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Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory in Hudson Bay
The Water Security Agency has issued a Precautionary Drinking Water Advisory (PDWA) for Hudson Bay. The advisory was issued due to elevated turbidity. Residents are advised to boil any water being con...
Jan 13, 2026
Provincial, federal governments announce $10M in crop research funding as tariffs loom
An announcement at the Western Canadian Crop Production Show on Tuesday morning brought an announcement by the governments of Canada and Saskatchewan about a $9.7 million investment in crop research f...
Jan 13, 2026
More support needed to address safety concerns, union representing security says
Confirming escalating rates of violence at all the province's hospitals, the union that represents the security officers who work in those facilities is suggesting the solution lies outside the doors....
Jan 13, 2026

Man charged with second-degree murder in Melfort has trial date set
A trial date has been set for a man charged with second-degree murder after the death of his long-time partner. Cody Chubey's case has been set for trial June 8 at Melfort's Court of King's Bench. Chu...
Jan 13, 2026
Variety of issues discussed at Melfort council meeting
The City of Melfort held their first council meeting of 2026 on Monday. It was a different start for the year, as for the first time, council opened with a land acknowledgement. Deputy Mayor Brian Eng...
Jan 13, 2026

Local communities to receive Safety Fund Grants
Several local communities are recipients of the latest round of Provincial Traffic Safety Fund grants. The provincial government has announced that 80 projects were approved for 78 communities for a g...
Jan 13, 2026

Human Trafficking Awareness Event
The Marguerite Riel Centre is hosting the Human Trafficking awareness event:February 6th starting at 9 a.m. at the Kerry Vickar Centre Call to register - 306.752.4950 *Limited spots available*
Jan 13, 2026

Two arrested after armed robbery in Debden and flight from police
Police officers with guns drawn were observed last week arresting two suspects outside Shellbrook.According to information provided by RCMP, last Thursday's incident had to do with a vehicle stolen fr...
Jan 13, 2026

Shakespeare in Love: The Play
Little Birdie Productions & Odyssey Productions Inc are proud to collaborate to bring you the wildly playful, funny, and romantic twist on a classic story...SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE: THE PLAY Based on ...
Jan 13, 2026
Record-breaking temperatures recorded in 12 Saskatchewan communities on Monday
You probably didn't need to layer on all your winter gear on Monday, with temperatures across the province soaring above zero.Many parts of Saskatchewan were well above their seasonal averages on Jan....
Jan 13, 2026