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Local advocate talks mental wellness

Social media platforms are filled with references to mental health today and a local mindfulness and wellness educator is weighing in on the conversation.Bell Let's Talk Day is a campaign created in a...

Jan 28, 2021

Second World War veteran from Carrot River turning 100

A Carrot River resident will hit the centennial mark on Feb. 2.Kenneth Alfred (Alf) Sauder will turn 100 years old. Sauder served in the Second World War (WWII) from 1942 to 1945 with 413 (Tusker) Squ...

Jan 28, 2021

Bell Let’s Talk Day encourages mental health conversation

Thursday is Bell Let's Talk Day across the country, and with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, having a conversation about mental health has perhaps never been more important.This marks the 11th year of ...

Jan 28, 2021

Despite COVID-19 restrictions extended in the province, Esso Cup is still considered a go

The Esso Cup, Canada's U18 Women's Club Championship was supposed to be held last year in Prince Albert, but because of the pandemic, it was cancelled 38 days before and delayed to this year. But even...

Jan 27, 2021

Boys and Girls Club offers homework help through Raise the Grade

The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club is offering afterschool homework help for youth Grades 9 to 12, through their Raise the Grade Program.In addition to homework and study help, Raise the Grade also o...

Jan 27, 2021

Finding fun in literacy: story walk at the Gateway Mall

A story walk at the Gateway Mall invites families to explore the pages of an alphabet book enlarged and pasted throughout the shopping centre.Kara Thorpe, family literacy co-ordinator for the P.A. Lit...

Jan 27, 2021

Battlefords Gymnastics Club to host day camp Friday

The Battlefords Gymnastics Club is offering a Pro-D Day Camp Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The camp is open to school-aged kids, with ages five to eight or nine.Office administrator, Natalie Elliot...

Jan 26, 2021

Three North Stars to be featured in SJHL virtual showcase

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced their rosters for the upcoming SJHL Virtual Showcase; a simulation which will be live-streamed this Friday, Jan. 29 and Sat., Jan. 30 on the ...

Jan 26, 2021

Longtime PAGC Grand Chief passes away

A man who spent nearly four decades in Indigenous politics, including four terms as Grand Chief of the Prince Albert Albert Grand Council, passed away Monday night.Ron Michel was 69. According to a st...

Jan 26, 2021

Olympic medalist Clara Hughes and advocate Mark Henick part of this week's mental health awareness events

People looking to learn more about mental health and gain some advice on coping may be interested in some events and campaigns planned for this week.The Canadian Mental Health Association Saskatchewan...

Jan 25, 2021