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Virtual covid vigil aims to bring Sask. residents together

Saskatchewan residents will have the opportunity to light a candle in solidarity through an online vigil that marks one year of the global pandemic.Reverend Marie-Louise Ternier is an Anglican priest ...

Mar 05, 2021

207 new cases, two deaths and 125 COVID recoveries reported in the province

The province reported 207 new cases of COVID-19 in the province today bringing the provincial total up to 29,432 cases. Prince Albert and North Battleford are among six communities in the province who...

Mar 05, 2021

Rose Garden Hospice looking forward to the spring as another major donation is made

As the Rose Garden Hospice is just over $2.6 million of their $4 million goal towards a new facility, every donation brings them one step closer to getting shovels in the ground.Don Daschuk, who is a ...

Mar 05, 2021

North East SPCA looking for more volunteers

The North East SPCA (NESPCA) is looking for additional volunteers and involvement from more communities in the area.Volunteers are needed to help with donor tracking, adoptions, fundraising, social me...

Mar 05, 2021

Lighthouse supporters take to the streets to raise awareness

Shouting "Save the Lighthouse," and "Everyone needs a home," a group of Lighthouse supporters took part in a peaceful walk Friday to increase awareness about the need to keep the service in the Battle...

Mar 05, 2021

Melfort council continues budget deliberations, tax increase expected to be about normal

We're starting to get a clearer picture on what Melfort's operating budget and tax increase for 2021 is going to look like.After the first budget meeting in Melfort on Feb. 26, a 4.12 per cent tax inc...

Mar 05, 2021

Wildlife Federation set for Smoker Meal, summer projects

The Battlefords Wildlife Federation is hoping to get a good start on 2021 projects this spring.The group's biggest annual event, Smoker to Go, is scheduled for April 10 at the federation's clubhouse. ...

Mar 05, 2021

Safety in PA National Park As the Season Changes

The health and safety of visitors, employees and all Canadians is of the utmost importance to Parks Canada.To help limit the spread of COVID-19, visitors must follow the advice of public health expert...

Mar 05, 2021

P.A. house sale volumes and prices spike

The housing market in Prince Albert last month followed a provincial trend upwards. It showed a 178 per cent rise in sales volume, and numbers also well above the five and 10-year averages. The jump i...

Mar 05, 2021

Police investigate alleged firearms activity and drug trafficking at West Flat residence

A heavy police presence, that included the SWAT team, was observed by residents Wednesday night in an area of Prince Albert's west flat.A video posted to Facebook showed officers executing a search wa...

Mar 04, 2021