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…
9.1 million illicit cigarettes seized after Highway 16 traffic stop
RM of Battle River — Saskatchewan RCMP have charged an Ontario man after seizing approximately 9.1 million illicit cigarettes during a traffic stop west of North Battleford earlier this month.
Saskatchewan adds over 15,000 Jobs in 2025
Statistics Canada recently released their annual labour force numbers which demonstrate that Saskatchewan's labour market experienced another strong year…
SGI applies for first auto insurance rate hike in more than a decade
Saskatchewan Government Insurance has applied for its first auto insurance rate increase since 2014, proposing two annual increases of 3.75 per cent beginning in June 2026.
Saskatchewan families to pay no provincial income tax on first $65,000 in 2026
A Saskatchewan family of four will pay no provincial income tax on its first $65,000 of income in 2026 as the province moves to the second phase of its four-year income tax reduction plan.
SaskPower seeking 3.9% rate increases in 2026 and 2027
Governments often release bad news on Fridays — a tactic highlighted in a first-season episode of The West Wing titled “Take Out the Trash Day.”
Virus cases spike: COVID, Flu and RSV Infections on the rise
The number of Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for the virus that causes Covid-19 rose to 92 during the week of Nov. 23-29 after 65 the week before.
Saskatchewan adds 16,500 jobs in November
Saskatchewan’s labour market continues to show strength, with the province adding 16,500 jobs in November compared with the same month last year, according to Statistics Canada.
SaskAbilities offers free equipment loans for residents with disabilities
SASKATOON – Residents of Saskatchewan who require equipment to assist with mobility or daily living can turn to SaskAbilities’ Special Needs Equipment program.