Tag Archives: Community
From Melfort to Marian: Kadachuk commits to NCAA for college hockey
Local Nolan Kadachuk hasn't had to go very far for his hockey career.That has changed now as the Melfort Mustang graduate has committed to Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. The Panthers pla...
May 13, 2020
Airbnb properties a growing problem for Candle Lake, says report
Citing numerous concerns related to Airbnb properties operating in the community and surrounding area, the Resort Village of Candle Lake council is re-visiting discussions around what regulations, if ...
May 13, 2020
Children North staff returned to work this week with community parade
It's been a busy week for staff at La Ronge's Children North as at least 70 per cent of employees have returned to working in the office in some capacity. "We're not totally back to work. We still hav...
May 12, 2020
Faith leaders say they are being left out of reopen plan
Two Prince Albert church leaders are raising concerns with the provincial government's reopen plans.John Fryters, senior pastor with the Heart of Seniors Gathering told paNOW religious institutions ar...
May 12, 2020
Chronic wasting disease an issue in many areas of Saskatchewan
Chronic wasting disease is present in 55 of Saskatchewan's 85 wildlife management zones.Chuck Lees, assistant executive director with fish, wildlife and lands branch with the ministry of environment s...
May 12, 2020
Local golfer eyes fairway return around the corner
For North Battleford product, Colby Friedrich, nothing says summertime quite like the feel of a clean drive down the fairway on a sunny day; or a cloudy day; or really, any day.For Friedrich, who is 1...
May 12, 2020
City of Melfort thanks residents for cooperation during COVID-19 pandemic
The City of Melfort is thanking its residents for their cooperation during the COVID-19 pandemic.Outdoor recreation facilities are closed across the province as part of the public health order set out...
May 12, 2020
MOS contradicts president’s statement on amalgamation
The organization representing Saskatchewan's urban municipalities is pushing back against a suggestion by its president to possibly amalgamate some of the province's local governments.The Municipaliti...
May 12, 2020
System improvements leading to more planned power outages in the area
A number of power outages are planned for the area over the next two days.Rural customers east of the remote village of Lac Vert and surrounding communities will be without service on Wednesday, May 1...
May 12, 2020
USask announces tuition plans for the 2020/21 academic year
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is implementing a tuition freeze for 2020/21 for a majority of its programs due to the impacts of COVID-19 on students. "We know tuition is a significant investm...
May 12, 2020