Province steps up to help producers cope with drought

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Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced on July 14 that Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation (SCIC) will implement measures to address dry conditions impacting producers. Effective immediately, changes will be made to allow low yielding crops to be put to alternate use to support the livestock sector. The Government of Saskatchewan is also making changes to temporarily increase the maximum funding […]

Police issue 370 tickets during four-day traffic enforcement blitz

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Saskatchewan RCMP Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) Motorcycle Officers were out doing enforcement in the west-central part of the province from Thursday, July 8 to Sunday, July 11. Six CTSS officers on motorcycles travelled in and around Battleford, North Battleford, Lloydminster, Meadow Lake and the surrounding areas. They were keeping an eye out for unsafe driving behaviours including cell phone […]

56% of residents age 12+ fully vaccinated in Sask

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An additional 6,358 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 1,313,423. The additional 6,358 doses of COVID-19 vaccine reported today were administered to residents living in the following zones: Far North West, 50; Far North Central, 6; Far North East, 45; North West, 770; North Central, 525; […]

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RCMP investigating robbery at Langham Pharmacy

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RCMP are currently investigating a robbery that occurred the night of July 13-14 at the Langham Pharmacy. According to a post on the Town of Langham facebook page, the pharmacy is closed for the remainder of Wednesday, July 14 as police investigate the incident. RCMP are asking anyone with any information regarding this incident to contact the RCMP at 306-975-1670 […]

Pike Lake, Blackstrap Parks to get upgrades

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Construction of new group pavilions at day-use areas in Pike Lake and Blackstrap Provincial Parks are on the horizon this summer. The upgrades are among several capital investments amounting to more than  $18.1 million earmarked by the province for provincial parks this year. Approximately $7.7 million is being invested in facility and infrastructure improvements in central and northern provincial parks […]

Rush to open season in Halifax in early December

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The National Lacrosse League will officially start its 35th season with Face Off Weekend, December 3-4, 2021, with six games across North America, highlighting a series of exciting changes for 2021-22. A new two-Conference format, extended playoffs, and the inaugural season of Panther City Lacrosse Club are among the changes in the upcoming season. The NLL’s 14 teams competing this […]

Province investing in early childhood development community programs

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The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to invest in early childhood development community programs to support growing Saskatchewan families and children. In 2021-22, the government is allocating over $23 million in funding to support the continuation of the Early Childhood Intervention Program (ECIP), KidsFirst Targeted and Regional Programs and Early Years Family Resource Centres (FRCs) The funding represents an increase […]

Aberdeen Recreation Complex offered for sale


The Aberdeen Recreation Complex (ARC) is for sale. The 64,500 square-foot multi-purpose facility was reluctantly put on the market in early June by the Aberdeen and District Charities Incorporated (ADCI) Board of Directors. It is currently listed on the McDougall Auction website, with bids slated to close on July 30. The ADCI is a non-profit, volunteer-run organization that owns and […]