Provincial housing starts increase by over 82%
According to the latest data from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), in April 2024, urban housing starts in Saskatchewan increased by 82.2 per cent compared to April 2023.…
Best to leave baby animals alone in the wild
A young animal may look in need of your help but, in most cases, the best thing you can do is appreciate them from a distance and leave them be.…
Sky is the limit for young novelist from Warman
Becoming a novelist is a major accomplishment, particularly when you’re still a teenager. Meet Warman’s Markus Bitner. Now 18, he is the author of The Night of Shadows, a gripping…
CAA’s bike safety advice on all things cycling
CAA is kicking off its Bike Safety campaign during Bike Safety Week, May 12 to 18, offering safety advice for cyclists and motorists throughout the summer. Before You Bike Safety…
Long-term vision for land use in RM of Corman Park outlined at open house
The Rural Municipality (RM) of Corman Park is in the final stages of mapping out its long-term vision for land use and development. Residents of Corman Park packed an open…
Four arrested after high-risk traffic stop on Highway 12 north of Saskatoon
Four people are facing weapons offence charges in relation to an evade police and robbery early Tuesday morning. On May 14, 2024 at approximately 12:10 a.m. police responded to reports…
Proposed pharmacare legislation may not help seniors who need it most: CARP
The Canadian Association of Retired Persons (CARP) supports universal drug coverage for seniors, but the organization has serious concerns about Bill C-64, the proposed federal pharmacare legislation. In a newsd…
Slow down in highway work zones
Highways Minister Lori Carr is reminding motorists to slow to 60 km/h in work zones as Victoria Day long weekend gets closer and road crews get busier across Saskatchewan. “As…
Slow down for farm vehicles on roadways
Springtime!!! The sun is shining, temperatures are warming up, flowers are starting to bloom and grass is turning green. It also means hundreds of grain farmers across the province are…
Pair arrested on weapons charges
Two men were arrested and charged with weapons offences during a traffic stop in Kensaton last week. At approximately 10:50 p.m., on May 6, Saskatoon RCMP determined an occupant in…