Wiens dives to Olympic bronze
Canadian history was made when Pike Lake’s Rylan Wiens and diving partner Nathan Zsombor-Murray won bronze to earn the country’s first Olympic medal in the men’s 10-metre synchro event after…
Sask Five Giants Sluggers win league, provincial crowns
On July 20-21, Martensville hosted provincials for Tier 5 – 15 UAA baseball. The Sask Five Giants Sluggers won the provincial title, capping off a stellar season which saw the…
Valley Blue Jays win provincial championship
The Valley Blue Jays won the U15A Boys Provincial Softball Championships on July 19-21 which was held in Prince Albert. They beat the Prince Albert Astros 6-2 in the final.…
Legends hosts Lac La Ronge Indian Band Open
Golfers battled heat and smoke as The Legends Golf Club played host to the Lac La Ronge Indian Band Open July 20-21. Prince Albert’s Brett Henry posted an impressive 130…
Area athletes strike gold at Games
The first half of the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster started with the Opening Ceremonies on Sunday, July 21 and the first three days of events occurred from Monday…
Province to limit cell phone use in K-12 classrooms
Starting in the 2024-25 school year, cell phones will not be permitted during class time across K-12 schools in Saskatchewan. “Technology has its place, but too often, cell phones are…
SPSA, SaskTel take first step toward new 911 service
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) and SaskTel have laid the groundwork for the next generation of 9-1-1 services. Saskatchewan is the first province to transition all primary 9-1-1 communication…
Dry conditions trigger fire ban in Corman Park
The Rural Municipality (RM) of Corman Park is implementing a total fire ban effective at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 20. A notice issued July 19 by Corman Park Chief…
Martensville passes new Animal Control Bylaw
By TERRY PUGH A one-year agreement has been reached between the City of Martensville and the Paws Republic Boarding Centre to provide a temporary shelter for cats and dogs impounded…
New ice plant slated for Martensville Sports Centre
By TERRY PUGH The good news is the aging Martensville Sports Centre will be getting a new arena ice plant this year. The even better news is Martensville property owners…