Care home inspections set to begin soon
The first inspections under Saskatchewan’s new long-term care homes inspections program are about to begin across the province. Ministry of Health inspectors will begin by inspecting about 20 homes, selected…
Corman Park council awards gravel contract
The RM of Corman Park will be ready to tackle road improvements and maintenance in the spring. Corman Park Council voted at its December 6 meeting to award a contract…
Home and ‘away from home’ holiday safety tips
Whether you’re staying home, or travelling this holiday season, be sure to review these tips to help keep you and your family safe. Home for the Holidays Safety Tips: *…
Be aware, pass snowplows with care
Snowplow operators are working to provide safe road conditions for you and your family. The majority of collisions can be avoided – remember: be aware, pass with care. “People operating…
Uptake of flu shots high
Two months into the 2021-22 influenza vaccination campaign, nearly 300,000 Saskatchewan residents have received their flu shot. “The flu vaccine is a safe, effective and simple way to prevent illness…
Howe chosen PSSD Board Chair, Kading named Board Vice-Chair
The Prairie Spirit School Division (PSSD) Board of Education held its annual organizational meeting on November 29 and elected its Chair and Vice-Chair for the upcoming year. Bernie Howe was…
Chomyn named Corman Park Police Chief
The Corman Park Police Commission announced on Tuesday, December 7 that Inspector Ron Chomyn has been appointed as Police Chief, effective January 4, 2022. Chomyn takes over from Sgt. John…
Ambulance satellite base at Martensville fire hall now in operation
The Martensville fire hall is now serving as a temporary base for a Medavie Health Services West ambulance and two-person paramedic crew. A permanent base is slated to begin construction…
Vermette takes reins as MN-S Chief Operating Officer
Following the retirement of Louise Simard as Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 2020, Métis Nation–Saskatchewan officially welcomes Matt Vermette as the new COO. Born and raised in Prince Albert, Matt…
More funding coming for Western Development Museums
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing additional funding to the Western Development Museum (WDM) to support virtual programming expansion. “Like many institutions, the Western Development Museum had to make adjustments…