RM of Corman Park implements fire ban
The RM of Corman Park has implemented a fire ban, effective Wednesday, June 30. At the request of the area Fire Chiefs, due to dry conditions and high temperatures a…
Provincial deficit drops, currently at $1.13B
Final results for the 2020-21 fiscal year in Saskatchewan show a deficit of $1.13 billion, a decrease of $1.3 billion from budget. The considerable improvement over budget is attributable to…
Slow down and make this Canada Day weekend a safe one
With the July long weekend approaching and many people exploring the province, the Government of Saskatchewan is asking motorists to drive safely and take it slow in work zones. “After…
Businesses targeted by fraud artists, police warn
Saskatchewan and Alberta RCMP Crime Analysts have identified a recent trend that all business owners should be aware of: a number of businesses across Western Canada have been victims of…
UPDATE – Beardy’s-area woman located safe
Rosthern RCMP say Tasheena Sutherland has been located safe. Sutherland was reported missing June 28. Rosthern RCMP issued a statement June 30 saying she had been located and is safe.…
New book shines light on murders of RCMP officers in 1970
October 9, 2020 marked the 50th anniversary of the murder of two Saskatchewan RCMP officers near Macdowall. The cold-blooded killings, which triggered the largest manhunt in the history of the…
Tips to beat the heat wave
If the current weather forecast holds up the Saskatoon region will begin a heat wave starting today. “We want to remind the public and parents that with the increased temperatures…
Catholic School Board adopts 2021-22 budget
One year after a pandemic budget was referred to as “stable but unpredictable”, Greater Saskatoon Catholic School’s (GSCS) Board of Education sees the 2021-22 operating budget as more predictable, but…
UPDATE – Missing Waldheim girl found safe
Destiny Alcrow has been located and is safe. The 12-year-old girl from Waldheim was reported missing to Rosthern RCMP on June 26. Rosthern RCMP issued a statement on Wednesday, June…
Area communities receive Traffic Safety Fund grants
Rosthern, Borden, Aberdeen and Saskatoon, as well as Beardy’s & Okemasis and One Arrow First Nations, are among area communities receiving provincial Traffic Safety Fund grants for road safety initiatives.…