Saskatchewan urges residents to reduce waste during awareness week

Saskatchewan is marking Waste Reduction Week from Oct. 19 to 25, encouraging residents to recycle, reuse and compost to reduce landfill waste. REGINA, Sask. — Saskatchewan is marking Waste Reduction Week from Oct. 19 to 25, urging residents to recycle, …

Half of household garbage could be diverted from Saskatchewan landfills

About half of the materials Saskatchewan residents put in their garbage bins could be kept out of landfills through recycling, composting and other waste reduction programs. That is the focus of Waste Reduction Week, which is encouraging residents to …

Governments provide $74M for housing-enabling infrastructure across Saskatchewan

YORKTON, SASK. — A joint investment of more than $74 million from the federal and provincial governments is going towards various projects across Saskatchewan that will bolster community infrastructure. Specifically, funding will support phase one of the …

Saskatchewan CRE markets stable despite pandemic

Downtown Saskatoon. (Courtesy Google Maps) Despite a year of pandemic disruption, Saskatchewan’s office and retail vacancy and lease rates have remained relatively stable, attendees at the 2021 Saskatchewan Real Estate Forum heard on May 6. Industrial …

A look at Saskatchewan’s reaction to the fatal Wainwright fire

Saskatchewan proclaims Nuclear Science Week, eyes 2050 target

Saskatchewan has proclaimed Oct. 19-23 as Nuclear Science Week, highlighting plans to bring 2,600 megawatts of nuclear power online by 2050. REGINA, Sask. — Saskatchewan is marking Nuclear Science Week from Oct. 19 to 23, with plans to bring at least 2,600 …

Saskatchewan-made series aims to put Indian Head in the spotlight

A new Saskatchewan TV pilot filmed in Indian Head hopes to boost tourism and showcase small-town life. INDIAN HEAD, Sask. — A planned Saskatchewan television series is putting Indian Head in the spotlight, with its creator hoping the project will showcase …

Saskatchewan environmental groups consider next steps after coal appeal dismissed

The Saskatchewan Environmental Society is considering its legal options after a court ruling on the province's coal power extension plan. SASKATOON, Sask. — The Saskatchewan Environmental Society (SES) and its co-appellants said they respect the …

Orionid meteor shower: When to watch in Saskatchewan

Orionids peak overnight Oct. 21 and 22 and can produce up to 20 meteors per hour. FORT McMURRAY, Alta. — There is just one week to go until the peak of the Orionid meteor shower. Skywatchers could see some of the fastest meteors of the year streaking …

Saskatchewan homeless advocates call for solutions ahead of winter

Homeless advocates are calling for long-term solutions and compassion from municipal and provincial leader, as cities across Saskatchewan deal with a growing homelessness crisis. The issue was discussed by city councilors in the province’s two largest …