Community

Battlefords RCMP warns of phone scammers

Battlefords RCMP are advising residents to watch out for a phone scam asking for their personal information.According to Sgt. Jason Teniuk, the calls have been coming from a series of numbers. Some ha...

Nov 16, 2020

Northern agencies and doctors call for expansion to mandatory mask protocol

The health authority responsible for 33 northern Saskatchewan First Nations communities believes the province's current mandatory masking protocol leaves too many people vulnerable.As it currently sta...

Nov 16, 2020

Face masks: how to wear them and 'have fun'

It's day one of the new rules for mandatory face masks in all Saskatchewan communities over 5,000 people and some Prince Albert businesses are urging the public to get better acquainted with how to pr...

Nov 16, 2020

International motorcycle building competition has second Prince Albert participant

A second Prince Albert motorcycle aficionado is competing in an online contest across North America to build a motorbike and achieve a dream of winning a chance to be on the show, Orange County Choppe...

Nov 16, 2020

LSSD declares COVID-19 outbreak in NBCS, McKitrick following additional cases

Living Sky School Division has announced two diagnosed cases of COVID-19.In a statement Monday, the division said the cases involve an individual in McKitrick Community School and an individual in Nor...

Nov 16, 2020

Prince Albert women compete in Miss World Canada Pageant

Prince Albert was well represented at the recent Miss World Canada Pageant with two local women competing.The weeklong event, which concluded on Nov. 7, was held in Toronto and featured interviews, ph...

Nov 16, 2020

Overnight shelter opens as cold temperatures set in

Seven clients used the Extended Hours Program on the first night of operation Sunday.Formerly located at Scattered Sites, the program is now operating out of Drifters Motel as a permanent space wasn't...

Nov 16, 2020

City and town swearing-in ceremonies to be streamed online

Tonight will be an exciting time for the City of North Battleford and the Town of Battleford as the members of the new councils are officially sworn in.The public will be able to see all the festiviti...

Nov 16, 2020

Meadow Lake council swearing-in set for Monday

As budget season looms, the City of Meadow Lake is set to begin pivotal discussions on how to proceed this winter with a new council.A swearing-in ceremony will take place at City Hall this evening fo...

Nov 16, 2020

Humboldt moonlight madness still a go, new health requirements to be followed

The business community in Humboldt is kicking off the Christmas shopping season this Thursday.All of the downtown retailers will be open late and offering specials as part of the community's annual mo...

Nov 16, 2020