SARM highlights concerns about rising rural crime
The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) is calling on provincial political parties to priotitize efforts to tackle crime in rural areas. In a news release issued October 10, SARM…
Provincial candidates in area ridings hit election campaign trail
By TERRY PUGH The race is on. On Tuesday, October 1, Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe asked the Lieutenant Governor to dissolve the legislative assembly and sign the writ of election,…
New revenue streams for municipalities needed, says SUMA
The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) is hoping that whichever party forms government after October 28 will increase funding and add new revenue streams for municipalities. In a news release…
Provincial election campaign gets underway
Premier Scott Moe today requested that Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty dissolve the Legislative Assembly and issue a proclamation directing the issuance of the Writs of Election commencing Saskatchewan’s 30th General…
Saskatchewan commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed September 30 as Truth and Reconciliation Day in the province. This important day of remembrance honours the survivors of residential schools, their families, their…
Rain slows harvest progress
Harvest was delayed across much of the province in late September due to rainfall, according to the provincial crop report issued September 26. Currently, producers are 79 per cent complete.…
Rosthern Harvest Festival a crowd-pleaser
STORY AND PHOTOS By WAYNE SHIELS The Rosthern Harvest Festival featured one of the best parades from this summer as well as an incredible array of options for people to…
Dalmeny pharmacist packs in his mortar and pestle
By TERRY PUGH After 48 years, Lorne Bitner is stepping away from filling prescriptions at the Dalmeny Buy ‘N Save Drug Mart. The 74-year-old, who’s been a fixture at the…
Rick Elder named National Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year
By TERRY PUGH Dalmeny Fire Chief Rick Elder has been named the 2024 Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year by the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs (CAFC). The prestigious award…
Highway Hotline introduces new highway condition terminology
Saskatchewan’s Highway Hotline has updated the terminology it uses to describe winter driving conditions. The new terminology offers more clear and concise messaging that will help drivers make decisions about…