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…
Sask averages 273 new cases daily of COVID-19
Five Regina zone residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. The individuals were all in the 80+ age group. There are 302 new cases of COVID-19 to report in…
Dalmeny, Corman Park Police Services added to provincial Crime Watch Advisory Network
The Dalmeny Police Service and the Corman Park Police Service are now included in Saskatchewan’s Crime Watch Advisory Network. The provincial government announced on December 8 that the service has…
Community rink affordability grant program returns
“In reinstating the Community Rink Affordability Grant, we are helping communities keep ice rinks accessible and affordable across Saskatchewan,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said. “Rinks and the…
Daily death toll from COVID-19 hits new high
Six residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. Five of these individuals were in their 80s, from the North West (1), Regina (3) and South East (1) zones. One…
Train fire closes Highway 305
Quick action by a CN Rail crew prevented a what could have been a dangerous situation on Tuesday morning, December 8 when a diesel engine caught fire. The incident occurred…
RCMP officers respond to COVID-19-related calls
Saskatchewan RCMP officers responded to a total of 3,300 COVID-related calls for service between March 1 and November 30. Of these, 49 resulted in charges being laid, according to the…
Legislation to regulate massage therapy introduced
The Government of Saskatchewan introduced The Massage Therapy Act on Monday, December 7. This legislation will establish the Saskatchewan College of Massage Therapy, a new regulatory body that will govern…
Small business tax rate reduced
Legislation to reduce the tax rate for Saskatchewan small businesses over the next three years was introduced on Monday, December 7, fulfilling another major commitment made by the government in…