Province’s agri-food export volumes to India up 71%
India, already one of the top global markets for Saskatchewan’s agriculture producers, is also one of the fastest-growing with provincial agri-food exports increasing in volume by over 71 per cent…
Crop insurance average premiums reduced for 2024
Federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister (AAFC) Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit have announced details of the 2024 Crop Insurance Program, administered by the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation…
Province creating new breast health centre, expands screening eligibility
The government of Saskatchewan is investing in several breast cancer care and screening initiatives to support substantial detection and treatment enhancements for Saskatchewan patients. These enhancements include the opening of…
Meadow Lake traffic stop leads to arrest on drugs, weapons charges
Weekly Report: Monday, February 26 to Sunday, March 3, 2024, inclusive. Please note all information below occurred within the time period above, unless otherwise noted. February 27: Officers from Saskatchewan…
Don’t leave your fishing shack on ice, remove it soon
Attention, winter anglers: all good things must end and the deadlines to get your fishing shelters off the ice are coming up quickly. But make sure your plan to remove…
OBITUARY – ALMA (DOELL) UNGER
UNGER, ALMA (DOELL) May 31, 1926 – March 2, 2024 With thanksgiving for her life, surrounded by her family at the age of 97, our mom went to be with…
Crews clearing roadways in wake of winter storm
Public works crews in urban and rural municipalities across the region are working overtime this week clearing roadways in the wake of a massive snowstorm. At least 30 centimeters (11.8…
Council approves grant for Floral Community Centre
A former one-room schoolhouse in the RM of Corman Park near Saskatoon’s southeastern city limits is getting a little TLC this spring. The RM of Corman Park Council voted at…
Changes to Canada Community Building Fund unfair: SUMA
The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) has substantial concerns with changes proposed to the Canada Community Building Fund by the Government of Canada. In a news release issued February 28,…