‘Stair Chair’ gives Delisle responders a leg up


Delisle and District first responders have another device at their disposal to assist those in need after receiving a Stair Chair, during a presentation at the Delisle Fire Hall on June 15. A Stair Chair can be used in emergency evacuation and patient transport, to safely and easily move a patient up and down a flight of stairs. The $3,500 […]

18U AAA Giants ride a five-game win streak


The Sask Five 18U AAA Giants recently put together a five-game win streak to improve their record to 9-2 on the season. Two of those wins came in a doubleheader against the Southeast Twins on June 19 at Mocon Baseball Diamonds. The Giants picked up a 9-8 win in extra innings, during the first game, and won 15-5 in five […]

Over 1M vaccines administered in Saskatchewan

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An additional 6,496 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,005,275. The additional 6,496 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered to residents living in the following zones: Far North West, 26; Far North East, 89; North West, 482; North Central, 451; North East, 340; Saskatoon, […]

Martensville men face drug trafficking charges

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Members of the Saskatoon Integrated Crime Reduction Team (ICRT) have concluded a four week investigation into the drug trafficking activities of three males from Martensville and one male from Saskatoon. On June 17, 2021 two search warrants were executed in Martensville, with the assistance of the RCMP Emergency Response Team, at addresses in the 800 block of Rockhill Lane and […]

Be aware of bears when camping

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With camping season upon us, it is important to be bear aware and keep campsites and other areas free of attractants. Many of Saskatchewan’s parks and campgrounds are in bear country and bears have been known to wander through on occasion. Proper food storage, cooking methods and garbage handling are essential for safe camping in bear country. “It’s important to […]

Corman Park to receive targeted sector support grant

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The RM of Corman Park will receive a $75,000 grant from the province for its South RM Concept Plan. Corman Park is one of 23 municipalities across Saskatchewan to have projects approved under the Targeted Sector Support (TSS) Initiative. Almost $725,000 is being distributed to projects for capacity building and inter-municipal cooperation. Government Relations Minister Don McMorris made the announcement […]

Two men charged with sexual assault

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Two Saskatoon males, ages 23 and 17, are facing sexual assault and child pornography charges following an incident that occurred earlier this month. On June 8, 2021, Police were called to Royal University Hospital where a 15-year-old female was being treated for non life-threatening injuries. It was reported that the girl had been picked up from her home around midnight, […]

Police arrest suspect wanted on Canada-wide warrant

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A man unlawfully at large and wanted on a Canada-wide warrant was arrested after ttempting to evade police during an incident on the weekend. On Saturday, June 19, at approximately 12:30 a.m., members of the Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a white Dodge Charger travelling in the area of Dalmeny Road near 33rd Street […]

Regional firefighter training facility in the works


A 16-hectare (40-acre) parcel of land in the RM of Corman Park near the Loraas landfill south of Martensville is slated to be the site of a new regional firefighter training centre. The Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) will build and operate the facility; but it will also be utilized by volunteer fire departments in Warman, Martensville and other communities in […]