The Saskatchewan government says its 2019-20 budget remains on track to be balanced with a forecast surplus of $25.8-million in the first quarter. That’s down less than $9-million from the budgeted amount. Revenue in the first quarter is forecast at $15.38-billion, up 2.4 percent, and expense is forecast at $15.35-billion, also up 2.4 percent. Debt […]
Meteorologists in southern Saskatchewan are a month away from having a new state of the art weather radar in Bethune. Environment Canada’s Terri Lang, says the new radar has two main features that will help them forecast even the most severe and unpredictable weather. “Number one is the Doppler capability of the new radar are essentially […]
Some Saskatchewan farmers were able to make headway on harvest last week. Saskatchewan Agriculture crop specialist Cory Jacob says harvest progress in the province is still behind the five year average for this time of year. “You know late last week we had some favorable weather and producers definitely used that to their advantage. We have […]
With the new school year right around the corner, the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation is once again reiterating its members have concerns about classroom funding. President Patrick Maze says their recent survey constantly showed one thing that shouldn’t be happening, and wouldn’t be, if the government gave teachers what they needed. 96 percent say they have used their own money for teaching […]
SaskEnergy will be conducting a controlled natural gas flare at its Melville Compressor Station today (Thu), as part of its routine maintenance. It’s located northeast of Melville, just off Highway 47. Residents and drivers in the area may see a 20-foot flare being emitted from a 60-foot flare stack temporarily attached to the gas line system within the station […]
Manitoba Agriculture reports harvest is running behind last year’s pace. Crop specialist Dane Froese says rain has limited harvest progress in the southwestern and northwestern regions. Across Manitoba, the spring wheat harvest is 45% complete, down from 70% at this time last year. Only 12% of canola has been harvested, and that’s down from 45% last year.
A new court date has set for an Esterhazy man, arrested last November on firearm charges In June of 2018, RCMP responded to a complaint of a firearm being discharged in Yarbo. 55-year-old John Churchill is also charged with Flight From Police, arising from an alleged incident on May 20th. Churchill’s matters were heard in Yorkton Provincial Court today (Wed), where he was remanded in custody for next Wednesday.
A bail hearing has been set for a 23-year-old Punnichy woman facing several charges, including Attempted Murder, in connection with a shooting in Regina, on April 19th. Janaya Kinequon was arrested after a 20-year-old man showed up in hospital with serious injuries from a gunshot. Police say the shooting appears to be related to an incident involving a group of children […]
Yorkton Fire Protective Services and the Salvation Army Food Bank are teaming up to “Extinguish Hunger,” with food drives, being held tomorrow (Thu) and Saturday. Salvation Army Lieutenant Samuel Tim says that with children heading back to school next week, they want to ensure that kids get the nutrition they need, to build healthy bodies […]
There’s new information concerning today’s (Wed) theft of two vehicles from a backyard in Preeceville. RCMP say the 1998 blue Ford F-150 4-by-4 extended cab had a camoflage-colored Honda Foreman 500 ATV in the box, when it was stolen from a property on 1st Street Northwest. Surveillance video shows a white long-box pickup truck towing an empty vehicle […]
