Aquarium owners urged to check for invasive mussels
The Canadian Council on Invasive Species (CCIS) is expressing alarm after deadly zebra mussels were found in aquarium plants in BC and Washington state, and are advising aquarium owners across…
Warman partners with Great Plains College on heavy equipment course
The City of Warman is entering into a service agreement with Great Plains College (GPC) to provide a site and construction work for the college’s Heavy Equipment Operators (HEO) course.…
Safety measures key to keeping students, staff safe
There have been over 50 incidents of COVID-19 in the Prairie Spirit School Division (PSSD) since last September. But, each one of those incidents has been contained and not allowed…
Monthly 911 fees going up
In preparation for system upgrades and to ensure that the residents of Saskatchewan can continue to depend on timely and efficient emergency services, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) is…
RM of Laird receives asset management grant
The RM of Laird is on track to develop a long-term plan that ensures it can maintain and replace infrastructure as needed without straining its financial resources. A $50,000 grant…
Province allocates nearly $19 million for licensed child care centres and homes
The Government of Saskatchewan recently allocated $18.9 million from the Federal Safe Restart Agreement to licensed Saskatchewan child care centres and homes, to help offset additional expenses incurred during the…
Man injured when truck collides with school bus
The driver of a half-ton pickup truck was taken to hospital in stable condition after his vehicle was involved in a collision with a Prairie Spirit School Division school bus…
Deadline for removing ice fishing shelters is approaching
With ice fishing season winding down, anglers are reminded that all ice fishing shelters south of Highway 16 must be removed by March 15. Shelters in areas north of Highway…
Tough winter highlights wildlife issues and natural resilience
Saskatchewan’s recent stretch of harsh weather has raised a variety of wildlife welfare questions across the province. Many concerned citizens are asking what options are available to help wildlife cope…
Donations aid Borden School’s technology campaign
A fundraising campaign to purchase Chromebooks for educational use at Borden School is closer to its $7,400 goal thanks to recent donations from businesses and individuals in the community. So…