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Saskatchewan's Crown corporations are reporting consolidated net earnings of $510 million for this year, slightly lower than last year.

Among the province's largest money-makers was Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan, bringing in $223 million.

Saskatchewan's big four — SaskPower, SaskTel, SaskEnergy and SGI Canada — raised $291 million before adjustments.

Consolidated net earnings were $578 million last year.

This year, the corporations will pay $240 million in dividends to the province's general revenue fund.

Camps are a popular summer destination for children during the two-month break from school. Big Brothers and Big Sisters (BBBS) Humboldt is offering a camp for kids that will give them a chance to identify with themselves.  

There will be two series of camp I.G.N.I.T.E (Inspire Growth Nourish Imagine Thrive Empower) that will help inspire children from 10-14.  

A survivor of a rockfall last week in Banff National Park is remembering his 33-year-old roommate, who didn't make it out alive from under the rubble, as a kind and generous friend.

Khaled Elgamal says Hamza Benhilal of Surrey, B.C., was one of two people who died after a slab of mountain gave way Thursday, raining rock down on hikers at Bow Glacier Falls, about 200 kilometres northwest of Calgary.

Saskatchewan’s Crown Corporations collected $551 million in 2024-25, down from $578 million the year prior. 

 This year, the province decided to release all crown corporation annual reports at once instead of gradually over the course of a week as seen in years previous. The Saskatchewan NDP has taken issue with this, saying the provincial government is trying to bury bad news.  

While much of Canada is experiencing an increase in gas prices, Saskatchewan currently have one of the lowest rates of gas prices in the country.

According to GasBuddy, Saskatchewan's average is currently sitting at $1.337 per litre, while other locations in Canada have already seen an increase of five to eight cents per litre.

Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis with GasBuddy, noted Saskatchewan hasn't seen much change in gas prices, but are likely to at some point soon.

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Wheat producers are being advised that Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYVD) has been found in two wheat fields in Northwest Saskatchewan. 

Crop Extension Specialist Quinton Cubbins says they did a couple of tests for the virus, which was found in the Medstead area, as it's earlier than they might normally see it. 

BYD Virus is spread by aphids, so controlling their population in the field is important.

Once the wheat is infected, there are no effective treatments.

Protein Industries Canada says a new soybean breeding program will open new opportunities for producers and processors.

The new $4.3 million initiative for Canada's identity-preserved non-GMO soybean is being led by NRGene Canada, Pulse Genetics, Hensall Co-op, and Yumasoy Foods Ltd. 

The project, involves the launch of a new breeding program to develop early-maturing, high-protein, non-GMO soybean varieties suited to Canada’s northern climates, including Manitoba and northern Ontario.

The warning has ended.

A Tornado Warning is in effect for the R.M. of Morris and the communities of Watrous, Young, Zelma, Lanigan and Nokomis areas as a severe thunderstorm continues to track through the area.

Environment Canada meteorologists issued the warning at 6:15 PM CST, with reports suggesting the storm may be producing a tornado.

In addition to the potential for a tornado, the storm is expected to bring damaging winds, large hail, and intense rainfall.

The Humboldt Broncos will be a part of history during the opening weekend of the upcoming Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) regular season.  

On Monday, the SJHL announced the home openers for all 12 teams.  

The Broncos will head to Warman, on Friday, September 19 to meet the Wolverines. The game will be the first regular season game for the Wolverines after they relocated to Warman from Notre Dame.