Community

94 new cases of COVID-19 announced today by provincial government

The provincial government reported another 94 new cases of COVID-19, and 70 recoveries, in Saskatchewan on June 17. This brings the provincial total to 48,220 cases; 46,907 total recoveries and 752 ca...

Jun 17, 2021

Chuckwagon drivers set to ride for Meadow Lake minor hockey

As the weekend approaches, chuckwagon riders are preparing to come together to raise money for local minor hockey. On June 19-20, Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) and World Professi...

Jun 17, 2021

District of Lakeland rolls out new plan to address garbage friendly bears

The District of Lakeland is taking some big steps to keep a lid on the number of bears coming onto properties looking for food.By the end of July, roughly 1,800 individual garbage bins will be phased ...

Jun 17, 2021

Tri-community leadership cancel Canada Day to focus on National Indigenous Peoples Day

Canada Day celebrations have been cancelled in the tri-communities for 2021.According to a media release issued Wednesday by Air Ronge, La Ronge, and Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) leadership, the t...

Jun 17, 2021

Chamber Business Golf Challenge to take place Friday

A number of local businesses from the community will be making their way to Jackfish Lodge Golf and Conference Centre Friday, for the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce annual Chamber Business Golf Chall...

Jun 17, 2021

Liliidae in Melfort to host local makers and vendors at summer market

Local makers and vendors will be on hand at the Liliidae Market this Saturday in Melfort.This is the second summer market hosted by the design and decor business on Burrows Ave. W.Owner Julie Schmale ...

Jun 17, 2021

Charitable organizations receive grants by Prince Albert and Area Community Foundation

Residents and organizations in Prince Albert who help support the community were funded scholarships and grants Wednesday afternoon by the Prince Albert and Area Community Foundation.A total of $102,9...

Jun 17, 2021

Families who traveled out of the province to access CT Scanner to have local option

The Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan is now one step closer to improved technology at the cancer center in Saskatoon. After a successful 2021 Charity Steer Show and Sale, the Wild Rose 4-H Beef Club ...

Jun 17, 2021

ExploreSask Photo Contest Launch

Tourism Saskatchewan's annual ExploreSask Photo Contest is officially underway and accepting entries as of June 15. Enter photographs of your favourite Saskatchewan adventures for a chance to win grea...

Jun 17, 2021

Construction of New Hemodialysis Unit at Meadow Lake Hospital Set to Begin

Meadow Lake Hospital is expanding to accommodate the region's first hemodialysis unit and better serve the residents of northwestern Saskatchewan.Prince Albert-based RNF Ventures Ltd. has been awarded...

Jun 17, 2021