Government of Canada transfers land from Batoche National Historic Site to Métis – Nation Saskatchewan

Batoche

On July 22, the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, on behalf of the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, and Glen McCallum, President of Métis Nation – Saskatchewan, announced that Parks Canada is transferring 690 hectares of land situated on the west side of the Batoche National Historic Site to the citizens of the Métis Nation – Saskatchewan.

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Flock of fearsome flamingoes in Vonda

Flamingo

Throughout the month of June, Town of Vonda residents didn't know from morning to morning if they would wake to a yard invaded by bright pink Flamingos and a notice to contact the local library for flock removal services.

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City Council approves applications for two cannabis retailers

weed shop

Humboldt could see two new cannabis stores open up following City Council’s decision, on Monday, July 25, to approve a pair of discretionary use applications

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Lanigan area potential home for new SaskPower generation station

SaskPower

The current site of the SaskPower switching station near Lanigan may soon house a new natural gas power generation station. That’s the word from SaskPower officials who are working on plans and gathering feedback on the proposed 370 megawatt station slated for just south of Highway 16 about 20 kilometers west of Lanigan. The project would be similar in nature to the Chinook Power Station near Swift Current and the Great Plains Power Station currently under construction in Moose Jaw’s industrial area. 

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Humboldt RCMP investigating a Port-a-Potty and trailer theft near Muenster

Port a potty

Humboldt RCMP are investigating a theft of a Port-a-Potty and trailer that was taken near Muenster over the weekend. 

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