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Open burning banned as dry conditions bring wildfire risk

A fire ban preventing open burning has come into effect for the City of Meadow Lake, the village and R.M. of Loon Lake and other surrounding communities this week. Meadow Lake Fire Chief Neil Marsh to...

Apr 30, 2020 (ID 103437086 © Chuotnhatdesigner | Dreamstime.com)

Classroom in a Box: Exploring Birds of Saskatchewan

The purpose of this classroom in a box is to introduce your students to the birds that live in the province, special adaptations they have that make them perfect for living here, and talk about the im...

Apr 30, 2020

Humboldt Summer Sizzler 2020 cancelled

Another local event has been cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The City of Humboldt has announced the cancellation of Summer Sizzler 2020, that was to be held in the community June 18-2...

Apr 30, 2020 (Facebook/Humboldt Summer Sizzler)

Humboldt Big Brothers Big Sisters postponing charity golf tournament

The Humboldt chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is postponing one of its biggest fundraisers of the year.The Diva for a Day charity golf scramble that was scheduled for June 13, will be put of...

Apr 30, 2020 The Diva for a Day charity golf scramble is being postponed until August. (Facebook/BBBS Humboldt)

First COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Donor

Canadian Blood Services begins collecting plasma donations from people who have recovered from COVID-19 as part of Canada's CONCOR TrialCanadian Blood Services is proud to be part of CONCOR, a nationa...

Apr 30, 2020

CFL Draft and a plan to save the 2020 season

In previous years the CFL draft would be something that would be interesting to follow, especially here in football appreciative western Canada. As a result of increase coverage of the NFL draft and t...

Apr 30, 2020

COVID-19 spreads in Far North

Premier Scott Moe has announced plans to get the Saskatchewan economy back on track from May 4 will not restart in the La Loche or Lloydminster areas, while a provincial state of emergency has been ex...

Apr 29, 2020 (Submitted/ Northern village of La Loche)

Île-à-la-Crosse and Sakitawak Métis Nation implementing lockdown on Friday

The Northern Village of le--la-Crosse and the Sakitawak Mtis Nation are declaring a community lockdown that will be effective Friday, May 1 to prevent the spread of the coronavirus."This lockdown will...

Apr 29, 2020 (Facebook/Ile-a-la Crosse Village)

Saskatchewan summer camps in limbo during COVID-19 pandemic

Warmer temperatures and clearer skies indicate summer is on the horizon, but the COVID-19 pandemic could rain on summer camps' parades.One of the Saskatchewan summer camps in limbo is the Quest at Chr...

Apr 29, 2020 (The Quest/Facebook)

Long-running summer event pushed back due to COVID-19

Prince Albert's annual downtown street fair is being pushed back.The Prince Albert Downtown Business Improvement District (PADBID) has announced the event is being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandem...

Apr 29, 2020 The Downtown Business Improvement District has pushed back the summer street fair. (File Photo/paNOW Staff)