Candidates gear up as provincial election nears
With a provincial election just over the horizon, nominated candidates of all political stripes are already in full campaign mode. If voters haven’t already had a doorstep visit from their…
Sask population hits all-time high
Saskatchewan’s population has topped 1,230,000 for the first time according to the latest quarterly population estimates released June 19 by Statistics Canada. There were 1,231,043 people living in Saskatchewan as…
Area communities benefit from rink affordability grants
It was another successful year for the Community Rink Affordability Grant program with 585 skating and curling ice surfaces across the province receiving funding in 2023-24. There were 15 area…
Native Prairie Appreciation Week recognized in Saskatchewan
The Ministries of Environment and Agriculture are proud to proclaim June 16 to 22 as Native Prairie Appreciation Week in Saskatchewan. Native Prairie Appreciation Week raises awareness about the importance…
Young golfer from Casa Rio makes the cut for Future Stars invitational
Ethan Hunter of the hamlet of Casa Rio in the RM of Corman Park has qualified for the PGA TOUR America’s affiliated MJT Future Stars Invitational in Sherwood Park, Alberta…
Area youth earn industry scholarships
Nine area youth were among 110 high school graduating students from 77 communities across Saskatchewan to be awarded Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarships. The students presented with scholarships include:…
Area players selected in SJHL draft
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League held its annual draft June 11, and numerous players who are involved in our area’s hockey programs were among the players selected. The twelve teams…
Marlins roar back to grab dramatic win over Red Sox
The Sask Five 18UAAA Marlins saved the best to last, earning a dramatic come-from-behind 6-5 win over the East Central Red Sox at Mocon Field in Martensville on Wednesday, June…
Man charged in collision south of Saskatoon
An Edmonton man is facing multiple charges of dangerous driving causing bodily harm following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 11 south of Saskatoon on Saturday, June 15. Saskatoon RCMP said…
Warman turns sod on $15.1M arena expansion project
The City of Warman and Warman City Council celebrated the Warman Home Centre Communiplex Arena Expansion Project (WHCCAEP) with a sod-turning event on Monday, June 17 Though ground broke and…