Sask population hits all-time high
Saskatchewan’s population has topped 1,230,000 for the first time according to the latest quarterly population estimates released June 19 by Statistics Canada. There were 1,231,043 people living in Saskatchewan as…
Area communities benefit from rink affordability grants
It was another successful year for the Community Rink Affordability Grant program with 585 skating and curling ice surfaces across the province receiving funding in 2023-24. There were 15 area…
Native Prairie Appreciation Week recognized in Saskatchewan
The Ministries of Environment and Agriculture are proud to proclaim June 16 to 22 as Native Prairie Appreciation Week in Saskatchewan. Native Prairie Appreciation Week raises awareness about the importance…
Area youth earn industry scholarships
Nine area youth were among 110 high school graduating students from 77 communities across Saskatchewan to be awarded Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarships. The students presented with scholarships include:…
Updated Child and Family Services Act comes into force
The Child and Family Services Act, 2023, came into force on Wednesday, June 12, resulting in improved outcomes for children, youth and families. “Today marks a significant step forward for…
Special events take place all summer at provincial parks
Visitors can enjoy an entire summer of camping, glamping, hiking and fun at the lake in Saskatchewan Provincial Parks. There are also exciting events and programming to fill visitors’ days…
Dalmeny Days celebration offers family fun
The Dalmeny Days celebration during the weekend of June 1 and 2 offered many events, including a parade, petting zoo, pony rides, ball tournament, family festival in the park, wagon…
Check before calling an ambulance
Medavie Health Services West is asking residents who see someone who they believe may require an Ambulance to “STOP and Check” before calling 911. “As we hit the warmer summer…
Cowan, Christopher, Candle Lakes to get water infrastructure upgrades
The Water Security Agency is working on key water infrastructure projects stretching from the Prince Albert to Meadow Lake regions. These projects are within three Northern Saskatchewan watersheds, the Churchill…