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Faster internet coming to Macklin in Mar

Surfing the web is going to get easier in the Town of Macklin this spring.Access Communications Co-operative announced Thursday that faster internet speeds are coming to both Macklin and Shaunavon, SK...

Feb 25, 2022

P.A. Winter Festival offering a slate of events on final weekend

The organizers of the Prince Albert Winter Festival are ready for an action-packed final weekend.Tonight there will be a fireworks display at 8 p.m. at Prime Ministers Park. The public can watch from ...

Feb 25, 2022

MLA wants province to work with rural residents, farmers when fires threaten

With the very real threat of the Cloverdale forest fire that burned 5,583 hectares of land near Prince Albert a not-too-distant memory, one MLA is hoping the province will find a new way to work with ...

Feb 24, 2022

Cumberland College introduces new employee subsidy opportunity for local businesses

The Government of Saskatchewan has teamed up with Cumberland College to provide an employee subsidy program for local businesses.With lost revenue and labour shortages, local businesses are fighting a...

Feb 24, 2022

New dates announced for Sask. Winter Games

An announcement Thursday from the Saskatchewan Games Council and the Regina Host Organizing Committee will likely restore a smile to the faces of hundreds of heartbroken young athletes in the province...

Feb 24, 2022

Help wanted: SARM seeks crime fighting volunteers

They won't necessarily be wearing a cape or possess any super human powers, but the group that represents Saskatchewan's rural municipalities believes dedicated volunteers can help put a dent in prope...

Feb 24, 2022

District of Lakeland exploring options to protect lakes and shore lines

Citing a need to respond to ratepayer concerns regarding water quality, the District of Lakeland Council is being asked to vote on a new Environmental Stewardship Bylaw.The bylaw was introduced by fir...

Feb 24, 2022

Saskatchewan Announces $2.2 million for Training Voucher Program

The Government of Saskatchewan announced $2.2 million in funding to help individuals train and re-enter the labour force with new marketable skills. The funding will be provided through the Training V...

Feb 24, 2022

Liability, enforcement among concerns during City masks vote

The debate over continuing mask restrictions was a spirited one at North Battleford City Council, but moving forward, both Council and Administration will be following the province's lead.The 5-2 vote...

Feb 24, 2022

Stars top Wings 4-1 for third straight

The Battlefords North Stars completed their back-to-back sweep of Weyburn Wednesday, with a 4-1 win over the Red Wings in North Battleford.Stars forward, Dylan Esau continued his tear of late, leading...

Feb 24, 2022