Most popular baby names in Saskatchewan in 2013
For the fourth year in a row, Liam was the most popular name for baby boys born in Saskatchewan. Emma has been the most popular girls’ name for the last five years. The second most popular names were...
View ArticleGrain bag recycling program extended
Federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced funding of $100,000 to extend the Grain Bag Recycling Pilot Project into 2014. The announcement was...
View ArticleTentative agreement received with Saskatchewan teachers
The Government-Trustee Bargaining Committee and the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) have reached a tentative provincial collective bargaining agreement, according to a press release issued by...
View ArticleFunding available for community rinks
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced that the Community Rink Affordability Grant will be offered in 2014. This is the third consecutive year for the popular program. The Community Rink...
View ArticlePharmacists to be allowed to do more under proposed legislative amendments
Health Minister Dustin Duncan introduced legislative amendments, October 30, that will expand the scope of practice for Saskatchewan pharmacists, benefiting residents through more efficient and...
View ArticleFirst provincial service club awards handed out
Nominations Now Being Accepted for Second Year The first four recipients of the new Premier’s Service Club Award were announced December 9 and represent volunteer community organizations from Balgonie,...
View ArticleBeware of travel discount scams!
The Saskatchewan government warned residents this week about scammers selling discount travel packages. The government press release is reprinted below: The recent cold snap has people dreaming of sun...
View ArticleOrgan and tissue donation campaign offers hope
Heart transplant recipient Cheryl Olson calls her organ donor her heart hero. “She saved my life, so she’s my hero,” Olson said about the woman who made possible her heart transplant in 2008. “Without...
View ArticleNominations open for Premier’s Service Club Award
Nominations are open until Tuesday, February 17 for the second year of the Premier’s Service Club Award. “Service clubs and fraternal organizations make our communities better places, which improves...
View ArticleFree ice fishing weekend!
February 14 to 16 marks another free fishing weekend in Saskatchewan – the first in winter – to promote the province’s many ice fishing opportunities. This means everyone, including visitors from...
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