Tag Archives: Community

Window installation begins in historic Melfort building
The window replacement project at the historic post office in Melfort is officially underway.Last month contractors were able to finish installing about a half-dozen of the installations before the ex...
Feb 05, 2019

'A lot of courage': Men recall fateful night caused by drinking and driving
The effects of impaired driving were apparent at a special presentation in La Ronge this afternoon where two men talked about the traumatic circumstances which brought them together. Students at Churc...
Feb 04, 2019

JPII pick up gold, bronze in busy weekend for school’s basketball teams
It was a big weekend on the hardcourt for John Paul II Collegiate, as three of the school's four basketball teams were in action at various tournaments around the region. Both the junior boys, and jun...
Feb 04, 2019

Awareness campaign receives big boost from federal government
The federal government is investing $10 million over two years for a new commemoration fund, which will assist groups organizing events related to missing and murdered Indigenous women and girls.The P...
Feb 04, 2019

New scholarship announced in honour of late Lake Lenore goalie
A new scholarship in Saskatchewan is going to give a young hockey player a boost to their post-secondary education.The Craig Hartl Memorial Scholarship will award $1,000 to a graduating goaltender wit...
Feb 04, 2019

Historical Society gets support for new exhibit
The Prince Albert Historical Society is getting some financial support from the provincial arts board to support a new project.The financial support comes as a $7,500 grant which will help the local h...
Feb 04, 2019

U of S forms animal research circle in tri-communities
Administrators at the University of Saskatchewan are preparing to engage tri-community residents in finding solutions to reduce the number of stray animals in the North. Launched in September 2018, th...
Feb 04, 2019

Cold temperatures expected for foreseeable future
The cold weather is back as the new calendar month begins.February is usually cold in the Battlefords and area but after a milder than usual January, the trend won't continue this month.The Battleford...
Feb 04, 2019

Juno nominee makes an unexpected return to Prince Albert
An unexpected concert cancellation in Saskatoon, may end up being a bit of good news for Prince Albert music lovers.Tyler Shaw, who was recently nominated for the 2019 Juno Awards, will make a stop in...
Feb 03, 2019

Protecting your pets from winter weather
With the recent cold weather in the province, residents have been reminded to take extra care to protect themselves from extreme temperatures. It's also important however, to take steps to protect you...
Feb 02, 2019