The auditor’s office said in 2012 that the Ministry of Energy and Resources did not have effective ways to ensure full compliance with laws for pipeline construction and operation.

Residents of Arborfield were warned of flash flood risks via the SaskAlert app.

Wall is to be in Montreal next Thursday to discuss the pipeline and other matters with Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard. Wall asked for the meeting, but will not be giving a speech.

Judy Ferguson says in her annual report that the division identifies structural deficiencies in 40 per cent of its schools, but there’s no long−term plan for repairs.

There’s a First Nation near La Loche and the community has a large aboriginal presence, but it is not on a reserve, so Health Canada says the provinceneeds to provide mental−health support.

The document tabled by Finance Minister Kevin Doherty shows the province expects to spend $14.5 billion in the 2016−17 fiscal year, while bringing in $14 billion. Doherty called the gap manageable.

"Although it is burning fairly intensely, we don’t see a rapid movement."

Saskatchewan emergency management commissioner Duane McKay says the fires, including a blaze that raced through Fort McMurray, haven’t advanced much and that’s a relief.

About 500 jobs will be lost at the Cameco mine and another 85 at the company's U.S. operations.