Jenny Hagan

A system developed in Saskatchewan's southern neighbour Montana and is travelling north bringing severe weather to the Saskatchewan Prairies.

Last night brought a variety of severe weather including heavy rainfall with localized flooding, golf ball size hail and even a tornado warning in Southern Saskatchewan near Pontiex and Vanguard

This year marks a major milestone for the Sandhills Boxing Club in Leader, Saskatchewan, as it celebrates 10 years of helping locals improve their fitness, learn boxing skills, and build discipline. Founded by Kennith Blohm, who moved to Leader from Ponteix about 15 years ago, the club has grown from humble beginnings into a vital part of the community.

The Future of Sport in Canada Commission has launched a new online portal aimed at gathering feedback from Canadians on how to improve the country’s sport system and ensure safe participation. The portal, which went live on September 10, 2024, invites submissions from athletes, parents, coaches, officials, administrators, academics, and victims or survivors of maltreatment in sports.

The Province of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with the Saskatchewan Music Educators Association (SMEA), has officially proclaimed Friday, September 13, 2024, as Music Education Day. This special day highlights the critical role music educators play in shaping the lives of students and the broader community through the power of music.

West Central Abilities (WCA) marked a significant milestone yesterday with the grand opening of their new day program facility, which currently serves 20 individuals. The event was attended by Kindersley MLA Ken Francis, who represented Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky, along with representatives from WCA. The Ministry of Social Services is providing approximately $380,000 in operational funding to support the program.

In the vast prairies of Saskatchewan, a familiar yet unsettling sight has become more common: skies tinged with an eerie orange hue, the sun struggling to shine through a thick veil of smoke. Wildfire season, once a predictable pattern of occasional forest fires, has evolved into a more persistent and disruptive force, altering the province’s summer landscape in profound ways.

Fourteen new physicians have begun practicing in rural communities across Saskatchewan after successfully completing the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA) program in May. This program plays a crucial role in addressing the healthcare needs of smaller and more remote areas in the province.

Two west-central communities welcome new physicians. Unity with Dr. Taban Rahjoo and Outlook welcomes Dr. Mohammadreza Rostamzadeh Khouzani 

In the vast prairies of Saskatchewan, a familiar yet unsettling sight has become more common: skies tinged with an eerie orange hue, the sun struggling to shine through a thick veil of smoke. Wildfire season, once a predictable pattern of occasional forest fires, has evolved into a more persistent and disruptive force, altering the province’s summer landscape in profound ways.

There is the age-old joke that forecasters are the only people who can be wrong 90% of the time and still keep a job. Even those in the weather world joke about this, mainly to keep at bay the frustrations of trying to predict the unpredictable, especially in the Canadian prairies.

As the summer heat fades and the leaves begin to turn, Saskatchewan’s landscapes undergo a stunning transformation, making fall one of the best times to go camping in the province. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or a weekend warrior, autumn offers unique experiences that make it an ideal season to pitch a tent or park an RV. Here’s why fall camping in Saskatchewan is truly great.