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Safety for Seniors

In my last write-up I talked about loneliness and the impact Covid-19 is having on seniors. This next chat I would like to discuss safety for seniors. On-line safety is an important topic as older peo...

Feb 26, 2021

Saskatchewan Rattlers unveil 2021 schedule

The Saskatchewan Rattlers are coming back home this summer.The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) team unveiled its 2021 season schedule Thursday.There are to be 14 games, pared down from the usu...

Feb 25, 2021

Chelsea Mitchell receives 2020 Terry Fox Award

Nearly seven years after she was declared cancer-free, child leukemia survivor Chelsea Mitchell continues to give back.The 19-year-old was honoured with the city's Terry Fox Award Thursday. The destin...

Feb 25, 2021

Torch River snowmobile club sees growth despite COVID-19 pandemic

The Torch River snowmobile club has continued growing in their first season.The club started operating this winter and already has nearly 40 members.Melanie Smith is a member of the club and said COVI...

Feb 25, 2021

Visitation limited at Meadow Lake Hospital, Northland Lodge

Due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the Meadow Lake Area, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is restricting visitation at the hospital and Northland Pioneer Lodge.In a release on Thursday, th...

Feb 25, 2021

SHA changes COVID vaccination appointment strategy after concern from public

After confusion and frustration in recent weeks regarding how the public will be informed about COVID-19 vaccines and when, Saskatchewan Health Authority CEO Scott Livingstone came to Thursday's press...

Feb 25, 2021

P.A. Minor Hockey games to be cancelled for rest of the year

Prince Albert Minor Hockey Association (PAMHA) has officially cancelled games for the rest of the season. According to PAMHA media relations coordinator Brad Toporowski, the decision was made after th...

Feb 25, 2021

Local teacher shines light on indigenous graduates success

A Grade 11 and 12 teacher in North Battleford is recognizing indigenous success stories from recent graduates. Shalen Fox of John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) is the mind behind the school's new display ...

Feb 25, 2021

Saskatchewan COVID-19 cases exceed 28,000 overall as 211 new cases reported

Total COVID-19 cases across the province are now over 28,000 with 26,318 recoveries and 1,493 cases considered active. The province is also reporting 211 new cases and one death. The death was reporte...

Feb 25, 2021

Car thieves not slowed by January cold snap

The Chief of the Prince Albert Police Service is once again reminding the public to be careful about leaving vehicles unlocked, or keys left in the ignition, following an alarming number of vehicle th...

Feb 25, 2021