Martensville approves criminal record check fee
A $40 fee for employment-related criminal record checks will come into effect in Martensville on February 1, 2022. Martensville City Council voted to adopt a policy endorsing the fee at…
Runoff likely to be normal for most parts of province, says WSA
Weather modeling data indicates that parts of central and northern Saskatchewan could see wetter than normal conditions between December and March, and near normal precipitation for the rest of Saskatchewan.…
For the love of the game: Shirley sisters are role models for young female hockey players
Whether it was on a backyard rink as children or in their current role as teammates on the defending NCAA champion University of Wisconsin Badgers, the passion that sisters Sophie…
Province advises booster shots as Omicron variant cases continue to rise
While the COVID positive case numbers and hospitalizations have declined, the percentage of those positive cases that are from the Omicron variant is climbing. As of December 20, there are…
One-third of post-secondary students feel stressed: survey
While most post-secondary students in Saskatchewan feel they have the supports they need on campus, about one-third of those who participated in a recent survey say they are suffering mental…
Corman Park adopts budget, taxes to rise 2.91%
Corman Park property owners will see a municipal property tax hike of 2.91 per cent in 2022. The increase is needed to maintain the current level of services and ensure…
Chomyn sworn in as Corman Park Police Chief
Ron Chomyn will officially take over the reins of the Corman Park Police Service (CPPS) on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. Chomyn was sworn in as CPPS Chief of Police during…
Contamination results in closure of Afro-Caribbean meat market
The Saskatchewan Health Authority’s (SHA) Public Health Department has ordered Afro-Caribbean Meat Processor and Afro-Caribbean Warehouse, located at 325 – 20th St. West in Saskatoon, closed. The SHA made the…
Employment Act amendments in force January 1
Students, contract workers and volunteers in the province will now be protected against harassment including sexual harassment while in the workplace. Legislation will come into force on January 1, 2022,…
Water Security Agency offers workshops to help farmers plan drainage projects
The Water Security Agency (WSA), with the support of Natural Resources Canada, is offering free online workshops called AgH2Onward to introduce farmers and ranchers to the Agricultural Water Management program…