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…
Twin Rivers Music Festival entries due
Twin Rivers Music Festival organizers are encouraging music teachers and young musicians in the region to register now for the March 14-24 event in Martensville and Dalmeny. The closing date…
Town of Rosthern, RM of Duck Lake receive traffic safety grants
The RM of Duck Lake and the Town of Rosthern are among 59 Saskatchewan communities receiving grants for traffic safety improvements from the Provincial Traffic Safety Fund. “I’m pleased that…
Neault Road on Saskatoon’s west side re-open
The City of Saskatoon announced on December 20 that Neault Road will reopen between 22nd and 33rd streets for the afternoon commute on Thursday, December 21. New street lighting has…