Sask reports 173 new COVID-19 cases, 189 recoveries, two deaths
There are 173 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on May 21, bringing the provincial total to 45,310 cases. The new cases are located in the following zones:…
Increased COVID-19 Variant of Concern exposure risk at Saskatoon Airport
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning the public about an increased risk of exposure to a COVID-19 variant of concern at the Saskatoon Airport. In a news release, SHA…
Martensville sets direction for future with revised Official Community Plan
Martensville’s new Official Community Plan (OCP), officially adopted during a meeting May 18 by Martensville City Council, provides a solid foundation for the municipality’s future growth. Martensville Planning Manager Bonnie…
Sask care home visitation restrictions easing further beginning May 30
The Government of Saskatchewan announced on May 20 a plan to further ease visitor restrictions in long-term care and personal care homes in alignment with the three steps of the…
146 new COVID-19 cases, 147 recoveries confirmed in Sask
There are 146 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on May 20, bringing the provincial total to 45,128 cases. The new cases are located in the following zones:…
Sask parks see nearly 44,000 campsite reservations
Saskatchewan Provincial Parks’ annual campsite reservation launch saw thousands of successful bookings take place over a two-week period, from April 12 to 23, 2021. A total of 43,566 nightly, group…
Martensville City Council allocates lottery funds to community groups
Provincial lottery funds totalling $74,243 are being distributed to non-profit community organizations in Martensville. Martensville City Council passed a resolution at its May 18 meeting approving the 2021 annual allocation…
Towns, villages discuss concerns at virtual meeting
More than 180 representatives from Saskatchewan towns, villages, resort villages, and northern municipalities gathered online May 19 for a virtual sector meeting hosted by the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SMA…
Council approves Martensville fish pond aeration
The fish in Martensville’s Kinsmen Park Pond will breathe a little easier this summer, thanks to the planned installation of a windmill aerator. Martensville City Council voted at its May…
Devices enable police to detect drugs in driver’s system
First, the bad news. There are a lot of people out there driving while under the influence of drugs. “Frankly, I was surprised at the number of people using cannabis…