Category Archives: News
Greg Nikkel remembered as dedicated journalist, community advocate
WEYBURN - The community of Weyburn is mourning the loss of veteran journalist Greg Nikkel, who passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 21. Nikkel was a pillar of the local news industry, dedicating nearly th...
Feb 24, 2025
Event attraction helping drive optimism about tourism in 2025
REGINA - Those involved in Saskatchewan's tourism industry are feeling good about the prospects for more growth in 2025. That is in spite of some of the uncertainty being seen with President Donald Tr...
Feb 24, 2025
Credits to remember and errors to avoid as tax filing season gets underway
It's the time of the year again to gather your receipts and hope for a big refund. The official opening of tax-filing season gets underway with electronic filing service Netfile set to open on Monday....
Feb 23, 2025
Sask. couple creates savy new portable device
SASKATCHEWAN - A Saskatchewan couple is aiming to transform any space into an entertainment/service hub with their product, the Nomad Pad. The Nomad Pad functions like a portable TV, with the add...
Feb 23, 2025
SARM wants cost-shared grant program with province to clean up abandoned or derelict buildings and yard sites
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is calling for the provincial government to provide R.M.s funding to clean up abandoned or derelict buildings and yard sites. In a news rele...
Feb 21, 2025
Saskatchewan School Boards Association approved to distribute federal dollars to support local food programs
The Saskatchewan School Boards Association (SSBA) has been approved for federal funding aimed at supporting and improving school food and nutrition programs in the province. The SSBA is one of ten gro...
Feb 20, 2025
Crop insurance prices for this year down compared to last year
Funding for Saskatchewan Crop Insurance was announced yesterday, but no program enhancements were included. Producers will soon receive information on their coverage levels and premiums for all the va...
Feb 20, 2025
Railway performance sagging
Both major railways are struggling to move grain in a timely fashion. According to the Ag Transport Coalition, CPKC was the first to see badly lagging performance, but CN has now joined the downward s...
Feb 13, 2025
Ag Career Expo to be featured at Canada's Farm Show
Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan will have a presence at next month's Canada's Farm Show at REAL District in Regina. Canada's Farm Show is March 18-20. Ag in the Classroom will be hosting a t...
Feb 13, 2025
Canada's 13 premiers in Washington on mission to push back Trump's tariff threats
Canada's premiers say U.S. President Donald Trump knows the provincial and territorial leaders are in Washington this week making a diplomatic push against devastating tariffs. Ontario Premier Doug Fo...
Feb 12, 2025
