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Hockey Canada lifts ban on activities, allowing member organizations to decide on return

Hockey Canada has lifted its ban on sanctioned activities and is allowing the country's 13 member organizations to individually determine when it's safe to return to action.The move is a first step to...

Jun 04, 2020

Moe, Shahab issue warnings about potential spread of COVID-19 at rallies

Saskatchewan's premier and chief medical health officer are repeating warnings that people who attend large rallies are at a heightened risk of contracting COVID-19.In a media release, Dr. Saqib Shaha...

Jun 04, 2020

North Stars deal Loon-Stewardson to Prince George of BCHL

He may have only spent a couple of seasons in the Battlefords, but it didn't take long for Quintin Loon-Stewardson to become a fan favourite with his dazzling puck handling, laser shot, and unmatched ...

Jun 04, 2020

Miller Field in Melfort to receive funding for apron repair

Melfort's airport will soon see some improvements, thanks to a provincial grant.The government announced it will chip in $275,000 toward the full rehabilitation of the apron at Miller Field.Melfort Ma...

Jun 04, 2020

North Battleford to use federal funding for new water meters

Earlier this week, the federal government announced the accelerated allocation of $2.2 billion in expected infrastructure funding to Canadian cities. The funds, which are a result of the federal gas t...

Jun 04, 2020

Town cancels parade, fireworks this year due to COVID-19 precautions

There will be no colourful floats or pyrotechnics show for the Town of Battleford this summer.The town has cancelled its annual parade and fireworks that are normally held in August due to the provinc...

Jun 04, 2020

Personal care businesses excited to add services in phase three

The third phase of Saskatchewan's Re-Open plan begins Monday, which signals another wave of businesses that can finally welcome back customers. In addition, several other businesses that have already ...

Jun 04, 2020

City of Meadow Lake upgrades sewage system to serve more residents

The City of Meadow Lake will build a new sewage lift station at the corner of Seventh Avenue and Seventh Street East, to replace and upgrade the previous lift station from the 50s. The upgrade will al...

Jun 04, 2020

Crop report shows Northwestern region ahead of five-year average

The Saskatchewan Crop Report for May 26 to June 1 shows dry conditions last week allowed farmers to nearly complete seeding in all regions of the province. Provincially, 96 per cent of the crop is now...

Jun 04, 2020

Limited Agency Face to Face Session Being Made Available

Catholic Family Services Prince Albert is committed to the mental health well-being of our community. In March, due to COVID-19 we shifted our method of service delivery to phone and video sessions.Be...

Jun 04, 2020