Community

Ministry of Environment isn’t restocking fish at Humboldt Lake this spring

Humboldt Lake will not be restocked with fish by the Ministry of Environment at the start of this season.The decision was made because of the two ml/litre of dissolved oxygen in the lake. A new reserv...

Apr 21, 2021

Sturgeon Lake First Nation announces new fuel and convenience store in P.A.

A new First Nation-owned gas station and convenience store, complete with a Chester Fried Chicken drive-thru, is coming to the Cornerstone area of Prince Albert. Sturgeon Lake First Nation made the an...

Apr 21, 2021

Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation School students produce Indigenous-focused music video

(B.rose/YouTube)A combination of passion and creativity has led to the production of a student-produced music video from learners at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation School. Students enrolled in the Nat...

Apr 21, 2021

Wright's Greenhouse in Beatty open for the season

Wright's Greenhouse in Beatty is open for the season.Owner and Operator Angie Bragg said they opened the doors on Monday and the staff are excited and ready for another busy year."People are itching t...

Apr 21, 2021

Community driven rink project crosses finish line

A four year endeavor to give the Richardson Pioneer Recreation Centre in Shellbrook a much needed facelift, has officially wrapped up.The work done included major upgrades to the rink surface, heating...

Apr 21, 2021

Battlefords drive-thru vaccine clinic open Thursday

The Drive-Thru Immunization Clinic is open again tomorrow in the Battlefords.Residents 44 and older can get vaccinated on a first-come, first-served basis, from 9:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at 391 Yellowhea...

Apr 21, 2021

Local hockey coach Boyd Wakelin named Rivers West District Coach of the Year

Head coach of the U15 AA North West Stars, Boyd Wakelin has been named Coach of the Year by the Rivers West District Volunteer Recognition Program. Wakelin, who said it 'certainly means a lot' to be r...

Apr 21, 2021

Province reports 231 new cases of COVID-19, 317 recoveries, four deaths

The Government of Saskatchewan has reported 231 new cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday April 21, as well as 317 recoveries and four new deaths. This brings the provincial total to 38,883 cases, 35,863 ...

Apr 21, 2021

Grandmother's Bay councillor says residents need to 'stick together' following weekend tragedy

Residents of Grandmother's Bay are in shock and mourning following the death of three community members over the weekend."I want to send all my prayers to them to the families to the whole community t...

Apr 21, 2021

Volunteering is just a way of life for Melfort's Peggy George

It is National Volunteer week and northeastNOW is featuring community volunteers who go above and beyond all year round.All spring and summer, she can be found out and about tending to plants and help...

Apr 21, 2021