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Trailer becomes stage: local country singer back on the road

A year after he underwent open-heart surgery, Paddockwood musician Elmer Lamadee was ready to get back on the stage - then COVID-19 happened. "All the shows that we had booked with the Country Music A...

Jun 19, 2020

Renewed call for needle safety now that parks, playgrounds open

Parks and playgrounds across Saskatchewan opened up to the public again on Friday, June 12 which opens up the possibility for needles to be found in those areas.Melfort Fire Chief Shaun Stewart said l...

Jun 19, 2020

Local business sector welcomes budget incentive for new home construction

The province's new budget offers incentives for families purchasing new homes as a boost to the economy.According to the province, a PST rebate available for new home construction provides up to 42 pe...

Jun 18, 2020

Sask Polytechnic ready to host online celebrations

It's National Indigenous Peoples' Day Sunday and Saskatchewan Polytechnic is ready to help celebrate the occasion with a number of activities on Friday. Due to the COVID-19 virus, activities will be c...

Jun 18, 2020

Northern leadership collaborate to address issues highlighted by the pandemic

Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) along with the Chiefs of the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC) say they will continue to distribute critical food supports to all communities in the North West for two ...

Jun 18, 2020

Local golfer reacts to announcement of provincial championships

It's been a noteworthy couple of days for amateur golfers in the province. Golf Saskatchewan announced it will host eight provincial championships this year, taking precautions due to the ongoing COVI...

Jun 18, 2020

Wynyard Swimming Pool not opening this year, getting facelift for 2021

The outdoor swimming pool in Wynyard won't be opening to the public this summer.Outdoor pools are permitted to open as of June 22 as part of phase four of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan, but a Facebook...

Jun 18, 2020

NB International Street Performers Festival enjoyed strong success during six-year run

The North Battleford International Street Performers Festival organizers have concluded their work after providing six years of shows to the community.Kali Weber and Alexis Christensen were the two fo...

Jun 18, 2020

École Père Mercure celebrates third graduate in school history

It's a rare and very special occasion for the French language school cole Pre Mercure: they've celebrated the third graduate in their near 30-year history.On Wednesday evening Yann Sangar and his fami...

Jun 18, 2020

Council debates deployment of new speed monitoring signs

Prince Albert city council is anxious to purchase and install eight new portable radar speed signs, and they want a say in where the devices are located within their wards. At Monday night's city coun...

Jun 18, 2020