Tag Archives: Community
Nanaimo’s farmers market season opens amid a whole new world
NANAIMO - Local farmers markets are opening under layer upon layer of uncertainty due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Cedar Farmers Market begins on Sunday, May 10 and market manager Kate Poirier tol...
Jul 16, 2020
Nanaimo farmers markets booming in first few weeks of summer season
NANAIMO - Both weekly outdoor markets in the Nanaimo area have reported an overwhelmingly positive first few weeks of operation even if the total number of customers is down. Cedar Farmers Market mana...
Jul 16, 2020
Coastal Fire Centre peels back bans on burn barrels & fireworks
NANAIMO - A series of measures which successfully limited human-caused wildfires are now being rescinded by the Coastal Fire Centre. A ban on category two and three fires initially went in place in Ap...
Jul 16, 2020
New online hockey officiating program available for Sask. high school students
The Saskatchewan Hockey Association (SHA) is offering a new officiating program for high school students in the province, something a local official says is a great development.According to a media re...
Jul 16, 2020
Life-skills and safety training offered to Flying Dust First Nation youth through dedicated educators
Real-world scenarios often call on children to respond to challenges. Meadow Lake Tribal Council, the Canadian Red Cross and Flying Dust First Nation are holding a Stay Safe! program to ensure young p...
Jul 15, 2020
No evidence found related to white van allegations: Prince Albert Police
The Prince Albert Police Service has released a statement, indicating they are aware of concerning posts made over social media this week involving a white van.Over the past 24 hours, there have sever...
Jul 15, 2020
Friedrich nears top of leaderboard following second day of Sask. tournament
It should be a down-to-the-wire finish at the 94th Sask. Junior Boy's Championship this week. Held in conjunction with the junior girl's championship, July 14 to 16 at the Elmwood Golf and Country Clu...
Jul 15, 2020
What'sHappeningNOW July 15, 2020
Reporter Michael Joel-Hansen talks about the closure of the main entrance to the Little Red River Park because of rising water levels.
Jul 15, 2020
RM council votes to cut pay for absent councillor
Editor's note: This story has been amended from a previous version on July 15, to include points of clarification from Councillor Wayne Acorn.Wayne Acorn, Div. 5 councillor for the Rural Municipality ...
Jul 15, 2020
Local Chamber of Commerce donates event proceeds to KidsFirst
Meadow Lake's Chamber of Commerce handed KidsFirst a donation on July 15 as part of the admission collected from the first Winter Children`s Festival held in January. The chamber organized the event a...
Jul 15, 2020