Saskatoon Police, Mobile Crisis establish new protocol
The Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) has announced a new partnership with the Saskatoon Crisis Intervention Service to offer an alternative to a police response to calls relating to mental health.…
Abandoned mine at Creighton cleaned up
The Government of Saskatchewan recently completed remediation activities at the abandoned Newcor mine site near Creighton. This work is the first of six remediation projects to be completed as part…
U18AAA Wildcats keep tight grip on top spot
The Warman Wildcats U18 AAA lead the Saskatchewan Male AAA league. A pair of home victories over the past weekend allow the team to remain in the top spot with…
Area teams set to compete in hockey provincials
Hockey Saskatchewan Provincial Playoffs are a long-standing hockey tradition. Approximately 250 teams participate in categories ranging from U13 D to Senior A. Starting in January, series begin between teams from…
Workers Compensation extending COVID relief for employers’ claims
The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce (SCC) applauds the Workers Compensation Board (WCB) for continuing cost relief for employers with accepted COVID-19 claims. The SCC believes it is unfair to unduly…
Proceeds of crime funds go toward policing tools
The provincial government is providing more than $755,000 to police agencies and the Victims’ Fund from the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund. The funds will support the purchase of new policing…
Rosthern lagoon infrastructure gets short-term fix
A million dollar project aimed at improving the capacity of the first of three sanitary sewage lagoon cells in Rosthern has been temporarily put on hold due to escalating costs.…
Province funds research into chronic wasting disease
The Government of Saskatchewan, the Government of Alberta and the Alberta Conservation Association are providing nearly $1.3 million in funding toward the research and development of a vaccine for chronic…
Renovations at Rosthern rink near completion
Rosthern’s Jubilee Sports Centre is slated to open in late January or early February. A $1.48 million renovation project that began at the end of August, 2021, is now almost…