Assiniboia Times

Decisions on things like masks in schools up to school divisions, said education minister

The provincial government is recommending schools enact protocols like wearing masks in high traffic areas, but not mandating it.

Aug 12, 2020 11:01 AM Read more >

Commonwealth Youth Awards 2021 open for entries

Exceptional young people can now submit entries for the 2021 Commonwealth Youth Awards to win prestigious titles and cash grants.

Aug 12, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

Statement from Education Critic Carla Beck on school mask use and other measures

After the latest update from the education minister today (August 11), I continue to be astounded by this government鈥檚 complete lack of planning for a safe return to schools.

Aug 11, 2020 10:09 PM Read more >

MacKay visited Saskatchewan to promote his leadership vision

Peter MacKay visited Saskatoon on Monday, August 10 to meet members of the Conservative Party of Canada and to convey his message of getting the economy back on track as the country emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Aug 11, 2020 9:45 PM Read more >

Keep all students in school, every day, all day, said education expert Michael Zwaagstra

Saskatchewan鈥檚 return to school plan while under the COVID-19 pandemic is pretty close to what education expert Michael Zwaagstra would recommend. This includes having kids in school, every day, all day long.

Aug 11, 2020 12:58 PM Read more >

Housing starts up by over 500 per cent

Urban housing starts in July in Saskatchewan had increased by 506 per cent, compared to July 2019, which was the highest percentage increase in Canada.

Aug 11, 2020 12:13 PM Read more >

Assiniboia RCMP are searching for an individual(s) accountable for a mischief in August

The Assiniboia RCMP requested the public's assistance in locating the person(s) responsible for a mischief that occurred in the Town of Assiniboia sometime between August 9 and August 10, 2020.

Aug 11, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

Online conspiracies about COVID-19 are promoting lethal untruths

Harmful conspiracies about COVID-19 are multiplying throughout social media and are frequently published in disreputable news sources.

Aug 10, 2020 5:29 PM Read more >

Celebrating monarch butterflies on August 22

The last couple weeks has seen a surge in monarch butterfly and caterpillar (larvae) sightings.

Aug 10, 2020 12:57 PM Read more >

Provincial government heralded $35 million in supports for tourism sector

Program will invest in Saskatchewan鈥檚 tourism industry hit by COVID-19

Aug 10, 2020 11:57 AM Read more >