‘Slow down, move over’ event focuses on roadside responder safety
By TERRY PUGH Roadside responders are urging drivers to slow down and move over when they see emergency vehicle lights flashing on the side of a highway. A cavalcade of…
Sask launches online well-being course for new and expecting parents
The Government of Saskatchewan is supporting a new online therapy course to help new and expecting mothers and their partners who are experiencing mental health difficulties, such as depression or…
Fire bans implemented in many rural municipalities
Dry, windy conditions have prompted several area rural municipalities (RMs) to implement fire bans. Just over a week after lifting a fire ban that had been in place from April…
Province marks Emergency Preparedness Week
The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 4-10, 2025, as Emergency Preparedness Week in the province. The theme for 2025 is “Be prepared. Know your risks,” which encourages everyone to…
Are your roomates driving you batty?
The Ministry of Environment is reminding Saskatchewan residents that May is a good time to most effectively exclude or evict bats from buildings. Bats can be very difficult to find…
Local rinks in Warman, Martensville and nearby communities get $50K in affordability grants
At least $50,000 was allocated in 2024-2025 to offset the costs of operating ice surfaces in Warman, Martensville and nearby communities through the province’s Community Rink Affordability Grant Program.According to…
Trespass regulations amended to improve public safety
The Government of Saskatchewan has passed new regulations to empower police to enforce trespass laws in businesses and public spaces such as libraries and parks. These changes are part of…
April 28 Day of Mourning remembers 27 workers who lost their lives
Every year on April 28, Canada marks the National Day of Mourning. Provincially, flags at all government buildings are lowered to half-mast from sunrise to sunset. April 28 was first…
Government makes personal care homes more affordable for seniors
Starting this month, a $10 million investment announced in the 2025-26 Provincial Budget is increasing the Personal Care Home Benefit by up to $1,000 per month, helping make the cost…
Clarkboro Ferry launches new season
By TERRY PUGH The Clarkboro Ferry is back in business.The cable ferry hit the water on Wednesday, April 23. According to the Ministry of Highways website, it was officially launched…