Saskatoon landfill work could stir up some smells
Saskatoon's landfill work could create some smells in the surrounding area.
Canada
Apr 16
Construction in Regina’s downtown may impact local businesses
As the revitalization project in downtown Regina kicks off, some local businesses are worried that the construction will cause them to lose customers.
Traffic
Apr 16
Saskatchewan Science Centre celebrates 35 years with ‘Discovery Week’
The Saskatchewan Science Centre reaches its 35 year anniversary where a week-long of activities will be held including an adult science night.
Canada
Apr 23
Construction of largest solar facility in Saskatchewan set for 2025
SaskPower announced the contractor that will be creating the largest solar facility in Saskatchewan.
Canada
Jan 22
New schools, no tax increases and running a deficit: Highlights from the 2024-25 Sask. budget
The 2024-25 Saskatchewan budget was released with a focus on "classrooms, care and communities."
Politics
Mar 20
A ‘middle ground’ on carbon reduction amid inflation? Brad Wall says yes
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has touted technology as a solution to climate change, as opposed to the federal carbon price, a similar case made by ex-premier Brad Wall.
Canada
Mar 24
Saskatoon Light and Power offers rebate in light of SaskPower carbon charge changes
Saskatoon Light and Power will be offering a rebate after SaskPower stopped collecting the carbon charge on electric home heating.
Canada
Jan 4
SaskPower says carbon tax levy to increase slightly in 2024, but not on heating costs
SaskPower spokesperson Joel Cherry said the reason behind the increase is that the carbon tax applies to all energy consumption, not just home heating.
Environment
Dec 8, 2023
Saskatchewan to stop collecting carbon levy from natural gas and electrical heat
The Saskatchewan government says its natural gas utility is to stop collecting the carbon levy as of Monday from residential customers.
Canada
Jan 1
Sask. environmental researcher addresses concerns around new electric vehicle policy
The policy will aim to bring down emissions and combat climate change, Clifford says it won't come without worries, such as whether the province has enough charging infrastructure.
Environment
Dec 20, 2023
SaskPower announces partnership to develop small modular nuclear reactors
SaskPower, Ontario Power Generation and Laurentis Energy Partners announced a strategic partnership is established in nuclear power development.
Canada
Nov 20, 2023
Emissions, inflation and elections: Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe looks ahead at 2024
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe discusses emissions, inflation and an upcoming election in 2024.
Politics
Dec 21, 2023
Saskatchewan says Ottawa’s net-zero plan would cost province $40B, job losses
Minister of Crown Investments Corporation Dustin Duncan says the province would have to spend $40 billion from now until 2035 to meet the Ottawa's net-zero plan.
Canada
Nov 21, 2023
Cumberland House declares state of emergency due to lack of water
Cumberland House along with the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan are declaring a state of emergency due to a lack of water in the community's reservoir for the upcoming winter.
Canada
Oct 19, 2023
Report suggests carbon capture key to net-zero electricity, but federal timelines too tight
Carbon capture and storage is key to greening the electricity grid, but meeting the proposed time frame laid out by Ottawa will be extremely difficult, a new report says.
Environment
Oct 19, 2023
National Farmers Union regional coordinator says climate change goals still attainable
While the government of Saskatchewan and the opposition say the federal emissions goals are unattainable, an NFU regional coordinator thinks we could still meet that goal.
Environment
Sep 12, 2023
$74 million announced for small nuclear reactor project in Saskatchewan
SaskPower announced the project in June 2022 when it selected the GE-Hitachi BWRX-300 as the technology. The Saskatchewan government will make a final decision on plan in 2029.
Canada
Aug 20, 2023
Small modular reactors in Saskatchewan met with questions, concerns
While SMRs present a clean future, some worry the timeline for development and research could be too long, among other concerns.
Environment
Aug 28, 2023
Major changes made to premier’s cabinet ahead of 2024 provincial election
Sasksatchewan's newest cabinet was sworn in Tuesday by Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty.
Politics
Aug 29, 2023
Long time MLA Don Morgan won’t seek re-election
Morgan has been involved with provincial politics since 2003, marking him as one of the longest running ministers in Canada.
Politics
Aug 25, 2023