Category: News

Lumsden RCMP Charge Man After Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision

On October 31st, 2021 at approximately 11:55 a.m., Lumsden RCMP responded to a pedestrian-MVC collision on Grand Avenue in Buena Vista, SK. Investigation has determined that an adult male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, which did not remain at the scene. The pedestrian was transported to hospital with what were described as serious but… Continue reading Lumsden RCMP Charge Man After Vehicle-Pedestrian Collision

Mule Deer Buck Shot and Left West of Leader, SK

On the afternoon of November 1st, 2021 Leader Conservation Officers were contacted about a mature mule deer buck that that was shot and left, 4 miles west, 1-mile north, and ½ mile west of Leader, Saskatchewan. The area is locally known as the “Westerham” area. The buck was located near the old railway bed. This… Continue reading Mule Deer Buck Shot and Left West of Leader, SK

Oil and Gas Processing Projects for Saskatchewan

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced two new oil and gas processing projects, undertaken by Steel Reef, have been approved under the provincial Oil and Gas Processing Investment Incentive (OGPII). Introduced in 2019 as part of the Government’s Methane Action Plan, OGPII is available for companies making investments in infrastructure and value-added processing projects, including… Continue reading Oil and Gas Processing Projects for Saskatchewan

International Flights From Regina and Saskatoon Reopen This Month

With the recent removal of the federal government’s non-essential travel advisory, international flights from Regina and Saskatoon are reopening on November 30th, 2021. Premier Scott Moe tweeted news on Tuesday. “We look forward to the airlines resuming direct flights from SK to destinations in the US and other countries,” his tweet read. The Regina Airport… Continue reading International Flights From Regina and Saskatoon Reopen This Month

Kindersley RCMP Have a Quiet Halloween

The Kindersley RCMP report having a calm and quiet Halloween with no major incidents reported over the weekend. ‘We had a very safe Halloween night with a handful of calls, but none of them related to Halloween itself’ stated Staff Sergeant Kevin Peterson. ‘Our members were patrolling throughout the afternoon and evening and we can… Continue reading Kindersley RCMP Have a Quiet Halloween

Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week Helps Residents Stay Safe

The Government of Saskatchewan is recognizing November 1st-7th as Carbon Monoxide (CO) Awareness Week to highlight the importance of CO safety and educate residents about prevention measures, something that is top of mind for Garth Kalin of Prince Albert. It was early in the morning on a cold winter’s day that Kalin woke up to… Continue reading Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week Helps Residents Stay Safe

Overcoming Fear in an Age of Arrogance

By Ron Baker Those who get doctorates in the British academic system are said to be “reading ______” (insert the subject or academic discipline).   Exams or midterms or assignments are peripheral.  The expectation is that you will read everything about a subject – that is your true assignment.  Your dissertation/final project is a way to… Continue reading Overcoming Fear in an Age of Arrogance

The Write Out Loud Digital Stage Welcomes Saskatchewan Poet, Sheri Benning

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Sheri Benning grew up on a farm in central Saskatchewan, Treaty Six Territory. Her latest poetry collection, Field Requiem, contains solemn meditations on the landscape of Saskatchewan where old ways have been replaced by impersonal industrial-scale farming. Her poems memorialize the land, the settlers who made their homes and livelihood there, and the Indigenous and… Continue reading The Write Out Loud Digital Stage Welcomes Saskatchewan Poet, Sheri Benning

Saskatchewan RCMP Renews Warnings About the Dangers of Illicit Drugs After Recent Overdoses

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In the past few weeks, Saskatchewan RCMP has responded to several sudden deaths suspected to be overdoses. We remind the public that using illicit drugs is dangerous, and urge those who use them – or have loved ones that do – to know what to do during an overdose. Here’s what you need to know:… Continue reading Saskatchewan RCMP Renews Warnings About the Dangers of Illicit Drugs After Recent Overdoses