Thousands of inactive oil, gas wells capped
Over 8,800 inactive oil and gas wells and facilities in Saskatchewan were capped or closed under the Accelerated Site Closure Program. The program was announced in 2020 and provided $400…
Province adds 9,500 jobs in March
Newly released labour force figures from Statistics Canada for March reveal more job growth in Saskatchewan, with 9,500 new jobs when compared to March 2022, an increase of 1.7 per…
Legislature passes Saskatchewan Firearms Act
The provincial government passed The Saskatchewan Firearms Act ton Thursday, April 6 to enhance public safety across Saskatchewan and protect the rights of lawful firearms owners. “It is important for…
Partnership with First Nation lays foundation for growth in South Corman Park
A state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant on the English River First Nation (ERFN) Grasswood urban reserve adjacent to Highway 11 south of Saskatoon is expected to spur residential and commercial development…
2023 spring weight restrictions begin April 7 on secondary highways
The 2023 spring road restrictions come into force in Saskatchewan on Friday, April 7. These restrictions are used by the province and rural municipalities to mitigate potential damage to our…
Batoche selected as site for Dumont Lodge
Traditional Metis lands at Batoche will provide the location for Dumont Lodge and the Riel Scouts youth program. It’s all about reconnecting Métis youth to their identity, culture, values, and…
Tracey Young appointed PSSD Director of Education
Tracey Young has been appointed the new Director of Education for Prairie Spirit School Division (PSSD), effective July 1, 2023. Darryl Bazylak, the Division’s current Director, will retire at the…
Budget adds to growth of inflation, says Block
The federal budget unveiled Tuesday, March 28 by the Liberal government is adding to inflation by hiking taxes and increasing spending, according to Carlton Trail-Eagle Creek Conservative Member of Parliament…
Twin Rivers Music Festival winners
We were happy to host over 300 entries into this year’s Twin Rivers Music Festival. Thanks to the generosity of our many sponsors, we were able to give $2600.00 in…
Corman Park council turns down Eagle’s Nest group home proposal
A discretionary use application by Eagle’s Nest Youth Ranch to establish a five-bed youth care home for children 11 years old and younger on its 60-hectare property southeast of Dalmeny…