Take precautions to avoid hantavirus
The Government of Saskatchewan is urging residents to take precautions and be mindful about the risk of hantavirus this spring in areas where rodents might be present. Exposure is most…
Provincial health cards to be renewed this year
Renewal stickers for health cards are being mailed to all eligible Saskatchewan residents who currently have provincial health coverage. As provincial health cards expire at the end of this calendar…
Firefighters extinguish grass fires in Corman Park
Firefighters from Saskatoon were able to contain two grass fires in Corman Park east of Saskatoon on Tuesday evening. At approximately 4:54 p.m. on May 19, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire…
Martensville, Warman, Corman Park to receive provincial funding
The City of Martensville will receive almost $1.4 million and the City of Warman nearly $1.6 million from the provincial 2020 Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP). The RM of Corman…
Supply limits on prescriptions lifted
Effective May 20, the Saskatchewan government is lifting the supply limits on prescription drugs that were introduced to guard against drug shortages. Saskatchewan residents who have prescriptions for long-term medications…
SHA cautiously moves forward as some health services resume
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has begun to resume some health services in varying parts of the province as a cautious first step toward re-opening the health system. “It’s a…
Drunk driver with expired license arrested after checkstop
A 55-year-old man from Regina is facing serious charges after being stopped by RCMP at Swift Current. Not only did he fail a roadside sobriety test and have a driver’s…
Water rescue successful in Saskatoon
At approximately 12:43 p.m. on May 19, 2020, the Saskatoon Fire Department was alerted by the Saskatoon Police Service to a person at risk on the University Bridge. One fire…
Pair arrested after evading police
Two teens were arrested yesterday morning in Saskatoon after refusing to stop for police. At approximately 3:20 a.m., May 18, 2020, Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) Patrol members responded to reports…
Businesses with low payroll now eligible for CEBA program
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) welcomes the announcement that the federal government will expand the eligibility criteria for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program to include businesses…