Jenny Hagan

Saskatchewan

Content Director at Golden West

Freelance Reporter at The Weather Network

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Saskatchewan leads country in urban housing starts growth

1 week ago | westcentralonline.com | Jenny Hagan

Saskatchewan is reporting the strongest growth in urban housing starts across the country, according to new data released by Statistics Canada. Urban housing starts in the province jumped by 96.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year — the highest growth rate among all provinces.
Two Outlook Legion members honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal for community service

1 week ago | westcentralonline.com | Jenny Hagan

Two longtime members of the Outlook Royal Canadian Legion have received the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of their outstanding service to the community and contributions to Canada. John McPhail and Lyall Campbell were honoured with the commemorative medal, which marks the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III as King of Canada.
Saskatchewan expands legislation to target street weapons, illicit drugs

1 week ago | westcentralonline.com | Jenny Hagan

The Saskatchewan government is expanding its public safety legislation to include street-level drug threats such as fentanyl and methamphetamine. Amendments introduced Wednesday to The Safe Public Spaces (Street Weapons) Act will add fentanyl, methamphetamine, and hypodermic needles to the list of items classified as street weapons, alongside existing categories like bear spray, large knives and machetes.
Yorkton councillor re-elected as SUMA president

1 week ago | westcentralonline.com | Jenny Hagan

Yorkton city councillor Randy Goulden has been re-elected as president of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA). Delegates made the decision during the organization’s annual convention this week. “I am deeply honoured to have SUMA members place their trust in me once again,” Goulden said in a statement Tuesday.
Support Wilkie’s Little Seedlings Daycare in BASF’s Growing Home contest

1 week ago | westcentralonline.com | Jenny Hagan

The Little Seedlings Daycare Center is in the running for a $25,000 prize through BASF’s Growing Home initiative—but community support is needed before voting closes tonight. Little Seedlings, a non-profit project in development since 2022, is working to open Wilkie’s first licensed daycare and extended care program for school-aged children. The centre would address a critical childcare shortage in the area and support working families—especially those in the agriculture sector.
Construction union warns of deepening tax fraud crisis as housing demand grows

1 week ago | westcentralonline.com | Jenny Hagan

As governments race to address Canada’s housing crisis, the United Brotherhood of Carpenters (UBC) is warning that worker exploitation and tax fraud are threatening the integrity of the construction industry. The union’s Canadian District says the country’s push to build more homes — while necessary — is also fuelling growth in the underground economy. It has launched its annual Tax Fraud Days of Action campaign, running April 12 to 18, to raise awareness about the issue.
Manitoba First Nation chief facing sexual assault charges in Kindersley

1 week ago | westcentralonline.com | Jenny Hagan

The acting chief of a Manitoba First Nation is facing sexual assault charges following an investigation by Saskatchewan RCMP. Donald Smoke, 53, currently the acting chief of Dakota Plains First Nation, located southwest of Portage la Prairie, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault in connection with an incident reported to police in June 2024. According to RCMP, investigators determined the alleged offences occurred in February 2024 in Kindersley, Sask.
Weekly wrap: The 5 most talked-about stories April 3rd-10th

1 week ago | westcentralonline.com | Jenny Hagan

From crime headlines to community comebacks, this week’s top stories covered it all. West Central readers were drawn to news of a high-speed robbery chase, a local sentencing update, and a major change for Grade 12 students in Saskatchewan. Add in the heartwarming return of a favourite restaurant and a must-read for fishing fans, and you’ve got the most-clicked stories from April 3 to 10. Here’s your weekly top 5 from West Central Online. Three Sask.
Saskatchewan urban leaders gather in Saskatoon for 2025 SUMA Convention

1 week ago | westcentralonline.com | Jenny Hagan

More than 1,000 municipal leaders from across Saskatchewan are gathering in Saskatoon this week for the 2025 Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) Convention and Tradeshow. Running April 13–16 at TCU Place, the annual event brings together representatives from cities, towns, villages, resort villages and northern municipalities to discuss issues facing urban centres across the province.
Sask. budget boosts funding for short line railways by nearly 90 per cent

1 week ago | discoverhumboldt.com | Jenny Hagan

The Saskatchewan government is nearly doubling its investment in short line railways, a move being welcomed by industry leaders who say it will improve safety, infrastructure, and economic resilience across rural parts of the province. The 2025-26 provincial budget includes a $470,000 increase to the Short Line Railway Improvement Program (SRIP), bringing the total annual funding to $1 million. The money will be distributed among 13 short line railways operating in Saskatchewan.