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Sask Gov invests $250k towards local municipalities in preparation of BHP potash mine
Earlier on Tuesday, the Government of Saskatchewan announced another investment of $250,000, in regards to the BHP Jansen Project.These particular funds will go directly to the Sylvite Four-Six Region...
Sep 03, 2024

New women's fund offers entrepreneurs chance to live their dream
Annemie Bernardo was always part mermaid. "I just loved swimming since I was really little," she said. Growing up in South Africa, she swam every chance she could whether it was at the Olympic-sized p...
Sep 03, 2024

NESPCA concerned about finances, potential closure of shelter
The North East SPCA is in danger of closing the doors of the Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter. The organization has issued a warning about their imminent closure if they don't raise significant funds. Vic...
Aug 30, 2024

BBEX finalists announced
It's official, the best the Battlefords has to offer have been announced. Finalists for the Battlefords Business Excellence Committee (BBEX) Awards have been named and will celebrate the 30th year of ...
Aug 30, 2024

Province invests in tuition-free early childhood educator training to address daycare demand
A child care provider from the Battlefords is hoping a government incentive to provide tuition-free early childhood educator (ECE) training will help alleviate a shortage of workers and daycare spaces...
Aug 29, 2024

Sod turning kicks off expansion project for Northern Lights Casino
The air was filled with excitement at the Northern Lights Casino on Wednesday as the first plans and details for the building's expansion project were shared. The project will begin work in late Septe...
Aug 28, 2024

Local McDonald's employee receives manager of the year award
The general manager of McDonald's restaurant in Melfort has won a prestigious award. Harmanpreet Kaur was recognized by McDonald's Canada as one of the top five per cent of managers across the country...
Aug 28, 2024

Regional partners to be asked to contribute towards new La Ronge daycare
The Town of La Ronge will support a new daycare facility with 90 childcare spots in the way of offering land below market value, covering costs for sewer and water connections, as well as a five-year ...
Aug 28, 2024

Tourism Saskatchewan partners with online education to support students learning about industry
Tourism Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Distance Learning Centre (Sask DLC) have reached a new agreement to support Grade 10-12 students learning about the province's tourism industry through online...
Aug 28, 2024

Prince Albert man recognized as top 40 under 40 in Canada
A Prince Albert man was recently recognized by the Business Elite Awards, an international organization, as one of Canada's 40 Under 40 Entrepreneurs. Paul Langlois, born and raised in Prince Albert, ...
Aug 28, 2024