What a fabulous winter we had in 2023/24 thanks to the weather phenomenon known as El Nino. This year was the first year I (and many others) experienced a Christmas with not even a speck of snow in sight which was the strangest thing ever. It certainly didn’t feel Christmassy despite the turkey dinner and […]
Hockey Canada has announced the 19 players that will represent Team Canada at the upcoming 2024 World Men’s Under-18 Hockey Championships in Finland. Whitewood product & Calgary Hitmen defenceman Reese Hamilton was named as one of the players that’ll suit up in the event that runs April 25th to Sun. May 5th. Hamilton in his […]
As we analyze today’s federal budget and the proposed increase in taxes for the wealthiest individuals in Canada, it is important to reflect on what exactly defines wealth and what it means to us as a society. Wealth, in its simplest form, is often associated with material possessions, financial assets, and luxurious lifestyles. However, true […]
Lt.Gov. Russ Mirasty celebrated the altruism of 10 exceptional individuals with the 2023 Saskatchewan Volunteer Medal. Their selfless efforts in various fields, including youth development and women’s issues, were commended during a ceremony at Government House. Those individuals are: Mirasty underscored the importance of volunteerism, honouring their contributions during National Volunteer Week. “I am honoured […]
On Saturday April 13th at 8 am, Regina City Police received a report of a stolen parked truck from a lot on McIntyre Street. Despite being locked, the keys had been taken earlier. Police located the truck on King Street around midnight, where a male was seen swapping license plates before driving off. They deployed […]
The provincial government says it is working to get the hyperbaric chamber in Moose Jaw back to being fully operational again, after opposition New Democrats raised concerns on Monday morning. The NDP staged a media event in Moose Jaw on Monday calling for the government to fully reopen the hyperbaric chamber that was closed in 2021. The […]
The inflation rate ticked up from 2.8 per cent in February to 2.9 per cent last month as we paid more for gasoline. Statistics Canada reports gas prices rose 4.5 per cent from a year ago, partly due to an increase in global oil prices. Shelter prices rose up 6.5 per cent, mortgage interest costs jumped 25.4 […]