SUMA members vote to stick with original name
Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) members voted last week to retain the original name of the organization, stepping back from a move last year to change the name to Municipalities…
Sask minimum wage to increase in October
Saskatchewan’s minimum wage is set to increase from $11.45 to $11.81, starting in October. According to the provincial government, the minimum wage is calculated using an indexation formula that takes…
National 988 suicide prevention hotline needed, says MP Kelly Block
A private member’s bill introduced last month in the House of Commons aims to address the “alarming” rise in suicides and attempted suicides over the past year, according to Carlton…
Seeding in the province almost complete
According to the provincial crop report, ninety-seven per cent of the crop is seeded, which is ahead of the five-year average (2016-2020) for this time of year of 92 per…
Corman Park implements another fire ban
One week after lifting a seven week long fire ban that began April 7 and ended May 25, the RM of Corman Park implemented a new fire ban on Tuesday,…
Province updates captive wildlife regulations
Saskatchewan has modernized and strengthened its rules related to the import and possession of native and exotic wildlife here in the province. This includes those that are kept as pets,…
Enhanced supports announced for residents managing diabetes
The Government of Saskatchewan is making a significant investment to improve the quality of life for individuals managing diabetes and ease the financial impacts on families. As announced in the…
Wiks appointed Chair of Saskatchewan Health Authority
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is welcoming new members to its Board of Directors. Arlene Wiks from Saskatoon will serve as the new Chairperson of the 10 member Board. Wiks…
Dalmeny Daycare breaking new ground
Dalmeny Daycare has begun construction on a long-awaited childcare centre, with an anticipated opening in the fall of 2021. The project is being built by Quorex Construction Services Ltd. The…
Signs mark locations of impaired driver arrests
The Corman Park Police Service (CPPS) has signed on to a campaign aimed at reducing the number of alcohol- and drug-impaired drivers on the road. The campaign already includes the…