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Federal government tops up business relief program for Western Canada

Small-to-medium sized businesses in Western Canada will have access to an additional $263.7-million in COVID-19 relief funding, the federal government announced Friday.
Councillor Barnhart proposes Anderson Lake Project

Councillor Barnhart proposes Anderson Lake Project

At the most recent Town of Saltcoats council meeting, Councillor Gordon Barnhart brought forward a proposal to beautify and clean up Anderson Lake.
Ten new COVID-19 cases reported today in Sask.

Ten new COVID-19 cases reported today in Sask.

Five are in hospital
Multi-Jurisdictional community outbreak declared

Multi-Jurisdictional community outbreak declared

The Saska​tchewan Health Authority has declared a multi-jurisdictional community transmitted outbreak. Dr. Khami Chokani, Medical Health Officer, officially declared the outbreak on October 7, 2020.
Drive-thru flu shot clinic 'a rehearsal for the COVID vaccine'

Drive-thru flu shot clinic 'a rehearsal for the COVID vaccine'

“In 20 years of being a pharmacist, this is the proudest moment I’ve ever had,” said Monte Steeves, pharmacy owner of Jean Coutu on Mountain Road in north Moncton.
Montreal Lake Cree Nation elects first woman chief

Montreal Lake Cree Nation elects first woman chief

Joyce Naytowhow-McLeod made history last week when she became Montreal Lake Cree Nation's (MLCN) first woman chief.
Calder Council Notes: Water security discussed

Calder Council Notes: Water security discussed

On Monday, September 21, 2020, Mayor Subkow called the council meeting to order with all members present. The council received the water report from the village foreman, as well as the happenings around the village regarding maintenance.

Saltcoats and Esterhazy benefit from Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Grants

Recently, Esterhazy and Saltcoats received word that the Province of Saskatchewan has agreed on their share of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) Grant program before sending it to Ottawa for the federal government’s stamp of appro
‘She mattered’: Family of homicide victim speaks after preliminary hearing for one of 10 charged

‘She mattered’: Family of homicide victim speaks after preliminary hearing for one of 10 charged

Tiki Brook-Lyn Shirley Laverdiere’s body was found in a rural area outside of North Battleford on July 11, 2019. Her family members spoke after an Oct.
NDP promises 700 home care workers to help out seniors

NDP promises 700 home care workers to help out seniors

Saskatoon– The Saskatchewan New Democratic Party is promising to hire 700 homecare staff to improve the lives of Saskatchewan seniors, at a cost of $50 million, according the NDP Leader Ryan Meili. He made the announcement on Oct. 6 in Saskatoon.
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