Area teams compete in SHSAA volleyball action
The quest to advance to high school volleyball provincials began this past weekend with the girls competing in conference play. 2A Girls Conference 1 in Wakaw Hague, Stobart, Rosthern, Waldheim,…
SARM calls for licensing of all-terrain vehicles
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is calling on the provincial government to amend the ATV Act to require all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to be registered, licensed, and to display…
Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce elects new directors at AGM
Six new directors were elected to the 12-member Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce (PSCC) Board of Directors at the organization’s annual general meeting in Martensville on Tuesday, November 9. Richard…
Stiffer penalties coming for stunting, speeding
Amendments to The Traffic Safety Act were introduced today in the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly to target drivers who speed, stunt or race. The changes will allow police to immediately suspend…
Legislation aims to curb harassment at hospitals
The Government of Saskatchewan is introducing legislation that will protect the health workforce, patients and families by ensuring they have safe access to hospitals, and expand workforce flexibility to respond…
Scholarship of Honour recipients announced
The Government of Saskatchewan is proud to support 14 recipients with this year’s Scholarship of Honour. The annual scholarship provides a one-time award of $5,000 toward post-secondary education to returning…
Provincial enforcement initiative targets high-risk offenders
As announced in the Throne Speech, government is introducing two new policing initiatives to reduce reoffending by high-profile offenders. The Warrant Enforcement and Suppression Team (WEST) will focus on warrant…
Resource company tax arrears concern SARM
Rural municipalities (RMs) are facing a growing mountain of property tax arrears as many oil and gas companies default on their payments. Delegates to the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities…
Legion, Provincial Capital Commission provide Remembrance Day wreaths for cenotaphs
Once again this year the Provincial Capital Commission was proud to provide $12,000 to support the wreath distribution program. The PCC, Provincial Military Liaison and The Royal Canadian Legion, Saskatchewan…
Operation Christmas Child underway in region
Canada’s 2021 Operation Christmas Child shoebox collection season is underway. Individuals, families, churches, businesses, sports teams, and community groups are now packing shoeboxes with toys, school supplies, and hygiene items,…