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Broken rails suspected cause of Guernsey derailments

Broken rails suspected cause of Guernsey derailments

GUERNSEY — The suspected cause of two train derailments near Guernsey are broken rails, according to a public letter released by the Transportation Safety Board. On Dec. 9, 2019, an estimated 1.
Manitoba active COVID-19 cases drop below 100, northern travel restrictions continue

Manitoba active COVID-19 cases drop below 100, northern travel restrictions continue

Manitoba's COVID-19 curve may be flattening. Officials announced one new case and seven new recoveries during an April 21 briefing, leaving Manitoba with 99 active cases. Manitoba’s testing criteria continues to expand.

The doors are locked, but SIGN is not closed

At SIGN (Society for the Involvement of Good Neighbors) the way we provide services has changed.
A dead car battery leads to creative solution for a trip to the store

A dead car battery leads to creative solution for a trip to the store

A Kamsack senior resident was dismayed to find his car battery had gone dead on April 8.
North Battleford airport terminal closed after COVID-19 breach incident

North Battleford airport terminal closed after COVID-19 breach incident

The terminal at Cameron McIntosh Airport in North Battleford has been closed to the public following an incident last week involving international travellers who landed there.
Some of 11 charged under Public Health Act remain in custody on weapons, drug-related charges

Some of 11 charged under Public Health Act remain in custody on weapons, drug-related charges

Three of the 11 people charged with violating a public health order during the COVID-19 pandemic had appearances in court April 16 and remain in custody on weapons and drug-related charges.
Tarp fabrication business rolls into Kamsack

Tarp fabrication business rolls into Kamsack

Ready Roll Truck Tarps Inc. (RRTT), a roll tarp fabrication company, opened its doors on April 13, in the former Kamsack Strawboard Plant. The facility, located just five kilometres west of Kamsack, right off Hwy. No.
Tax deferrals and interest abatements approved

Tax deferrals and interest abatements approved

Moves to help in face of COVID-19 pressures
Council approves limited free parking to help downtown

Council approves limited free parking to help downtown

Downtown parking fees in certain lots in the City were waived by Yorkton Council at its regular meeting Monday.
Dismissal was unexpected for Lewgood, but not a surprise

Dismissal was unexpected for Lewgood, but not a surprise

Chris Lewgood says he wasn’t surprised that he was dismissed by the Estevan Bruins last week. The club announced on April 15 that Lewgood had been “relieved of his duties” after serving as the head coach and general manager since 2013.
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