Canola meal pellets may be used to heat homes
After years of meticulous research, Dr. Ajay Dalai’s exploration of canola meal pellets as an eco-friendly alternative to coal and natural gas for both heat and energy is poised to…
Man charged with stealing $1.1M from employer
A 45-year-old Saskatoon man is facing charges of stealing more than $1.1 million from his employer over a period of five years. The Saskatoon Police Service Economic Crime Unit has…
Adrian slated for statutory release from prison
Convicted fraudster David Matthew Adrian is slated to be released from prison January 6 and will serve the remainder of his five-year sentence under statutory release. Adrian defrauded an elderly…
At-risk people eligible for fourth vaccine dose
The current number of COVID-19 cases from January 1 to January 3 are now available on the provincial COVID-19 dashboard at Saskatchewan.ca/covid-19. This includes: For January 1, 607 new cases…
Police seek missing 17-year-old girl
The Saskatoon Police is requesting assistance in locating a 17-year-old female. Sarah Sadia was last seen by family on December 17, 2021, in Saskatoon. Her possible last known location is…
Additional mental health treatment beds open across province
More residential mental health beds are operating in Saskatchewan to safely help people transition from hospital back into their communities. These new beds are part of a 2019-20 Provincial Budget…
Delay school start to slow spread of COVID-19, education support union urges
Education support workers issued a news release January 4 asking the provincial government to take immediate steps to stop the spread of the newest wave of COVID-19, including pausing in…
Province encourages use of free rapid tests
Saskatchewan has rapid antigen testing kits available throughout the province to help residents monitor for COVID-19 at home. Increased use of this tool enables everyone to take the necessary actions…
Paramedics respond to record number of calls
Medavie Health Services West responded to a record number of emergency calls in 2021. Medavie Health Services West Public Affairs Director Troy Davies said the past twelve months were the…
Martensville to upgrade all water meters to allow remote readings
Martensville home and business owners will soon be able to keep track of their water usage in real time. Martensville City Council voted at its December 21 meeting to award…