Thin ice poses serious dangers
Rising temperatures have resulted in thin ice and unstable water flows on storm water reservoirs and rivers in the area. Residents are advised to avoid these waterbodies because of the…
Funding earmarked for post-secondary students’ mental health
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing $245,000 in 2021-22 to Healthy Campus Saskatchewan in support of student mental health and wellbeing. With this investment, Healthy Campus Saskatchewan will focus on…
Potash sector sets production record in 2021
The potash sector in Saskatchewan hit all-time record highs in 2021, with production reaching 14.2 million tonnes and the value of sales hitting $7.6 billion. “Saskatchewan continues to lead the…
Block condemns NDP deal to prop up Liberals
The federal NDP’s agreement to support the Trudeau Liberal government through 2025 is “little more than backdoor socialism,” according to Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek Conservative MP Kelly Block. In a statement…
Recently-approved drug improves quality of life for those with cystic fibrosis
Hello, my name is Barbara Ginther and I have cystic fibrosis (CF), an inherited disease that affects the lungs and other organs. Being born with CF, I have had many…
Funding earmarked to develop job-seekers’ digital literacy skills
The Government of Saskatchewan announced an investment of $880,000 for the Digital Literacy for Job Seekers Initiative. The funding supports individuals to develop the foundational digital skills they need to…
Draggins Car Club revs up for Custom Car Show
The annual Draggins Rod and Custom Car Show will be held Friday and Saturday April 15 and 16 in the World Trade Center at Prairieland Park from 9 a.m. to…
Rural councillors should have taxes paid up: SARM delegates
Elected Rural Municipality (RM) councilors who are in arrears on their property taxes should not be eligible to serve, according to delegates attending the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM)…
Province invests $262M in municipal revenue-sharing
Premier Scott Moe announced at the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) convention March 16 that more than $262 million of provincial funding will be invested for the overall Municipal…
New measures aimed at controlling wild boars
The Government of Saskatchewan is taking steps today to proactively enhance and broaden the regulation, monitoring and control of wild boar and feral pigs in the province. The Ministry of…