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Estevan plays host to province's volunteer firefighting forces

Estevan plays host to province's volunteer firefighting forces

A number of Saskatchewan communities are a little bit safer today thanks to a full weekend of training in Estevan.
Memorial held one year after girl's sudden death

Memorial held one year after girl's sudden death

Aela Smith remembers her friend and cousin, Aeramis Kolke, as a young girl who was obsessed with cookies, would chase bunnies and hide behind her smile.
No timetable yet for rollout of STARS beyond Regina

No timetable yet for rollout of STARS beyond Regina

While STARS (Shock, Trauma, Air Rescue Service) is about to be launched in Regina at the end of this month, not much is known as to when and how it will roll out to the rest of Saskatchewan.
Local takes part in Man in Motion reunion

Local takes part in Man in Motion reunion

Twenty-five years ago, Rick Hansen came through Saskatchewan on his way to completing the Man in Motion World Tour. In a wheelchair, Hansen completed the equivalent of three marathons every day through 34 countries.
Nicor Developments seeking input from the community

Nicor Developments seeking input from the community

The conference room at the Canalta Hotel in Weyburn was packed full for an Open House held by Nicor Developments on April 12.

Saskatchewan has the jobs

With a booming population, Saskatchewan's got plenty of jobs to offer people from far and wide. According to new population estimates from Statistics Canada, Saskatchewan's population jumped by 17,064 people in 2011 to an all-time high of 1,067,612.
Health region hoping to land physician residency program

Health region hoping to land physician residency program

The move to establish the Family Medicine Residency program in southeast Saskatchewan, namely Estevan and Weyburn, is catching the interest of a number of civic leaders and administrators. "The goal is to be involved.

Sask exports soared in February

Saskatchewan's merchandise exports continue to increase, reaching $2.62 billion in February 2012, up 22.2 per cent from the $2.15 billion recorded in February 2011 according to a new report from Statistics Canada.

Chamber celebrates policy win

According to the Weyburn Chamber of Commerce, the Government of Saskatchewan's recent announcement regarding tax relief for developers of new residential rental residencies is a win - especially for the growing community of renters.

New family of prehistoric birds found in Saskatchewan

The Royal Saskatchewan Museum (RSM) has identified a new species of prehistoric birds, based on fossils discovered in Grasslands National Park in southwest Saskatchewan.
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