For anyone looking for fun, educational children’s books, Melanie Larson has not only written these but she has created them with a Saskatchewan twist! Larson, who lives on a farm with her husband and three children near Simmie, Saskatchewan, came up with the idea after teaching her son to count. “My oldest child was learning… Continue reading Sask. Author Shares Love of Learning Through Her Books
Category: Provincial
SK RCMP Officers Experience Frightening Incident Earlier This Month
Just before midnight on Friday, November 12th, 2021, Broadview Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan police officers were speaking with a pedestrian who requested assistance on a grid road north of Broadview, SK. While the officers were outside of their police vehicle with the pedestrian, another vehicle collided with the back of the unoccupied police vehicle, forcing… Continue reading SK RCMP Officers Experience Frightening Incident Earlier This Month
Understanding Fibre in the Beef Cow Diet
By Colby Elford BSc. PAg., Livestock and Feed Extension Specialist, Moose Jaw When we talk about feed quality, we often focus on protein and energy. While these are very important feed ingredients, they are not the only things that need to be considered when planning for winter feeding. The feed’s fibre value, expressed as Acid… Continue reading Understanding Fibre in the Beef Cow Diet
Funds In Locked-In Retirement Accounts Now More Accessible For People In Need
The Government of Saskatchewan has put in place new measures that will allow people facing financial hardship to withdraw a portion of their funds from their locked-in retirement accounts (LIRA) under certain circumstances. Under the new rules to access the funds, LIRA holders will be able to apply to the financial institution which issued the… Continue reading Funds In Locked-In Retirement Accounts Now More Accessible For People In Need
Jeremy Patzer’s Response to Throne Speech
The Liberal Government Has Nothing to Say to Canadians After three years in a row, it feels like there is deja vu in Parliament. Sometime in the Fall, everything restarts with another throne speech and the Liberal government tries to make their same old program seem like it is something new. This time around, following… Continue reading Jeremy Patzer’s Response to Throne Speech
Sask. Health Care Workers, Patients and Families Entering Hospitals Now Protected by Safe Zone
Health care workers, patients and families entering hospitals in the province will now have the protection of a safe zone or “bubble”. Legislation was passed in the Saskatchewan legislature to create and enforce safe access zones around hospitals. Any protests near hospitals must now be outside of a 50-metre perimeter to ensure people accessing the… Continue reading Sask. Health Care Workers, Patients and Families Entering Hospitals Now Protected by Safe Zone
Great Plains College Awards More Than $144,000 in Scholarships
Great Plains College is proud to announce the distribution of $144,750 in Entrance Scholarships and Awards to 133 students across its six locations. “Each of this year’s award recipients has worked hard to earn this recognition and and we’re proud to reward that effort through our scholarship program that will help ease the cost of… Continue reading Great Plains College Awards More Than $144,000 in Scholarships
SaskPower to Install Smart Meters Across Province
After a successful pilot that saw 17,000 volunteers receive residential smart meters this year, SaskPower will begin installing smart meters on residences across Saskatchewan. “Smart meters are an important part of our efforts to build a modern power grid in Saskatchewan,” Minister Responsible for SaskPower Don Morgan said. “These meters will allow SaskPower to respond… Continue reading SaskPower to Install Smart Meters Across Province
UPDATE: Nine Saskatoon Companies And Two Residents Must Stop Offering Investment Opportunities
A Temporary Cease Trade Order was issued against Epic Alliance Inc. on October 21, 2021, The Cease Trade Order was terminated by the FCAA Hearing Panel on November 16, 2021. As this matter is still in progress, the FCAA cannot comment on the particulars of the matter. Publicly available information includes the Temporary Cease Trade Order, Extending Order, and Termination… Continue reading UPDATE: Nine Saskatoon Companies And Two Residents Must Stop Offering Investment Opportunities
Whitetail Deer Shot With High Powered Rifle Within 500m of Residences
At approximately 7:50 a.m. on November 22nd, 2021, an unknown person shot and left a white-tailed deer within 500m, on posted land with a centerfire rifle. The incident occurred just south of Paradise beach in the Saskatoon wildlife management zone where centerfire rifles are prohibited during a big game season. Saskatoon conservation officers are looking… Continue reading Whitetail Deer Shot With High Powered Rifle Within 500m of Residences