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COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru clinic continues in Battleford

Battlefords area residents aged 55 and older have an opportunity to receive their COVID-19 vaccine at a drive-thru clinic that started Saturday.Those eligible for the shot can visit the site at 391 Ye...

Apr 04, 2021

Local churches celebrate Easter

After last year's Easter celebrations were cancelled at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, churches in the Battlefords are excited to celebrate the annual holiday in person again this weekend. Since ...

Apr 03, 2021

Northern Lights Gallery in Melfort hosting Slow Art Day event

Slow Art Day takes place in one week.On April 10, the international event suggests slowing down and appreciating art.The Northern Lights Gallery in Melfort is hosting its own event to recognize the da...

Apr 03, 2021

P.A. National Park investigating sharp decline in lake trout population in Kingsmere Lake

As ongoing research continues, the Prince Albert National Park (PANP) has discovered a sharp decline in lake trout in Kingsmere Lake.Since 2009, they found the lake trout population has decreased by 4...

Apr 03, 2021

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