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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

Prince Albert homicide victim remembered as good student, competitive athlete

Near two weeks have passed since a home in Prince Albert's midtown area burned to the ground, and the body of a young man was found inside.Jeremy Starblanket, 29, was from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation. Spe...

Apr 01, 2021

Hafford named finalist for Riders Community Support initiative

The community of Hafford has been named a finalist for the Saskatchewan Roughriders most recent community initiative.The "Riders and Special Blend Community Support Initiative," will give away $5,000 ...

Apr 01, 2021

Sharks Swim Club excited about opportunity to host meets at new rec complex

Fresh off the approval of the design by city council, the Prince Albert Sharks Swim Club says they're pleased with the plan for the new recreation complex. Currently the Sharks swim out of the five-la...

Apr 01, 2021

BUH Foundation helps 'share the warmth' in support of Battlefords Interval House

The Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation once again partnered with SaskEnergy's "Share the Warmth" initiative this year, in support of Battlefords Interval House.In years past, Share the Warmth...

Apr 01, 2021

Territorial Youth Services looking to expand

Territorial Youth Services (TYS) are hoping to expand, and are fundraising to build a new larger workshop facility for their programs that help youth at risk.Currently they are working out of a double...

Apr 01, 2021

199 new cases and 205 recoveries reported in Saskatchewan

The Saskatchewan government has reported 199 new cases and 205 recoveries from COVID-19 on April 1 bringing the provincial total to 33,789 cases.The new cases in northern Saskatchewan are located the ...

Apr 01, 2021