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Business owners brace for proof of vaccine implementation
Providing proof of vaccination has begun for specific businesses in the Battlefords.Rachel Lee, owner of the Beaver Grill Express, said most people coming in to the building have been ready for the ch...
Oct 01, 2021

MLA's resignation receives mixed reviews from constituency leaders
Less than 24 hours after Nadine Wilson officially severed ties with the Sask. Party, community leaders within the Saskatchewan Rivers constituency are reacting with mixed emotions to the actions of th...
Oct 01, 2021

COVID-19 testing in Prince Albert offered at two locations, one by referral only
The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting as of Oct. 1 testing at the COVID-19 Testing and Assessment location in P.A. is moving to appointment only.Those who wish to get tested at this location ...
Oct 01, 2021

Economic study focused on Highway 102 corridor underway
A $96,000 Highway 102 Economic Corridor Study has been approved by La Ronge council.The decision to award the study to community planning firm Crosby Hanna and Associates occurred at a regular council...
Oct 01, 2021

Elections Canada confirms recount going ahead in Quebec riding
OTTAWA - Elections Canada is confirming that a recount will take place in a Quebec riding with a close result after a "potential anomaly" was discovered with a ballot box after the votes were validate...
Oct 01, 2021

P.A. resident standing up for LGBTQ+ community after pride flags burned
A Prince Albert resident is hoping to raise the spirits of the local LGBTQ+ community after they were the target of a potential hate crime. On Tuesday, someone climbed the garage of a residence near B...
Oct 01, 2021

'I don't want to die:' Saskatchewan woman scared after surgery in Alberta cancelled
EDMONTON - A Saskatchewan woman says she is worried she will lose her eyesight or possibly die after a surgery scheduled in Alberta for a rare cancer in her face was cancelled because she's not a resi...
Oct 01, 2021

Two Miles for Mary radiothon raises just over $22,000 for seniors transportation
Two Miles for Mary, an annual radiothon on 900 CKBI to raise funds for seniors' transportation in Prince Albert successfully raised $22,086 on Friday morning. Marilyn Peterson, fundraising coordinator...
Oct 01, 2021

Liquor and cannabis stores given little time to implement vaccine passports
Implementing the Saskatchewan government's proof-of-vaccination policy has been a stressful scramble for some businesses.The new policy came into effect Friday for some non-essential businesses. That ...
Oct 01, 2021

Melfort Culture Days events cancelled due to rising COVID-19 cases
Melfort's Culture Days events will not go ahead as planned.There were several events planned over the course of a month including a Nigerian culture event scheduled for this Sunday, and a Filipino and...
Oct 01, 2021