Since evacuees have returned to their home communities, leadership with Air Ronge, La Ronge and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) have issued at least $2.7 million in provincial wildfire assistance payments. In June, the Government of Saskatchewan announced every evacuee 18 and old was eligible to receive a one-time...

There appears to be a lot of public interest in a potential class action lawsuit regarding the government's response to wildfires in Saskatchewan. Chad Eggerman, the founding partner of Procido Law which has an office in Saskatoon, said in the five days since his firm first asked for feedback on its website, the respon...

It's a bold new dawn for North West College. "We've had a good look at our current logo, and I think it's definitely served us well over time, but it's brought up some unintended comparisons," said President and CEO Dr. Eli Ahlquist. "I've heard everything from 'It looks like some sort of a bird or a bat...

As the province deals with another uptick in wildfires, the opposition is calling on the government to adopt a coordinated plan to rebuild communities that have already been destroyed.In Prince Albert Wednesday, NDP leader Carla Beck and NDP MLA for Cumberland, Jordan McPhail, presented what they called five critical p...

The City of North Battleford is seeking proposals from an individual or firm to help execute the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan.The successful applicant will assess the current state of regional wellbeing and create a baseline for measuring progress, collect data from social agencies and government ministries, bri...

Two new group homes and a day program in Biggar mark a significant step forward in supporting adults with intellectual disabilities in the province. Construction on the project just got underway. It is a collaborative effort between the Government of Saskatchewan, the Town of Biggar and non-profit organization Farm in ...

It's a bold new dawn for North West College. "We've had a good look at our current logo, and I think it's definitely served us well over time, but it's brought up some unintended comparisons," said President and CEO Dr. Eli Ahlquist. "I've heard everything from 'It looks like some sort of a bird or a bat...

Residents in the Battlefords now have a year-round option to safely get rid of old fuels, cleaners and other household chemicals - without having to wait for a special drop-off day.The City of North Battleford's new household hazardous waste depot officially opened July 2 at the Waste Management Facility, located east ...

The City of North Battleford is seeking proposals from an individual or firm to help execute the Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan.The successful applicant will assess the current state of regional wellbeing and create a baseline for measuring progress, collect data from social agencies and government ministries, bri...

Two new group homes and a day program in Biggar mark a significant step forward in supporting adults with intellectual disabilities in the province. Construction on the project just got underway. It is a collaborative effort between the Government of Saskatchewan, the Town of Biggar and non-profit organization Farm in ...

It's a bold new dawn for North West College. "We've had a good look at our current logo, and I think it's definitely served us well over time, but it's brought up some unintended comparisons," said President and CEO Dr. Eli Ahlquist. "I've heard everything from 'It looks like some sort of a bird or a bat...

Residents in the Battlefords now have a year-round option to safely get rid of old fuels, cleaners and other household chemicals - without having to wait for a special drop-off day.The City of North Battleford's new household hazardous waste depot officially opened July 2 at the Waste Management Facility, located east ...

Several jobs remaining open for longer than expected last year helped the Town of Battleford post a $2 million surplus last year. Town council was presented with their 2024 audited financial statement at a special meeting last week, with their auditor commending them on their numbers. "Overall, your total revenues...

Good things come to those who bait and this time, they don't even need to pay for a licence.Saskatchewan's Free Fishing Weekend is back July 12 and 13. The Ministry of Environment said in a release issued Wednesday that anyone can fish on public waters open to sportfishing during the two-day event. "Saskatchewan i...

It's a bold new dawn for North West College. "We've had a good look at our current logo, and I think it's definitely served us well over time, but it's brought up some unintended comparisons," said President and CEO Dr. Eli Ahlquist. "I've heard everything from 'It looks like some sort of a bird or a bat...

A man is in hospital with serious injuries after Meadow Lake RCMP responded to a call on Flying Dust First Nation on Sunday. The incident ended with an officer shooting their gun. It happened Sunday, June 29 around 5:30 p.m.. When two officers arrived, they found a man described as having a weapon and "acting aggr...

Families in the Northwest can get ready for a full day of free fun as North Battleford and Meadow Lake gear up to celebrate Canada Day on July 1. In North Battleford, the fun kicks off at the InnovationPlex at 11 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. There will be free swimming all day at the Battleford CO-OP Aquatic Centre, plus...

The beef industry faces many challenges, including volatile input costs, climate-related risks, and limited access to equitable risk management tools....

Isolated rainfall and thunderstorms have resulted in varying amounts of precipitation over the past week in Manitoba. Manitoba Agriculture Cereal Crop...

The merger of Bunge and Viterra is officially complete.The U-S-based Bunge, an oilseed processing company, announced the closing on Wednesday of the d...