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Former Canora resident enjoying excitement of mission to Mars

Former Canora resident enjoying excitement of mission to Mars

As a youngster growing up on a farm near Canora, Tim Haltigin, son of Linda Osachoff, had plenty of opportunities to look up in amazement at the seemingly endless prairie sky.
Couple charged with killing Kenneth Merasty have court appearances

Couple charged with killing Kenneth Merasty have court appearances

A couple charged with the murder of Kenneth Merasty, 43, on Flying Dust First Nation had appearances in Meadow Lake Provincial Court March 8.
92,776 have received COVID-19 vaccine in Sask.

92,776 have received COVID-19 vaccine in Sask.

An additional 892 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 92,776.

Canada proposes voluntary ‘offset’ program meant to encourage new pollution cuts

Canada has proposed a new voluntary program to recognize emissions reductions beyond what’s covered by the federal carbon pricing regime.
Defence proposes resolution in case against Onion Lake woman accused of murder

Defence proposes resolution in case against Onion Lake woman accused of murder

There may be a resolution in the case against an Onion Lake woman charged with second-degree murder. A lawyer representing Shari Heathen, 27, requested an adjournment until next month saying he is in discussions with the Crown.
Upgrades to 911 system upcoming

Upgrades to 911 system upcoming

Telephone bill will rise to offset costs
Two COVID-19-related deaths and 116 new cases in Sask.

Two COVID-19-related deaths and 116 new cases in Sask.

Additional 1,428 doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered

Opioid addiction: 'It's an every class problem'

“I came this close to being dead,” said Sean Pauley, of Riverview, a recovering addict who this week marks his fourth year of no longer using opiates.

Is the lowly sea cucumber the new superhero of sustainable aquaculture?

Most coastal residents are suitably enthralled with charismatic or charming marine animals such as killer whales, the iconic Pacific salmon or furry sea otters.
Get your head out of your apps and focus on the road

Get your head out of your apps and focus on the road

Here's a notification: distracted and drowsy driving is the March Traffic Spotlight.
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