SPSA lifts provincial fire ban
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has lifted the provincial fire ban as of 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13 due to improved conditions. The provincial fire ban will be…
Crop Report for August 5 to August 11, 2025
Widespread rainfall in the province last week had varying impacts on crops. The rain was timely for later seeded crops as they continue to fill, but some producers are concerned…
Prairie Spirit School Division board of trustees approves balanced 2025-2026 budget
By KEVIN BERGER, Local Journalism Initiative Despite a projected decrease in student enrolment and increasing operational costs, the Prairie Spirit School Division (PSSD) has managed to balance its books for…
Area youth place in top three at MJT golf events
By TERRY PUGH Sixteen-year-old Dante Gamble of Duck Lake took top honours in the Juvenile Boys division at the Maple Leaf Junior Tour (MJT) PLYR Series tournament at Waskesiu Lake’s…
Warman Thrift Shop hosts mini-carnival July 25
By KEVIN BERGER, Local Journalism Initiative Sisters Layla and Isabelle draw on blank CDs with markers while taking in the fourth annual mini-carnival hosted by the Warman Thrift Shop on…
Six candidates seek election to Warman City Council
By TERRY PUGH The electoral race to fill a vacancy on Warman City Council is officially underway. Six candidates are running in the municipal by-election set for Wednesday, September 3.…
Harvest season underway in Saskatchewan
The combines are rolling. Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Daryl Harrison, along with Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Kelvington-Wadena Chris Beaudry, officially kicked off harvest 2025 in Saskatchewan at a…
Nine northern communities under evacuation order due to wildfires
As of 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 11, there are 87 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Of those active fires, six are categorized as contained, 17 are not contained, 45 are…
Government allocates $1M to food banks in province
As announced in the 2025-26 Provincial Budget, the Government of Saskatchewan is providing $1 million to Food Banks of Saskatchewan in August 2025 to distribute to agencies across the province.…
Twin City Angels host national championship
By KEVIN BERGER, Local Journalism Initiative The Twin City Angels U17A team had a strong initial showing but ultimately fell short in the playoffs at the U17 Women’s Fast Pitch…