Kevin Berger

Canada, Minneapolis, New York

Reporter and Photographer at Freelance

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New Prairie Spirit trustee for Borden and Langham elected

2 months ago | pentictonherald.ca | Kevin Berger

A member of the School Community Council (SCC) at Langham Community School for the past three years, Emily Summach, was elected as the Prairie School trustee for Subdivision 3 (Borden and Langham) in a March 19 by-election. Summach was one of two candidates running in the by-election and received 99 of the 102 votes cast. “As a parent of two elementary age children, I’ve really come to value the gift that is public education,” Summach said, in a March 25 release.
New Prairie Spirit trustee for Borden and Langham elected

2 months ago | thespec.com | Kevin Berger

A member of the School Community Council (SCC) at Langham Community School for the past three years, Emily Summach, was elected as the Prairie School trustee for Subdivision 3 (Borden and Langham) in a March 19 by-election. Summach was one of two candidates running in the by-election and received 99 of the 102 votes cast. “As a parent of two elementary age children, I’ve really come to value the gift that is public education,” Summach said, in a March 25 release.
2025 budget includes funds for roadwork near Delisle and Aberdeen, Rosthern Hospital planning

2 months ago | thespec.com | Kevin Berger

Two roadwork projects near Delisle and Aberdeen, plus funding to advance planning for the replacement of the Rosthern Hospital, are some of the local impacts from the provincial 2025-2026 Budget. On March 19, Finance Minister Jim Reiter tabled a balanced provincial budget that projects a small surplus of $12.2 million after taking in $21.056 billion in revenue and spending $21.043 billion.
Johner Brothers (and a few sons) to play Rosthern hospital fundraiser March 22

2 months ago | thespec.com | Kevin Berger

Nearly anyone who has lived in Saskatchewan over the past 30 years has heard of the Johner Brothers, a country music duo hailing from a farm at Midale, Sask., who went on to release several critically-acclaimed and commercially successful albums in the 1990s. After more than 10 years of touring and performing around the world, Ken Johner decided to retire from the music business, leaving his brother Brad to pursue a solo career for about a decade.
Prairie Spirit loan will allow Delisle Elementary School playground to proceed

2 months ago | thespec.com | Kevin Berger

The installation of a new accessible playground at Delisle Elementary School can go ahead as planned this spring after Prairie Spirit trustees recently approved a short-term loan to make up for some donations coming in later than expected. During their February 24 meeting, trustees reviewed a request from the Delisle School Community Council for a short-term loan of $49,000.
Warman in need of new city manager

2 months ago | thespec.com | Kevin Berger

Nearly a year after hiring Marty Baroni for the position, City of Warman councillors have chosen to let go of their new city manager. During their March 10 meeting, councillors voted to relieve Baroni of his responsibilities following an in-camera session, where human resources matters are typically discussed. City council has appointed Amanda Rosenthal-Hiebert as interim city manager to oversee operations until a permanent replacement is selected.
City of Warman councillor resigns

2 months ago | thespec.com | Kevin Berger

Citing family concerns, City of Warman councillor Doug Ramage —who was elected to a second term back in November — submitted his immediate resignation at the beginning of the March 10 council meeting. Reading a prepared statement, Ramage said he was deeply grateful for the trust invested in him by Warman residents, but after careful consideration, he believed it was in the best interests of his family and his responsibilities as a council member to step down.
Property taxes, utility rates going up in City of Martensville in 2025

2 months ago | thespec.com | Kevin Berger

Homeowners in Martensville will see a slight increase to their property taxes and utilities in 2025, though the impact could have been greater were it not for the removal of a few planning items from the city’s capital budget. After reviewing and deliberating over the 2025 operating and capital budgets for the past couple of months, City of Martensville councillors held a special meeting on February 25 to review the final versions of both documents.
RM of Corman Park remuneration changes spelled out in new policy

Mar 5, 2025 | thespec.com | Kevin Berger

The recent changes to the remuneration paid to RM of Corman Park councillors, as well as a new annual increase tied to the Saskatchewan cost of living adjustment (COLA), have now been spelled out in a council policy. During their February 25 meeting, RM of Corman Park councillors voted to approve the new Council Remuneration Policy GA-009 and rescind the previous policy.
Town of Langham to drill two new wells, refurbish old ones

Mar 5, 2025 | ccgazette.ca | Kevin Berger

By KEVIN BERGER, Local Journalism InitiativeTown of Langham councillors passed a motion at their February 24 meeting to accept a proposal from ISL Engineering and Land Services to oversee the drilling of two new water wells and the rehabilitation of the community’s two existing wells at an estimated cost of $60,037.