Maury Wrubleski

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation and the provincial Government Trustee Bargaining team once again reached an impasse in their lengthy contract negotiations. This leads to another round of work to rule sanctions beginning in schools on Monday. 

Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI), with head offices in Humboldt, has received $5 million in funding over five years following an announcement on May 14 by federal Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Lawrence MacAulay and Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit.  

Sagehill Community Futures is launching a new initiative designed to highlight their regional business clients in a fun and interactive way. The Community Futures Scavenger Hunt is a fun, easy and interactive way to find out more about regional businesses large and small and discover what each has to offer.  

Saskatchewan teachers are still at an impasse with the Government Trustee Bargaining team following the tabling of the Conciliators’ Panel report.

The report was released on January 8, and the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation immediately called a press conference to address the report, continued issues, and the Government’s announcement of a Specialized Support Classroom pilot project. 

Saskatchewan teachers are still at an impasse with the Government Trustee Bargaining team following the tabling of the Conciliators’ Panel report. The report was released on January 8, and the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation immediately called a press conference to address the report, continued issues, and the Government’s announcement of a Specialized Support Classroom pilot project. 

The Wild is a moody, atmospheric film rife with Saskatchewan landscapes and locales. It’s a slow burn in that the opening scenes set a tone and a bundle of circumstances that hooks viewers in and compels them to stay with the characters and the teasing revelations. It’s a little Rod Serling, a little X-Files, wrapped up in some great prairie vistas. 

Like hundreds of viewers in the Humboldt area and thousands across the country, members of the current Humboldt Broncos were gathered around the TV awaiting the fate of one of their own. Tuesday night was the season finale of the Amazing Race Canada with 2018 Bronco Ty Smith and his partner Kat Kastner in the final three pairs competing for the title. 

Ongoing concerns around the state of K-12 education in the province has led the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation to mount an ad campaign alerting parents and stakeholders to what it says is the provincial government “ignoring their responsibilities for public education.” 

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is pleased to announce a colla”beer”ation with Nokomis Craft Ales, a brewery located in the rural community of Nokomis, Saskatchewan, who are pouring out $0.50 per can to support NCC initiatives. The beer is now available in stores throughout Saskatchewan, which is ideal timing to acquire some and enjoy during the upcoming September long weekend.

Saskatchewan Parks are the place to be anytime, but on Parks Day, Saturday, July 15, there is added excitement. There are planned activities at most Saskatchewan Provincial Parks, including nearby Carlton Trail Historic Park and Green Water Lake Provincial Park. It’s part of Parks Week from July 9 – 15.