Sarah Pacio
Payout for firefighters increased to $913/hour
Fire departments in Saskatchewan will now receive better compensation for responding to motor vehicle collisions (MVCs) on provincial highways.
Previously, SGI used the non-productive...
Speaker addresses bullying in schools
Pink Shirt Day was Feb. 28 in Canada, an anti-bullying initiative that began in Nova Scotia 11 years ago. When a teenage boy was...
Wildlife Federation groups hand out annual awards
The Grenfell Branch of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) hosted its annual Awards Banquet on March 3. It was a pleasant evening at the...
Aboriginal stories relive local Cree culture and history
Grenfell Library
Grenfell residents enjoyed an afternoon of storytelling at the Grenfell Library Feb. 23. The library hosted an Aboriginal Storytelling session with elders Florence...
Official Community Plan and zoning district map draft completed
After a year and a half of work, the Town of Grenfell has drafted a new Official Community Plan (OCP) and zoning district map....
Town of Grenfell hires new recreation director
The Town of Grenfell has a new director of recreation and culture. Danean Karlunchuck began her new role on Feb. 1.
Karlunchuck was born and...
Grenfell employees ratify first collective wage agreement
Public works employees unionized last spring
Town of Grenfell employees have ratified their first collective agreement.
Last spring, the town’s public works employees and one office...
Broadview hoping to grow Telemiracle 42 fundraising
Organizations in Broadview are collecting money for a good cause.
They raised $7,000 for Telemiracle in 2017 and are on their way to another large...
Groups request fee waivers
Grenfell town council held its regular meeting at 7 pm on Feb. 1. They dealt with several new items of business and reviewed two...
Local schools hold Battle of the Books
Teachers are finding creative ways to engage students in reading. Sarah Zuiker, literacy coach for Broadview and Whitewood Schools, has teamed up with Candace...
Provincial News
Man running across Canada to raise awareness for mental health
As Carter Armstrong makes his way across Saskatchewan on foot, the Ontario runner is carrying more than a backpack and a fundraising goal. He...
