Community

Message of Division Persists

Last September I chose to sit as an Independent because the governing party was taking decisions that I believe were divisive and detrimental to the citizens of Saskatchewan.In fact, Premier Scott Moe...

Jan 13, 2022

City approves discretionary use request for outfitter lodge

North Battleford residents might see a new hunting lodge within the city limits in the near future. At its meeting this week, council approved a discretionary use request from Feathered Fowl Outfitter...

Jan 12, 2022

Therapy dog providing support at COVID-19 vaccine clinics in La Ronge

Sometimes all someone needs is a little bit of comfort and Torino, a local therapy dog, is here to do just that.Every Monday for the last month, Torino has been at the La Ronge Health Centre to assist...

Jan 12, 2022

'We want everyone to feel safe in their homes': Muskoday leadership responds to violent incidents

In just over a month, a number of violent incidents have been tied to Muskoday First Nation, and both community leaders and members are publicly expressing their frustration and the need for solutions...

Jan 12, 2022

Red Cross ends 70 year relationship with swim and lifeguard programming

For anyone that grew up collecting multi-coloured swimming badges, an announcement Wednesday by the Canadian Red Cross may come as a surprise.The charitable organization has announced plans to wind do...

Jan 12, 2022

Stars see schedule shuffled, return to play Friday

Due to the continued COVID situation affecting the Flin Flon Bombers, the Battlefords North Stars have seen their Saturday-Sunday back-to-backs with the Bombers postponed. However, the team will still...

Jan 12, 2022

Humboldt Hospital welcomes 20 new patient beds

The Humboldt and District Health Complex has welcomed 20 new patient beds.A donation of $150,000 from the Humboldt Good Neighbour Store (GNS) to the Humboldt and District Hospital Foundation (HDHF) in...

Jan 12, 2022

North Stars Ewart, Southgate recognized in SJHL Players of the Week

The Battlefords North Stars have seen a pair of players recognized by the league this week for their proficiency over the last seven days, in the SJHL Players of the Week.Blue liner, Tynan Ewart was n...

Jan 12, 2022

Businesses discuss the challenges they are facing during COVID

Business owners in the northeast came together and shared their worries, experiences and hopes for the future. Melfort Trade Alliance Chamber of Commerce (MTACC) held a meeting on Jan. 12 where the bu...

Jan 12, 2022

Spaces Left for Education Assistant-Essential Skills for the Workplace Program

We still have seats available for our Education Assistant - Essential Skills for the Workplace program in the Meadow Lake area! This program includes: three Educational Assistant modules from Lakeland...

Jan 12, 2022