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Local colleges pleased with four-year funding commitment

Local colleges pleased with four-year funding commitment

EAST CENTRAL — Local colleges say a four-year funding commitment to Saskatchewan’s post-secondary institutions, a first for the province, will make it easier to plan.
Cargill to build $350M canola crusher in Regina area

Cargill to build $350M canola crusher in Regina area

Canola processing company Cargill is looking to plant some big capital in Regina: It announced April 22 afternoon plans for a $350-million canola crusher site to be built in the area.
April 23 COVID-19 update; One death, 382,135 vaccinations, 245 new cases, 296 recoveries

April 23 COVID-19 update; One death, 382,135 vaccinations, 245 new cases, 296 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 9,801 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 382,135.
‘Heart-breaking’ vandalism visited on positive sign

‘Heart-breaking’ vandalism visited on positive sign

Someone built a sign at the top of the hill by the junction of Highways 29 and 40 near West Park, Battleford, more than a year ago, asking folks to be safe during this pandemic and to be grateful to health workers.
Mayor sticks it to COVID

Mayor sticks it to COVID

City of North Battleford Mayor David Gillan received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts, on Wednesday, April 21. The vaccine clinic is being run by the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc.
Used oil dumped onto Lenore Lake

Used oil dumped onto Lenore Lake

LENORE LAKE — Humboldt conservation officers found a large amount of used oil dumped out onto Lenore Lake while conducting patrols. The used oil was found near Lung's Beach on March 23.
Melfort Veterinary Services Board disbands, sells building

Melfort Veterinary Services Board disbands, sells building

MELFORT — With there no longer a reason to exist, the Melfort Veterinary Services Board has officially dissolved. The building they owned, used by the Mohawk Animal Clinic, has been sold to the practice.
Crimestoppers: Unlawfully at large

Crimestoppers: Unlawfully at large

These individuals are currently unlawfully at large in Saskatchewan. Thomas Redsky Mcnab - 26 years old, 5ft 8" 189 lbs. Last known location was in Regina. Vaughan Smoker - 34 years old, 5ft 7" 193 lbs. Last known location was in Regina.
Traffic stops that don’t happen every day

Traffic stops that don’t happen every day

In the last couple weeks, between April 8, 2021 and April 17, Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) and Maple Creek RCMP conducted the following noteworthy traffic stops.
Variants of concern risk at plasma donation site in Saskatoon

Variants of concern risk at plasma donation site in Saskatoon

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is alerting the public of an increased risk of COVID-19 variants of concern in Saskatoon There is an increased risk of exposure to COVID-19 variants of concern at the following location where a person or person
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