Crews clearing roadways in wake of winter storm
Public works crews in urban and rural municipalities across the region are working overtime this week clearing roadways in the wake of a massive snowstorm. At least 30 centimeters (11.8…
March is coming in like a lion and Saskatchewan RCMP reminds drivers to be prepared
2024-03-01 3:50 p.m. Heavy snow, gusty winds, reduced visibility: much of Saskatchewan will be experiencing severe weather beginning Saturday, with the worst forecasted to hit on Sunday. “March is truly…
Council approves grant for Floral Community Centre
A former one-room schoolhouse in the RM of Corman Park near Saskatoon’s southeastern city limits is getting a little TLC this spring. The RM of Corman Park Council voted at…
Changes to Canada Community Building Fund unfair: SUMA
The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) has substantial concerns with changes proposed to the Canada Community Building Fund by the Government of Canada. In a news release issued February 28,…
Province launches suicide loss support program
Free, rapid access counselling is now available to support the immediate psychological needs of families and friends of people who have died by suicide or survived with significant injury or…
Des Nedhe Group partners with EPCOR Utilities to develop water treatment infrastructure in Corman Park
The Des Nedhe Group (Des Nedhe), the 100% owned development arm of the English River First Nation, and EPCOR Utilities Inc. (EPCOR) announced a working partnership to develop a new…
The stakes are high when it comes to distracted driving
Driving is a task that demands the driver’s complete attention. The unexpected can happen in moments, meaning that even a second of extra reaction time can make the difference between…
Province sets record for number of surgeries performed
Saskatchewan’s surgical system achieved the highest volumes ever recorded in the first nine months of the fiscal year from April 1 to December 31. As of December 31, 71,850 procedures…
Warman senior donates $300K to hospital, food bank
Warman resident Ruby Dyck’s life encompasses themes of giving, growing and promoting lasting change. Ruby recently made a generous donation of $200,000 to the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation, as well…
WSA anticipates dry conditions in spring
The Water Security Agency (WSA) has released the preliminary spring runoff report. Below average snow conditions, in combination with the generally dry fall conditions, is resulting in below normal to…