May 28 to June 6 proclaimed as Arbor Week in the province
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 28 to June 6, 2021, as Arbor Week in the province, with Friday, May 28, recognized as Arbor Day. Arbor Week is designated…
Seeding in the province nearly complete
According to the provincial crop report, Eighty-six per cent of the crop is now seeded in Saskatchewan, which is ahead of the five-year average (2016-2020) of 77 per cent for…
USask students capture northern Indigenous history through quilting
University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Education students are helping to preserve the culture and history of the province’s oldest permanent settlement, one quilt patch at a time. Established in…
CSA certification key to smoke alarm safety, Health Canada advises
So you’re buying a smoke alarm or carbon monoxide (CO) alarm (or perhaps a combination of the two) for your home? Good idea. When you purchase hard-wired or battery-operated electrical…
Corman Park fire ban lifted
The fire ban in the RM of Corman Park was lifted on Tuesday morning, May 25. Corman Park Acting Administrtor Craig Clements said the recent rainfall has significantly reduced the…
Metis Nation-Saskatchewan advance polls now open
Advance polls opened for the Métis Nation -Saskatchewan (MNS) Election opened Saturday, May 22, across the province in select communities. Election Day is Saturday, May 29. Polls will be set…
Caution urged during tick season
With the arrival of spring and warmer temperatures, the Ministry of Health reminds Saskatchewan residents to be vigilant and monitor for ticks on themselves and their pets. “As more people…
SUMA members prepare to vote on name change
Members of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) will be voting early next month on whether to change the name of their organization to Municipalities of Saskatchewan (MOS). The ‘rebranding’…
Women’s entrepreneurship program to receive increased funding
Innovation Saskatchewan is committing $60,000 per year for the next two years to help propel the growth of women-led technology companies in the province. Consistent with the final report and…
Increased COVID-19 Variant of Concern exposure risk at Saskatoon Airport
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is warning the public about an increased risk of exposure to a COVID-19 variant of concern at the Saskatoon Airport. In a news release, SHA…