Area churches welcome re-opening measures
Churches have discovered new and creative ways to fulfill their mission while adhering to public health regulations over the past year, according to Dennis Friesen, lead pastor of the Dalmeny…
Ken Kolb appointed new Corman Park administrator
The Rural Municipality of Corman Park has a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). Corman Park Reeve Judy Harwood announced on Monday, June 7 that Ken Kolb has been appointed by…
Funds earmarked for Sask short line railways
The Government of Saskatchewan is providing more support to the short line shipping industry through the Short Line Railway Improvement Program (SRIP). Budget 2021-22 includes $530,000 for SRIP, which will…
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…