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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

Millions invested this year into provincial park improvements

The provincial government has made a total investment of $14.6 million to be made across Saskatchewan's provincial parks system this year. More than $6.7 million is for facility and infrastructure imp...

Aug 27, 2020

P.A. Arts Centre unveils full slate of fall classes

There's good news for local artists as the Prince Albert Arts Centre returns to nearly normal fall hours starting Sept. 8. The facility reopened for summer programming in July but has not been operati...

Aug 27, 2020

Melfort sculptor spearheading online art auction for charity

A Melfort sculptor and artist is using his influence in the Saskatchewan art community to help raise funds for North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS)Rob Jung, who's 'Weeping Willow' piece ca...

Aug 27, 2020

Virtual Terry Fox Run planned for Prince Albert in 2020

Despite the challenges and restrictions posed this year by COVID-19, the journey Terry Fox started 40 years ago to raise awareness about cancer and support for research, will not be disrupted.Organize...

Aug 27, 2020