Events

Local daycares prepare for phase three of Re-Open Plan Monday

Phase three of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan takes effect Monday, and among the key changes will be the capacity limits on daycares. Over the last two months, daycare centres have been limited to just...

Jun 05, 2020

Melfort Chase the Ace final draw to be made in June

Melfort and Community Chase the Ace will return this month for a final draw.The weekly event was suspended back in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic but the final draw is set to be made on June 25th ...

Jun 05, 2020

Two yoga in the park sessions being offered by the City of Melfort

As some restrictions on gatherings have been lifted in the province, the City of Melfort is offering two free outdoor yoga sessions.The sessions will take place next Thursday, at 2 p.m. and at 5:45 p....

Jun 05, 2020

Community group contributes to hospice project

The Rose Garden Hospice is getting closer to becoming a reality.On Thursday afternoon at the Co-op Liquor Store in Cornerstone, WinesdaYPA, a local wine tasting group which raises money to support com...

Jun 04, 2020

North Stars deal Loon-Stewardson to Prince George of BCHL

He may have only spent a couple of seasons in the Battlefords, but it didn't take long for Quintin Loon-Stewardson to become a fan favourite with his dazzling puck handling, laser shot, and unmatched ...

Jun 04, 2020

North Battleford to use federal funding for new water meters

Earlier this week, the federal government announced the accelerated allocation of $2.2 billion in expected infrastructure funding to Canadian cities. The funds, which are a result of the federal gas t...

Jun 04, 2020

Former P.A. radio host reflects on riot in Fargo, N.D.

A former radio host in Prince Albert is reflecting on a protest turned violent in Fargo, North Dakota on Saturday.The Regina native, Jamie Birkland, who worked as an on-air host for 101.5 XFM three ye...

Jun 02, 2020

Country Thunder cancels 2020 festival in Craven due to COVID-19 crisis

After weeks of waiting and holding out hope, organizers of Country Thunder Saskatchewan have cancelled the 2020 event.In a statement on its website, Country Thunder Music Festivals announced Tuesday i...

Jun 02, 2020

SJHL season hopeful for go-ahead this fall

It has been nearly two-and-a-half months since the hockey season was drawn to an abrupt halt, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since that time, hockey fans in the Battlefords, like so many around the pro...

Jun 01, 2020

Carrot River preparing for up to 150 vehicles during drive-in movie in June

The Saturday before Father's Day is traditionally the Town of Carrot River's Family Festival.Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Family Festival, like other events in Carrot River such as the Winter ...

May 31, 2020