Province marks strong growth in retail trade
Statistics Canada released retail trade figures from October 2022, showing Saskatchewan’s ongoing strength in the retail trade sector. Compared to October 2021, the province has seen 9.0 per cent growth,…
Family-oriented entertainment highlights Dalmeny Days weekend
After a two-year hiatus, Dalmeny Days is back and bigger than ever. The family-oriented community fair’s lineup of activities June 3, 4 and 5 mixes traditional favourites with fresh attractions.…
Province’s physicians mark Family Doctor Day
Family Doctor Day on Thursday, May 19, is an opportunity to recognize the work of Saskatchewan’s family physicians. Family physicians work in clinics, hospitals, long-term care homes, and other settings…
Funding for two ICE unit investigators announced
The Ministry of Corrections, Policing and Public Safety continues to invest in the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) unit with funding for two additional ICE investigator positions, one in Saskatoon and…
Province proclaims sexual violence awareness week
May 16 to 20 has been declared Sexual Violence Awareness Week in Saskatchewan to bring increased understanding to the issue of human trafficking across the province. “The Government of Saskatchewan…
Accused sexual predator should be in jail, says brother of victim
Brent Gabona of Waldheim, the man accused of sexually assaulting five individuals at a group home in Hepburn between 1992 and 2009, should be held in custody until his next…
Gazette wins eight SWNA provincial newspaper awards
The Clark’s Crossing Gazette won eight Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association (SWNA) awards in the organization’s 2022 Better Newspapers Competition. The awards were unveiled in an online ceremony on Friday, May…
New technology helps recover stolen property
BeeSecure, a GPS device developed with government support to track stolen property, was recently used by the RCMP and the Saskatoon Police Service to retrieve stolen goods. Rivercity Innovations Ltd.…
Police stepping up traffic safety and enforcement on long weekend
As we approach the first long weekend of the summer driving season, the Saskatoon Police Service’s Traffic Unit is reminding motorists that the likelihood of being involved in a collision…
Municipalities now able to permit alcohol consumption in outdoor public places
The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced amendments that would provide municipalities and park authorities with the discretion to allow the consumption of alcohol in outdoor public places, such as parks,…