Vanscoy water system to get major upgrade
The Village of Vanscoy is upgrading its water distribution system with the help of funding from the federal and provincial governments. The $2 million project includes expansion of the existing…
‘Stair Chair’ gives Delisle responders a leg up
Delisle and District first responders have another device at their disposal to assist those in need after receiving a Stair Chair, during a presentation at the Delisle Fire Hall on…
Be aware of bears when camping
With camping season upon us, it is important to be bear aware and keep campsites and other areas free of attractants. Many of Saskatchewan’s parks and campgrounds are in bear…
Corman Park to receive targeted sector support grant
The RM of Corman Park will receive a $75,000 grant from the province for its South RM Concept Plan. Corman Park is one of 23 municipalities across Saskatchewan to have…
Regional firefighter training facility in the works
A 16-hectare (40-acre) parcel of land in the RM of Corman Park near the Loraas landfill south of Martensville is slated to be the site of a new regional firefighter…
Waldheim launches summer recreation program
The Town of Waldheim is launching a summer recreation program for children beginning July 5, thanks in large part to a $5,000 grant from Canadian Tire’s Jumpstart program. Waldheim Recreation…
Grants available for waterway channel clearing
The Saskatchewan Water Security Agency (WSA) is encouraging rural municipalities (RMs) and Conservation and Development Area Authorities (C&Ds) across Saskatchewan to take advantage of the largest channel clearing grant program…
Combined Traffic Services receives award
Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) was awarded the Canadian Council of Motor Transport Administrators’ Road Safety Award (CCMTA), which recognizes strategies aimed at reducing injury and death on Canada’s roads.…
Area graduates receive SYA industry scholarships
Six area students were part of 100 high school graduates from 79 communities across the province to receive a Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarship. The scholarship program, launched in…
Prairie Spirit appoints new director of education
Darryl Bazylak as recently been appointed the new Director of Education for Prairie Spirit School Division (PSSD), which is effective August 1. The PSSD Board of Education is excited for…