Rosthern hosts annual tree-lighting on Dec. 4
By KEVIN BERGER, Local Journalism Initiative Emily Hand performs at the Station Arts Centre in Rosthern during the annual tree-lighting event on Thursday, December 4. While the tree-lighting took place…
Police warn public about counterfeit currency
The Saskatoon Police Service Economic Crime Section is alerting the public to a series of recent incidents where counterfeit currency was used to complete transactions in both the peer-to-peer buy…
Firefighters recognized for role in battling northern wildfires
By TERRY PUGH Several area fire departments were among 64 fire departments across the province to receive the Premier’s Commendation during a ceremony at the Legislative Building in Regina on…
Prairie Spirit to receive $340K in nutrition funding
By KEVIN BERGER, Local Journalism Initiative The Prairie Spirit School Division (PSSD) is receiving a massive boost in funding for school nutrition programs through the recently-announced National School Food Program…
Conservative MP calls for end to virtual citizenship ceremony
The Hon. Michelle Rempel Garner, Conservative Shadow Minister for Immigration, is calling on the federal Liberal government to return to in-person citizenship ceremonies as part of Conservatives’ proposed policies to…
Hepburn ‘Light the Night’ celebration held Nov. 24
By KEVIN BERGER, Local Journalism Initiative Fireworks streak across the night sky at the community of Hepburn’s “Light the Night” celebration, which was held at Heritage Common on Monday, November…
Government introduces changes to legislation governing co-ops
The government has introduced updated provincial laws concerning co-operatives. This new legislation brings Saskatchewan co-operative legislation into alignment with other provinces and creates a better legal and economic environment to…
The right call beats a close call – check the Highway Hotline and give snowplows space
Highways Minister David Marit is reminding drivers heading to Canadian Western Agribition to make the right call by checking road conditions before getting behind the wheel, along with urging them…
Provincial mid-year financial report forecasts $427M deficit
Saskatchewan is forecasting a deficit of $427 million at mid-year, an increase of $79 million from the first quarter. This compares to a projected $12 million surplus in the 2025-26…
Indigenous activist wins landmark court ruling for financial transparency
Indigenous activist Hans McCarthy won a landmark court ruling that reaffirms the right of individual First Nations band members to access documents regarding their community’s money. “The federal government and…