Province exceeds line painting target
The Ministry of Highways pavement marking team exceeded its 2020 targets. The Government of Saskatchewan increased its investment in pavement marking by $1.6 million in the 2020-21 budget. The additional…
More restrictions at Rosthern Hospital due to recent COVID-19 spike
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is implementing visitation restrictions at the Rosthern Hospital because of an increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. The SHA announced on January 20, via…
Rosthern laying groundwork for future growth
The Town of Rosthern has invested over $3 million in land and new infrastructure to accommodate expected growth in the coming decade, according to Rosthern Mayor Dennis Helmuth. ““We’re optimistic,”…
Revised freeway route raises landowners’ concerns
A revised route for the Saskatoon Freeway’s crossing of the Northeast Swale has come as a “complete surprise” to several landowners directly affected by the proposed change. The new route,…
Fundraising campaign for new hospital in Rosthern steadily approaching target
A fundraising campaign for a new regional hospital in Rosthern is getting closer to its $7 million goal. Over $5 million has been raised by the Sask Valley Hospital Foundation…
Podcast takes a deep dive in to Métis culture
A Métis podcast was recently launched which features the history of the culture in the province. The Paykiiwikay, Métis Culture Podcast is hosted by interdisciplinary Métis artist and author Leah…
Private service care home caregivers eligible for respite funding
Community Living Service Delivery Approved Private Service Home (APSH) caregivers providing support to persons with intellectual disabilities will receive a full pay out of all unused respite funding for the…
Wakaw Legion gets aid to keep branch going
The Wakaw Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion received some welcome financial assistance from the federal government to help it cope with pandemic challenges. The branch received $10,000 after requesting…
Pair charged following break-ins, assaults in Grasswood
Two individuals are facing charges after Saskatoon RCMP, Corman Park Police and the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) responded to connected incidents on Sunday morning. On January 17, shortly after 8…
Hockey in Sask ‘unlikely’ to resume game play before the end of March
The Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) isn’t expecting for respective leagues in the province to return to game play before the end of March, due to COVID-19 restrictions In a news…