Friday, December 12, 2025
Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation opens new water treatment plant
Standing Buffalo Dakota Nation has opened a new water treatment plant, marking a major step forward in improving long-term access to safe drinking water for…
Saskatchewan
Okanese First Nation opens new water treatment plant to strengthen access to clean drinking water
Okanese First Nation has opened a new water treatment plant that community leaders say will provide long-term, reliable access to clean drinking water and improve…
USask graduate bridges science and community to tackle algal blooms and water security
For University of Saskatchewan (USask) graduate Danielle Spence, protecting Canada’s water systems means more than crunching numbers in the lab. It’s about listening—to the data,…
University of Regina researchers receive $8.6M to advance water protection and sustainability
The University of Regina has received $8.6 million in federal funding to strengthen research in water protection and environmental sustainability across the Prairies. The funding…
Saskatchewan invests $15M in upgrades at Rafferty Dam
Minister Responsible for the Water Security Agency (WSA) Daryl Harrison has announced that three major infrastructure projects have been completed around Rafferty Dam this summer,…
Muskowekwan First Nation opens new water treatment plant
Muskowekwan First Nation has officially opened a new water treatment plant that will provide clean and safe drinking water for the entire community. Chief Cynthia…
Moosomin celebrates opening of new water treatment plant
A new water treatment plant and raw water supply line have officially opened in the Town of Moosomin, promising improved water quality and long-term support…
Regina resumes construction on its Southwest sewer upgrade project
The City of Regina has begun the second year of its multiyear project to reduce the risk of sewer backups and support Regina’s growth by…
Saskatchewan increases inspection stations
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) can be accidentally spread through recreational activities such as boating and fishing. AIS refers to plants, fish, invertebrates, and diseases that…
Saskatoon’s third flood control project complete
Residents in Saskatoon’s Avalon neighbourhood can look forward to reduced flood risk as the City of Saskatoon officially opens the newly upgraded Weaver Park dry…
Agricultural Water Management funding now available
The Water Security Agency (WSA) announced the Agricultural Water Management Fund is open for applications in 2025. The fund supports agricultural producers and local governments…
Water Security Agency self declares Westside Irrigation Project for environmental assessment
The Water Security Agency announced it would be proactively self-declaring the Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project (WIRP) for a provincial environmental assessment. “The Water Security Agency…
Water Security Agency releases preliminary runoff report
The Water Security Agency (WSA) released the preliminary spring runoff report for 2025. While much of Saskatchewan experienced below-normal precipitation, leading to dry conditions at…
Water Security Agency launches Agricultural Water Stewardship Policy with $1 million research initiative
The Water Security Agency (WSA) announced a finalized Agricultural Water Stewardship Policy, a key piece of Saskatchewan’s Agricultural Water Management Program. Also, WSA is committing…
USask-city research aims to improve supply chains, shorten watermain break repairs
Dr. Hamed Samarghandi (PhD), a professor of management science in USask’s Edwards School of Business with a degree in mechanical and manufacturing engineering, pointed to…
Ducks Unlimited Canada ADOPTs technology to enhance seeding forages
An innovative research project from the University of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Forage Council is helping Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) explore aerial technology to seed forages in marginal acres…
Muskoday First Nation celebrates opening of new water treatment plant
Muskoday First Nation, located in Treaty 6 Territory, Saskatchewan, marked a significant milestone with the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art water treatment plant on…
Stantec and MPE engineering firms selected for Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project
MOOSE JAW – This week, the Government of Saskatchewan announced the awarding of the next planning and engineering design work for Westside Irrigation Rehabilitation Project…
Water Security Agency Advancing Major Maintenance Projects in Eastern Saskatchewan
SASKATOON – The Water Security Agency (WSA) is investing more than $18 million in six major water infrastructure projects in eastern Saskatchewan that will offer…
Water Security Agency announces $9M to support communities prone to flooding
The Water Security Agency (WSA), in partnership with Natural Resources Canada, is committing $9 million to update and expand flood maps for high-risk communities in…
Water Infrastructure Projects Driving Economic and Water Security for West Central Saskatchewan
The Water Security Agency (WSA) is taking proactive measures to ensure water structures continue to serve the diverse needs of west central Saskatchewan. WSA is…
Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation unveils $4M solar project
REGINA/MOOSE JAW, SASK – – The Buffalo Pound Water Treatment Corporation (BPWTC) along with the Cities of Regina and Moose Jaw, today unveiled a $4…
Water Security Agency Investing $1M in Water Infrastructure Projects in Northern Saskatchewan
The Water Security Agency is working on key water infrastructure projects stretching from the Prince Albert to Meadow Lake regions. These projects are within three…
USask celebrates launch of Canada’s freshwater monitoring network
Led by USask in partnership with eight other Canadian universities, The Global Water Futures Observatories (GWFO) is a network of freshwater monitoring and observation stations…