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Going to the lake or the pool in the summer is a wonderful time. However, if safety isn’t often at the forefront for many, leading to avoidable tragedies.

There were 11 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on August 6, bringing the total to 1,387 cases. The new cases were located in the Â鶹ÊÓƵ Central (9), Saskatoon (1) and Â鶹ÊÓƵ West (1) zones.

Harvest operations have just started in some parts of the province. There have been reports of farmers desiccating pulse crops, with more planning within the next week or two.

The humanitarian needs in Beirut, Lebanon are immense following the recent explosion, which has exacerbated an already dire humanitarian situation in a country currently hosting the largest number of refugees per capita.

The Assiniboia RCMP wanted the public to assist them as they attempted to locate the person responsible for a hit and run occurring in Assiniboia between July 26, 2020 and July 30, 2020.

Over the last few weeks, Canadians have heard a lot about Justin Trudeau’s $900 million scandal. New details emerge every day that paint a concerning picture of corruption at the highest levels of government.

NDP Leader Ryan Meili said the Sask. Party had failed their homework assignment and called on them to provide a real plan before schools reopen in September.

The provincial government released their proposals in early August, with the intent of reopening schools in Saskatchewan’s 27 divisions in September. The government stressed a cautious return for teachers, students and staff employees this fall.

The Water Security Agency (WSA) will expand the Emergency Flood Damage Reduction Program (EFDRP) by $2 million this year, to help Saskatchewan communities and residents respond to the challenge of widespread flooding.

The SHA reported that new COVID-19 maps were launched on August 4. The updated maps were designed to deliver specific geographic information on the locations of COVID-19 cases in Saskatchewan.