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Province provides $2 million to fund programs for Indigenous employment

The Government of Saskatchewan has announced more funding and support for Indigenous people looking for work in Northern Saskatchewan.According to a media release, $2 million in funding is being provi...

Nov 17, 2021

Winter storm causes power outages in the area, Kinistino and St. Brieux schools cancel classes

A widespread power outage west of Melfort saw many SaskPower customers in the dark overnight, and there is still no word on when the power may be restored.St. Brieux, Kinistino, and James Smith Cree N...

Nov 17, 2021

RCMP Feast & Round Dance set for Saturday

Residents in the Battlefords region will gather this weekend to honour missing and murdered Indigenous persons.Saskatchewan RCMP detachments are hosting their fourth Feast & Round Dance. This is k...

Nov 17, 2021

Multiworks receives forklift donated by Tolko Industries

A local non-profit is receiving an unique donation that will help the organization carry out its day-to-day operations more effectively. Tolko Industries, Meadow Lake's oriented strand board (OSB) mil...

Nov 16, 2021

'Confluent Dreams' combines art, theatre and puppetry

A new art project currently running at North Battleford's Chapel Gallery promises to entertain and give people something to think about at the same time."Confluent Dreams" features the work of four ar...

Nov 16, 2021

Heavy snow keeping La Ronge municipal staff busy

Snow has been falling continuously in La Ronge since late Monday with up to 35 centimetres forecasted before the current winter storm warning ends.Environment Canada is forecasting up to 30 centimetre...

Nov 16, 2021

Rising to the occasion: fundraiser collects over $200,000 for Hope's Home

An event held last weekend in Prince Albert proved that despite the challenges of COVID-19, the city's generous spirit has not missed a step.The Swinging With the Stars event raised close to $200,000 ...

Nov 16, 2021

Métis flag raised in P.A. to mark Louis Riel Memorial Day

Ceremonies were held in Prince Albert Tuesday to commemorate Louis Riel Memorial Day.Nov. 16 marks the anniversary of Riel's execution in 1885. According to the Metis Nation website, Riel led Mtis peo...

Nov 16, 2021

Two P.A. cab companies asking for increase to taxi fares

Two of Prince Albert's taxi companies are looking for fares to be raised.Grey Cab Prince Albert and Checker & Family Taxi are asking the city's council for a 12 per cent increase.If approved, this...

Nov 16, 2021

JPII senior girls go undefeated at regionals, advance to provincials

The John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) senior girls volleyball team added another milestone to their season over the weekend at Saskatoon's Marion Graham Collegiate, going undefeated at regionals, to punc...

Nov 16, 2021