Prairie Spirit trustees elect new board chair, re-elect vice chair at November 25 meeting
Board chair Kate Kading (left) and vice chair Kimberly MacLean (right) were both acclaimed to their respective seats in the November 13 board election.
Cold weather raises concern about CO poisoning
By TERRY PUGH The return of the deep freeze means furnaces are working overtime, and people are advised to periodically check their outside vents to ensure they are not plugged…
Legislation to keep federal carbon tax off home heating introduced
On December 3, Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy Jeremy Harrison introduced The SaskEnergy (Carbon Tax Fairness for Families) Amendment Act, 2024, which will fulfill the government’s commitment in the recent provincial…
Historic Merrill School gets a much-needed facelift
By TERRY PUGH A former one-room schoolhouse south of Saskatoon will soon be hosting community events once again after being closed for several years. Renovations are currently underway to repair…
Recruitment incentive implemented for medical residents in high-demand specialities
Medical residents training in Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia and Diagnostic Radiology programs are now eligible for a new financial incentive of up to $60,000. The incentive of $30,000 per year is…
Jaxon Herchak named to Canada West’s Final Selection Camp squad
Waldheim’s Jaxon Herchak of the Kindersley Klippers has been named to the final roster of the 2024 Team Canada West Selection Camp ahead of the 2024 Junior A World Challenge.…
Warman U15AA Wildcats on a roll
By TERRY PUGH The Warman U15AA Wildcats sewed up second place in the Saskatchewan U15AA Hockey League’s north division with a 9-2 win over Martensville Marauders in Martensville on Sunday,…
Affordability measures introduced
The Government of Saskatchewan is taking action to ensure the province remains the most affordable place to live, work, raise a family and start a business in Canada. Following up…
Rosthern RCMP seek missing 68-year-old man
The Rosthern RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 68-year-old man, Kirk Brayford.According to an RCMP release dated December 2, Kirk was last in touch with friends…
John Germs elected as Corman Park Deputy Reeve
By KEVIN BERGER, Local Journalism Initiative The longest-serving member of the RM of Corman Park council, John Germs, has been elected as the deputy reeve for the next year. The…