Tag Archives: Community

What'sHappeningNOW March 5, 2021
Senior reporter Nigel Maxwell talks about a proposed new water treatment plant west of Prince Albert.
Mar 05, 2021

Treatment plant committee prepares to test the waters
By the end of this month, the committee overseeing a proposed new water treatment plant west of Prince Albert, anticipates reaching out to upwards of 600 home owners affected by the development.The pr...
Mar 05, 2021

'It's like winning the Oscars': Melfort Lawyer receives Queen's Counsel Designation
A Melfort lawyer has been honoured with the Queen's Counsel Designation in Saskatchewan.Foluke Laosebikan received her designation in February and says it's special to be honoured with something like ...
Mar 05, 2021

Town pleased with response for tenders for land leases
The Town of Battleford saw a robust response from the community for the current round of tenders for its agriculture land leases.The financial gain for the town in revenue from the land leases for the...
Mar 05, 2021

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