Take steps to protect rural property from wildfires
Taking a little time to clean up around your rural property this spring could make a big difference in the event of a threatening wildfire, according to Martensville Deputy Fire…
Take precautions against hantavirus exposure this spring
Saskatchewan residents are being reminded to take precautions against hantavirus as they start their spring cleanup. Hantavirus infection is caused by breathing in contaminated airborne particles from the droppings, urine…
Province unveils aircraft for fighting forest fires
Premier Scott Moe and Corrections, Policing and Public Safety Minister Paul Merriman recently unveiled further details on the four re-purposed land-based airtanker aircraft, consisting of two Dash 8-Q400AT models and…
Tips for staying ‘tick-free’ this spring
As temperatures start to climb, the Government of Saskatchewan is encouraging people to take precautions to reduce their exposure to tick bites and the risk of tick-borne illnesses when enjoying…
Province celebrates National Volunteer Week
The Government of Saskatchewan is joining Sask Sport, SaskCulture and the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association in thanking our province’s volunteers and celebrating their accomplishments. Across the country, April 14…
Higher debt, higher taxes draw ire of taxpayers group
The Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) is criticizing the federal government’s 2024 budget for hiking taxes, increasing spending and allowing debt interest charges to eat up $54 billion of the budget.…
Saskatoon & Region Home Builders give thumbs up to federal housing strategy
The Saskatoon & Region Home Builders’ Association (SRHBA) applauds the April 16 federal budget announcement for introducing the comprehensive Federal Housing Plan. This plan aims to tackle the longstanding challenges…
SREDA report on VIA Rail rerouting a positive step, says Warman Mayor
A proposal to reroute Via Rail’s passenger service, from CN’s main line through Saskatoon and Biggar, to the CN Prairie North Line through Warman and Langham through to Edmonton, took…
Dry conditions trigger fire bans, advisories in area RMs
Dry surface conditions, combined with several days of higher-than-average temperatures in early April, triggered several fire bans, and at least one fire advisory, in rural municipalities (RMs) in the region.…
Province amends regulations to give more scope to midwives
The Government of Saskatchewan is strengthening the role of midwives in the province by making amendments to The Midwifery Regulations. These amendments support midwives to provide care to their full…