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Minister tours several northern communities with a focus on mental health
Everett Hindley, the minister for Mental Health, Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health, was in northern Saskatchewan earlier this week visiting several communities. Lac La Ronge Indian Band ...
Jan 12, 2022

Provinces clamour for rapid tests while feds struggle to deliver
OTTAWA - Federal Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says Canada is in crisis when it comes to COVID-19 PCR test capacity, even as the federal government struggles to make good on its promise to deliver ...
Jan 12, 2022

As supply chain issues persist, Champagne set to meet with industry
OTTAWA - Canada's industry minister is set to meet with companies desperate for solutions to ease the flow the goods over the border and across the country. Franois-Philippe Champagne agreed to the re...
Jan 12, 2022

Businesses discuss the challenges they are facing during COVID
Business owners in the northeast came together and shared their worries, experiences and hopes for the future. Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) held a meeting on Jan. 12 where the bu...
Jan 12, 2022

Mintos see third straight game postponed, Bears still on schedule in U18 AAA update
Because of COVID-19 protocols that have forced many hockey games to postpone and hope to reschedule later, the Prince Albert Mintos have yet to play since before the holiday break.They were supposed t...
Jan 12, 2022

Ski club welcomes rise in temperature
As the weather makes its way out of arctic temperatures, people are getting more and more active outdoors. One area they'll be spending more time is local ski trails.Local ski club members have been e...
Jan 12, 2022

Trudeau warns of more Russia sanctions amid Moscow military build up near Ukraine
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Russia may face further Western sanctions as a consequence of its military build up on the Ukrainian border. And Trudeau strongly suggests today that Canada...
Jan 12, 2022

Trudeau says too early to comment on Quebec's plan to make unvaccinated pay penalty
MONTREAL - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he needs to see more details before taking a stance on Quebec's plan to levy a financial penalty against people who are not vaccinated against COVID-19. T...
Jan 12, 2022

Forest Walks for Mental Health
Here is a collection of interesting forest games to connect with nature and friends. Please share them far and wide.For more, visit: http://www.healingforest.org/walks
Jan 12, 2022

Spaces Left for Education Assistant-Essential Skills for the Workplace Program
We still have seats available for our Education Assistant - Essential Skills for the Workplace program in the Meadow Lake area! This program includes: three Educational Assistant modules from Lakeland...
Jan 12, 2022