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Take Out Soup Kitchen - Melfort

We will be having our "take out" Soup Kitchen this Thursday, May 28th 11:45-12:45. Please register by Wednesday, May 27th at noon by either messaging us on here or calling (306) 752-4950. Adults with ...

May 27, 2020

Local fire department growing its ranks

Buckland Fire and Rescue is looking to recruit some more firefighters.Chief Garry Schrader said they need to add some more people to the department because it can be a busier time of year. "It's summe...

May 27, 2020

Local businesses donate to food bank

Amid a stressful time for Battlefords residents, as the community continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, a few local businesses were doing their part to get everyone to show off their 'heart...

May 26, 2020

La Loche and Clearwater River deliver positive update on COVID-19 outbreak

Community leadership in La Loche and Clearwater River Dene Nation are seeing positive developments in their battle against a cluster outbreak of COVID-19 within their communities. Speaking on local co...

May 26, 2020

FSIN says recreational travel in North is unfair while others still face public health order

Indigenous groups are calling on Government Relations Minister Lori Carr to address recreational travel while there are northern restrictions in place to curb the spread of COVID-19. They're claiming ...

May 26, 2020

Shand Fair cancelled for 2020 due to COVID-19

A big event northeast of Carragana has been cancelled for 2020.The Shand Fair was set to take place on Aug. 11 this year, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it will not happen.In a letter, the fair's s...

May 26, 2020

As economy opens, career centre helps locals return to work

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many challenges for the public, some even losing their jobs temporarily or permanently.The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies (SIIT) Prince Albert Career Ce...

May 26, 2020

Battlefords Provincial Park included in $10.3 million Provincial Stimulus Package

The province of Saskatchewan has announced a $10.3 million Provincial Parks Stimulus Package, to be put towards renewal projects at several parks across Saskatchewan, including the Battlefords Provinc...

May 26, 2020

Pimiskatan Canoe Club gearing up for 2020 season

There will be a 2020 season of the Pimiskatan Canoe Club even though many other outdoor recreational activities have been cancelled. That's according to a written statement by club member Warren Kelly...

May 26, 2020

P.A. Miss World Canada contestant wants to inspire other immigrants

A Prince Albert woman is celebrating after being selected as a finalist in the Miss World Canada pageant. Laeticia Mwayuma, 26, told paNOW she wants to use her platform in the competition to be an adv...

May 26, 2020