Social Work Week proclaimed in Sask
The Government of Saskatchewan has officially proclaimed March 15-19 as Social Work Week in Saskatchewan. The theme for this year’s celebration is Social Work is Essential. “Social workers across Saskatchewan…
New technology measures gas emissions
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced $500,000 to support innovative research and technology applied to measuring gas volumes and monitoring emissions in the oil and gas sector. This builds on…
Province proclaims Agricultural Safety Week
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed March 14-20, 2021, as Agricultural Safety Week in Saskatchewan. “Agricultural Safety Week provides the opportunity to remind everyone that agriculture safety matters year round,…
Cancelling horse racing at Marquis Downs a mistake, say critics
Closing the Marquis Downs horse racing track at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon will negatively impact 500 horse owners, trainers and support personnel and will cost the local economy about $37…
Sask Valley Music Festival goes online
Who says an 80-year-old can’t learn new tricks? The annual Sask Valley Music Festival (SVMF), which began in 1940, is going high-tech this year, with a completely virtual event. After…
Sask reports 176 new COVID-19 cases, 131 recoveries, three new deaths
There are 176 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on March 12, bringing the provincial total to 30,369 cases. The new cases are located in the Far North…
Twin Rivers Festival Showcase features online performances
The Twin Rivers Music Festival (TRMF) is shifting its focus an octave or two this year. Instead of a full adjudicated festival, the TRMF committee in Dalmeny is opting for…
Sask records 165 new COVID-19 cases, 153 recoveries
There are 165 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on March 11, bringing the provincial total to 30,193 cases. No additional Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for COVID-19…
Nearly $29 million allocated in third round of contingency funding for schools
The Government of Saskatchewan recently announced nearly $29 million in approved funding to support schools during the pandemic. This amount will help school divisions and independent schools with sanitation, substitute…
Infrastructure grants earmarked for area towns
The towns of Delisle, Duck Lake, Hague and Rosthern are among 26 Saskatchewan communities receiving infrastructure grants through the Investing in Canada plan from senior levels of government in the…