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Enbridge has released an updated land map and timeline for the Seven Stars Wind Energy Project, which includes the construction of facilities capable of generating 200 megawatts of wind energy from 46 turbines, enough to power 100,000 Saskatchewan homes annually.

Alex McNichol, Director of Power Development, said it will help community members in the Weyburn region to know when to expect more information.

The contest to supply Canada with its next fleet of submarines heated up this week, as Ottawa narrowed down the competition to just two suppliers: a Korean company and a German one.

Here's a look at where the massive procurement project currently stands.

1. Why does Canada need to buy new submarines?

Canada is racing to replace its deteriorating fleet of Victoria-class submarines. The fleet, bought second-hand from the U.K. in 1998, is rapidly aging and are expensive to repair and replace parts.

The federal government needs to amend the Criminal Code so the use of force, including lethal force, is considered reasonable to defend your home and family if someone breaks into it, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Friday.

Poilievre called a news conference in Brampton, Ont., amid an outcry over assault charges that were laid against an Ontario man who encountered another man who allegedly broke into his apartment while carrying a crossbow. 

Some areas in Saskatchewan have been seeing a recent impact on gas prices, as summer winds down, and gas will soon switch back to winter-blend. In the meantime, gas stations have seen a short-term bump thanks to a recent happening south of the border.

GasBuddy Senior Petroleum Analyst Matt McClain talks about a recent refinery affecting gas prices.

A significant number of animal bites across the province this year have prompted a gentle reminder from the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

While animals may seem friendly or cute, it's never a good idea to approach or feed unfamiliar animals, both wild and domestic.

Researchers are urging Canada, United States and Mexico to take immediate action to save the monarch butterfly as the migratory insect faces a growing risk of extinction amid habitat loss. 

The iconic butterfly's population has decreased by around 80 per cent in the past two decades, says the paper published in the journal Current Biology, with the loss of breeding habitat cited as the main reason behind the sharp decline.

The Assembly of First Nations' annual general meeting next week in Winnipeg will set the stage — and the tone — for engaging with governments on major infrastructure projects.

National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak says politicians will be paying close attention to the resolutions chiefs pass related to the federal major projects legislation. The bill, which passed in June, has seen strong opposition from some First Nations leaders and community members who fear it won't respect their rights.

Farmers are working on bringing in the harvest as the weather cooperates.

Last week's hot, dry weather also brought its share of thunderstorm activity with strong winds and hail which caused some lodging in crops. The Nipawin area had the most rainfall, with 42 mm, followed by the North Battleford and Consul areas with 30 mm and 28 mm, respectively. A number of other areas around the province are also seeing some scattered showers.

A 29-year-old male from La Ronge is facing arson charges for starting a fire in the Weyakwin area this spring. 

On May 26 a fire was ignited in the Weyakwin area. Fire investigators from the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) began investigating the cause and origin of the fire, known as the Ditch 2 fire, which spread and caused structure damage as well as the evacuation of several communities. 

Agriculture and Irrigation Minister RJ Sigurdson has announced an increase in the lending limit on the Feeder Associations Loan Guarantee Program (FALGP).

Locally owned feeder associations utilize the program for low-interest financing backed by a government guarantee. Through the program feeder associations help livestock producers get financing to buy animals and grow their herds.

Producer, Dustin Lamb says the program played a huge part in his decision to return to the family farm and will be instrumental in keeping it going.