provincial

Crop report for the period August 25 to August 31, 2026 Members Public

Last week began with predominantly dry conditions across much of Saskatchewan, allowing producers to make harvest progress. Harvest is now 18 per cent complete in Saskatchewan, up seven per cent from the previous week, although still significantly below the five-year average of 39 per cent.

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agriculture

Canada needs trade beyond U.S. Members Public

In the face of the collapse of Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) talks one thing has once again became crystal clear - Canada has to look to the future working trade deals sans the U.S. whenever possible.

Calvin Daniels
business and agriculture

Putting the brakes on unsafe commercial vehicles Members Public

As part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance's (CVSA) annual Brake Safety Week, Saskatchewan enforcement officers will conduct "Operation Air Brake" inspections from August 25-27 at the Beverly Weigh Scale on Highway 1 near Swift Current.

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Politics

Saskatchewan monthly construction update August 2026 edition Members Public

The Saskatchewan Monthly Construction Update (MCU) highlights a selection of infrastructure projects underway across the province.

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Health and Education

September skies Members Public

The Moon begins the month at waning gibbous phase, among the stars of Taurus. Key celestial events include occultations and phases involving several planets.

James Edgar
Arts, Entertainment, Culture

Northampton Craftsman Ranch Plan Balances Style and Comfort Members Public

The Northampton is a 2,009-square-foot Craftsman ranch house plan that combines traditional curb appeal with an open, comfortable layout designed for modern living.

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business and agriculture

Saskatchewan responds with 50% levy on U.S. alcohol Members Public

In response to the 50 per cent tariff on Canadian alcohol the United States of America (USA) enacted on August 22nd, Saskatchewan will reciprocate with a 50 per cent levy on USA alcohol imported into Saskatchewan, effective September 8th.

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business and agriculture

Crop report for the period August 18 to August 24, 2026 Members Public

It was a relatively warm week in Saskatchewan, with higher daytime temperatures and cooler evenings. Harvest progress is at 11 per cent, significantly behind the five- and 10-year averages of 25 per cent and 21 per cent, respectively.

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agriculture

Provincial Protective Services earns CALEA accreditation Members Public

Update August 26, 2026: Provincial Protective Services Earns Prestigious CALEA Accreditation. Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.

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Crime

Innovation Saskatchewan backs Canadian Light Source upgrade Members Public

Innovation Saskatchewan is committing $3 million through the Innovation & Science Fund (ISF) to support a major technology upgrade at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask), helping strengthen Saskatchewan's position as a global leader in research and innovation.

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Health and Education

Crop report for the period August 11 to 17, 2026 Members Public

Harvest progress remained slow last week, reaching four per cent complete as scattered rain showers and thunderstorms moved across the province.

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agriculture

New supportive housing units open for women in Saskatoon Members Public

The Government of Saskatchewan, in partnership with the Elizabeth Fry Society of Saskatchewan (EFSK), has opened 11 supportive housing units in Saskatoon for women involved in the justice system who may otherwise face incarceration or homelessness.

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Crime

Planning for spring Members Public

As summer moves closer to fall, the focus changes from the endless days of summer into action that is forward thinking. I find myself planning for the next great event that comes to the garden - which is the first colour in the spring.

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Arts, Entertainment, Culture

PGA Tour's Player of the Year will be . . . ? Members Public

It was virtually owned by Tiger Woods for years and a Scottie Scheffler foregone conclusion for the past couple of seasons, but this year, there might not be a clearcut favourite for the PGA Tour's Player of the Year award.

Bruce Penton
Sports

Lucky to be a fan in the Ohtani era Members Public

Baseball fans alive during the Shohei Ohtani era -- and that's you -- should consider themselves among the luckiest fans of all time.

Bruce Penton
Sports

Trump's tariff playbook Members Public

It seems US president Donald Trump has taken part of his bullying playbook from Lucy in Peanuts.

Calvin Daniels
Politics