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Local tourism destinations anticipate extended season

Although we've reached the end of August, it appears vacation season is showing no sign of slowing down in the region.The COVID-19 pandemic ground life as we know it to a halt in March, and even once ...

Aug 28, 2020

Wollaston Lake RCMP make significant alcohol seizure over two days

Wollaston Lake RCMP in the province's North have made significant alcohol seizures in several unrelated incidents over the last week. The first seizure took place Aug. 22 when a local resident returne...

Aug 28, 2020

Talk before you chop: Residents not happy about mass tree felling

Prince Albert city council will consider mandating more consultation with residents before the removal of trees as part of construction projects. The move comes after an outcry over the removal of aro...

Aug 27, 2020

Suicide awareness walkers will reach Stanley Mission Friday

A 320-kilometre walk to raise awareness about suicide comes to an end tomorrow in Stanley Mission.Laurie-Anne Roberts and her husband, Jason, along with a handful of supporters, left Prince Albert on ...

Aug 27, 2020

Fewer than 10 per cent of students expected on P.A. Sask Poly campus

Not surprisingly, the COVID-19 pandemic will mean a much quieter start to the academic year at the Prince Albert campus of Saskatchewan Polytechnic in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, the student body is ...

Aug 27, 2020

Gov't info package details illness protocols ahead of new school year

The Government of Saskatchewan has given new details on how schools should respond if a student, teacher of other member of staff become ill once the new year gets underway Sept.8.The Ministry of Educ...

Aug 27, 2020

AAA Stars name roster following early fall camp

The Battlefords AAA Stars announced their official 20-man roster this week, in preparation for the upcoming 2020-21 hockey season.The announcement comes after the team held its annual fall camp a bit ...

Aug 27, 2020

'Out in the cold': La Ronge council rejects rezoning for Scattered Site relocation

A four to one vote by La Ronge council means a building along La Ronge Avenue won't be rezoned to allow for the relocation of the Scattered Site Outreach Program. The decision generated a lot of inter...

Aug 27, 2020

Rebuild year for Melfort Arts Council

The Melfort Arts Council is in the midst of a rebuild year and members feel positive after hosting a recent information session.A number of new faces have expressed interest in joining the council acc...

Aug 27, 2020

Fin Island Trail Run kicks off Friday

While residents in the Battlefords have been unable to enjoy outdoor events throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there's one opportunity to enjoy a fun-run weekend before the school year.The 12th Annual ...

Aug 27, 2020