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Humane society reminds people to keep an eye on furry friends

Already this year, the Regina Humane Society has received 37 calls regarding animals in hot cars, including 20 calls in the past month."Sadly, this is something we have to talk about every year," said...

Jun 04, 2021

Eight-year-old girl in Melfort wants local memorial created for residential school lives lost

A third-grade student at Maude Burke School in Melfort is hoping a memorial will be created in the local museum to remember residential school victims.After hearing about the news of the 215 children ...

Jun 04, 2021

NBCHS celebrates Indigenous Histories Month with guest speakers, traditional cuisine

Students at North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) will have an opportunity to increase their awareness about Indigenous culture and history during the month of June as part of National In...

Jun 04, 2021

Prince Albert not impacted this year by Fentanyl related deaths

Despite spikes in both Saskatoon and Regina this year related to deaths from Fentanyl overdoses, Prince Albert has so far been able to avoid the trend. For the period ending June 2, the Saskatchewan's...

Jun 04, 2021

Wildfire northeast of Candle Lake

A wildfire is burning in the Candle Lake area but officials said there was no immediate risk to the public.Highway 913 has been closed.The fire was reported around noon near Heritage Lake.Candle Lake ...

Jun 04, 2021

P.A. property revaluation leads to big tax bills for some

Some Prince Albert property owners-residential and commercial-are not happy about big increases to their property taxes. However, the city is reminding residents the fluctuations are due to the revalu...

Jun 04, 2021

Sacred fire ends in La Ronge with launch of 215 birch bark rafts

A four-day sacred fire in La Ronge came to an end Friday with the release of 215 handmade birch bark rafts. Dozens of people attended a closing ceremony at the urban reserve this afternoon, which feat...

Jun 04, 2021

Plaid for Dad initiative to raise funds/awareness for prostate cancer

Father's Day is this month, and in addition to gifting dad some new socks, residents of the Battlefords and area are invited to join those across the country wearing 'Plaid for Dad' on June 18. Plaid ...

Jun 04, 2021

Highway 3 Baseball League kicking off with five teams in Prince Albert, northeast regions

The Highway 3 Baseball League kicks off its inaugural season on June 15 in the Prince Albert and northeast regions.Five teams are going to begin the season and Board Member Adam Morrison said there's ...

Jun 04, 2021

BGC Battlefords promoting positive connections

Throughout June 4, residents in the Battlefords can expect to see youth from BGC Battlefords out and about trying to make positive connections within the community.Unplug to Connect, a national event ...

Jun 04, 2021