FACC Partners with CRA for Debt Recovery Program Using Tax Refunds and Benefits

On August 21, the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority (FACC) announced its participation in the Canadian Revenue Agency’s (CRA) Individual Refund Offset Program. The program allows the FCAA to recover outstanding debts owed to the Crown through an individual’s tax refunds and other benefits. 

Nature Conservancy of Canada encouraging everyone to get out on the water to protect nature

Spending time in nature is one of the best parts of a summer; especially on the water. Those moments help people to recharge and forge lasting connections to our natural world. That’s why The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is inviting people to see how many hours of fun they can have on the water by registering for Paddle for Nature. 

Fatal highway collision south east of Regina

On August 12, a lone motorist died in a collision south east of Regina.

At approximately 3:50 p.m., Weyburn RCMP received a report of a collision on Highway #33, northwest of Fillmore. Initial investigation determined a semi and a car collided.

The driver and sole occupant of the car was declared deceased by EMS at the scene. He has been identified as a 27-year-old male from Winnipeg. His family has been notified.

The driver and sole occupant of the semi did not report injuries to police.

Team Sask. results for 18U National Championship Weekend

It was a successful weekend for the U18 Team Sask., as they played in the National Championships. 

The Friday, August 18th game took place at Ross Hennigar Park, as Sask. played head-to-head against Ontario. Team Sask. took the win 6 - 5. 

The team then took on Québec at Legacy Dodge Field on Saturday, falling to the team 0-2. The Québec team had a strong defense, not allowing the team to make many plays, leaving the Sask. team hungry for another win. 

Team Sask. gets first win in 18U National Championships

British Columbia had a tough time getting the runs rolling in their first game with the U18 Team Sask. team. 

BC kicked off the game in the first inning with a triple from Carter Cathers as he tripled on a 2-2 count, scoring one run. 

Saskatchewan evened things out at the top of the second inning scoring one run and scoring another in the fifth inning due to an error. 

Team Sask. was relentless in the sixth inning, scoring five runs. The offensive onslaught was led by Colin Plain and Joel Bauml, all driving in runs in the inning. 

Relief on the way for water woes

Sudden summertime driving downpours can wreak havoc in areas of communities that have drainage issues and are prone to flooding. Humboldt and surrounding communities are no strangers to the experience. 

That’s why The Water Security Agency (WSA) is offering a cost-sharing rebate to help communities implement proactive flood damage prevention and reduction measures. The Flood Damage Reduction Program (FDRP) supports cities, towns, villages and hamlets at risk of recurrent flood damage. 

A day of special treats at Bruno Cherry Sunday

Following a misty morning, the clouds parted on Bruno Cherry Sunday this past weekend, allowing hundreds of people to gather on the St. Therese grounds to enjoy the sights and sounds. The site was teeming with activity, including a bustling marketplace, food favourites like the Cherry Sundaes provided by Bruno School students, and of course the elephant ears drenched in cherry sauce.  

The entertainment tent was a popular destination with people taking a break from the heat to enjoy some of the best local talent.