"UBC was the only job that could draw me away from a great situation in Regina."

Judge Michelle Brass told lawyers that, in addition to helping the Court better understand offenders, pre-sentence reports help offenders better understand themselves.

The approximate settlement for Saskatchewan is about $712 million. But for right now, the province says the remainder of that balance is set to be paid out over the next 20 years, at a minimum.

Beauval, Kinoosao and the Lac La Plonge Indian Reserve and Resort Subdivision are all under active evacuation orders.

The minister's office says Blackmore's dismissal was "surprising and disappointing."

First-degree murder charges against Tyler Wayne Edwards, 38, and Patrick Akapew, 30, were announced Friday morning.

"We want to see these storms and experience these moments, but at the same time there is that dark side where it can impact people and communities. And that's why it's so important to really relay this information to Environment Canada."

"I believe that there is some stormy weather ahead to which the province needs to pay special attention."

"This early-season total is significantly higher than previous years," said a City of Regina news release that notes 16 trees have tested positive so far.

"Even a portion of that is absolutely a godsend and we are so grateful for that. It couldn't come at a better time."