Yesterday, it was announced that the province has seen an increase of over 16,000 people in its population, pushing us over the one million mark.

     A number of communities around the southwest have begun to notice the growth over the past couple of months.

     Director of Business Development for the City of Swift Current, Marty Salberg says they're noticing the population continuing to spike as well, with new homes continuing to sell well, and an increase in businesses.

     Saskatchewan's population now sits at 1,015,000.