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Local sled dog racer sees opportunity, offering tours in northeast

A new winter activity has arrived in the northeast region.Aaron Campbell, of Campbell's Racing Sled Dogs is now offering sled dog tours in the region. Campbell has been involved in sled dog racing for...

Feb 17, 2021

Ice games bring community together for outdoor Wintertainment

The weather may be cold and the ice slippery, but that didn't stop residents from braving the outdoor elements for some winter ice games on Tuesday afternoon in North Battleford.As part of the of the ...

Feb 16, 2021

Town of Battleford accepting tenders for land leases

The Town of Battleford is now accepting sealed tenders for agriculture land leases. Residents will have until Feb. 19 at 12 p.m. to submit their tenders with the five-year lease period beginning March...

Feb 16, 2021

Lack of respect being shown for restrictions at Sask. restaurants

Sitting as a party of four in a restaurant in Saskatchewan has been the guideline for quite some time now.But some customers are still resisting.Executive director of the Humboldt Chamber of Commerce ...

Feb 12, 2021

Prince Albert alumnist nominated best new artist

Three months after the release of her debut single, Katelyn Lehner's music career has taken off to a running sprint.The former St. Mary track star has been nominated for a Saskatchewan Country Music A...

Feb 12, 2021

Province offers free fishing for Family Day Weekend

Saskatchewan residents willing to brave the cold, are invited to give ice fishing a try this Family Day weekend.The province is offering free fishing with no license required on all provincial water b...

Feb 12, 2021

Former Humboldt mayor receives Municipalities of Sask. service award

Former Humboldt mayor and retired school principal Malcolm Eaton received the Scoop Lewry Award during the 2021 Municipalities of Saskatchewan convention this past week.The award celebrates excellent ...

Feb 12, 2021

Second-degree murder charges laid in relation to Flying Dust homicide investigation

Meadow Lake RCMP has charged two people with second-degree murder in the death of Kenneth Merasty from Flying Dust First Nation. At approximately 9 p.m. on Feb. 9, Meadow Lake RCMP and local EMS respo...

Feb 11, 2021

Drift Spa at Elk Ridge Resort to be operated by Whiplash Brow and Lash Bar in Melfort

A growing business in the region will benefit not only from local clients but also on the tourism industry.Drift Spa at Elk Ridge Resort will be operated by Whiplash Brow and Lash Bar in Melfort.Whipl...

Feb 11, 2021

Habitat for Humanity chapters merge to form provincial organization

Habitat for Humanity will have 31 new builds across Saskatchewan this year, but the homes aren't the only thing undergoing significant construction. The organization is merging its chapters from Princ...

Feb 11, 2021