Range health tool updated for Saskatchewan native grasslands
A Saskatchewan grassland conservation group has released an updated tool to help assess the health of native prairie rangelands.
All 162 University of Saskatchewan medical residency seats filled
All 162 medical residency seats at the University of Saskatchewan have been filled through the 2026 Canadian Resident Matching Service.
Requests to Saskatchewan Ombudsman rise for second year
Requests for assistance to Saskatchewan’s Ombudsman increased for the second year in a row, according to the office’s 2025 annual report.
Saskatchewan leads provinces in wholesale trade growth in February
Saskatchewan posted the strongest year-over-year wholesale trade growth in Canada in February, according to new figures released Wednesday by Statistics Canada.
Province pushes federal policy changes to grow helium industry
Saskatchewan’s energy minister will head to Ottawa next week to press for federal policy changes aimed at accelerating growth in the province’s helium sector…
Heritage Saskatchewan calls for nominations for 2026 Lieutenant Governor’s Heritage Awards
Heritage Saskatchewan is calling for nominations for the 2026 Lieutenant Governor’s Heritage Awards, recognizing individuals, organizations and communities…
Public invited to weigh in on SaskPower rate increase plan
People may comment on SaskPower’s plan to increase its power rates during a session in Saskatoon on Thursday.
Influenza cases climb in Saskatchewan as winter ends
The end of winter brought a rise in influenza cases in Saskatchewan. Other viruses retreated or stood still “Hospitalizations have increased for influenza…
Virtual care helps rural Saskatchewan patients avoid long trips for basic health needs
Rural Saskatchewan residents often spend more time travelling to see a doctor than they do receiving care, and a new report suggests virtual medicine is increasingly filling that gap.
Sask. construction growth ranks second in Canada
Saskatchewan recorded the second-highest year-over-year increase in building construction investment among the provinces in January, according to figures released by Statistics Canada.
Respiratory virus activity eases in Saskatchewan as COVID-19 cases fall
The number of people testing positive for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 slid to 49 during the week of March 1 to 7, down from 71 the week before and 102 during Feb. 8 to 14.
Spring road bans take effect in southwest Saskatchewan
Spring weight restrictions took effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday on secondary highways in southwest Saskatchewan as warmer temperatures begin to soften roadbeds.
SaskPower to link northern and southern grids with new transmission project
SaskPower will build a new transmission link between Saskatchewan’s northern and southern electrical grids in a move the provincial government says will improve reliability…
Seven rigs listed as active in Saskatchewan daily drilling report
Saskatchewan had seven rigs listed as actively drilling in the latest daily drilling activity data, with Estevan showing the most activity.
Saskatchewan sees strong year-end construction growth
Saskatchewan recorded one of the strongest increases in building construction investment in Canada at the end of 2025, according to new figures released by Statistics Canada.
SaskEnergy urges customers to keep natural gas equipment clear amid heavy snowfall
As significant snowfall is forecast across much of Saskatchewan, SaskEnergy is reminding customers to take precautions to ensure natural gas equipment continues operating safely…
RSV hospitalizations rise in Saskatchewan as flu declines and Covid-19 stabilizes
People sick with respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are taking up more hospital beds in Saskatchewan while the incidence of the flu and Covid-19 has fallen.
Crown oil and gas public offering generates over $7 million to close fiscal year
The Government of Saskatchewan’s latest Crown oil and natural gas public offering, held February 3, 2026, generated $7,009,225.76 in revenue, with the majority of bids…
Winter roads are unpredictable, stay back
Maintaining a safe following distance helps everyone stay safe on the roads. It’s (still) that time of year, where the ever-changing combination of fluctuating temperatures, blowing snow…
Saskatchewan starts 2026 strong with 15,000 jobs added
Statistics Canada's latest labour force numbers show that the labour market in Saskatchewan remains strong with the second lowest unemployment rate amongst provinces at 5.3 per cent…