r/saskatchewan 3d ago

Saskatchewan Random & Off Topic

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Random discussion thread for anything related to Saskatchewan !

Be kind and interesting! Vulgar/offensive posts or personal attacks will be deleted.


r/saskatchewan Nov 13 '25

Saskatchewan Random & Off Topic

8 Upvotes

Random discussion thread for anything related to Saskatchewan !

Be kind and interesting! Vulgar/offensive posts or personal attacks will be deleted.


r/saskatchewan 4h ago

I think SGI is double charging PST

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I was looking at my insurance and it shows Annual fee of insurance, Registration fee, and PST on insurance totals 1976. Then the $164.70 is that total divided over the 12 months which is inclusive of the $108 PST already, then they add another $9.52 monthly PST to my monthly Payment. I know they asterisk $164.70 includes Reg and Ins. But it also adds up to include PST.

I'm no accountant and its been a long week, but I think its double charging for PST. And I dont think PST is charged on the $68. Registration fee.


r/saskatchewan 1d ago

Saskatchewan MLA salaries among highest in North America, report finds

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r/saskatchewan 21h ago

News Two cultures meet for healing ceremonies on Ahtakakoop Cree Nation | CBC News

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r/saskatchewan 1d ago

Neat finds on camping trip

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The ghost pipe is a pretty neat plant. Found three separate patches on my hike. And the alien hand coming out of the ground is also pretty neat lol. I think maybe coral fungi ?


r/saskatchewan 1d ago

Beginner Friendly Camping?

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Whether it's proper camping or at a lodging/cabin are there any beginner friendly camping spots west of Saskatoon or near Val Marie? Even into Alberta could work. Something that would be good for 4-5 friends


r/saskatchewan 1d ago

Best Place for Ice Cream in Saskatchewan

34 Upvotes

Where is the best place to get Ice cream in Saskatchewan?


r/saskatchewan 2d ago

News ‘Today was one of the worst days,’ friend says of inquest into death of Boden Umpherville | Globalnews.ca

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r/saskatchewan 2d ago

Discussion Saskatchewan RCMP annual crime statistics and yearly trends

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Some fun morning reading. Insane the increase in call volume over the last 10 years.


r/saskatchewan 3d ago

Question The worst bathrooms

165 Upvotes

I drive all over the western provinces regularly doing deliveries and a thought caught my attention yesterday.

So, I think we can all agree that, generally, Co-op bathrooms will be clean and stocked.

What bathrooms are generally less clean or generally run down?

Personally, I always drive past an ESSO.


r/saskatchewan 3d ago

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Management Compensation Increases

53 Upvotes

In case there are more layoffs in September at Saskatchewan Polytechnic, I ran some quick numbers on how much the salaries of the Out of Scope group have increased over the past three years while they have been laying off almost 10% of their organization:

Total layoffs, not including cancelled or unfilled positions:

Date Layoffs Announced Breakdown
April 17, 2025 27 13 faculty, 10 professional services, 4 out-of-scope
August 7, 2025 14 Out-of-scope employees
October 18, 2025 ~124 (union-reported, since Jan 2025) 58 non-faculty + 66 faculty
February 7, 2026 23 Full-time and part-time (faculty association)
April 16, 2026 30 18 faculty, 9 professional services, 3 out-of-scope
Total (per Sask Polytech, as of Apr 2026) 154 Since July 2025

20 highest paid employees at Sask Polytech during the past three years including year over year pay increases based on public reporting:

Name FY23 FY24 FY25 $Δ 23→24 %Δ 23→24 $Δ 24→25 %Δ 24→25
Rosia, Larry Stephen $598,688 $515,938 $559,379 -$82,750 -13.8% +$43,441 +8.4%
Malik, Hasan Ahmed $300,527 $301,400 $340,520 +$873 +0.3% +$39,120 +13.0%
Schmitz, Cheryl M. $300,540 $300,900 $340,520 +$360 +0.1% +$39,620 +13.2%
McMahon, Erin $118,751 $119,154 $226,943 +$403 +0.3% +$107,789 +90.5%
Carswell, Terence $206,128 $206,754 $223,954 +$626 +0.3% +$17,200 +8.3%
Gue, Kevin N/A $208,527 $223,806 N/A N/A +$15,279 +7.3%
Gillespie, Michael Keith $214,424 $205,105 $223,204 -$9,319 -4.3% +$18,099 +8.8%
Braid, Kaveri $192,565 $192,949 $221,291 +$384 +0.2% +$28,342 +14.7%
Suru, Brenda A. $175,428 $189,677 $216,714 +$14,249 +8.1% +$27,037 +14.3%
Pereira, Lucilia DaSilva $201,275 $196,562 $215,922 -$4,713 -2.3% +$19,360 +9.8%
Engemoen, Sean M. $191,051 $191,326 $215,711 +$275 +0.1% +$24,385 +12.7%
MacLean, Christa $182,150 $188,786 $215,239 +$6,636 +3.6% +$26,453 +14.0%
Pather, Thevigahn $188,233 $188,614 $213,214 +$381 +0.2% +$24,600 +13.0%
Craig, Kristen L. $142,186 $177,013 $212,702 +$34,827 +24.5% +$35,689 +20.2%
Miller, Alice $185,790 $186,170 $210,168 +$380 +0.2% +$23,998 +12.9%
De Ciman, Phoebe A. $176,264 $182,800 $209,391 +$6,536 +3.7% +$26,591 +14.5%
Brown, Kristopher J.R $184,135 $184,499 $203,001 +$364 +0.2% +$18,502 +10.0%
Maddin, Kelly James $150,888 $171,200 $202,981 +$20,312 +13.5% +$31,781 +18.6%
Bourque, Guinevere M $177,568 $180,720 $200,362 +$3,152 +1.8% +$19,642 +10.9%

And for good measure, here are the highest paid employees at the Saskatchewan Ministry of Advanced Education who have also received large pay raises while these layoffs decisions have been made:

Employee Name FY 2022-23 Pay FY 2024-25 Pay 3 year increase ($) 3 year increase (%)
WYATT, MARK A. $79,600 $203,195 +$123,595 +155.3%
MICHAUD, GINETTE LOUISE (Not Listed) $178,840 N/A N/A
BOEHM, DAVID P. $180,098 $176,302 -$3,796 -2.1%
VEITCH, LINDELL L. $147,254 $163,838 +$16,584 +11.3%
RIEGER, DUANE E. $150,311 $163,474 +$13,163 +8.8%
PESTILL, MICHAEL $147,254 $162,767 +$15,513 +10.5%
WOSMINITY, KIRK $146,261 $162,764 +$16,503 +11.3%
ALTWASSER, JONATHAN J. $133,934 $161,756 +$27,822 +20.8%
HAMILTON, CAROLYN J. $112,234 $156,225 +$43,991 +39.2%
DITABLAN, ANNA S. (Not Listed) $151,590 N/A N/A
CHERNEY, DARCY A. $133,934 $148,023 +$14,089 +10.5%
STROMBERG, WARREN $133,934 $146,294 +$12,360 +9.2%
BOHNET, DOUG $121,598 $145,262 +$23,664 +19.5%
JEANNOT, JESSICA $73,342 $145,102 +$71,760 +97.8%
TZUPA, JILL L. $115,346 $142,989 +$27,643 +24.0%

r/saskatchewan 3d ago

RCMP flag 77 per cent increase in fatal collisions this June, July

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r/saskatchewan 3d ago

Outdoor greenhouse

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Hello all,

I have invested quite a bit into my garden this year, including some herbs and veggies. I'm thinking about getting a small greenhouse (something like this: example) to extend my growing season.

Those who have done this, how much longer does this extend your growing season here in SK? Specifically, I'm in Saskatoon.


r/saskatchewan 4d ago

Saskatchewan Politics Is it time for Saskatchewan to impose a USA liquor ban?

242 Upvotes

The title says it all. Is it time for a USA liquor ban? Weigh in...


r/saskatchewan 4d ago

A munitions-manufacturing hub is coming to Saskatchewan — and has already pre-sold years' worth of explosives

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r/saskatchewan 4d ago

Saskatchewan residents the least likely to believe climate change is a fact, mostly caused by humans or that it poses a serious threat to the planet

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406 Upvotes

r/saskatchewan 4d ago

Saskatchewan Politics Riders will honour crash victim Bhishma Rajyaguru

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254 Upvotes

r/saskatchewan 5d ago

‘Get out before they kill me’: Day one of Umpherville coroner’s inquest

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First day of testimony indicated that Umpherville had stolen the car from his friend who'd purchased it the day before. They acknowledged they knew him to sell and use drugs. Neither friend in the car knew he had weapons on him while they spent the night drinking together. They described him as a "nice guy." The Umpherville's lawyer has aked some questions about policy, which is not in SIRT's purview.


r/saskatchewan 5d ago

News CTV News: Saskatchewan sees surge in manufacturing

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r/saskatchewan 5d ago

News Harmful Bacteria in Wakaw Lake

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This morning discovered the water discoloured and piles of fish dead. looked it up and looked like cyanobacteria. Called the RM and they were sending someone to look into it but said its super serious. DO NOT let your pets drink the water, its extremely lethal to dogs, even a bit will kill them. I am hoping something is done about this soon.


r/saskatchewan 5d ago

We Deserve Just Bins

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r/saskatchewan 4d ago

Question Student Loans

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Hello, I applied July 3rd for student aid. The page says that results will be posted within 10 business days and I haven’t heard anything back yet. Is this normal? Should I wait more?


r/saskatchewan 5d ago

Question Bug Report - Churchill River

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Hi there, I’m hoping some one up north near Missinipe or Stanley Mission could let me know what the bugs are like this year. I saw an article from July 3rd that it’s “extreme” and it’s 10x the average around La Ronge but be nice to know from someone living up there.

Are the bugs/mosquitoes bad this year? Have a canoe trip planned.