Beat the tax!
BEAT THE TAX! Pre-pay your Bulk Farm Fuel for 2025 before December 31, 2024 and receive up to $2,500 in Co-op gift cards. BONUS: First 3 customers to pre-pay bulk…
Property tax percentage of value updates for 2025 revaluation
On December 5, Government Relations Minister Eric Schmalz announced the percentages of value to be applied to properties starting in 2025, as part of the revaluation cycle across the province.…
Amendments to labour legislation introduced
The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced amendments to The Saskatchewan Employment Act that will reduce administrative burden for employers while providing support for employees. “To meet the needs of a…
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…