Vape products to be subject to PST
The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced amendments to The Provincial Sales Tax Act, 2025 to remove the provincial sales tax (PST) exemption on vapour products. Effective June 1, 2025, the…
Hague Skating Club hosts “Candyland on Ice” on March 16
The Hague Skating Club hosted their annual carnival on March 16 at the Hague Arena. The theme this year was “Candyland on Ice,” and most of the performances featured songs…
Saskatchewan RCMP warn of phone scams reported in Warman and Outlook areas
The RCMP are warning the public that of two fraudulent telephone scams that have been circulating in central Saskatchewan, particularly in the Warman and Outlook areas. According to a news…
Spring weight restrictions on secondary highways begins March 21
With spring thaw beginning, weight restrictions start March 21 on secondary highways to protect key links of Saskatchewan’s road network. “This annual measure keeps key transportation infrastructure ship shape for…
Taxpayers group calls for end to provincial debt
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation is bringing the Debt Clock to the Saskatchewan legislature on Tuesday, March 18 to call on Premier Scott Moe to stop the debt from increasing and…
Golden fiddle marks Arcand’s legacy
By TERRY PUGH John Arcand started playing fiddle when he was five years old, entertaining visitors at his family’s farm home in the Debden-Big River area. “In those days there…
Above-average runoff expected for central Sask
The Water Security Agency (WSA) has released the Spring Runoff Report for 2025. A normal to above normal runoff is forecast for most of central and southern Saskatchewan due to…
The Johner Brothers (plus a few Johner sons) to play Rosthern hospital fundraiser March 22
By KEVIN BERGER, Local Journalism Initiative Nearly anyone who has lived in Saskatchewan over the past 30 years has heard of the Johner Brothers, a country music duo hailing from…
Saskatchewan sees 78.7% growth in building permits
Today, Statistics Canada released data showing continued growth in the value of building permits issued in Saskatchewan, which had a 78.7 per cent increase from January 2024 compared to January…
Provincial EOC activated to respond to toxic drug crisis
The Government of Saskatchewan announced on Wednesday, March 12 that the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC) is being activated to enhance the response to the toxic drug crisis in Saskatoon.…