SaskTel picks Samsung as 5G network vendor
SaskTel and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. announced March 15 that SaskTel has selected Samsung as the sole vendor to supply SaskTel with its 4G/5G Radio Access Network (RAN) and Core.…
New technology measures gas emissions
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced $500,000 to support innovative research and technology applied to measuring gas volumes and monitoring emissions in the oil and gas sector. This builds on…
Province proclaims Agricultural Safety Week
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed March 14-20, 2021, as Agricultural Safety Week in Saskatchewan. “Agricultural Safety Week provides the opportunity to remind everyone that agriculture safety matters year round,…
Cancelling horse racing at Marquis Downs a mistake, say critics
Closing the Marquis Downs horse racing track at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon will negatively impact 500 horse owners, trainers and support personnel and will cost the local economy about $37…
Warman partners with Great Plains College on heavy equipment course
The City of Warman is entering into a service agreement with Great Plains College (GPC) to provide a site and construction work for the college’s Heavy Equipment Operators (HEO) course.…
RM of Laird receives asset management grant
The RM of Laird is on track to develop a long-term plan that ensures it can maintain and replace infrastructure as needed without straining its financial resources. A $50,000 grant…
How to protect yourself from cyber scams
March is Fraud Prevention Month and SaskTel is reminding its customers to practice digital self-defense to protect themselves and their personal information from falling victim to cyber scams. “Modern communications…
March proclaimed Agriculture Literacy Month
March 2021 has once again been proclaimed as Agriculture Literacy Month in Saskatchewan. Agriculture Literacy Month allows students across the province to participate in conversations and activities to help them…
Rural homeowners object to cell tower on their doorstep
Several acreage owners in the RM of Aberdeen northeast of Saskatoon are objecting to SaskTel’s installation of a 76.2 meter (250 foot) tall macro cell tower a short distance from…
Province makes changes to crop insurance program
Federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Marie-Claude Bibeau and Saskatchewan Deputy Premier and Finance Minister Donna Harpauer have announced enhancements to the 2021 Crop Insurance Program. This year, Crop Insurance…