Centenarian found a way to farm ‘single-handed’
When Peter Ens of Langham lost his left hand in a farm accident back in 1947, he was determined not to let it prevent him from living a full and…
Corman Park Police report Aug 31-Sept 8, 2020
The following is the occurrence summary for the week of August 31 to September 8. On September 5 Corman Park Police attended to a collision on Valley Road involving a…
Interprovincial accord signed for Veterinary College
Three provincial governments announced the renewal of their financial commitment to the University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) today. The British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba governments’ agreement…
Wildlife zones targeted for CWD testing
The Ministry of Environment is once again encouraging hunters to submit the heads of deer, moose and elk harvested this hunting season for chronic wasting disease (CWD) testing. CWD is…
Provincial government announces approved funding for classrooms
The provincial government announced $51 million in approved funding for classrooms for a safe return to school, during a press conference on September 8. Education Minister Gordon Wyant spoke on…
Library’s Money Matters series focuses on financial literacy
Information is power during these uncertain times, and with that in mind, Wheatland Regional Library is offering a new fall series, Money Matters. Saskatchewan professionals will make live presentations via…
Land exchange preserves biodiversity
A new federal-provincial program aims to preserve natural prairie grasslands in southwest Saskatchewan. Federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Jonathan Wilkinson along with Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Marie-Claude…
Seven new COVID-19 cases in Sask and seven more recoveries
There are seven new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on September 8, bringing the total to 1,669 reported cases. The new cases are located in the North Central…
Security cameras coming to Martensville facilities
Four security cameras will be mounted at strategic locations near the Kyle Syrenne Skate Park and the North Ridge Centennial Community Centre in Martensville this fall. Martensville City Council adopted…
Clavet Composite School receives substantial funds for upgrades
Clavet Composite School got a boost in funding after the provincial government recently invested $5 million to provide upgrades to the facility. Government officials along with school representatives attended an…