Businesses adapting to changing circumstances


With public health orders revised on a weekly, and sometimes daily, basis;  business owners in Saskatchewan are often hard-pressed to keep up with the latest pandemic regulations and guidelines. “It can be very confusing for business owners and their employees,” said Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Debbie Brown. “They may not have the time to read through all […]

Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce launches Local Gift Card program


The Prairie Sky Chamber of Commerce (PSCC) is helping shoppers get a head start on the Christmas gift-giving season. The PSCC is launching a Local Gift Card Program this month that allows customers to purchase goods and services at any business in the region that is a member of the PSCC. The gift card is also acceptable at non-PSCC member […]

Police still seeking help in finding Shawn Wiebe

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The Saskatoon Police Service is once again requesting public assistance in the search for 46-year-old Shawn Wiebe. Shawn was last seen on September 21st, 2021. Since that time, Police have received information on several possible sightings where someone resembling Shawn was last seen, up to the end of September but nothing more recent.  Investigators continue to look for, gather, and […]

Dalmeny Cougars come close in final home game of regular season

The Dalmeny Cougars high school football team put up a valiant effort against the Shellbrook Aardvarks but just came up short, dropping a 52-42 decision at home on October 7. Dalmeny found itself in a hole early in the first quarter, after Shellbrook scored a touchdown on a long rushing play during the first offensive series of the game. However, […]

Sask job numbers up

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Job numbers released by Statistics Canada for September 2021 show Saskatchewan’s unemployment rate fell to 6.3 per cent from 7.1 per cent a year ago, and well below the national average of 6.9 per cent (seasonally adjusted). Saskatchewan gained 11,500 jobs in September 2021 compared to the same period last year. This represents an increase of 2.0 per cent. Month-to-month […]