Warman, Martensville, Saskatoon to host ball hockey championship
By TERRY PUGH The rinks may not have ice in July, but that won’t stop Western Canada’s top hockey players from competing for a western Canadian championship trophy. The Western…
Saskatchewan, Alberta call for change to federal policy
The Saskatchewan and Alberta governments are making a joint pitch to the federal government to reduce barriers to resource development. In a joint statement issued on Wednesday, June 18, Alberta…
Martensville athletes represent Canada at Ball Hockey Worlds
By TERRY PUGH Three elite athletes from Martensville will be representing their country at the 2025 Men’s World Juniors Ball Hockey Championships in Hradec Kralove, Czechia later this month. Calder…
Corman Park council approves Strategic Plan
By KEVIN BERGER, Local Journalism Initiative Purchasing gravel pits in order to utilize more locally-sourced gravel, paving more arterial roads, reducing the amount of time required for permitting by 25…
‘Buy Canadian’ push should include ads
Earmark 25% of federal ad budget for Canadian media By PAUL DEEGAN, President and CEO, News Media Canada U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated attacks on Canada’s economy and sovereignty have…
Martensville City Manager’s term as GFOA President draws to a close
By TERRY PUGH Martensville City Manager Tanya Garost’s history-making term as President of the Government Financial Officers Association (GFOA) will officially end when the organization holds its 119th annual conference…
Three wildfires still not contained in northern Sask
As of 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 17, there are 13 active wildfires in Saskatchewan. Of those active fires, six are categorized as contained, three are not contained, two are…
Saskatchewan RCMP has seen an 81% increase in fraud reports in last 10 years
From 2014 to 2024, Saskatchewan RCMP saw an 81% increase in reports of fraud in the province. Statistics compiled by Saskatchewan RCMP crime analysts noted a 192% increase in reports…
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…