Community

New developments to Jordan's Principle leaves no First Nation child behind

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has expanded the definition of First Nations with regard to receiving services through Jordan's Principle. The principle ensures First Nations children can access al...

Jul 22, 2020

North East SPCA hopes first 50/50 fundraiser can reach entire region during pandemic

For the first time in its history, the North East SPCA is conducting an online 50/50 fundraiser.Fifty per cent of sales up to a maximum of $50,000 will go to the winner. Only residents in the North Ea...

Jul 22, 2020

Prince Albert photographer snaps comet shot

A local amateur astronomer is happy after he recently snagged a photo of a rare comet sighting.Rob Worobetz explained he was able to capture a picture of the Neowise comet at a location near Prince Al...

Jul 22, 2020

Garage sale season set for takeoff in the Battlefords

It is said one person's trash is another's treasure, and for Battlefords and area residents - like so many others across Saskatchewan - treasure hunting season is set to begin this week. Tuesday after...

Jul 22, 2020

SHA announces change in visitor restrictions for P.A. facilities

Prince Albert health care facilities are relaxing visitor restrictions.On July 8 the SHA put in place a policy which limited visitors to family members or support people who were allowed in only for w...

Jul 22, 2020

Communities in Bloom looking for photo submissions of back and front yards

On top of their existing street credit, yard's in Melfort could also win some prizes through Communities in Bloom (CIB).Submissions of back yards as well as front yards and balconies are being accepte...

Jul 22, 2020

Local communities receiving MEEP funding

The provincial government has approved another 303 projects under the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program (MEEP).Several of the projects are taking place locally.The Town of Carrot River is receivi...

Jul 22, 2020

Province records 60 new COVID-19 cases, 17 Hutterite communities affected

There are 60 new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan, 48 of which are from colonies in the southwest and west central regions of the province. The total amount of active cases is approaching 200.The new...

Jul 22, 2020

Meadow Lake Chamber of Commerce holding first charity golf tournament

Meadow Lake and District Chamber of Commerce is holding its first ever charity golf tournament with proceeds to be donated to the local non-profit, Positively Parenting. Positively Parenting offers ed...

Jul 22, 2020

COVID-19 closure used for fixes to Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre

With everything shut down due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the City of North Battleford decided to take advantage of the situation and get some work done ahead of schedule.The city used the shutdown t...

Jul 22, 2020