Martensville Fire Dept, Red Cross set up plan for emergencies


A plan to help victims of fire, flood and other disasters is now in place for Martensville. The Martensville Fire Department (MFD)and Saskatoon Red Cross have made arrangements to provide assistance to people affected by traumatic events, according to Martensville Deputy Fire Chief Dean Brooman. The agreement was finalized on Monday, May 3, the beginning of Emergency Preparedness Week across […]

Vaccination eligibility drops to age 37+

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An additional 7,154 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 450,823. The 7,154 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered to residents living in the following zones: Far North West, 51; Far North East, 6; North West, 278; North Central, 562; North East, 111; Saskatoon, 2,076; […]

City of Warman enacts fire ban

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The City of Warman has implemented a fire ban effective Monday, May 3. In a notice posted on the city’s website, city officials say all fires within city limits are banned. “Extreme dryness means extreme measures,” stated the notice. The fire ban includes no burning of any materials including fire pits and chimineas. However, barbecues and gas fire tables are […]

Candidates step forward in Métis Nation-Sask election

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Four candidates are running for the position of President of the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S). Incumbent MN-S President Glen Hector McCallum is looking to ward off challenges  for the organization’s top job from candidates Clem Chartier, Karen LaRocque and Mary Ann Morin. Chartier is viewed as the main challenger for the MN-S Presidency. He served as MN-S President from 1998 to […]

COVID-19 Variant of Concern detected at École Holy Mary School

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On May 1, officials from the Saskatchewan Health Authority informed Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools (GSCS)  of a positive COVID-19 case in an individual at École Holy Mary Catholic School in Martensville that is being investigated as a variant of concern-. GSCS officials are working with Public Health to notify parents and caregivers. SHA is recommending that all close contacts get […]

Updated: Police charge suspects involved in Corman Park break-in

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Just after 3:00 in the morning, on May 3, 2021, Martensville RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter in progress occurring in the RM of Corman Park, North of Asquith. Martensville and Warman RCMP officers, Saskatoon Police Service Air One support, and Corman Park Police attended the location. Two vehicles were observed by Saskatoon Police Service Air One […]

Continue mandatory outward inspection of Canadian grain exports, producers urge

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On behalf of Saskatchewan farmers, a coalition of producer organizations are calling on any changes to the Canada Grain Act to incorporate the Canadian Grain Commission’s (CGC) continuation of mandatory outward inspection, maintenance of its current mandate and governance model, and an emphasis on improved export sales reporting. The Canada Grain Act authorizes the CGC to create regulations and administer […]