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Faculty at U of S College of Nursing votes no-confidence in executive
Last Friday, the College of Nursing of the University of Saskatchewan, presented a motion of no-confidence in the executive team, claiming the college has been critically underfunded and the quality o...
Mar 08, 2022

Kaminski looks back at 2021-22 regular SJHL season
Players with the La Ronge Ice Wolves are on a much-needed break after securing a spot in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League's (SJHL) 2022 playoffs."We just finished 12 games in 18 days, so the boys...
Mar 08, 2022

Local women share what International Women's Day means to them
Women in the northeast have gotten together to speak about the importance of International Women's Day.North East Outreach & Support Services hosted an International Women's Day Virtual Event fill...
Mar 08, 2022

Prince Albert area distillery raising money for Ukraine
As the Russian invasion into Ukraine continues, and the need for humanitarian aid increases, a Prince Albert area distillery is trying to do its part to lend assistance.Until the end of April, $2 from...
Mar 08, 2022

Partnership offers skills, employment to local area Indigenous communities
A partnership between the Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and Mosquito, Grizzly Bear's Head, Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) Economic Development Corporation is providing opportunities for Indigenous...
Mar 08, 2022

Birch Hills multi-use facility wins provincial award
A six-year project in the Town of Birch Hills is being recognized in the 15th Annual Saskatchewan Municipal Awards.The transformation of an old Co-op grocery store into a multi-use facility has made t...
Mar 08, 2022

COVID and fleet issues crushed transit use last year
A combination of people not wanting to be confined with others in a bus and significant physical issues with its new fleet led to a huge drop in Prince Albert city transit ridership last year. From pe...
Mar 08, 2022

Police searching for local 18 year-old
Meadow Lake RCMP are asking the public to help in locating Kenton Bouvier.The 18-year-old is currently wanted for failing to comply with a release order. This is part of Meadow Lake RCMP's ongoing gan...
Mar 08, 2022

SaskTel working to restore services after cable damaged in Air Ronge
It's been more than 24 hours since some residents in Air Ronge and La Ronge have been without Internet, home phone or television services.According to an email from a Government of Saskatchewan spokes...
Mar 08, 2022

Manitoba's McEwen hands Nova Scotia's Flemming his first loss at the Brier
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - Manitoba's Mike McEwen defeated Paul Flemming 7-4 on Tuesday morning to hand the Nova Scotia skip his first loss at the Tim Hortons Brier. McEwen stole two points in the sixth end ...
Mar 08, 2022