Category Archives: SaskToday.ca: Provincial News

Better berries: Research lays groundwork for saskatoon breeding
SASKATOON — Originally from Slovenia, Dr. Ane Švara (PhD) had never even heard of Saskatoon before seeing a job opening at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), let alone the tiny purpl...
Matt Olson / Research Profile and Impact / USask Jan 17, 2026

Dr. Ramona Neckoway leads academics at First Nations University of Canada
REGINA — First Nations University of Canada is has appointed Dr. Ramona Neckoway as vice-president, academic, effective Jan. 1. Following a national search, Dr. Neckoway joins the university&rsq...
SaskToday Jan 16, 2026

Passion to professional fulfilment: USask graduate recognized for his leadership
SASKATOON — Carter Frerichs completed the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) program in 2025 and was recognized by his colleagues for his exceptional leadership during the program. Growing up in s...
Colby McClelland / USask Jan 16, 2026

Nuclear energy development focus of MOU with United Arab Emirates
REGINA — A memorandum of understanding (MOU) has been signed by the Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) and the Global Institute for Energy, Minerals and Society Inc (GIEMS) with the Emirates Nu...
SaskToday Jan 16, 2026

Saskatchewan's Moe, canola farmers say trade deal with China 'very good news'
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and canola farmers are hailing Canada's new trade deal with China as "very good news" that could restore exports for the major Prairie crop. Moe accompanied Pri...
Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press Jan 16, 2026

Rapidly shifting weather forces highway closures across Saskatchewan
REGINA — Saskatchewan RCMP say Friday’s winter storm is changing road and weather conditions so quickly that drivers need to check updates repeatedly throughout the day and just before the...
SaskToday Jan 16, 2026
High winds, blowing snow slash visibility, close highways around Regina
REGINA — Heavy winds and snow caused visibility issues for parts of Saskatchewan overnight on Thursday. Environment Canada said parts of the province saw gusts anywhere from 90 km/h to 100 km/hr...
Martin Oldhues Jan 16, 2026

Winter storm causing power outages in Saskatchewan
SASKATCHEWAN — A powerful winter storm that continues to strike much of Saskatchewan on Jan. 16 has caused issues with the province's power grid. As of 10 a.m. on Jan. 16, according to the p...
SaskToday staff Jan 16, 2026

Saskatchewan Premier Moe says trade deal with China 'very good news'
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is hailing Canada's new trade deal with China as "very good news" as his province looks to restore exports for a major Prairie crop. Moe says China's plan to si...
Jeremy Simes, The Canadian Press Jan 16, 2026

Saskatchewan agriculture gains as China cuts canola tariffs
BEIJIN, SASKATOON — Canada and China reached an agreement to lower tensions and move past recent trade disputes as they forge a renewed economic partnership, following a meeting Friday, Jan. 16,...
Jon Perez Jan 16, 2026










