Jenny Hagan

The Government of Saskatchewan will launch a new funding program this fall aimed at helping schools across the province build or upgrade playground equipment.

Beginning in fall 2025, the province will invest $3.75 million annually into the School Playground Equipment Grant program, which will provide up to $50,000 in matched funding per project.

The Government of Saskatchewan is extending the Oil Infrastructure Investment Program (OIIP) to encourage the construction of new oil and carbon dioxide (CO₂) pipelines, aiming to expand market access and enhance emissions reduction efforts in the province’s energy sector.

Originally launched in 2020, the OIIP offers a 20 per cent royalty tax credit — up to $40 million per qualifying project — to support the development of strategic oil and CO₂ pipeline infrastructure. The program, which was set to expire, will now continue accepting applications until March 31, 2029.

As Canadian consumers grapple with rising grocery bills, new data from Statistics Canada shows food inflation remains a key pressure point, with tariffs compounding the issue across multiple categories.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.3 per cent in March, but food prices outpaced the general trend, climbing 3.2 per cent compared to the same time last year. Although the immediate impact of Canada's counter tariffs has been muted by existing inventory, retailers and industry experts warn that consumers will soon see the full cost at checkout.

A 46-year-old man from Regina Beach is facing multiple firearms-related charges following a high-risk incident over the weekend that saw the theft of a motorhome and several weapons from a residence in Buena Vista.

Lumsden RCMP received a report of a stolen motorhome around 3 p.m. on April 19. According to police, the motorhome was taken without the owner's consent from a property on Highwood Avenue, along with a firearm and ammunition.

The Saskatchewan government is nearly doubling its investment in short line railways, a move being welcomed by industry leaders who say it will improve safety, infrastructure, and economic resilience across rural parts of the province.

The 2025-26 provincial budget includes a $470,000 increase to the Short Line Railway Improvement Program (SRIP), bringing the total annual funding to $1 million. The money will be distributed among 13 short line railways operating in Saskatchewan.

The Saskatchewan government is investing $156.1 million in the 2025-26 budget to expand its Health Human Resources (HHR) Action Plan, aiming to strengthen the province’s health care system through recruitment, training, incentives, and retention strategies.

The RCMP is inviting kids across Canada to take part in its annual "Name the Puppy" contest, a unique opportunity to help name the next generation of police service dogs. Hosted by the Police Dog Service Training Centre (PDSTC) in Innisfail, Alberta, the contest encourages children aged 4 to 14 to submit name ideas for the newest litter of German Shepherd puppies.

Regina police are warning students to be cautious of a tuition scam that has resulted in financial losses exceeding $125,000.

In a news release, the Regina Police Service (RPS) said 23 victims have been affected by the scheme, in which fraudsters promise discounted tuition rates in exchange for upfront payments.

RCMP are investigating an assault in Kindersley that involved an imitation firearm and sent one person to hospital.

Officers responded to a report of an altercation on 2nd Avenue West around 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 14. Police say five men were involved in the incident, during which one of them brandished what appeared to be a firearm. Investigators later determined the weapon was an imitation.

One person was injured and taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) has appointed Laurel Feltin as its new executive director, marking a historic milestone as the first woman to hold the position. Feltin officially stepped into the role on Dec. 2, 2024, succeeding Jay Meyer.

Feltin, who has been with SARM for 20 years, says the organization and its members have been at the heart of her career.

“Rural Saskatchewan is built on a can-do attitude. These are the people who volunteer, step up, and make things happen. Being a part of that means more to me than any title,” Feltin said.