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John Arcand Fiddle Fest is Cancelled for 2020 - Accepting Donations

For the past 22 years, the John Arcand Fiddle Fest has been a wonderful gathering of artistic talents and it has been such a pleasure each year to bring together music, dance, culture and art enthusia...

Apr 24, 2020

Taking care of yourself while sharing space during COVID-19

Kids Help Phone is here to help with many resources.People across Canada and the world are practising physical distancing to help slow down the spread of COVID-19. This means we may be spending a lot ...

Apr 24, 2020

La Ronge Children's Festival

It's with much sadness that we announce that the July 1st La Ronge Children's Festival has been cancelled for this year due to Covid-19.

Apr 24, 2020

Nipawin Fire Department Can Help with A Social Distance Kid's Birthday

The Nipawin Fire Department is offering to do drive-by birthday greetings for kids celebrating a birthday while social distancing.See the poster below.

Apr 24, 2020

P.A. MLA responds to government's blueprint to reopen the province

The Government of Saskatchewan has unveiled a plan to allow more businesses and facilities to again open their doors.Premier Scott Moe presented the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan Thursday morning. The pla...

Apr 24, 2020 Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced the government's plan to gradually reopen the economy Thursday morning. (Facebook/Scott Moe)

La Loche and Clearwater River see further increase in COVID-19 cases

The northern village of La Loche reported new positive cases of COVID-19 Thursday bringing the community total to 19. Dr. Rim Zayed with the Saskatchewan Health Authority told the community over local...

Apr 23, 2020 (Submitted/Northern Village of La Loche)

Regional perimeter checkpoints implemented in northwestern Saskatchewan as COVID-19 outbreak continues

The mayor of a northwestern Saskatchewan town is asking those who don't live in Ile-a-la-Crosse, La Loche, or numerous First Nations communities not to travel there unless absolutely necessary.As of T...

Apr 23, 2020 Photo Courtesy FB Page of Northern Village of Ile-a-la-Crosse.

Chamber preparing for new challenge following province's announcement

The details for reopening Saskatchewan were greeted with some optimism by the business community in the Battlefords, however, challenges still lie ahead.Chamber of Commerce C.O.O. Linda Machniak said ...

Apr 23, 2020 (battlefordsNOW Staff)

Urban planning course reimagines Prince Albert's riverbank

A group of urban planning students from the University of Saskatchewan have reimagined Prince Albert's downtown riverbank as a vibrant cultural hub and an international tourism destination.Their propo...

Apr 23, 2020 One of the proposals includes a multi-level boardwalk that will extend beyond the river's edge and serve as a space for activities including fitness classes and festivals. (Urbanada/YouTube)

3,800 surgeries postponed in Saskatchewan over COVID-19

As the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) tries to keep on its toes and ready for a possible surge in COVID-19 cases, thousands of other surgery patients are being told to wait.Part of the authority'...

Apr 23, 2020 An intravenous fluid bag at a trauma room at the Regina General Hospital's emergency department. (Evan Radford/980 CJME)