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'Challenging' harvest wraps up in Saskatchewan

This year’s harvest is wrapping up in Saskatchewan. As of Thursday, 99 per cent of the crop was in the bin, according to the province’s weekly crop report. The province says this year’s harvest was a challenging one for producers, who faced frequent rainfall, delayed crop maturity and weed growth. Crop quality was also an… Continue reading 'Challenging' harvest wraps up in Saskatchewan

Photo radar creates backlog of speeding tickets in Sask.

Number of violating vehicles “much higher” than thought: Moose Jaw Police If you’ve been speeding on roads with photo radar systems and haven’t received a ticket in the mail yet, it doesn’t mean you’re off the hook. The Saskatchewan government’s photo radar pilot project is supposed to send speeders caught on camera a ticket in… Continue reading Photo radar creates backlog of speeding tickets in Sask.

Saskatchewan poised to break Canada Health Act, union claims

CUPE represents thousands of public health care workers One of the largest unions representing workers in the health care sector claims that Saskatchewan is on the verge of violating the Canada Health Act with legislation that allows for MRIs by a private supplier. According to CUPE Saskatchewan, the province’s Bill 179 (which outlines how a… Continue reading Saskatchewan poised to break Canada Health Act, union claims

Proposed 2016 Budget Presented to Public

The Town of Kindersley hosted two community consultations to discuss the 2016 Budget on Tuesday, October 27. The consultations, held at 3 pm and 7 pm at Caleb Village, are an annual component of the Town’s budget process and provided an opportunity for residents to ask questions and give feedback about the budget, taxes, and… Continue reading Proposed 2016 Budget Presented to Public

The Kindersley RCMP are asking your help in solving the following crime

Kindersley RCMP are asking anyone who has information about the sale, distribution or possession of illicit drugs or firearms in the Kindersley area to contact crimestoppers. Information can also be provided anonymously to a member of the Kindersley RCMP. If you have information about this or any other crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 1­800­222­… Continue reading The Kindersley RCMP are asking your help in solving the following crime

Province to make it easier for adopted children and parents to find each other

Right now it takes 3 years for Post-Adoptive Services to begin a case The Saskatchewan government says it’s working on changing regulations that would help adoptees and birth parents discover each others’ identities. “Society has grown to become more open about adoption and individuals directly involved in the adoption process want better access to birth… Continue reading Province to make it easier for adopted children and parents to find each other

"No culture of wellness" in jails, says Sask. advocate

Province has one of the highest rates of incarceration A group of former inmates says jails could help people deal with the issues that helped pull them into the justice system in the first place. But it takes a change in thinking. Saskatchewan is putting or keeping more people in jail than nearly all other provinces in the… Continue reading "No culture of wellness" in jails, says Sask. advocate