Rosthern investing in new health, water facilities
Construction of a new water treatment plant and expanded reservoir in Rosthern is expected to begin later this year, according to Rosthern Mayor Dennis Helmuth. The new infrastructure will replace…
Province, physicians reach tentative contract agreement
The provincial government and the Saskatchewan Medical Association (SMA) have reached a tentative four-year contract agreement for the period April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2026. “We are pleased to…
CAA Sask fields 4,000 requests for roadside assistance
Since the extreme cold weather conditions which started on January 11, 2024, CAA Roadside Assistance has experienced a significant increase of requests from CAA Members. To date there have been…
Provincial housing starts continue upward trend
The latest numbers show that Saskatchewan is among the top provinces in Canada for urban housing starts, with December’s numbers up 86.4 per cent year-over-year from December 2022. “It’s encouraging…
Sentencing hearing for convicted sexual predator scheduled for Rosthern court
Brent James Gabona, a 54-year-old Waldheim resident, is scheduled to find out in Court of King’s Bench in Rosthern on Wednesday, January 24 how many years he’ll spend behind bars…
RCMP dispatch centre lists top 10 nuisance 911 calls
With 352,663 calls for service, the Saskatchewan RCMP’s Divisional Operational Communications Centre (DOCC) had another busy year in 2023; taking calls ranging from 911 mis-dials and false alarms to serious…
Police warn of ‘Family/Grandparent Emergency’ scam
The Saskatoon Police Service Economic Crime Section is urgently alerting the public to a series of fraudulent activities occurring in Saskatoon. In recent days, police have received reports of fraudsters…
Paramedics offer valuable tips to prevent frostbite
Dressing properly for cold weather is the best way to ensure you minimize the risk of frostbite, according to Medavie Health Services West Director of Public AffairsTroy Davies. “With this…
Hilts appointed new Chief Administrative Officer for Corman Park
Kerry Hilts has been hired as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the RM of Corman Park. “We are extremely excited to welcome Kerry Hilts as our new CAO,”…
Going ice fishing? Be mindful of ice safety
Ice fishing season has finally arrived on Saskatchewan waterways, and the Ministry of Environment is reminding anglers to keep safety top of mind. Unseasonably warm temperatures throughout December means that…