Bluegrass at the Barn showcases Canadian artists
After more than a year on ice, live bluegrass music is back. Some of the best guitar, fiddle, banjo and mandolin players in the country will take the outdoor stage…
Additional drought relief needed, says APAS
The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) says the additional federal support for producers who are facing a relentless drought is welcome. But the measures don’t go far enough in…
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan unveils Cabinet
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) President Glen McCallum announced his Ministerial Cabinet on July 20. McCallum was re-elected to the post of President in the May 29 MN-S election. The election also…
Tory MPs call on Ottawa to give fair treatment to Sask on carbon tax
Saskatchewan’s 14 Conservative Party MPs are demanding the federal Liberal government quit playing favourites when it comes to provincial carbon tax proposals. In mid-July, the federal government rejected a carbon…
Foodgrains Bank projects in Africa flourishing
Many Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) project sites in southern Africa are flourishing, thanks to a combination of favourable weather conditions and good farming practices. Velina Siapani of Zingozo village, Zimbabwe,…
Boaters urged to stop at watercraft inspection sites
Saskatchewan residents travelling across provincial and international borders with boats are reminded to keep an eye out for inspection stations along highways and near waterbodies. The requirement to stop at…
Province boosts Seniors Income Plan monthly benefit
Effective July 1, 2021, the maximum monthly benefit provided through the Seniors Income Plan (SIP) will increase by $30 per month. Along with this year’s increase, the maximum SIP benefit…
Spruce Manor car show a tribute and celebration
While Spruce Manor Special Care Home (SMSCH) in Dalmeny did not have a single case of COVID-19 over the past 18 months, it’s still been a “long and lonely” time…
Pastoor named Maverick Party candidate in Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek riding
Diane Pastoor of Dalmeny will carry the colours for the Maverick Party in the Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek riding in the next federal election. Pastoor was announced as the party’s candidate…
Fire ban lifted in provincial parks
Vacationers in provincial parks can once again light campfires. On Monday, July 19, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) announced it was lifting the fire ban in provincial parks, crown…