Author Archives:

Elections Canada announces vote recount in Quebec riding of Trois-Rivières
OTTAWA - Elections Canada says there will be a recount in a Quebec riding where the Bloc Qubcois narrowly fought off the Conservatives. The judicial recount will start today in Trois-Rivires, where th...
Oct 05, 2021

Proof of vaccination required for staff with Sask. Rivers School Division
Staff at all public schools in Prince Albert will now need proof of vaccine or a negative COVID-19 test.At its recent board meeting, the Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division approved new measure...
Oct 05, 2021

Children injured after firearm discharged into La Ronge apartment
Police are investigating after shots were fired into an apartment on Sunday. According to an RCMP release, on Oct. 3 at around 10:10 p.m., officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired inside of...
Oct 05, 2021

Carrot River Co-op makes $70,000 donation towards new school in honour of their 70th anniversary
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the Carrot River Co-op. As part of their recognition for this anniversary, they have decided to help out the fundraiser for the new Carrot River School.It was a...
Oct 05, 2021

Hoilett, Wotherspoon to miss Canada's CONCACAF World Cup qualifying game in Mexico
Canada will be without forward Junior Hoilett and midfielder David Wotherspoon for Thursday's CONCACAF World Cup qualifying game in Mexico. The two British-based players - Hoilett is with England's Re...
Oct 05, 2021

Change of venue doesn’t help Hawks in lengthy contest
Nipawin Hawks Head Coach Doug Johnson has seen almost everything in a hockey rink, but Monday in Warman at the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) Showcase a mid-game move to a different arena wa...
Oct 05, 2021

Lights of Joy tree-lighting project returning to Battleford
The Battleford Community Spirit Group is once again starting to prepare for the annual Lights of Joy 2021 fundraiser to support the holiday illumination display. Town of Battleford council approved ad...
Oct 05, 2021

Mustangs excited for first showcase since 2019
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League Showcase is underway at the Legends Centre in Warman and the Melfort Mustangs will kick off their showcase this morning.Melfort will take on the Melville Milliona...
Oct 05, 2021

SHA Discontinues Asymptomatic PCR COVID-19 Testing
REMINDER: SHA discontinues asymptomatic PCR ( polymerase chain reaction) COVID tests; asymptomatic residents requiring negative tests must access private labs.The SHA will no longer provide lab PCR te...
Oct 05, 2021

P.A. close to honouring local WW II veteran with sister city in France
Prince Albert is one step closer to getting an international 'sister city.'During an executive committee meeting on Monday, council unanimously approved moving forward with creating a partnership with...
Oct 05, 2021