Tag Archives: Community

Strong 'no' vote a clear sign that gov't deal was insufficient: NETA president
The president of the North East Teachers' Association (NETA) is reacting to the overwhelming 'no' vote from Saskatchewan teachers to the government's latest offer. The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federatio...
May 10, 2024

101st Annual Meadow Lake Stampede
The 101st Annual Meadow Lake Stampede will be June 5-8 at the Bear Creek Gymkana Arena.See the poster for details.
May 10, 2024

Operation Laparoscopy is a 'Mission Possible'
UPDATE: At 4pm, over $230,000 had been raised.The community has turned out in droves for their Battlefords Union Hospital. "Mission Possible": Operation Laparoscopy continues until 6p.m. Matt Ryan of ...
May 09, 2024

History of psychiatry in Saskatchewan part of Mental Health Week talks
The history of psychiatry in Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford was the focus of a talk this week by Canadian historian Erika Dyck..Dyck, with the University of Saskatchewan, ...
May 09, 2024

It's spring and that means it's time to clean up
Prince Albert's annual spring clean up is well underway, with volunteers making the community much neater and much tidier all week. This year, the First Nation Cadet Corps from Prince Albert and Sturg...
May 09, 2024

Locals taken in WHL Prospects Draft
The WHL Prospects Draft was held on Thursday, and the list was full of local players. Kayden Stroeder was the first local product selected. The Humboldt U15 AA Bronco from Lanigan was selected fifth o...
May 09, 2024

Province announces funding for more psychiatric nursing spots at North West College
It was an exciting day at North West College's Battlefords campus Thursday as new training spots were announced by the province for the college's Registered Psychiatric Nursing (RPN) program, beginnin...
May 09, 2024

Prince Albert woman creates lending app for people in need
Noting the financial struggles many families face, Prince Albert's Alex Jordan said the goal of a new app she created is to save money and make money.Lend !t is essentially an online hub where people ...
May 09, 2024

Nipawin to receive SaskPower smart meters in June
SaskPower smart meters will soon be coming to Nipawin. Residential smart meters are currently being installed in communities like Cumberland House, Creighton, and Red Earth Cree Nation, according to S...
May 09, 2024
Drug treatment court expanding to North Battleford
Saskatchewan is expanding its drug treatment court to North Battleford in an effort to help drug users recover from their addictions.The expansion is being funded using $240,000 of the $574 million ea...
May 09, 2024