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Local Battlefords golfer wins junior tour event in Regina

North Battleford local, Shae Maunula is quickly establishing himself as a force on the 10-and-under youth golf circuit.Shae took home the Boys 9-10 Division title this week, shooting 72 at the Maple L...

Jul 06, 2020

Construction underway at the Meadow Lake Tribal Council Bioenergy Centre

Residents in Meadow Lake can expect cleaner air and more jobs in the near future as the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) Bioenergy Centre at NorSask Forest Products is underway. SaskPower and the MLT...

Jul 06, 2020

Groups encouraging people to be safe around water

The Saskatchewan Branch of the Life Saving Society wants to remind the public about being safe on the water.This comes on the heels of a boy tragically drowning last week at Sucker River. The society'...

Jul 06, 2020

Man exposes himself to runner on Rotary Trail

A Prince Albert woman has taken to social media to warn others about a disturbing incident she experienced on the Rotary Trail.On Saturday morning shortly after 5:30 a.m., Tracey Worth was running alo...

Jul 06, 2020

Battlefords Toastmasters wrap up season, hand out year-end awards

The Battlefords Toastmasters recently wrapped up their 2019-2020 season and handed out their year-end awards on June 24.The club adopted the motto "Encourage Communicate Lead" for the season as well a...

Jul 06, 2020

Blood donor clinic returns to Prince Albert

After four months away, Canadian Blood Services donor clinics are returning to Prince Albert.Residents will have the opportunity to give blood Monday July 6, from 2-7 p.m. at the Prince Albert Exhibit...

Jul 06, 2020

‘This is something that needs another look:’ Petition started to revive Saskatchewan film industry

'Just Friends' starring Ryan Reynolds, and 'The Messengers' featuring Kristen Stewart.These are just two of many movies and shows that have been filmed in Saskatchewan featuring star-studded casts.But...

Jul 06, 2020

Naicam hosting Adam Herold Legacy Foundation Hockey and Leadership Camp

Even while faced with the COVID-19 pandemic, a hockey and leadership camp aimed to carry on the legacy of a young hockey player and community leader is expected to take place.The Town of Naicam, along...

Jul 06, 2020

Crunch time in the CFL

If you read this column on a regular basis, then you might recall back in April I thought the CFL would not have a season because of the uncertainty around the Covid-19 virus and all the various movin...

Jul 06, 2020

Family moves into latest Habitat for Humanity build in Melfort

The latest Habitat for Humanity build in Melfort is now occupied.A family moved in recently, and project manager Terry Thurrott told northeastNOW the project is largely complete."We've got some landsc...

Jul 05, 2020