Offensive line depth already tested for Saskatchewan Roughriders

With their two-week residency in Saskatoon now completed, the Saskatchewan Roughriders will hit the road for the first time in 2025, travelling to Winnipeg for a preseason matchup against the Blue Bombers on Saturday afternoon. 

On Friday, Saskatchewan released their depth chart for tomorrow’s game.  

The Roughriders depth is already being tested before the green and white begin facing an opponent.  

Producer groups come together to help fund ag research facilities at U of S

Construction is underway at the University of Saskatchewan that will see critical facility improvements within the College of Agriculture and Bioresources.

Two new facilities are being built - the Harrington Plant Growth Facility and the Soil Science Field Facility - while a portion of the Crop Science Field Lab is being renovated to provide additional workspace for the Crop Development Centre. 

The Hauser Family takes a break for a Meal in the Field

The Hauser Family farms just outside of Pilger, and that was the setting for our second spring season Meal in the Field. The clouds parted after a few days of rain (or at least the threat of it), so that the Hauser family could take a break from the field and enjoy a supper, expertly prepared by the BV, with the Bolt FM crew.  

Documentary screening in Humboldt highlights shared stories

A powerful documentary exploring the shared experiences of newcomers and Indigenous peoples will be featured at a public event on May 29, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Humboldt and District Gallery. The screening of Common Territory is hosted by Connecting Grids Regional Immigration Partnership (CGRIP) in collaboration with the Humboldt Regional Newcomer Centre, Horizon School Division’s Indigenous Education Team, and the Humboldt and District Gallery. 

Opposition Shadow Minister Joan Pratchler says Saskatchewan faces childcare uncertainty with $10-a-day program delay

Saskatchewan’s delay in signing the federal government’s extension to the $10-a-day childcare agreement is raising concerns among parents, childcare providers, and community leaders, who warn of potential closures and economic setbacks unless the province commits to the plan. 

Marilyn Dumont shares insights into Sagehill Poetry Colloquium at St. Peter's Abbey

A group of accomplished writers from across Canada is gathered at St. Peter’s Abbey for a special collaborative writing experience to help refine works in progress or spark the flame of new collections. The Sage Hill Writing Spring Colloquium is led by renowned Canadian Métis poet Marilyn Dumont at the Abbeys’ retreat centre.  

Farmers entering final stretch of seeding

Seeding is nearly three quarters complete in Saskatchewan, currently at 72 per cent, a 23 per cent increase from last week, according to the latest Crop Report from the Ministry of Agriculture. This marks an increase from the five-year average of 60 per cent and the ten-year average of 64 per cent.  

Progress was delayed over the last seven days due to rainfall in the east and southern regions.