Martensville set to sign water, waste-water ‘transition fee’ agreement with Saskatoon

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The City of Martensville is poised to put the finishing touches on a joint-servicing contract that’s been seven years in the making. Since 2014, Martensville has been working with Saskatoon to have the larger city supply its potable water needs directly instead of relying on SaskWater, a provincial crown corporation, as an intermediary agency. The two cities are likewise coordinating […]

Warman to pursue talks with province on health care facility


Warman Mayor Gary Philipchuk is “optimistic” the provincial government will soon recognize, in a concrete way, the need for a regional primary health care centre in Warman. “Our population numbers speak for themselves,” said Philipchuk. “We will be working to set up a meeting with Minister of Health Paul Merriman; and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural […]

Pair arrested following pursuit on Highway 16

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A 33-year-old man has been arrested after trying to evade police, while impaired, early this morning. A 42-year-old woman was also arrested at the same time. On Wednesday, December 15 at around 12:45 a.m., Saskatoon Police Service (SPS) officers observed a car driving in the 300 block of Avenue R South in Saskatoon with no lights on. The vehicle description, […]

SaskTel begins deployment of 5G wireless network

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SaskTel announced on December 15 that it has begun deployment of its 5G wireless network. Delivering ultra-fast data speeds, massive network capacity, and near instantaneous connection, SaskTel’s 5G network sets a new standard for connectivity in Saskatchewan. Initially launching in parts of Regina, SaskTel plans to expand its 5G network throughout Regina and Saskatoon in Spring 2022. “Our government understands […]

Tax hike needed to keep pace with growth: Mayor


Municipal property taxes in Warman will be going up 3.1 per cent in the coming year following the adoption of the 2022 civic budget at a Warman City Council meeting December 13. The increase in tax revenue is needed to keep pace with increased operating and capital expenses, according to Warman Mayor Gary Philipchuk. “It’s a difficult task to maintain […]

Police seek assistance in finding missing woman

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The Saskatoon Police Service is requesting assistance in locating a 21-year-old woman. Daelyn Arcand was last seen walking in the 300 block of 2nd Avenue South, at around 9:00 a.m., on November 21st, 2021. She is described as 5’6”, 140 lbs, with shoulder length brown hair and brown eyes. Around the time Daeyln was last seen, she had her Siberian […]

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