Humboldt's Camden Suchan part of three provincial ball teams in pursuit of National championships

Sixteen-year-old Camden Suchan is gearing up for another incredibly busy summer of baseball. Not only is the pitcher and third base player currently busy with her home team, the East Central 15U AAA Dodgers, but she has a role to play on three different Team Sask squads as each gears up for national competitions.  

Politicians overstating benefits of scrapping internal trade barriers: think tank

A new report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives is dismissing moves by the federal government and Canada's premiers to break down internal trade barriers as little more than "political theatre."

It lands just ahead of the country’s internal trade ministers meeting in Quebec City this week, where they are expected to talk about their next steps as they rush to remove rules hampering cross-provincial trade.

More soldiers, more money. Canada's top soldier extols benefits of spending boost

Canada’s top soldier is looking forward to a boost in military spending that includes a pay raise for military personnel at a time when uncertainty on the world stage is high.

NATO leaders — including Canada — have approved a plan to dramatically increase defence spending across the Western alliance to five per cent of gross domestic product over the next decade.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said the move to five per cent of GDP — 3.5 per cent for core military spending and 1.5 per cent for defence-related infrastructure — will take place over the next 10 years.

Recovery efforts underway in fire-affected communities

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) says it is working with communities and residents impacted by the early and challenging start to the 2025 wildfire season, helping them begin the recovery and rebuilding process.

The SPSA’s Recovery Task Team is coordinating the province’s efforts to assess community needs and provide support following wildfire damage. The team is made up of representatives from the SPSA as well as other provincial ministries, including Environment, Social Services, and Government Relations. Other ministries may be involved as needed.

The ExploreSask Photo Contest is back for another year

Saskatchewan shutterbugs have something to get excited about this summer, Tourism Saskatchewan's annual ExploreSask Photo Contest is back for another year. 

As of July 2, the contest is officially open, and photographers and videographers of all stripes can now submit their best Saskatchewan content in the following categories:

Hot weather brings blue-green algae

The Water Security Agency is reminding the public that this is the time of year when blue-green algae starts appearing in lakes and reservoirs. 

Blue-green algae blooms occur during calm, hot weather in bodies of water that are shallow, slow-moving or still, and contain sufficient nutrients. 

The algae is a naturally occurring bacteria that is bluish-green in colour, but blooms can also appear bright blue, grey or tan.