Rural homeowners object to cell tower on their doorstep
Several acreage owners in the RM of Aberdeen northeast of Saskatoon are objecting to SaskTel’s installation of a 76.2 meter (250 foot) tall macro cell tower a short distance from…
Ambulance delays still a concern in region
A pilot project that would have seen an ambulance based in Warman and Martensville has so far not gotten out of the starting blocks. And that isn’t sitting well with…
Saskatoon Freeway study seeks public input
An online survey aimed at providing public input on Phase Two of the proposed route for the Saskatoon Freeway is currently underway. The online public consultation by the Ministry of…
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan sets election date
The Métis Nation – Saskatchewan (MN–S) concluded a productive meeting of the Métis Nation Legislative Assembly (MNLA)last weekend. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the MNLA were not able…
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…