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Meadow Lake Provincial Park receives higher attendance despite wildfires, COVID-19
In a summer filled with concerns surrounding COVID-19 and wildfires across the country, many people have found relief through engaging in activities like travelling and camping to make the most of the...
Aug 20, 2021

NLSD short 13 teachers ahead of school year
The Northern Lights School Division (NLSD) is facing a teacher shortage just weeks before students are scheduled to return to the classroom. Teachers are still needed in Cumberland House, La Loche, La...
Aug 20, 2021

Elections Canada looking to hire 250,000 poll workers
Elections Canada has announced they're hiring for the upcoming election.The non-partisan agency is looking for more than 250,000 workers to hire to run advance polls and election day polls.Applicants ...
Aug 20, 2021

City approves new fire truck purchase
The City of North Battleford approved a new fire truck purchase at this week's meeting, to replace an older vehicle.Council authorized the city to purchase a new pumper truck in the amount of $759,841...
Aug 20, 2021

Transportation infrastructure in the North seeing major improvements
A major rehabilitation project of the Fond-du-Lac airport is expected to be completed this fall.The $14 million project includes upgrades to the runway, taxiway, and apron, as well as the installation...
Aug 20, 2021

Salazar wins Junior Lobstick
Waskesiu's Guillermo Salazar won his second golf title of the week. Salazar won the 2021 Coca-Cola Junior Lobstick title at the Waskesiu Golf Course on Friday, just five days after winning the Maple L...
Aug 20, 2021

Over 200 new cases reported today in province, no new deaths
For the first time since May 14, the province is reporting over 200 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan. The 244 new cases brings the total to 52,065 reported cases in the province; 1,381 ...
Aug 20, 2021

Raptors to open season Oct. 20 vs. Wizards - hopefully at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena
TORONTO - The Toronto Raptors tip off their 27th NBA season at home on Oct. 20 when they host the Washington Wizards. They're hoping that "home" is Toronto's Scotiabank Arena. After playing their enti...
Aug 20, 2021

Yukon sets out its path from pandemic to endemic for COVID-19 infections
WHITEHORSE - The Yukon government has set out its framework for moving from the pandemic to an endemic approach, treating COVID-19 much like the flu. Premier Sandy Silver says the territory is schedul...
Aug 20, 2021

RCMP urging west-central Saskatchewan motorists to secure vehicles
Saskatchewan RCMP is urging communities in the west-central region to be vigilant in securing vehicles.Areas like Onion Lake Cree Nation, Turtleford, and Maidstone have received reports of at least on...
Aug 20, 2021