Valerie Rustad nominated for national entrepreneur award
Valerie Rustad has been nominated for the RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards. She and her husband, Grant, have operated Mid Plains Diesel for the past 35 years…
Highway 7 bridge rehabilitation west of Saskatoon underway
A $7.1-million project to rehabilitate the eastbound Highway 7 bridge over rail lines west of Saskatoon began earlier this week, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways said.
Strychnine approval limited to select RMs in Saskatchewan
The governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta have issued a news release approving the emergency use of two per cent liquid strychnine to support pest management of Richardson’s ground squirrels.
Residents encouraged to “Spark the Night” for Parkinson’s Awareness
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, and April 11 has been designated as World Parkinson’s Day. This special day is recognized in cities, towns and villages…
Public invited to weigh in on SaskPower rate increase plan
People may comment on SaskPower’s plan to increase its power rates during a session in Saskatoon on Thursday.
Prince Albert poet to headline Write Out Loud series in Swift Current
SWIFT CURRENT — Prince Albert author Lynda Monahan will present her latest poetry collection at the Lyric Theatre on April 15 as part of the 2025-26 Write Out Loud series.
Impaired driving charge laid after Highway 7 traffic stop: Rosetown RCMP
ROSETOWN — A driver has been charged with impaired operation following a traffic stop on Highway 7 in the RM of St. Andrews, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
Influenza cases climb in Saskatchewan as winter ends
The end of winter brought a rise in influenza cases in Saskatchewan. Other viruses retreated or stood still “Hospitalizations have increased for influenza…
Cameco donates $5 million to Sask Polytech for new Saskatoon campus
Saskatchewan Polytechnic has received a $5-million donation from Cameco to support construction of its new Joseph A. Remai Saskatoon Campus and expand mining education programs.
New uranium mines will power economic growth in Saskatchewan
With two new mines advancing toward construction after receiving federal approval, Saskatchewan’s growing uranium sector is creating new jobs and economic opportunities…
Pair charged after Wilkie drug investigation
Two people are facing drug trafficking charges following an investigation by Wilkie RCMP, while officers across the Unity detachment area also responded to incidents…
Book Review: Food for the Journey: A Life in Travel
Calgary novelist and short fiction writer Elizabeth J. Haynes has just published a new book, and this time it’s an essay collection. Food for the Journey: A Life in Travel is the kind of book…
Trump threat exposes NATO’s future as European-led alliance
Asked on Wednesday if he would reconsider his decision to pull the United States out of North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Donald Trump said, “It’s beyond reconsideration.
Kindersley RCMP seek public’s help locating man wanted on warrant
Kindersley RCMP are asking the public for help locating Jeffrey Proteau, 30, who is wanted on a warrant for charges that include failing to comply and breach of a conditional sentence order.
Just A Gal From Glidden: If that cat could talk, the stories he’d tell …
Before I ever wrote a column, we had a cat who thought he could. Marmaduke was my favourite. A big orange-and-white tabby with more personality than most people.
Penton: It’s officially spring: Masters week is here
For many casual sports fans, this is the week they start paying attention to golf. It’s Masters Week at Augusta, Ga., and this year’s edition offers up a number of intriguing questions.
CN Tower featured on new $2 coin marking 50th anniversary
The CN Tower in Toronto appears on a $2 coin that went into circulation last week. “Canada's engineering excellence reached new heights with the building of the CN Tower…
REMEMBERING WHEN: Enjoy your laurels in the now
With the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) major junior playoffs upon us, I feel this issue should be addressed. Before the Ontario Hockey League Brampton Battalion moved to North Bay in 2015…