Tick season is not over yet, say health officials
The Ministry of Health is reminding Saskatchewan residents to remain vigilant for ticks on themselves and pets during the fall season. While blacklegged ticks are rare in Saskatchewan, they remain…
Saskatchewan declares Fire Prevention Week
Saskatchewan Fire Commissioner Marlo Pritchard, along with Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Christine Tell, has officially proclaimed Fire Prevention Week, which runs from October 3 to 9. This year’s…
Town of Hague honours the late Jim Heinbigner with park dedication
The people of Hague honoured a man who was an integral part of their close-knit community last weekend. Heritage Park on Main Street was renamed ‘Jim Heinbigner Memorial Park’ on…
Ninety-five per cent of provincial harvest is complete
According to the provincial crop report for the week of Sept 21 to 27, Ninety-five per cent of the crop has been combined, which remains well ahead of the five-year…
Provincial government providing grants to support truth and reconciliation education
The Ministry of Education is launching a new one-time grant program to support students learning about truth and reconciliation. Provincial school divisions, historical high schools and qualified independent schools can…
Waldheim officially opens water treatment plant
Waldheim’s brand new $7 million water treatment plant, officially unveiled on Tuesday, September 28, is working “flawlessly,” according to John Bollinger, Mayor of the community. “This new plant has been…
Province launches two new apps to support proof of vaccination
To support Saskatchewan’s mandatory proof of vaccination requirements, businesses or organizations may now choose to download and use a free app that will read QR codes presented by customers –…
Global Food Security Institute receives funding
Innovation Saskatchewan and the Ministry of Agriculture have announced combined multi-year funding of $3.2 million to the Global Institute for Food Security’s (GIFS) new engineering biology centre at the University…
Saskatchewan proclaims September 30 Truth and Reconciliation Day
The Government of Saskatchewan is recognizing September 30, 2021, as the Day for Truth and Reconciliation in our province. “With this proclamation, the provincial government reiterates its commitment to recall…
Some area municipalities recognizing Sept 30 holiday
The RM of Corman Park, as well as the Cities of Warman and Martensville and the Towns of Hepburn, Dalmeny and Langham are following the City of Saskatoon’s lead in…