SaskTel picks Samsung as 5G network vendor
SaskTel and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. announced March 15 that SaskTel has selected Samsung as the sole vendor to supply SaskTel with its 4G/5G Radio Access Network (RAN) and Core.…
Social Work Week proclaimed in Sask
The Government of Saskatchewan has officially proclaimed March 15-19 as Social Work Week in Saskatchewan. The theme for this year’s celebration is Social Work is Essential. “Social workers across Saskatchewan…
Cancelling horse racing at Marquis Downs a mistake, say critics
Closing the Marquis Downs horse racing track at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon will negatively impact 500 horse owners, trainers and support personnel and will cost the local economy about $37…
Sask Valley Music Festival goes online
Who says an 80-year-old can’t learn new tricks? The annual Sask Valley Music Festival (SVMF), which began in 1940, is going high-tech this year, with a completely virtual event. After…
Spring road bans set to begin March 15
Spring road bans will be in effect as of 12:01 a.m., March 15 across southern Saskatchewan and will also be in effect in many rural municipalities in this area. Updates…
Twin Rivers Festival Showcase features online performances
The Twin Rivers Music Festival (TRMF) is shifting its focus an octave or two this year. Instead of a full adjudicated festival, the TRMF committee in Dalmeny is opting for…
Nearly $29 million allocated in third round of contingency funding for schools
The Government of Saskatchewan recently announced nearly $29 million in approved funding to support schools during the pandemic. This amount will help school divisions and independent schools with sanitation, substitute…
Infrastructure grants earmarked for area towns
The towns of Delisle, Duck Lake, Hague and Rosthern are among 26 Saskatchewan communities receiving infrastructure grants through the Investing in Canada plan from senior levels of government in the…
New COVID-19 vaccine booking system opens to seniors
Beginning March 11 at 8 a.m., residents ages 85 and over from across the province will be able to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment online or over the phone. “The…
Province commits funds for rural road upgrades
Premier Scott Moe announced March 10 that the province will advance $11.2 million in economic stimulus funds for the Rural Integrated Roads for Growth (RIRG) program. The announcement was made…