Jenny Hagan

In a significant step forward for climate science, Western University has launched the Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory (CSSL), a transformative research initiative focused on understanding and mitigating Canada’s most extreme weather events. The lab was unveiled following a $20-million investment from long-time partner ImpactWX, marking a major milestone in the study of severe weather in Canada.

In a significant step forward for climate science, Western University has launched the Canadian Severe Storms Laboratory (CSSL), a transformative research initiative focused on understanding and mitigating Canada’s most extreme weather events. The lab was unveiled following a $20-million investment from long-time partner ImpactWX, marking a major milestone in the study of severe weather in Canada.

Great Plains College has announced that more than $213,000 in scholarships, bursaries, and awards have been distributed to 130 students this fall, providing a boost to those pursuing higher education.

SASKATCHEWAN – Drivers are being urged to use extra caution on Saskatchewan highways following a string of collisions involving moose reported to RCMP within a brief 30-minute span on Friday evening.

Between 6:20 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., five separate incidents were reported in various parts of the province, including areas near Prince Albert in north-central Saskatchewan, as well as in the Rose Valley, Hudson Bay, Melfort/Kinistino, and Southey regions.

SASKATCHEWAN – Drivers are being urged to use extra caution on Saskatchewan highways following a string of collisions involving moose reported to RCMP within a brief 30-minute span on Friday evening.

Between 6:20 p.m. and 6:45 p.m., five separate incidents were reported in various parts of the province, including areas near Prince Albert in north-central Saskatchewan, as well as in the Rose Valley, Hudson Bay, Melfort/Kinistino, and Southey regions.

KINDERSLEY, SK – The Saskatchewan Safety Council is hosting a free Safe Young Driver's Event at Kindersley Composite School on Tuesday, December 3, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. The initiative, sponsored by Kelly Insurance Brokers Ltd., aims to address concerning local statistics, with over 100 collisions, 19 injuries, and one fatality occurring in Kindersley annually.

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that ministries, Crown corporations, and organizations are putting contingency plans in place ahead of a possible postal service disruption. The labour action could begin as early as November 15, 2024, and the government aims to minimize the impact on clients and suppliers, especially regarding payments.

Switch to Direct Deposit Recommended

To avoid interruptions, the government is encouraging clients and suppliers to opt for direct deposit, which will continue unaffected even if postal services are disrupted.

The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) has announced a new partnership with the Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy (JSGS) aimed at enhancing municipal governance and sustainability efforts across Saskatchewan. On November 7, representatives from both organizations will gather at SUMA’s office to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) solidifying this collaboration. SUMA’s CEO, Jean-Marc Nadeau, and Dr. Jim Farney, Director of JSGS at the University of Regina campus, will be in attendance to formalize the agreement.

As temperatures drop and heating systems kick into high gear, the Government of Saskatchewan has designated the first week of November as Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week to help protect residents from the dangers of this invisible, odourless gas.

On Monday, the Trudeau government introduced draft regulations for an emissions cap on Canada’s oil and gas sector, aiming to cut emissions by 35% from 2019 levels by the decade's end. This policy, expected to stir a new chapter in the ongoing debate between Ottawa and the Prairie provinces, seeks to cap greenhouse gas emissions while allowing the industry to continue production growth.