Mosaic is indefinitely shutting down one of its three potash mines in Saskatchewan. Some 350 workers at the mine near Colonsay got lay-off notices today, with the shut-down due to start in September. Mosaic says potash market conditions are the region.
A 15 dollar an hour minimum wage in Saskatchewan may not be the best idea according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses. The provincial NDP has said it will advocate for a higher minimum wage in the province if elected in the next election, but the CFIB says that would be a 36 percent wage […]
A grain market analyst says large world grain supplies are weighing on wheat and canola prices. Neil Townsend with FarmLink Marketing Solutions says wheat this fall is expected to be around 6 to 7 dollars a bushel, with canola over 9 dollars. He says Argentina has a big crop and may set a new record for […]
A Round Lake man is expressing his concern over surgical wait times in Saskatchewan. After waiting seven months to hear from a surgeon who was to operate on his shoulder, Walter White went down to Mexico and received the required surgery within five days, at a cost of 34 hundred dollars. White says doctors in […]
RCMP believe Thursday’s firearm-related incident in Yorkton was isolated and there is no threat to public safety. Mounties were called to the intersection of Duncan Street and Wellington Avenue around 6 p.m. and found a man with a gun shot wound and was taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries. The suspect is described as about […]
Even with the heat warnings in southern Saskatchewan, SaskPower doesn’t expect the summer consumption record to be broken. Spokesperson Jordan Jackle says it’s always a possibility, but last year on August 10th most temperatures were over 35 degrees, approaching 40 in some cases. A heat warning is in effect for Fort Qu’appelle, Indian Head, Moosomin, […]
Court appearances have been made by two men charged after numerous robberies on the Muscowpetung First Nation 25-year-old Jarrett Poitras, who is facing multiple charges, including Robbery with a Weapon and Disguise with Intent, was in Fort Qu’appelle Provincial Court yesterday (Thurs) and will return there next Thursday (8th). On March 4th, RCMP says a […]
Injuries and deaths on Saskatchewan’s roadways are trending downwards, according to a stats report from SGI regarding numbers last year. Minister responsible for SGI Joe Hargrave says issues such as distracted driving may even see harsher penalties in the future, in an effort to bring the numbers down. “Our current fine is $280, but maybe […]
The Indian Head RCMP are investigating an incident involving the water treatment plant in Kendal. Sometime between the evening hours of Wednesday (31st) and yesterday morning (1st), unknown people gained access to the water treatment building and shut off the water for the whole community. The system has since been restored and water quality was […]
A woman arrested in connection with a crime spree that started in Saskatoon, and ended near Invermay, has appeared in court again. In Melfort yesterday (THURS), the preliminary hearing for 23-year-old Tonisha Fulton was adjourned to November 20th, the same day as the hearing for one of her co-accused – 22-year-old Rikki Steinkey. Mounties say […]
