Metis Veterans Plaza officially opens in Saskatoon

Metis Veterans Plaza officially opens in Saskatoon

A new Metis veterans housing unit in Saskatoon has officially held their grand opening ceremony. The Metis Veterans Plaza is a new affordable housing development in the city aimed at providing a home to Metis veterans and their families. The housing complex, which...
Device aims to “bring rain” to fight wildfires

Device aims to “bring rain” to fight wildfires

By Amanda Jeffery Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Drayton Valley and District Free Press Former local resident Don Hallett is hoping to help the town fight fires by making it rain on demand. Hallett has invented a product;  the patent-pending RainStreamTM. The...
First Nations to own equity in new Atlantic transmission line

First Nations to own equity in new Atlantic transmission line

Photo: from the Canada Infrastructure Bank announcement Jan. 21 that equity loans will be provided to First Nation in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick for a new transmission line. By Sam Laskaris Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Windspeaker.com An agreement enabling...