Jenny Hagan

Federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) Ministers of Agriculture met virtually on July 17 to discuss strategies to strengthen the resilience and competitiveness of Canada’s agriculture sector and food supply chains.

The meeting focused on supporting producers and processors amid emerging challenges in international trade and exploring opportunities for increased interprovincial trade.

A longtime trucker in West Central Saskatchewan is raising concerns about deteriorating highway conditions, saying poor roads are putting the safety of youth, seniors and professional drivers at risk, and leaving operators with hefty repair bills.

Wayne Whitney, a 78-year-old trucker based in the region, says he’s watched the highways break down for decades with what he describes as “very little action” from the province.

Saskatchewan RCMP is reminding boaters and water sport enthusiasts that life jackets save lives — and wearing one should never be optional.

As summer temperatures rise and people flock to lakes across the province, RCMP say water safety remains a top concern, especially as cold water can still pose serious risks.

The premiers of Saskatchewan, Alberta and Ontario have signed a wide-ranging agreement to bolster Canada’s energy and critical minerals sector by pushing forward pipeline, rail and export infrastructure.

The memorandum of understanding, signed Tuesday by Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, aims to open new domestic and international markets for oil, gas and minerals while strengthening interprovincial trade and supply chains.

The growing popularity of e-bikes and e-scooters is outpacing the rules meant to govern their safe use, a new report from the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) warns.

The study, commissioned by CAA and conducted by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF), was released on Tuesday. It examines how these micromobility devices are regulated in Canada.

While the report shows public shared-fleet programs are generally well-governed, there are notable gaps in safety laws, data collection, and public awareness when it comes to privately owned devices.

A growing number of rural municipalities in southwest Saskatchewan have declared states of emergency as relentless drought conditions continue to strain farms, ranches, and rural communities.

The RMs of Maple Creek, Fox Valley, and Enterprise have joined the RM of Big Stick in officially declaring emergencies due to extreme dryness, lack of feed, and increasing fire risk.

The unfolding drought has forced livestock producers to make difficult decisions, with many reducing herd sizes and stretching already tight resources. 

With summer in full swing, the Saskatchewan All Terrain Vehicle Association (SATVA) is reminding all ATV enthusiasts to ride smart and gear up, starting with a properly fitted helmet.

“Wearing a helmet is the single most effective way to prevent brain injury and save lives while riding,” said John Meed, General Manager of SATVA. “Too many accidents result in serious head trauma that could have been avoided with the right safety gear.”

Saskatchewan ended the 2024–25 fiscal year with a $249-million operating deficit, slightly better than forecasted, according to the provincial government’s latest public accounts report.

The figure marks an improvement from the initial $273-million deficit projected in the provincial budget, released last March. The province attributes the narrower gap to increased revenues, including a notable receivable tied to a resolution in tobacco litigation.

The Saskatchewan government is joining Alberta in a legal challenge against the federal Impact Assessment Act, arguing the legislation continues to overstep into provincial jurisdiction despite amendments passed last year.

Saskatchewan has formally filed to intervene in the case, which will be heard before the Alberta Court of Appeal. The move follows a 2023 Supreme Court of Canada decision that ruled the original form of the law was largely unconstitutional, describing it as a clear example of federal overreach.

A 32-year-old man from Outlook, Saskatchewan, has been sentenced to 3 years 10 months in a U.S. federal prison after pleading guilty to distributing graphic child sexual abuse material involving toddlers and young boys, U.S. prosecutors announced Monday.