Canwood man arrested following standoff
A 40-year-0ld Canwood man is facing numerous firearms-related charges following an incident over the weekend. On Saturday December 12, 2020, at approximately 9:45 p.m., an officer from the Big River…
Province tightens up public health measures
While Saskatchewan’s COVID-19 case trends are relatively stable, case rates continue to create significant, on-going community transmission and increasing pressure on health care services. Additional public health measures are being…
COVID-19 prevention funds allocated to childcare centres
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced nearly $2 million in funding for licensed child care centres and family child care homes across the province. “Saskatchewan’s child care facilities have been…
Sask adds 269 new COVID-19 cases
Two residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. The individuals were from the Saskatoon and North West zones and in the 80+ age group. There are 269 new cases…
Osler man faces drug trafficking charges
A 28-year-old man from Osler was arrested on drug trafficking and weapons charges last week. On Wednesday, December 9, officers from the Saskatchewan RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime Unit…
Osler resident earns prestigious award
Osler resident Sandra MacArthur was recently honoured with the Order of the Red Cross, which is the highest award bestowed by the Canadian Red Cross. The Order of the Red…
Corman Park earmarks funds to monitor MVA sites
Corman Park Council voted at a meeting on Monday, December 7 to earmark $6,000 in next year’s municipal budget to help pay for commissionaires to monitor Meewasin Valley Authority (MVA)…
More than $37 million allocated to school divisions in the province
More funding is on the way for school divisions, which is part of the Government of Saskatchewan’s Safe Schools Plan. There has been $37.5 million approved for emergent, one-time expenses…
Legislation to combat auto theft introduced
The province introduced legislation on December 9 to enhance the ability of police to respond to scrap metal theft and crimes associated with auto theft. The Pawned Property (Recording) Amendment…
Province unveils COVID-19 vaccination program
The provincial health system has the resources to deliver COVID-19 vaccines safely and effectively, according to Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe. At a video news conference in Regina December 9, Moe…