Harvest in the province over 50 per cent complete
Producers have made tremendous progress as 56 per cent of the crop is now in the bin, which is ahead of the five-year (2016-2020) average of 35 per cent, according…
Martensville earmarks funds for 2021 fall reconciliation conference
Martensville City Council has allocated $2,500 in sponsorship funds toward the third annual Prairie Rivers Reconciliation Committee (PRRC) conference, slated to take place online November 8-10. The decision by council…
O’Toole promises to balance budget over the coming decade
The Hon. Erin O’Toole, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives, has released the full costing of Canada’s Recovery Plan as reviewed by the Parliamentary Budget Office. “With the only shrinking economy in…
Aberdeen Rec Complex back in business after temporary deal signed
The Aberdeen Recreation Complex (ARC) is once again open for business. “We officially opened the doors yesterday,” said ARC General Manager Bonnie Doige in an interview on Wednesday, September 8.…
Sask Arts provides grants to area artists
Two area artists, one from Hepburn and one from Waldheim, will be pursuing creative endeavours this winter thanks to separate grants from Sask Arts. Hepburn artist Kris Moffatt was awarded…
Conservatives cook up incentive for restaurant, hospitality sectors
The Hon. Erin O’Toole, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives, rhas eleased his plan to introduce a Dine and Discover program to support the tourism and hospitality sectors. “The COVID-19 pandemic has…
Area communities benefit from charitable gaming grants
Groups and organizations that conduct charitable activities are benefiting from more than $900,000 in grants from the provincial government’s charitable gaming grant program. A dozen area communities, including Aberdeen, Clavet,…
Federal election advance polls open Friday
Advance voting for the 44th federal general election begins on Friday, September 10 and continues on Saturday, September 11, Sunday, September 12 and Monday, September 13. Advance polls are open…
Province unveils carbon capture utilization, storage priorities
On September 7 at one of the world’s largest enhanced oil recovery (EOR) carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) projects operated by Whitecap Resources near Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Energy and Resources…
Visitor restrictions return for Saskatoon and area care homes
Due to a substantial increase in COVID-19 transmission in Saskatoon and surrounding area, including recent exposures in Long-Term Care settings, all Long-Term Care homes in Saskatoon and surrounding communities will…