Kamsack Times

Reasons to be trained in karate are numerous, Rachel Martinuik, president of the Kamsack Karate Club, said last week as she encouraged people to consider registering for another season of instruction.

Daily, farmers are faced with making many decisions about their farming operation.

Reappointments of members to the housing authorities in Kamsack, Norquay and Hyas were recently made by the provincial department of Social Services.

World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) in Canada is October 1-7, with this year’s theme being “Breastfeeding and Work - Let’s Make it Work,” states a release from the Sunrise Health Region.

National Forest Week is an annual celebration to highlight the important role forests play in our environment and economy, and it ran from September 20 to 26 this year.

Effective September 1, Saskatchewan Crown corporations began taking advantage of exemptions in the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) to improve procurement opportunities for businesses in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, the provinces unde

Building permits in Saskatchewan took a huge jump in July, up 59.8 per cent over June (seasonally adjusted), the highest percentage increase among the provinces. On the national front, permits dropped 0.6 per cent over the same period.

Young workers in the province will have a better way to learn about their workplace rights and responsibilities through the updated Young Worker Readiness Certificate Course (YWRCC).

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released its latest monthly Business Barometer on August 27. It reveals optimism among small business owners in Saskatchewan rebounded to an index of 61.9 in August, from 54.

Health Canada is seeking input on proposed revisions to strengthen the labelling standard for non-prescription acetaminophen products, to help consumers use these products more safely.