Government introduces motion to support Ukraine

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The Government of Saskatchewan took another step in its support for Ukraine by introducing a motion to support Ukraine and condemn Russia in the legislative assembly. The motion was introduced in the Legislature on Monday, March 7. Introduced by Premier Scott Moe, the motion, if adopted, will be sent to the Ambassador of Russia to Canada and the Ambassador of […]

Area music festivals tuning up for return to live performances


Young musicians will take the stage later this month at two area music festivals. The Twin Rivers Music Festival (TRMF) runs March 18 to 27 in Dalmeny; and the Sask Valley Music Festival (SVMF) is scheduled for March 23-29 in Rosthern. “We’re really happy to have live performances once again at our festival,” said TRMF President Doreen Benson. “After a […]

SHSAA basketball conference tournaments begin March 11-12


Saskatchewan’s version of March Madness is set to kick off on March 11-12. SHSAA basketball conference tournaments begin March 11-12 High schools will be looking to advance to 2022 Hoopla to be hosted by Regina March 24-26. The road to a provincial championship begins with conference play. In 2A Boys Saskatoon Chistian School will host Rosthern, Waldheim, Asquith, Aberdeen, Wakaw […]

Area donations contribute to Ukraine support


Approximately $1.62 million has so far been raised by the Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal (www.cufoundation.ca) to provide food packages, medicine and shelter to people displaced by the war in that eastern European nation. The bulk of that money has come from Saskatchewan. The fundraising campaign, organized jointly by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) and the Canada-Ukraine Foundation (CUF), aims to raise […]

New immigration stream targets skilled tech talent

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The Government of Saskatchewan has announced the new Tech Talent Pathway under the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) to attract highly skilled technology professionals into the province.    The Tech Talent Pathway will support Saskatchewan’s thriving tech sector by easing critical labour shortages. The SINP is known around the world and is the leading immigration program for those relocating to […]

City of Saskatoon threatens land grab outside its jurisdiction with no compensation to owner


Twenty years in industrial development did nothing to prepare Laurie Bradley for getting hit with a potential land grab. When the City of Saskatoon vowed to seize a slice of his industrial park without compensation, he went hunting for solutions. The threat was doubly disturbing since the land in question is not in the City’s jurisdiction. The 22-acres in question […]

Anglers: it’s time to pack up fishing shacks

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With ice fishing season winding down, anglers should plan to remove their ice fishing shelters before the deadlines – March 15 south of Highway 16 and March 31 north of the highway. Spring weather is unpredictable and it can be easy to overestimate how much time you have to safely remove your ice shelter. Every year, shelters end up abandoned […]

Area teams advance as hockey playoffs heat up


Dial up the intensity. It’s playoff time. After battling hard all season the rankings have been determined. MALE U18AAA The Warman Wildcats U18 AAA finished  the regular season with a 2-1 loss against the Regina Pat Canadians in the game played in Regina on Saturday, March 5. They had 32 wins, 10 losses and two overtime losses to give them […]

Hockey Sask finalizes U15 players for Summer Selection Camp


Hockey Sask has narrowed down the list of the top male U15  players in the province. Several area athletes were among the 32 players selected to attend summer camp. The purpose of this camp is to select 20 players to represent Saskatchewan in the 2023 Canada Games in Prince Edward Island. Defence Carson Adair (Clavet) plays for the Martensville Marauders […]