Community

Meadow Lake Chamber of Commerce receives $6,500 in grants from parks and recreation

The Meadow Lake & District Chamber of Commerce has received two grants with a combined value of $6,500 from the Meadow Lake parks and recreation department.Each year, the parks and recreation depa...

May 18, 2021

Fully accessible shower facility installed at Kipabiskau Regional Park, ready for campers

A busy camping season lies ahead in Saskatchewan and northeastNOW is putting the spotlight on area regional parks ahead of the May long weekend.Kipabiskau Regional Park south of Tisdale has been stead...

May 18, 2021

Province reports 129 new cases of COVID-19, three deaths

The Government of Saskatchewan is reporting another 129 cases of COVID-19 today, as well as 269 recoveries and three deaths. This brings the provincial total to 44,841 cases; 42,494 recoveries and 1,8...

May 18, 2021

Local kennels open doors for displaced pets

As dozens of homeowners sort out where they will be staying in the coming days, after evacuating from the fire northeast of the city, local kennels are offering free boarding for displaced dogs and ca...

May 18, 2021

Wildfire moving away from Prince Albert, no reported damage to homes

The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) says it will likely take days to contain the large fire burning on the northeast edge of Prince Albert city limits, but wind conditions are pushing the bla...

May 18, 2021

Power outage causes line-ups in La Ronge

SaskPower says 8,800 customers were affected by the power outage that was triggered yesterday by the wildfire on the northeast edge of Prince Albert.That outage is impacting a wide region including Wa...

May 18, 2021

JRMCC Outdoor Equipment Rental Program Starting Up

Hey outdoor enthusiasts, our outdoor equipment rental program starts up again on May 18. All disinfecting requirements will be done accordingly. Advance bookings and etransfers preferred. Contact Nich...

May 18, 2021

Battlefords and District Farmer's Market is Open for the Season

Battlefords and District Farmer's Market is open for the season starting Saturday, May 22 at 8:30 AM CSTlocated at 1371 102nd St, North Battleford.The Market is always looking for vendors to join our ...

May 18, 2021

Residents say closure of Buckland Bridge raises safety issues

The Buckland Bridge has been closed for roughly seven months, and construction on the replacement remains in limbo until federal funding is secured. In the meantime, patience is waring thin. Sarah-Mar...

May 18, 2021

P.A. wildfire still uncontained

As crews continue to tackle a large wildfire burning on the northeast edge of the city, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's website shows the blaze is 3694.8 hectares in size and still uncontained...

May 18, 2021