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Green and White Scrimmage Has Some Answers but a Lot More Questions

A few things to get out of the way first.The Green and White scrimmage was pretty well attended, helped by the Riders announcing children under 14 would get in for free.The Riders scrimmage was broken...

Jul 26, 2021

Grade Four class learns about and addresses municipal issues

This past year, a grade four class at St. Francis School learned about municipal and provincial government as a part of their social studies program.As a part of the lesson, the students sent letters ...

Jul 24, 2021

Homeowner wants City of P.A. to pay for damages after branch smashes window

A Prince Albert man is calling on the City of Prince Albert to pay for the damages after a massive tree branch went through his front window. However, the City of P.A. said they will go through the pr...

Jul 24, 2021

Fire ban in effect for RM of Battle River

Due to the continuing hot, dry weather, a number of municipalities in the region have a fire ban in effect until further notice.A fire ban has now also been issued for the RM of Battle River No. 438 a...

Jul 23, 2021

Province reports 51 new cases of COVID-19, two deaths

Following a delay in the COVID-19 update from the provincial government, 51 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, including 34 that are in northern zones of the province.This brings the...

Jul 23, 2021

Meadow Lake's Drew Ackerman accepted into forestry products internship

A local man pursuing a career in the forestry products industry is set to embark on an explorative internship that will be documented throughout the process. Meadow Lake's own Drew Ackerman was recent...

Jul 23, 2021

No funding for homeless shelter in La Ronge this winter

Kikinahk Friendship Centre has announced it can no longer continue operating the Extended Hours Program in La Ronge. The board of the organization sent a letter to town council notifying them of the c...

Jul 23, 2021

Bandits U12, U14, and U16 teams travel to provincials this weekend

With warm temperatures and sunshine expected throughout the weekend, there's perhaps no better time for Minor Softball Provincials.The Battlefords Bandits U12, U14 and U16 teams are on the road this w...

Jul 23, 2021

Children learn about different cultures at Prince Albert's Multicultural Council summer camp

The Prince Albert Multicultural Council held their annual day camp this week at Little Red River Park that was full of learning about cultures from around the world.Over the past couple of days, campe...

Jul 23, 2021

Government announces funding for Transit Assistance for People with Disabilities program

A number of municipalities who offer paratransit services in the province will receive funding through the Transit Assistance For People with Disabilities Program (TAPD) in the 2021-22 fiscal year. Go...

Jul 23, 2021