Tory MPs call on Ottawa to give fair treatment to Sask on carbon tax
Saskatchewan’s 14 Conservative Party MPs are demanding the federal Liberal government quit playing favourites when it comes to provincial carbon tax proposals. In mid-July, the federal government rejected a carbon…
Martensville gears up for A&W 100, upgrades pathways
Martensville City Councillors passed a resolution at their meeting July 20 in favour of the partial closure of Centennial Drive in early September to accommodate the annual A&W 100 car…
Martensville City Council approves funding for local food bank
A motion to provide a $10,000 grant to the Martensville Information and Visitor Centre (MIVC) to organize and operate a Free Pantry in the municipally-owned Civic Centre building was approved…
Foodgrains Bank projects in Africa flourishing
Many Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) project sites in southern Africa are flourishing, thanks to a combination of favourable weather conditions and good farming practices. Velina Siapani of Zingozo village, Zimbabwe,…
OBITUARY – Margaret Fast
MARGARET FAST August 20, 1940 – July 16, 2021 Margaret Fast of Rosthern, passed away on July 16, 2021. A public come and go viewing for family and friends will…
High call volume keeps Warman Fire Rescue busy
The month of June saw Warman Fire Rescue (WFR) respond to 43 medical, fire and motor vehicle collision emergencies. That’s “another month of above-average calls,” according to Warman Fire Chief…
Sask reports 22 new COVID-19 cases, 42 recoveries, no new deaths
There are 22 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on July 20, bringing the provincial total to 49,472 cases. The new cases are located in the following zones:…
Boaters urged to stop at watercraft inspection sites
Saskatchewan residents travelling across provincial and international borders with boats are reminded to keep an eye out for inspection stations along highways and near waterbodies. The requirement to stop at…
Province boosts Seniors Income Plan monthly benefit
Effective July 1, 2021, the maximum monthly benefit provided through the Seniors Income Plan (SIP) will increase by $30 per month. Along with this year’s increase, the maximum SIP benefit…