Local News

A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared in two Hutterit​e communities within the RM of Maple Creek.

The Saskatc​​hewan Health Authority is declaring a COVID-19 outbreak in two Hutterit​e communities in the Rural Municipality of Maple Creek (No. 111).

HUMBOLDT — After a local doctor received the qualifications to become an anesthetist, the Humboldt District Hospital Foundation bought a pump for the hospital to allow expectant mothers to receive epidurals. While Dr.

It was a different setting for Mayor Ryan Bater to give a State of the City address than in previous years.

EAST CENTRAL — To cut expenses, the North East School Division (NESD) is choosing not to replace staff members as they retire or otherwise leave.

HUMBOLDT — A drinking water advisory has been issued for the 600 block of Humboldt’s Fourth Avenue, near the railway tracks. The city is conducting work in the area.

A Prince Albert man facing numerous weapons and drug trafficking charges remains in custody. Kevin Ackegan, 40, had another show cause hearing scheduled on June 15 in Prince Albert Provincial Court but remains in custody.

A Bear Creek man charged with second-degree murder consented to be remanded in custody.

With the summer months set to begin, the province allowing outdoor pools to reopen and parents searching for recreational opportunities for their kids, the Lifesaving Society, Saskatchewan Branch, has unveiled a set of guidelines for reopening swimmi

MELFORT — The City of Melfort has put out a tender for the new heliport at the Melfort Hospital. Rick Lang, Melfort’s mayor, said through fundraising and donations in-kind, they have reached approximately $520,000 for the new heliport.