Block’s bill aims to protect freedom of conscience for medical professionals
On February 4, Kelly Block, Member of Parliament for Carlton Trail – Eagle Creek, tabled a private members bill in the House of Commons to protect the conscience rights of…
Oil, gas offering nets $6.1M for province
Saskatchewan’s February public offering of Crown oil and gas rights held on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, has generated $6,144,244.42 in revenue for the province. This is the highest oil and…
Province shows strong job growth
Job numbers released by Statistics Canada for January 2022 show Saskatchewan added 24,600 jobs, an increase of 4.6 per cent, compared to January 2021. Of these jobs 21,100 were full-time…
Regional colleges offer new agriculture program
Great Plains College, Carlton Trail College, Cumberland College and Parkland College have announced a new partnership that will allow each institution to deliver the Agricultural Science Certificate program to students…
Community of Hague comes through for travellers stranded in blizzard
The community of Hague rallied to help stranded motorists during the height of a severe blizzard that swept through the region on Monday, January 31. About 70 people found shelter…
Aberdeen pitches in to rescue stranded travellers
For four hours on Monday night, January 31, Brenda Gabel and her husband were stranded in their vehicle on Highway 41 near Aberdeen. The darkness, blinding snow and cold temperatures…
Halliday’s tribute to Alan Jackson rings true for fans
If you like ‘twin-fiddle-’n’steel guitar’ music, you’re probably a fan of country superstar Alan Jackson. The Grand Ol’ Opry legend has written and recorded dozens of classics since his first…
Great Plains College President stepping down
Great Plains College (GPC) President and CEO, David Keast, announced that he will be stepping down from his position and moving into retirement at the end of June 2022. GPC…
Province declares African-Canadian/ Black History Month
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed February as African-Canadian/Black History Month, in honour and recognition of the legacy of Black Canadians across the nation. Black History Month is an opportunity…
Start-up tech companies offered financial boost
The Government of Saskatchewan is modifying its Made in Saskatchewan Technology Program (MIST) to help startups connect with more government organizations and support more complex projects. Previously, companies that were…