Rainy weather delays harvest throughout province
According to the crop report for the period of August 17 to 23, rainy, cool weather throughout the province delayed combining progress. However, harvest progressed to 29 per cent complete,…
Aberdeen Recreation Complex closes its doors
The heart of the community of Aberdeen stopped beating on Wednesday, August 25. That’s the day the doors of the 64,500 square-foot multi-purpose Aberdeen Recreation Complex (ARC), often referred to…
University of Sask, Wanuskewin sign MOU to promote Indigenous education
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Wanuskewin Heritage Park Authority (Wanuskewin) have signed a renewed memorandum of understanding (MOU) to serve as a foundation for a dynamic, productive, and evolving…
New vaping regulations, tax measures take effect September 1
Two significant changes to the way vapour products are sold in Saskatchewan will take place next week. On September 1, The Tobacco and Vapour Products Control Amendment Regulations, 2021 will…
Corman Park approves P4G Planning District Zoning Bylaw
The next-to-last step in the creation of the Saskatoon North Partnership for Growth (P4G) Planning District was taken August 16 when Corman Park Council gave third and final reading to…
Corman Park fire ban ended
The fire ban in the RM of Corman Park was lifted on Tuesday morning, August 24. In a statement, RM officials said recent rainfall had significantly reduced the fire risk…
20 per cent of provincial crop in the bin
Producers have been making the most of the weather and 20 per cent of crop is now combined and in the bin, according to the provincial crop report for the…
Precautions against West Nile Virus urged
Whether in the city, the country or out at the lake, Saskatchewan residents are being reminded not to forget the insect repellent and to protect themselves against mosquito bites. While…
Conservatives pledge to enact anti-corruption legislation
The Conservative Party is vowing to implement tough anti-corruption legislation if elected in the September 20 federal election. In a news release, Conservative Party Leader Erin O’Toole announced on August…
Maverick Party seeks equalization formula changes
The Maverick Party is looking to have changes made to the federal equalization formula. In a news release issued August 18, party officials say far too long, Alberta and Saskatchewan…