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Prince Albert physiotherapist completes year-long run challenge

Carrying a handful of balloons and slightly out-of-breath, Prince Albert's Lisa Evans crossed the finish line Thursday to signify the end of a personal challenge that started one year ago.On April 2, ...

Apr 02, 2021

Activities to take part in over the Easter break in Melfort

Easter weekend looks to be quiet for the second year in a row due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but families can still enjoy the outdoors.The City of Melfort has set up an Easter geocache activity that wi...

Apr 02, 2021

Prince Albert region to benefit from over $2 million in infrastructure funding

A number of infrastructure projects in the Prince Albert region can now go ahead, as a result of a recent federal-provincial funding announcement.Over $53 million in joint funding has been earmarked f...

Apr 02, 2021

Local organizations supporting special needs residents adjusting to pandemic

Amongst the services adjusting to the COVID-19 pandemic, in spite of specific challenges, are those supporting people with disabilities and/or multiple barriers.Several groups that provide support to ...

Apr 02, 2021

Bishop's warning as Sask. COVID concerns escalate

As the city and region's churches across multiple denominations of Christianity prepare services for this Easter weekend, one religious leader is going on what he admits is a 'rant' regarding the dang...

Apr 02, 2021

Inside Prince Albert Grand Council's new mass immunization clinic

Staff at Prince Albert Grand Council's (PAGC) mass-immunization clinic in P.A. are reporting a successful first day. Located on-reserve at Senator Allen Bird Memorial Centre, all 252 appointments on T...

Apr 01, 2021

People asked not to prune elm trees to prevent Dutch elm disease

NORTH BATTLEFORD, Sask. – Residents across Saskatchewan are asked not to prune their elm trees starting April 1 in an effort to prevent the spread of Dutch elm disease (DED) in the province. The...

Angela Brown Apr 01, 2021

People asked not to prune elm trees to prevent Dutch elm disease

Residents across Saskatchewan are asked not to prune their elm trees starting April 1 in an effort to prevent the spread of Dutch elm disease (DED) in the province. They can return to pruning again in...

Apr 01, 2021

Youth soccer programs “in the works” for Flying Dust, Waterhen Lake First Nations

After securing some additional funding and resources, Waterhen Lake First Nations and Flying Dust First Nations are working to launch community soccer programs. After receiving a $6,000 grant for Indi...

Apr 01, 2021

Provincial funding dries up for Scattered Site Outreach Program

Services for homeless residents of La Ronge have come to a standstill as administration at the Kikinahk Friendship Centre awaits to learn if provincial funding will be renewed. Funding for the Scatter...

Apr 01, 2021