fires, and flooding.  

SPSA President Marlo Pritchard says they are prepared for the upcoming summer response season, noting they monitor all hazard impacts including spring runoff and summer weather trends to mitigate, plan, and prepare for environmental risks during the summer months. 

The second annual Canadian Wild Pig Summit is set to take place on April 29th. This virtual event will feature a morning of presentations focusing on wild pig monitoring programs and recommendations from Indigenous communities regarding the Canadian Invasive Wild Pig Strategy.

Organized by Manitoba Pork, Squeal on Pigs Manitoba, and Animal Health Canada, the summit aims to address the growing wild pig population in Western Canada. These animals pose significant dangers to people and livestock and cause considerable environmental damage.

The Western Dairy Expo begins today in Saskatoon, bringing together dairy producers from across Western Canada to showcase the best of the best in the dairy industry. 

The event runs through Saturday at Prairieland and is also being live-streamed.

The Expo starts at 2 pm today with junior events, featuring showmanship and a junior show where kids under 21 will present heifers.

Donald Bolen, the archbishop of Regina, is travelling to Vatican City for Saturday’s funeral of Pope Francis – a journey, he says, is to honour a pontiff who mirrored his vision and his compassion.

"When (Francis) put out a book called 'The Name of God is Mercy,' I smiled. Because my episcopal motto is 'mercy within mercy within mercy' — very much that same understanding,” Bolen said in an interview.

"I had enormous respect for Pope Francis through his pontificate.”

Signs say Manitoba’s wild pigs aren’t headed for a population boom, says Wayne Lees, co-ordinator for Squeal on Pigs Manitoba.

“We’ve always heard that, you know, these pigs are going to explode in population,” Lees said. “Our field experience didn’t really support that, so we wanted to start challenging some of these assumptions.”

WHY IT MATTERS: A study from Squeal on Pigs Manitoba appears to show a slower population growth of wild pigs in Manitoba than originally expected.

Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting.

The Conservative leader was campaigning in Hamilton, Ont., on Wednesday, with just days to go before the federal vote on Monday and a day after he released the party's costed campaign platform.