Province raises awareness of living organ donations
Given the critical need for organ donations, Saskatchewan is joining Canadians in recognizing Living Donation Week (LDW) From September 8 to 14, 2024. A living donation occurs when someone gives…
Sask adds 19,200 jobs, has lowest unemployment rate
Labour force numbers released by Statistics Canada show that Saskatchewan’s job market remains strong, with the province adding 19,200 new jobs year-over-year in August, ranking third in growth among provinces…
RCMP enforcement response teams continue to deliver results
Investments by the Government of Saskatchewan into the RCMP’s Saskatchewan Enforcement Response Teams (SERT) continue to deliver results in targeting criminal activity in the province. RCMP’s SERT team includes their…
RM of Corman Park balks at WSA request to install culverts
By TERRY PUGH The RM of Corman Park council voted at its August 26 meeting to defer a request from the provincial Water Security Agency (WSA) to install two culverts…
Province invests in police, courts to make communities safer
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced $17.1 million for a multi-ministry approach to safe neighborhoods by adding more police officers, training new officers, and introducing new enforcement tools, while working…
Highway 16 between Borden and Radisson to be repaved
Improvements to the highway between Borden and Radisson; and the replacement of a bridge over Eagle Creek west of Asquith are among several projects currently underway. The Government of Saskatchewan…
Harvest progress ahead of five-year average
Harvest has progressed quickly throughout most of the province, according to the provincial crop report isused September 5. As of early September, 42 per cent of the 2024 crop has…
Province proclaims Transportation Week
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed September 2 to 6 as Transportation Week. “It is important for us to recognize those who keep our economy moving,” Highways Minister Lori Carr…
Saskatoon Cancer Patient Lodge replacement plans moving ahead
The Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) announced plans to advance to the design phase of a brand new structure for the Saskatoon Cancer Patient Lodge. “We are…
Philipchuk seeks another term as Warman Mayor
By TERRY PUGH Warman Mayor Gary Philipchuk is running for re-election this fall on a platform that focuses on community safety, infrastructure, civic services and recreation. Investing in those key…