Community

RM council ponders blanket levy for fire suppression services

The Rural Municipality (RM) of Buckland council is discussing some sweeping changes to the way ratepayers secure fire suppression services.As it stands now, ratepayers have the option of paying a $125...

Feb 08, 2021

Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre creates new 'soft space' interview room to aid victims

The Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre (BASAC) hopes to make it a little less stressful for victims of violence by providing a safe space to give their statements to police. The organization m...

Feb 08, 2021

32nd Annual SCMA Nominees Announced

The Saskatchewan Country Music Association would like to invite you to join us in recognizing the accomplishments of our members over this past year.The 32nd Annual Awards Show, Hosted by Tim Day and ...

Feb 08, 2021

How to build routines amid uncertainty and disruption of pandemic

We may be nearly a year into the "new normal" of pandemic life, but an increasing number of people are finding it difficult to cope.A December survey from the Canadian Mental Health Association report...

Feb 08, 2021

Dangerous situation for homeless as deep freeze continues in Melfort

The extreme cold can be a deadly situation for those who don't have homes, and no cold weather shelters to turn to in the northeast.Without an escape from the extreme cold temperatures, homeless in th...

Feb 08, 2021

Mustangs commit Grand Prairie product for 2021/2022

The Melfort Mustangs have started their week with another commitment from one province east.Tye Evans, a 2003-born forward, has committed to the Mustangs for the 2021/2022 season. The Grand Prairie, A...

Feb 08, 2021

Near record cold blast across our region

For the second time this calendar year, the temperature has dipped dangerously low prompting Environment Canada to issue extreme cold warnings and challenging all-time records. This time the extreme c...

Feb 08, 2021

Extended temporary closure of COVID-19 drive-thru testing in P.A.

The drive-thru testing site in Prince Albert will remain closed Monday.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) closed the site on the weekend due to the extreme cold temperatures. It was expected to r...

Feb 08, 2021

RCMP investigating attempted theft of fuel

Maidstone RCMP are requesting the public's assistance in identifying an orange F350 platinum crew cab long box, involved in a break in and attempted theft of fuel just outside Lloydminster city limits...

Feb 08, 2021

5th Annual Turtle Lake Fishing Derby in March

The Turtleford Lions Club is proud to announce that we will be hosting our 5th Annual Turtle Lake Fishing Derby on March 6th! We will be taking registration on the morning of the 6th from 9-11:00 am a...

Feb 08, 2021