RCMP seek public’s help in locating missing youth

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Warman RCMP is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 16 year-old Logan Alcrow. Logan was last seen on May 7, 2020 at his residence, which is in the Radisson, Saskatchewan area. Logan is described as being approximately 5’5″ tall with a medium build, black hair, and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing black pants, black baseball style shirt, and […]

Five new COVID-19 cases and 13 more recoveries

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As of May 14, 2020, Saskatchewan has five new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing the provincial total to 582. Four of the new cases are in the Far North (La Loche area) and one is in the Regina region. Of the 582 reported cases, 178 are considered active.  Thirteen more people have recovered, bringing the provincial total to 398. There […]

Community building in a time of COVID

By Doug Griffiths Things will never be the same. But things were never going to be the same. The COVID-19 pandemic has not changed the world but it has accelerated the pace of change that was already coming. It might sound like a contradiction to say a disease that has brought the world to a virtual halt is actually speeding […]

Phase 2 of Re-Open Saskatchewan to commence May 19

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With the May long weekend approaching, further restrictions are slowly being lifted on businesses and services in advance of the weekend as part of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan. Beginning Friday, golf courses and drive-in theatres will be able to begin operation under the guidelines contained in Re-Open Saskatchewan.  All businesses that are eligible to re-open must be in compliance with […]

Kozun announced as nominee for 2020 Lieutenant Governor Athletic Award

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Taran Kozun of the University of Saskatchewan Huskies is one of four male finalists for the 2020 Lieutenant Governor Athletic Awards Presented by Makadiff SPORTS, honouring the Athletes of the Year for the 2019-20 season. It was another dominant season for the Nipawin product, who was a dual award winner, claiming the nation’s Player and Goalie of the Year awards. […]

Government of Saskatchewan supporting livestock producers during pandemic

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  Agriculture Minister David Marit has recently announced $10 million in additional funding to help livestock producers manage the impacts of COVID-19 related market disruptions. The support includes $5 million for Saskatchewan’s share of the costs associated with participation in the national AgriRecovery set-aside program and $5 million to partially offset higher premium costs under the Western Livestock Price Insurance […]

Seeding progress in the province up seven per cent from last week

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More farmers were able to get out into the field this past week, with many seeding or planning to seed within the next week or two. Seeding progress in the province is at 18 per cent, up seven per cent from last week.  This is below the five-year average (2015-2019) of 25 per cent.  The southwest region is leading the […]

Saskatchewan MLAs endorse Erin O’Toole

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Over the past several weeks, federal Conservative leadership candidate Erin O’Toole has received the support of several Saskatchewan community leaders, including a growing list of MPs and MLAs. O’Toole receives the support of Sask. MLAs Laura Ross, Steven Bonk, Dan D’Autremont, Delbert Kirsch, Muhammad Fiaz, Lyle Stewart, Christine Tell, Greg Lawrence and David Buckingham for is Conservative Party leadership bid. […]

Businesses must adapt to post-COVID-19 world


The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t changed the world, but it has accelerated the rate of change that was already happening, according to Doug Griffiths, a best-selling author and consultant for community and business organizations. In a video-conference webinar May 12 on the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on business organized by the Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce, Griffiths said society’s reliance on the […]

Warman prepares to welcome campers in June


Prairie Oasis Park campground in Warman will open for business on June 1. The Brian King Centre campground, however, will remained closed this season. Warman City Council passed a resolution at a video-conference meeting on Monday, May 11 to open the Prairie Oasis Park Campground on a limited basis to long-term seasonal, overnight and limited-term campers. The move complies with […]