Kindersley Legion set to march for 'Victory in Europe Day'
The Kindersley Legion Branch #57 is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day with a special march to the cenotaph.
In an interview with chaplain for the legion Scott Holloway he shared that a procession will begin at 10:30 AM from the hall located at 118 2 Ave E. They will arrive at Baker Park at approximately 10:45, where the procession will present the colours, sing the national anthem, and observe a moment of silence following the Last Post. The ceremony will end with a word from the legion president.
Public chimes in on potential paving scam after RCMP warning
The public responded strongly after the Rosetown and Kyle RCMP issued a warning on Wednesday about a possible paving scam circulating the area.
It involves a group called “Construction Redwood” or “Redwood Paving” roaming around in a grey half ton truck with Alberta plates. Police are sharing that the outfit is not a legitimate company, and that anyone with information should contact their local detachment directly.
Eatonia's John Stevens joins roster at Riders rookie camp
The Saskatchewan Roughriders started their on-field preparations for the season on Wednesday with the first day of training camp. Rookies camp is in session from May 7-9, before main camp opens up for the team May 11 from the same location at Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon.
Invited onto the rookie camp roster as a territorial junior was none other than Eatonia native, and Saskatoon Hilltops d-lineman John Stevens.
Oyen RCMP and Toronto Police Service investigate extortion and child pornography – charges laid
In December of 2024, Oyen RCMP received a report that a youth from the Oyen area had fallen victim to an online extortion. Oyen RCMP conducted a thorough investigation which included obtaining judicial authorizations to obtain information associated to the suspects social media accounts, email accounts, and banking information.
Kindersley Fire Department highlights importance of planning ahead
As Emergency Preparedness Week gets underway across Canada, the Kindersley Fire Department is using the occasion to remind residents that the time to plan for a disaster is before one strikes.
“We always hope emergencies don’t happen,” said Fire Chief Jeff Soveran. “But if they do, you want to have supplies on hand to look after your family, your pets, and yourself for up to 72 hours.”
Equipment safety and employee training crucial on farms
Agriculture is one of the largest industries in the province, and simultaneously one of the most dangerous. As seeding and calving season gets underway, safety is once again top of mind for local farmers and their employees.
Ryan Jacobson is the Chief Executive Officer with the Saskatchewan Safety Council (SSC) and formerly operated an agricultural farm in southeast Saskatchewan. He explains that every industry experiences gaps in safety protocols.
Alberta separation would send Canada into uncharted territory, say legal experts
As separatist discontent bubbles up anew in Alberta, experts say a vote to sever ties with Canada would pitch the country into unexplored territory on everything from money to First Nations and national parks.
“You’re in terra incognita. You’re off the map when we get to that stage of the proceedings,” said law professor Eric Adams.
“A lot of things are going to be broken on the way out the door.”
Canada looks again to Europe as world marks 80 years since end of Second World War
After the Second World War came to a close, Canada pulled itself away from Great Britain and planted itself firmly within a North American political and economic compact that generated prosperity for much of the western world for decades.
But as the world marks 80 years since the end of the war in Europe, an increasingly unstable geopolitical climate — and an administration in Washington bent on fighting a trade war with much of the world — has Canada looking back to the continent as a way to preserve peace and prosperity.
Food inspection could fall victim to U.S. deregulation move
Observers say the American government’s move toward deregulation could have sweeping consequences for Canadians.
A new policy paper warns Canadian agriculture to prepare for changing U.S. domestic policies that seek efficiencies through deregulation.
The paper from Agri-Food Economic Systems said this could include food inspection.
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Province partners with universities to expand access to education resources
Post-secondary students in Saskatchewan now have a new way to access free educational materials, thanks to a provincial partnership that brings open education resources (OERs) under one digital roof.
The Government of Saskatchewan has teamed up with Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the University of Regina and the University of Saskatchewan to launch a centralized website offering free digital textbooks, manuals, videos and other academic tools.