Community

Accessible features coming to more Sask. provincial parks

Saskatchewan is making its provincial parks more accessible and inclusive."Provincial parks are for people of all ages and abilities," Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Laura Ross said in a media rele...

Jul 01, 2021

Rotary Club of Nipawin raising funds to improve East Pleasantview Park

The Rotary Club of Nipawin is working to make improvements to the town's East Pleasantview Park.The club is raising money for possible upgrades such as a zipline, benches, a shelter, swings, slides an...

Jun 30, 2021

Leaders in region gather as city and town sign Declaration of the Inclusive Municipalities

It was a moving event Wednesday afternoon when the two mayors of the Battlefords came together to sign the Declaration of Inclusive Municipalities. Area leaders in the region, including representative...

Jun 30, 2021

Battlefords Minor Softball looking ahead to provincials as successful season wraps

As the spring season largely wraps up with the end of the month, Battlefords Minor Softball can look back at the 2021 campaign as a success in the community.President of the Battlefords Minor Softball...

Jun 30, 2021

Residents try to cool off amidst heat wave

Western Canada remains scorching hot, with heat warnings in almost every region, which has the Battlefords working to make sure everyone stays as cool and hydrated as possible.The city utilized fire d...

Jun 30, 2021

P.A and District Chamber of Commerce creates online shopping portal for small businesses

A new shop local initiative is being announced by the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce thanks to community collaboration and grant funding from the federal government.The project will co...

Jun 30, 2021

Moe supports communities that choose not to celebrate Canada Day

Premier Scott Moe is urging Saskatchewanians to slow down a bit on Canada Day - to remember our past - and think about what we'd like to see or change in the future.As the country's 154th birthday loo...

Jun 30, 2021

Convenience store being added to Nickle's Corner Diner in Melfort

A convenience store is being added to Nickles Corner in Melfort.The idea came after closing the dining room and switching to takeout and delivery out of the banquet room due to the COVID-19 pandemic.O...

Jun 30, 2021

Stars marketing manager Whyte 'thankful for memories made' following resignation from team

After spending the better part of the last three years with the team, Battlefords North Stars' marketing and office manager, Jennifer Whyte is moving on to the next chapter in her life, officially res...

Jun 30, 2021

New Indigenous History Researcher hired at Historical Museum

Over the next year the Prince Albert Historical Society will be improving and expanding on the Indigenous History Room at the Historical Museum.The expansion started with a recent hire of a full-time ...

Jun 30, 2021