Residents raise concerns about rezoning application in RM of Vanscoy
By TERRY PUGH An application by a Saskatoon-based residential construction company to rezone a parcel of land in the RM of Vanscoy along Highway 14 a short distance west of…
Spring’s return bringing bears out of their dens
Spring has sprung, and as the temperature rises across Saskatchewan, black bears are emerging from their dens near communities throughout the province. The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding residents and…
Crop Report for April 28 to May 4, 2026
Spring seeding is underway in some areas of Saskatchewan while other areas are delayed due to flooding and runoff. Currently, three per cent of the 2026 crop has been planted,…
Conservatives move to protect cash, ban central bank digital currency
Ted Falk, Conservative Member of Parliament for Provencher, has announced the Framework on the Access to and Use of Cash Act, a Private Members’ Bill that would protect Canadians’ access…
Bitner named Dalmeny Citizen of the Year
The Town of Dalmeny has named long-time resident and former Mayor Lorne Bitner as its Citizen of the Year. The community will be honouring Lorne with the award during its…
Legislation passed for compassionate intervention for addictions treatment
The Government of Saskatchewan has passed The Compassionate Intervention Act, which allows for involuntary addictions treatment. The Act supports people with severe addictions who are not capable of seeking help…
RM of Vanscoy implements fire ban
A complete fire ban is currently in effect for the RM of Vanscoy #345. The fire ban, which includes the entire rural municipality (but does not include the Town of…
Social Services Minister Terry Jenson announces opening of two new group homes for youth
Two new group homes providing stable housing for youth experiencing mental health and addiction challenges officially opened in Saskatoon today. The Government of Saskatchewan is providing close to $1.4 million…
Martensville councillors appointed to dispute resolution committee over Solair development
By KEVIN BERGER, Local Journalism Initiative Amidst the ongoing dispute over the proposed Solair development within the RM of Corman Park, three City of Martensville councillors have been appointed to…
Neuanlage Grace Mennonite Church celebrates 100 years
By TERRY PUGH Long-time Neuanlage resident Tena Neudorf remembers Thanksgiving celebrations during the 1930s at the little church she and her family attended faithfully every week. “We always had a…