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Fertile Belt reeve happy with potash tax sharing increase

Municipalities in the Esterhazy-Rocanville area will be receiving an additional $1,150,000 in potash tax sharing this year, with RMs receiving up to $384,000 more than last year, and towns receiving up to $49,000 more than last year.
COVID-19 Update: Sixth death in Saskatchewan

COVID-19 Update: Sixth death in Saskatchewan

Also 17 new confirmed cases
Number of COVID-19 cases in Manitoba lower than models had predicted

Number of COVID-19 cases in Manitoba lower than models had predicted

One new case of coronavirus reported April 29, the same day premier announced plans to begin easing public health restrictions on businesses
Manitoba releases reopening plan, some non-essential businesses able to open May 4

Manitoba releases reopening plan, some non-essential businesses able to open May 4

First businesses can reopen Monday, northern travel restrictions remain in place
Support and respect for Nova Scotia

Support and respect for Nova Scotia

Carlyle and R.M. #63 Fire and Rescue made a gesture of support for the Carlyle RCMP, making a very difficult day a little easier when they showed they were thinking of their fellow emergency responders at the Carlyle RCMP Detachment.
Kinistin lockdown keeping COVID out of community

Kinistin lockdown keeping COVID out of community

After a case of COVID-19 was diagnosed at James Smith First Nation, Kinistin Saulteaux Nation Chief Greg Scott and the rest of the band council decided to lockdown their community. The lockdown came into effect on April 5.
Big game draw opens May 1 online

Big game draw opens May 1 online

Saskatchewan’s big game draw opens on May 1. Hunters have until midnight on May 25 to submit their online applications.
Distilleries producing hand sanitizer in fight against Covid-19

Distilleries producing hand sanitizer in fight against Covid-19

There’s more demand for hand sanitizer than ever due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the need to stop germs from spreading.
SHA updated modelling shows massive decrease in projected cases and deaths for COVID-19

SHA updated modelling shows massive decrease in projected cases and deaths for COVID-19

With the continued flattening of the curve in Saskatchewan, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) released an updated version of their modelling and healthcare system readiness plan on Tuesday, which shows a large decrease in projected cases and de
Coal car is back to its traditional home

Coal car is back to its traditional home

Estevan received its significant historical monument back on April 22. A group of United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) Local 7606 members gathered by the courthouse in the morning to ensure that the renovated coal car was installed without an issue.
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