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WBDC annual field day talks grazing management and other research

WBDC annual field day talks grazing management and other research

It was hot and sunny out during the Western Beef Development Centre’s (WBDC) 17th annual summer field day, which was held on June 23 at Termuende Research Ranch just outside of Lanigan.
Skilled workers can jump queue with new SINP express entry

Skilled workers can jump queue with new SINP express entry

To further their commitment to fixing the labour shortage, the provincial government has taken another step forward and added the new online Saskatchewan Express Entry category for immigrants applying for permanent residence.
People pig out at annual Hogfest

People pig out at annual Hogfest

Twelve hogs went into feeding an estimated 750-800 people at Englefeld’s 44th annual Hogfest on June 26-28.
Small town perspective gets big time platform

Small town perspective gets big time platform

People in the region may know Muenster’s Brent Loehr from his involvement in local sports. But now he’s getting a bigger audience with the publication of his new book, The Global Baseball Classroom – Reflections Beyond Home.
People "tired" of junk can take old scrap tires to Vintage Club

People "tired" of junk can take old scrap tires to Vintage Club

The Saskatchewan Scrap Tire Corporation (SSTC) wants you to bring your old scrap tires to be recycled.
U of S researchers looking to make a change in healthcare

U of S researchers looking to make a change in healthcare

A group of researchers at the University of Saskatchewan are recruiting licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, and continuing care assistants from the Saskatoon Health Region for a study to try to find a solution to the problem of workplace ha
General Mills to discontinue artificial flavours and colouring in cereals

General Mills to discontinue artificial flavours and colouring in cereals

In response to the growing trend towards organic and natural foods, General Mills has announced that it will be committed to removing artificial flavours from the rest of its cereals.
Land-based learning brings native and non-native cultures together

Land-based learning brings native and non-native cultures together

It's a camp, but it's not "just a camping trip.
Pellet gun shot into vehicle window

Pellet gun shot into vehicle window

Battlefords RCMP responded to approximately 83 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday June 30 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, July 1. Tuesday • Report of mischief to a vehicle parked overnight on the Moosomin First Nation. Windows were smashed.
Archaeological event to be hosted by Fred Light Museum

Archaeological event to be hosted by Fred Light Museum

The Saskatchewan Archaeological Society's travelling caravan will be visiting the Fred Light Museum in Battleford July 9. Children and adults are welcome to attend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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