O’Toole promises month-long ‘GST holiday’
The Hon. Erin O’Toole, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives, announced on August 17 that if the Conservatives form government in next month’s federal election, a month-long GST holiday to provide pocketbook…
Area RMs implement complete fire bans
The RMs of Corman Park, Vanscoy, Dundurn, Eagle Creek and Montrose have implemented fire bans. The RM of Corman Park put its latest fire ban, the third so far this…
Conservatives unveil federal election platform
The Hon. Erin O’Toole, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives, released Canada’s Recovery Plan, the Conservative plan to secure the future during a news conference in Ottawa August 16. The federal election…
Additional support for childcare announced
Every child deserves the best possible start in life and all parents should have the ability to build both a family and career. Yet, too many families across Canada lack…
Harvest underway throughout the province
Producers across the province have been able to make considerable headway with harvest, as seven per cent of crop is now combined and six per cent is ready to straight…
Octogenarian author’s Waldheim roots run deep
Merle (Epp) Hein shot her first bear in the fall of 1960 when she was 19 years old. She didn’t go looking for the bruin. It was practically on her…
Aid coming for cattle producers, says Marit
Agriculture Minister David Marit has announced $119 million in direct support for drought-affected cattle producers under the AgriRecovery program. The program will provide a per head payment to help maintain…
Province implements plan to support schools
The Government of Saskatchewan has developed a one-year Interim Provincial Education Plan to support Saskatchewan schools as the province emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic. “We’re pleased to provide school divisions…
Fort Carlton by candlelight
Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park west of Duck Lake hosted a special interpretive event on August 7 highlighting what life was like for people that lived in the fort during…
Realtor’s sponsorship helps keep KidSport Playhouse project going
Long-time Martensville realtor Richard Reimer knows a thing or two about quality houses. And playhouses. Reimer is picking up the $5,000 tab for the cost of materials used in the…