Category Archives: SaskToday.ca: Provincial News

Blowing snow advisory back in effect for much of the province
SASKATCHEWAN - In what is becoming a common occurrence, a blowing snow advisory is in effect for much of Saskatchewan. The advisory, issued Jan. 20 by Environment Canada, covers the cities of Sa...
SaskToday staff Jan 20, 2026

Province pledges smooth transition to new animal welfare provider
REGINA — The provincial government says it is expecting few issues in the transition to a new animal welfare service provider as of April 1. The province announced Monday that the Saskatchewan A...
John Cairns Jan 20, 2026

High winds sweep Sask., triggering dozens of SGI claims
SASKATCHEWAN — Heavy winds across the province have led to dozens of wind-related claims for damages that occurred. Between Thursday and Friday, parts of Saskatchewan saw 90 km/hr winds, wi...
Martin Oldhues Jan 20, 2026

Moe credits China talks with easing tariffs, resetting trade ties
SASKATON - Premier Scott Moe said an earlier meeting with Chinese officials in September played a key role in easing China's stance on imposing tariffs of more than 100 per cent on canola products, he...
Jon Perez Jan 20, 2026

CUPE Saskatchewan endorses Rob Ashton in NDP leadership race
REGINA - Federal NDP leadership candidate Rob Ashton has picked up a key Saskatchewan endorsement in his campaign to become leader of the party. The Canadian Union of Public Employees Saskatchewan Pro...
John Cairns Jan 20, 2026

Saskatoon lawyer disbarred for misleading clients, fabricating court documents
SASKATOON - The Law Society of Saskatchewan has disbarred a lawyer for fabricating court documents and misleading clients for nearly two years in foreclosure proceedings. A notice posted on the law so...
Canadian Press Jan 20, 2026
Saskatchewan-born Karen Solie wins T.S. Eliot Poetry Prize
Saskatchewan-born poet Karen Solie has won the prestigious T.S. Eliot Poetry Prize for her collection "Wellwater." Solie was announced as the winner of the U.K. award at a ceremony in London on Monday...
Nicole Thompson, The Canadian Press Jan 20, 2026

BHP hikes cost estimate for first phase of Jansen mine to US$8.4B
SASKATCHEWAN — Mining company BHP has raised the cost estimate for the first stage of its Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan again. The company says the first stage of the project is now expe...
Canadian Press Jan 20, 2026

BHP hikes cost estimate for first phase of Jansen mine in Saskatchewan to US$8.4B
TORONTO - Global mining giant BHP has raised the cost estimate for the first stage of its Jansen potash project in Saskatchewan again. The first stage of the mine is now expected to cost US$8.4 billio...
Canadian Press Jan 20, 2026

Belanger defends federal gun buyback program
REGINA — Saskatchewan’s lone Liberal MP is defending the federal government’s gun buyback program, saying it is about removing military-style assault weapons from the streets. Buckle...
John Cairns Jan 20, 2026










