Source: Jonathan Guignard, globalnews.ca, July 25th, 2021 Many parents are divided over this decision. Saskatchewan schools will be returning to normal this fall as COVID-19 restrictions will no longer be in place for the 2021-22 school year. This means schools will not be required to have a masking policy in place or physical distancing measures.… Continue reading Sask. Schools Return in Fall With No COVID Restrictions
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Clare’s Law Applications Available Through RCMP
If there is something in your relationship, or the relationship of a loved one, that makes you uneasy, you can make a Clare’s Law application with the RCMP or your local police service to find out if an intimate partner has a history of violence or abuse. Violence comes in many forms, and often described… Continue reading Clare’s Law Applications Available Through RCMP
RCMP Hand Out 490 Seat Belt Tickets and 447 Impaired Driving Offences in June
In June, police across Saskatchewan wrote a total of 490 tickets for people not using or wearing seatbelts or small passengers who were not properly restrained. The tickets included: 313 tickets for a driver failing to properly use or wear a seatbelt; 51 tickets to a passenger failing to properly use or wear a seatbelt;… Continue reading RCMP Hand Out 490 Seat Belt Tickets and 447 Impaired Driving Offences in June
Vehicle Travelling 164 KM/HR Stopped, $140,000 and Cocaine Seized
On July 16th, 2021 at approximately 11:50 a.m., a Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) RCMP officer conducting patrols in the area observed a vehicle on Highway #1 near Wolseley travelling 164 km/hr. The officer pulled the vehicle over for speeding and noticed a sum of cash and illegal cigarettes in plain view. After, a full search of the vehicle was conducted and officers… Continue reading Vehicle Travelling 164 KM/HR Stopped, $140,000 and Cocaine Seized
Sask Boaters Reminded To Stop at Watercraft Inspection Stations
Saskatchewan residents travelling across provincial and international borders with boats are reminded to keep an eye out for inspection stations along highways and near waterbodies. The requirement to stop at all watercraft inspection stations is part of a coordinated effort between provinces and states to prevent the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS).… Continue reading Sask Boaters Reminded To Stop at Watercraft Inspection Stations
Sask Parks Events Are Back
Sask Parks events and programs are back, with activities and offerings for everyone to enjoy. “We are thrilled to once again offer our fantastic park programs that campers have come to know and love over the years,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said. “New this year are 17 special event days across provincial… Continue reading Sask Parks Events Are Back
Saskatchewan Roads Receive Pavement Sealing
This summer, motorists will see significant amounts of road sealing taking place across the province. Road sealing is a cost-effective method that extends the life of roads and highways by sealing cracks formed by temperature changes throughout the year. “Seal-coating is an effective and useful tool in all areas of the province,” Minister of Highways… Continue reading Saskatchewan Roads Receive Pavement Sealing
Upgrades Continue for Central and Northern Saskatchewan Provincial Parks
As part of the record province-wide capital investment of over $18.1 million, the Government of Saskatchewan has ear-marked more than $7.7 million for facility and infrastructure improvements in central and northern provincial parks in 2021-22. “Our provincial parks continue to be popular vacation destinations for generations of Saskatchewan families,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura… Continue reading Upgrades Continue for Central and Northern Saskatchewan Provincial Parks
After Power Outage, Province Extends Big Game Draw Deadline
On the evening of Tuesday, May 25, the Government of Saskatchewan website experienced an unplanned outage that affected some access to the Saskatchewan Big Game Draw and the Canadian Resident White-tail Deer Draw. To ensure that allocation of Saskatchewan hunting opportunities remains fair and transparent, the Ministry of Environment will reopen the draw at 8… Continue reading After Power Outage, Province Extends Big Game Draw Deadline
Saskatchewan Tourism Industry Embarks On The Road To Recovery
Saskatchewan Tourism Week (May May 23re-29th) is an opportunity to both promote our beautiful parks, and for the province to communicate the importance of planning for industry recovery, building a resilient tourism sector and preparing for the return of visitors. Pre-pandemic, tourism spending in Saskatchewan reached $2.17 billion in 2019. There were 11.82 million visits… Continue reading Saskatchewan Tourism Industry Embarks On The Road To Recovery