Jenny Hagan

The Province of Saskatchewan, in collaboration with the Saskatchewan Music Educators Association (SMEA), has officially proclaimed Friday, September 13, 2024, as Music Education Day. This special day highlights the critical role music educators play in shaping the lives of students and the broader community through the power of music.

West Central Abilities (WCA) marked a significant milestone yesterday with the grand opening of their new day program facility, which currently serves 20 individuals. The event was attended by Kindersley MLA Ken Francis, who represented Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky, along with representatives from WCA. The Ministry of Social Services is providing approximately $380,000 in operational funding to support the program.

In the vast prairies of Saskatchewan, a familiar yet unsettling sight has become more common: skies tinged with an eerie orange hue, the sun struggling to shine through a thick veil of smoke. Wildfire season, once a predictable pattern of occasional forest fires, has evolved into a more persistent and disruptive force, altering the province’s summer landscape in profound ways.

Fourteen new physicians have begun practicing in rural communities across Saskatchewan after successfully completing the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA) program in May. This program plays a crucial role in addressing the healthcare needs of smaller and more remote areas in the province.

Two west-central communities welcome new physicians. Unity with Dr. Taban Rahjoo and Outlook welcomes Dr. Mohammadreza Rostamzadeh Khouzani 

In the vast prairies of Saskatchewan, a familiar yet unsettling sight has become more common: skies tinged with an eerie orange hue, the sun struggling to shine through a thick veil of smoke. Wildfire season, once a predictable pattern of occasional forest fires, has evolved into a more persistent and disruptive force, altering the province’s summer landscape in profound ways.

There is the age-old joke that forecasters are the only people who can be wrong 90% of the time and still keep a job. Even those in the weather world joke about this, mainly to keep at bay the frustrations of trying to predict the unpredictable, especially in the Canadian prairies.

As the summer heat fades and the leaves begin to turn, Saskatchewan’s landscapes undergo a stunning transformation, making fall one of the best times to go camping in the province. Whether you’re a seasoned camper or a weekend warrior, autumn offers unique experiences that make it an ideal season to pitch a tent or park an RV. Here’s why fall camping in Saskatchewan is truly great.

A collaborative effort in Leader has brought a vibrant new mural to the community hall, thanks to the dedication of local youth and support from the Community Initiatives Fund. The project, which was designed to engage and inspire young artists, has transformed the space with a colourful display that now adorns the wall above the canteen.

Saskatchewan Blue Cross has contributed $34,100 to fund essential healthcare equipment for rural hospitals across the province.

The long-awaited sequel to the 1996 hit movie Twister has stormed its way to Cinema Twin Theatre under the title Twisters. With a fresh cast of characters, fans and storm chasers alike are eager to see if this new installment will have the same impact on the world of storm chasing as the original did.