Community

Local library offers social outlet for community

The North Battleford Public Library is doing what it can to offer a social connection for residents amidst the ongoing pandemic.Since reopening its doors in mid-September, the library has seen its num...

Jan 19, 2021

New Métis culture podcast hosted by Prince Albert artist

A new podcast series, hosted by a Prince Albert artist, explores Mtis culture and the Michif langauge in Saskatchewan. Host Leah Dorion says the recent launch of Paykiiwikay (Michif for "come and visi...

Jan 19, 2021

Save the Dates! Reservations for Summer

Save the dates!We are hoping and dreaming of getting back to a wonderful and "normal" camping season this year. Currently, we plan to open our new and improved campsite reservation system for bookings...

Jan 19, 2021

Farmer and Rancher Mental Health Initiative Identify Key Supports.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is looking for volunteers to take part in the Saskatchewan Farmer and Rancher Mental Health (FARMh) initiativeThe Farmer and Rancher Mental Health (FARMh) initiative is a new ...

Jan 19, 2021

Battleford considers mobile app for trail system

Many Battlefords residents have decided to spend more time out on the local River Valley trail system during the pandemic and the Town of Battleford is looking to help them to stop and get their beari...

Jan 18, 2021

Moment of reflection held to recognize those impacted by COVID-19, and be hopeful for the future

People had an opportunity to come together in spirit across Saskatchewan Monday morning for a moment of reflection, to remember all those impacted by COVID-19.The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) a...

Jan 18, 2021

Nominations open for Humboldt's Mark of Excellence Awards

Nominations are now open for the Humboldt and District Chamber of Commerce's Mark of Excellence Awards.The 2021 version of the event will be done virtually, just as it was in 2020, but will be relativ...

Jan 18, 2021

Gofundme created for P.A. teen struck while helping another motorist

A fundraiser for a Prince Albert teen who was struck by a vehicle while trying to rescue another motorist from a ditch has raised $3,525 as of Monday afternoon.The crash happened late Thursday afterno...

Jan 18, 2021

Melfort Kinsmen and Kinettes set sights on raising funds ahead of Telemiracle

Kinsmen and Kinette groups in Saskatchewan are in full fundraising mode ahead of Telemiracle 45.With the restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been a difficult year to raise funds...

Jan 18, 2021

Drivers encouraged to proceed with caution on highways Monday

Those travelling around the Battlefords and Meadow Lake area Monday should make sure to drive with caution and give themselves plenty of time, according to the provincial Highway Hotline. Highway cond...

Jan 18, 2021