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COVID-19 diagnosis at Cudworth School, some students move to virtual learning

The Horizon School Division (HSD) is alerting the public there is a COVID-19 diagnosis at Cudworth School.According to a media release, HSD said they were notified of the case late on Monday, Nov. 23 ...

Nov 24, 2020

Future of Shellbrook CN rail station remains in limbo

At least for the time being. the future of the old CN rail station in Shellbrook remains in limbo and there is no immediate plans to demolish it.A resolution, which if passed, would repeal the buildin...

Nov 24, 2020

Local curling club sees success despite pandemic

About a month and a half into the curling season, the Twin Rivers Curling Club is going strong. Featuring league games nearly every weeknight - and some week days - from Monday to Thursday, general ma...

Nov 24, 2020

Local SPCA sees spike in adoptions since COVID-19 pandemic began

The Prince Albert SPCA has seen a major increase in adoptions since the COVID-19 pandemic began.According to a media release, the SPCA is near 40 adoptions per month since March.SPCA Manager Ashlee Bo...

Nov 24, 2020

First responders remind residents to be safe outdoors while decorating

Just in time to decorate for the holidays, Prince Albert residents can take advantage of some upcoming warm weather to get their outdoor lights and lawn decorations up.Friday will have a daily average...

Nov 24, 2020

Melfort Food Bank asking community for donations for food and holiday hampers

The number of families and individuals accessing the Melfort Food Bank is increasing.The increase is largely due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.Secretary Ellen Zuck said this year they have c...

Nov 24, 2020

Flin Flon Bombers pause season until after Christmas break

The Flin Flon Bombers will not be playing in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League for the rest of 2020.This just a few weeks after the Manitoba government deemed the province a red zone due to a COVI...

Nov 24, 2020

P.A. and area school class helps new shelter

The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled us to ensure much of our human interaction is done at a distance, but that doesn't mean young people can't be engaged in important social justice matters.That's why...

Nov 24, 2020

Chitek Lake Bush Buddies' Virtual Survival Rally

We will not be hosting our Rally in February due to government regulations. In light of this, the snowmobile trails will still be open and as such we still do need to fundraise to help with the expens...

Nov 24, 2020

Wallace Stegner House, one of Canada's first writer/artist residencies needs your help

This historic, rural, remote artists/writers residency program needs your help in order to keep operating! Our 50K fundraising campaign goal is 35% of the way there.Few people realize that artist/writ...

Nov 24, 2020