Premier Scott Moe has said the budget will include increased spending to address the province’s growing backlog of surgeries and to create more intensive care beds.
American white pelicans have been a sight on the South Saskatchewan River since the late 1970s and their arrival in April is a sure sign that spring is here.
Environment Canada said another 15 cm could fall in Saskatoon by Friday evening after the city received 5 cm overnight.
The heaviest snow accumulations are expected to stretch from the Battlefords region southeastwards, through Regina and towards Weyburn and Carlyle.
Saskatoon-based VIDO is looking to become the second level four containment research facility in Canada.
Cold, arctic air spread across Saskatchewan overnight, with temperatures dropping to near -30 C with wind chill values near -40.
Cold, arctic air is flooding Saskatchewan and wind chill values of between -40 and -50 are expected.
The City of Saskatoon says streets are covered in snow and Circle Drive is down to one lane in some locations due to blowing snow.
The slopes at Table Mountain Regional Park are scheduled to open for snowboarding and skiing on Dec. 23, 2021.