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Sask NDP says new SaskPower funding will push more families into the red
The Saskatchewan NDP believes the SaskParty's approval of additional spending for SaskPower will sink families deeper into the cost-of-living crisis. Erika Ritchie, the Shadow Minister for Municipal A...
Dec 05, 2025

No opposition for homeless shelter relocation ahead of council meeting
La Ronge council will consider a development permit application at a regular meeting on Monday to convert the former Kitsaki Meats building for use of a temporary shelter service. "It is pretty well g...
Dec 05, 2025

Battleford council lowers proposed 2026 tax increase from 3.9% to 2.7%
The town of Battleford council has dropped its proposed budget percent from 3.9 to 2.7 at their meeting on Dec. 4. The updated proposed budget shows that each house will see a base tax of $110 annuall...
Dec 05, 2025

NESD develops accessibility plan to address current shortcomings
The North East School Division (NESD) is looking to improve all facets of accessibility across the division. They have introduced their new North East School Division Accessibility Plan, as they look ...
Dec 05, 2025

Man sentenced on arson charge near Snowden in June
A man charged after setting a ditch fire in tinder-dry conditions earlier this year will stay behind bars. Troy Ratt of Pelican Narrows was sentenced to 272 days in prison and a 20-year firearm prohib...
Dec 05, 2025

Mustangs set for home-and-home meeting with Millionaires
The Melfort Mustangs will play a home-and-home set with the Melville Millionaires this weekend, beginning Friday at the Northern Lights Palace.The contest will wrap up a five-game homestand for Melfor...
Dec 05, 2025

North Battleford City Council to vote on 2026 budget with proposed mill-rate increase
North Battleford city council will be asked on Monday, to approve the city's 2026 municipal budget, which includes a proposed increase to the general municipal tax rate for next year.The draft budget ...
Dec 05, 2025

Therapist wins microgrant from SIIT
Lac La Ronge Indian Band member Jennifer Roberts-Cook is the recipient of a $5,000 microgrant from the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies. Roberts-Cook participated in the Business Start-Up...
Dec 05, 2025

Weekend Preview: Raiders first 3 games in 3 nights stretch begins
For the first time this season, the Prince Albert Raiders are currently on a two game losing skid after two straight losses to the Medicine Hat Tigers. After one day off, the Raiders are now getting s...
Dec 05, 2025

First details of forced addiction treatment plan made public
The Province of Saskatchewan has released the first details of its plan to force some addicts into treatment under what is being called the Compassionate Intervention Act. While the bill is not yet ta...
Dec 05, 2025