Inaugural ski clinic a success for local club
Cross-country skiing enthusiasts enjoyed an in-depth ski lesson and are now ready to hit the trails just as the weather is warming up. The River Ridge Nordic Ski Club hosted…
Sask pharmacists key partner in COVID-19 immunization plan
The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce that Saskatchewan pharmacists are formally on board to play a key role in the delivery of the largest mass vaccination campaign in…
New Waldheim water treatment plant on track
A $10 million upgrade to Waldheim’s water system is expected to be completed by early June, according to Waldheim Mayor John Bollinger. “The water treatment plant and infrastructure are going…
More than $130 million in highway construction contracts in year 1 of stimulus program
Saskatchewan drivers and road construction workers are benefiting from Saskatchewan’s two-year $2 billion stimulus program. This investment aims to use targeted government investment to help drive economic recovery from the…
Frigid conditions prompt carbon monoxide warning
Extremely cold temperatures create conditions that could lead to carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, according to Warman Fire Chief Russ Austin. In an interview February 9, Austin said furnace vents on…
Dalmeny, Borden, Hague, Beardy’s receive infrastructure upgrade grants
Borden, Dalmeny, Hague, and Beardy’s & Okemasis Cree Nation are among 30 Saskatchewan communities receiving grants from senior levels of government for municipal infrastructure improvements. A joint announcement was made…
COVID-19 outbreak at Rosthern Hospital declared over
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has declared the COVID 19 outbreak at Rosthern Hospital Inpatient Unit as over effective February 8th. The outbreak was declared on January 22nd after positive…
Hayward elected President of Municipalities of Saskatchewan
Municipalities of Saskatchewan delegates elected Naicam Mayor Rodger Hayward as their newest president at the organization’s annual convention on February 8. “It is an honour to be elected Municipalities of…
Urban highways projects get $3M boost
The Government of Saskatchewan is making an additional $3 million in capital funding available to improve conditions on highways in Saskatchewan’s smaller cities. The additional funding will boost capital dollars…
Province provides $275M in revenue sharing to municipalities
Premier Scott Moe announced on February 8 Saskatchewan municipalities will benefit from more than $275 million in 2021-22 under the Municipal Revenue Sharing Program – the second-highest overall amount ever.…