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Crop report for May 19-25

Crop report for May 19-25

Favourable weather in the province this week meant substantial seeding progress in all regions. Eighty per cent of the crop is now seeded in Saskatchewan, slightly ahead of the five-year average of 78 per cent (2015-2019) for this time of year.
Final day of supplemental learning for Horizon School Division set

Final day of supplemental learning for Horizon School Division set

EAST CENTRAL — The last day of school has been set by the Horizon School Division. Tuesday, June 16 will be the final day for teacher-directed supplemental learning.
Water management infrastructure initiatives announced

Water management infrastructure initiatives announced

A number of water management infrastructure initiatives have been announced by the province’s Water Security Agency on Thursday. These projects are included in the province’s $7.5 billion two-year capital plan to stimulate the economy.

Canada’s largest helium purification facility to be built in Saskatchewan

Saskatchewan will soon be home to the largest helium purification operation in Canada. The new facility will be constructed by North American Helium Inc. (NAH) near Battle Creek in southwest Saskatchewan.
Cancelled one-time events like weddings at Uniplex to be charged 2020 rates in 2021

Cancelled one-time events like weddings at Uniplex to be charged 2020 rates in 2021

HUMBOLDT — One-time Uniplex renters that had to cancel events like weddings due to the pandemic will be able to rent the facility next year at 2020 rates.

Northern Sask. MLAs ready for return to Regina

The province’s two northernmost MLAs are ready to return to the Legislature to discuss the challenges facing their northern region.
North Battleford going after $4 million in tax arrears, including one 14-year-old bill

North Battleford going after $4 million in tax arrears, including one 14-year-old bill

The City of North Battleford has gone with a local law firm to try and collect a large amount of property tax arrears. Council voted Monday to award a five-year tax enforcement request for proposals to Battle River Law.
Federal government expands criteria for Canada Emergency Business Account

Federal government expands criteria for Canada Emergency Business Account

Last week Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an expansion to the criteria of eligibility for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) to make more owner-operated small businesses eligible.
Tisdale putting $464,961 grant into paving and waterline replacement

Tisdale putting $464,961 grant into paving and waterline replacement

TISDALE — A $464,961 grant from the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program is being used to fund Tisdale’s 2020 street and waterline replacement.
COVID-19 investigation into gathering in Saskatoon

COVID-19 investigation into gathering in Saskatoon

In his latest update on COVID-19 in Regina Wednesday, chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab noted that Saskatchewan Health Authority had flagged a community outbreak of COVID-19 at an event Saskatoon.
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