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Local educators excited in-person classes will resume this fall

The Government of Saskatchewan announced schools across the province will return in-person education for the upcoming 2020-21 school year.On Tuesday, Deputy Premier and Education Minister Gordon Wyant...

Jun 11, 2020

Change of venue for Melfort Canada Day fireworks display

The planned Canada Day fireworks display will still go on, but the organizing committee is announcing a change in venue.The event will take place at Stone Gate on Saskatchewan Drive, south of McDonald...

Jun 11, 2020

Tisdale reopening parks, Handibus services resuming

The Town of Tisdale has announced a couple of COVID-19 related updates.All town parks will officially reopen on Friday, June 12, as per the provincial government's announcement.The Tisdale Handibus wi...

Jun 11, 2020

Relay at Home

On Saturday, June 13, 2020 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm, Relay participants across Canada will come together to Relay At Home, our reimagined virtual event that you can enjoy from the comfort of home. Withinte...

Jun 11, 2020

First Nations Health Managers Association Virtual Town Hall Information Session

Join us this Thursday, June 11, at 1:00pm (EST) for our weekly Virtual Town Hall. This week's guests are: Keith Marshall, President, First Nations Health Directors Association, and Health Director, Ha...

Jun 11, 2020

COVID-19 Emergency Support for Community Organizations

Across the country, the not-for-profit sector is under threat. Each door forced to close leaves vulnerable Canadians without the support they rely on. To keep these doors open, the Canadian Red Cross ...

Jun 11, 2020

Reflecting on the Beauval General Store COVID-19 experience

It has been over a week since the COVID-19 outbreak in a northern Saskatchewan community was officially ended.Now, a staff member at the Beauval General Store is reflecting on overcoming the disease a...

Jun 11, 2020

Award-winning P.A. doctor pushes for better access to care in rural communities

A Prince Albert doctor is advocating for better rural health care access in Saskatchewan.Dr. Randy Friesen, northeast area chief of staff and general surgeon spoke to paNOW after being honoured with t...

Jun 10, 2020

Student volunteers at CCHS receive provincial award

A program at La Ronge's Churchill Community High School has received a 2020 PrairieAction Foundation (PAF) Youth Leadership Award. The award was given to the school's Peer Support Volunteers, which is...

Jun 10, 2020

Town of Battleford delays property tax payments

During Monday's meeting, council agreed to push back the due date for property taxes from August 31 to December 31. This will also waive any late fees accrued in the fall. Mayor Ames Leslie said the d...

Jun 10, 2020