Don’t let aquatic invasive species hitch a ride
Lake? Check! Watercraft? Check! Friends and family? Check! But make sure no one else is coming along! Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) can be accidentally spread through recreational activities such as…
FCAA suggests seniors name a ‘trusted contact’ to protect financial assets
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) is encouraging all Saskatchewan residents to consider naming a Trusted Contact Person…
Native prairie ecosystems conserve biodiversity
This week, we celebrate the beauty, biodiversity and cultural importance of our native prairie ecosystems, as the Ministries of Environment and Agriculture are pleased to recognize June 15 to 21…
Short line railways get financial boost from province
Highways Minister David Marit has announced the provincial government’s allocations of $1 million in short line rail infrastructure investments, an increase of $470,000 or 88 per cent from last year’s…
Warman RCMP seek public’s assistance in finding owner(s) of stolen coin collection, jewellery
The Warman RCMP are seeking the owner(s) of a stolen coin collection, golden pocket watch, insect brooch and a variety of rings that was recovered as part of a December…
SPSA fire ban revised to allow use of ATVs
Effective as of 5 p.m. on June 13, 2025, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has revised the provincial fire ban to allow the use of All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)…
Saskatoon Fire Department’s Emergency Communications Centre goes live with Next Generation 9-1-1
The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) has taken a major step toward modernizing emergency communications with the successful launch of the Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG911) system. The transformative upgrade will significantly…
Male stabbed in altercation in Martensville
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was updated at 1:50 p.m. on June 16 with new information regarding charges. Two suspects – an adult male and a youth – are facing a…
FCAA warns Saskatchewan residents of scams targeting wildfire evacuees
The Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan (FCAA) is warning residents of scams that are targeting wildfire evacuees. The messages claim to be from the Canadian Red Cross and…
Buster Days in Martensville celebrates 40 years
By KEVIN BERGER, Local Journalism Initiative Courtney Flath throws out some candy to children attending the Buster Days parade on the morning of June 7. Payge Fehr and Emily Zdrill…