Cold weather raises concern about CO poisoning
By TERRY PUGH The return of the deep freeze means furnaces are working overtime, and people are advised to periodically check their outside vents to ensure they are not plugged…
Legislation to keep federal carbon tax off home heating introduced
On December 3, Minister Responsible for SaskEnergy Jeremy Harrison introduced The SaskEnergy (Carbon Tax Fairness for Families) Amendment Act, 2024, which will fulfill the government’s commitment in the recent provincial…
Recruitment incentive implemented for medical residents in high-demand specialities
Medical residents training in Emergency Medicine, Anesthesia and Diagnostic Radiology programs are now eligible for a new financial incentive of up to $60,000. The incentive of $30,000 per year is…
Affordability measures introduced
The Government of Saskatchewan is taking action to ensure the province remains the most affordable place to live, work, raise a family and start a business in Canada. Following up…
Rosthern RCMP seek missing 68-year-old man
The Rosthern RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing 68-year-old man, Kirk Brayford.According to an RCMP release dated December 2, Kirk was last in touch with friends…
Province initiates new student assessment program
Guided by the Provincial Education Plan (PEP), the Government of Saskatchewan is working with education partners to develop a Saskatchewan student assessment program that will provide data on how students…
More than $24K in charitable gaming grants paid to community groups in Martensville, Warman
Local community groups in Martensville and Warman were the recipients of more than $24,000 in charitable gaming grants paid out by Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan (LGS) from July 1 to…
Sask Cancer Agency welcomes nine new physicians to province
Cancer patients in Saskatchewan will soon benefit from new physician expertise, thanks to recent recruitment efforts at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) that have resulted in nine new physician hires.…
Snowblower safety tips: keep best practices in mind this winter
Clearing snow and ice from driveways, sidewalks and parking lots is no small job. You rely on your outdoor power equipment to do the heavy lifting, and it’s important to…
Urban municipalities give thumbs up to throne speech commitments
The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) is pleased with the Government of Saskatchewan’s intention to fulfil previously made promises in healthcare, and its focus on community in the Throne Speech…