Minimum age for tobacco, vaping products to rise
Effective February 1, 2024, the minimum age for the purchase of tobacco and vapour products will increase from 18 to 19 years of age. In October 2023, the Government of…
Brent Gabona sentenced to six and a half years
Brent James Gabona was sentenced to six and a half years in prison for sexually assaulting and abusing five vulnerable residents of the Shepherd’s Villa care home in Hepburn while…
OBITUARY – Bob (Robert) John Dyck
Bob (Robert) John Dyck – November 4, 1959 – January 14, 2024. It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Bob (Robert) Dyck of…
Area teams to compete in hockey provincials
Hockey Saskatchewan provincial playoffs are a long-standing hockey tradition, and several area teams are looking to raise championship banners to the rafters of their local rinks. Approximately 250 teams participate…
Crown land grazing rates frozen at last year’s levels
The Government of Saskatchewan is freezing the 2024 Crown land grazing rate at 2022 levels, as the industry continues to deal with the effects of several years of dry conditions.…
Saskatchewan marks Family Literacy Week
The Government of Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Literacy Network (SLN) and Family Literacy Hubs invite the public to join in celebrating Family Literacy Week. On January 27, 2024, it will be…
RM of Corman Park passes 2024 budget
Ratepayers in the RM of Corman Park will have to pony up a little more in taxes this year. The RM of Corman Park council passed its 2024 municipal budget…
15AA Martensville Marauders earn important win over rivals
Last Sunday’s 15AA matchup in Martensville between the host Marauders and Bridge City Blues felt like a Game Seven Stanley Cup playoff nail-biter. Martensville won the game 5-4; but it…
Saskatchewan RCMP report – January 15-21, 2024
Weekly Report: Monday, January 15 to Sunday, January 21, 2024, inclusive Please note all information below occurred within the time period above, unless otherwise noted. Investigative Recap Ongoing missing person…