Sask RCMP responds to 35 calls for service related to COVID-19
There were 35 calls for service, from May 29 to June 4, related to COVID-19 in the Saskatchewan RCMP jurisdiction. There were 20 complaints of large gatherings of over 10…
Greve receives Saskatchewan Order of Merit
Dr. Don Greve of Rosthern is one of 10 recipients of the Saskatchewan Order of Merit. Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty announced the recipients of the award on June 5, and…
Saskatchewan economy on the rebound
Job numbers for May show Saskatchewan is in a strong position compared to other provinces. The unemployment rate in May 2020 was 12.5 per cent (seasonally adjusted), the second lowest…
Saskatchewan announces commercial eviction protection for tenants
The Government of Saskatchewan announced on June 5 a temporary commercial eviction protection for small business tenants during the COVID-19 emergency. The moratorium on evictions applies to landlords that are…
Care home launches month-long walkathon
The Warman Mennonite Special Care Home (WMSCH) is taking a creative, step-by-step approach to fundraising this year. WMSCH board members, staff and volunteers traditionally host a one-day walkathon in early…
Phase 3 of Re-Open Saskatchewan set to begin June 8
Businesses and services that are able to begin operation in this phase of the Government of Saskatchewan’s plan to re-open the provincial economy include: • Places of worship; • Restaurants…
One new COVID-19 case in Sask and six more recoveries
There is one new case of COVID-19 to report on June 4 in Saskatchewan, bringing the provincial total to 648. The new case is in the Saskatoon region. Of the…
Highway 11 overpass above CN Railway near Warman receives upgrade
The Highway 11 southbound overpass that goes above the CN Railway near Warman is under a major upgrade, which is part of the Government of Saskatchewan’s plans to invest $52…
Seeding nearly complete in Sask
Dry conditions from May 26 to June 1 allowed farmers to nearly complete seeding in all regions of the province. Ninety-six per cent of the crop is now planted, which…
Warman property tax hike reduced
Warman property owners will see their property taxes increase by an average of 1.5 per cent this year after Warman City Council adopted a revised 2020 civic operating budget at…