Be ‘bear aware’ when outdoors, experts warn
Although it is still summer, bears in the province are already planning for winter. They are currently fattening up for hibernation – a phase called hyperphagia – by eating for…
There are many ways to vote in this election
For the federal election now under way, Elections Canada encourages electors to plan early and choose the voting option that best suits them. They can vote: * on election day…
Aly Bear seeks 3rd Vice-Chief post in FSIN election
Aly Bear has announced that she will seek the 3rd Vice-Chief position in the upcoming Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nation’s (FSIN) election. Her announcement, at Whitecap Dakota First Nation, was…
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…