Community

P.A. police officers recognized for efforts to stop impaired drivers

Two Prince Albert Police Service (PAPS) officers received recognition last week for their efforts to stop impaired driving. Const. Rob Lindsay and Const. Nicholas Danyliuk received the Van de Vorst Fa...

Dec 17, 2020

Wright's Greenhouse downsizing to one location with sale of Melfort property

The Wright's Greenhouse location in Melfort has sold but will remain open in Beatty in the spring.Plants from Wright's will still be available at George Home Hardware in Melfort in the spring as well....

Dec 17, 2020

One Arrow prepares for two-week lockdown

Effective Monday, no one can enter or leave the One Arrow First Nation for a period of two weeks.The full lockdown announced by the community's Emergency Management Team is being done to lower the num...

Dec 17, 2020

Twinkle Tour winners announced, virtual tour available

As previously reported here, the 2020 Twinkle Tour, hosted by 1050 CJNB and the CIty of North Battleford, has been held with a twist this year. In an effort to limit possible gatherings, the guided to...

Dec 17, 2020

Escapism

Just before I started writing this column, I switched to YouTube and found a wonderful track by a Dutch child singer from the 1960's with the name "Heintje". This wonder boy used to sing songs which w...

Dec 17, 2020

Reaching Home Program Through Marguerite Riel Centre - Melfort

One of the programs we offer here at the Marguerite Riel Centre is, "Reaching Home".This program offers housing and employment support. Which means we can advocate for clients, address food security, ...

Dec 17, 2020

Ten truths about COVID-19

1. COVID-19 is no joke and has the potential to cripple our health-care system. If this happens, people who need life-saving care - even unrelated to COVID-19 - may not be able to access it.2. We must...

Dec 17, 2020

Nate Starycki recovering from transplant surgery in Toronto

Jennifer and Dane Starycki knew they were in for a long battle for 12-year-old Nate's recovery, this month they're ready for the next phase of that journey.Following a phone call on November 27, they ...

Dec 16, 2020

Ferry season draws to a close in Saskatchewan

As temperatures across the province continue to cool, and a number of rivers and lakes begin to freeze, Saskatchewan's ferries have been dry-docked for the season. The Riverhurst Ferry, located about ...

Dec 16, 2020

Muskoday woman reunited with lost engagement ring

Two complete strangers were united by what they call a Christmas miracle.The story begins Sunday morning when Steven Zoerb was about to enter the South Hill Mall. After realizing he forgot his mask, Z...

Dec 16, 2020