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Unity in the Community cultural event coming to Porcupine Plain

An opportunity to learn about a variety of cultures and have some fun along the way. The third annual Unity in the Community event in Porcupine Plain is coming up on Saturday at the Community Hall. Th...

Feb 04, 2025

Mayor committed to finding new ways to share operations and issues with the public

During his 'State of the City Address' Mayor Bill Powalinsky focused on three priorities for the city of Prince Albert: safer community, growing city and enhanced services. But rather than just focusi...

Feb 04, 2025

Town introduces Earned Days Off policy to recognize managers' extra work

The Town of Battleford has introduced a new Earned Days Off (EDO) Management Team Policy for its non-unionized managers to bring clarity and fairness, as such a plan wasn't previously available.Todd F...

Feb 04, 2025

AI in higher education: Sask. universities grapple with the future of learning

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into student learning, universities in Saskatchewan have begun implementing guidelines to help students use AI tools ethically while ens...

Feb 03, 2025

A fun workout event between local Girl Guides and Melfort RCMP

Some fun and some sweat at a recent event involving Girl Guides and the RCMP. Local Girl Guides and the Melfort RCMP recently worked on their fitness at the Kerry Vickar Centre in Melfort. Melfort RCM...

Feb 03, 2025

Thevenot feels right in skipping role following semi-final finish at Provincial Playdowns

The Saskatchewan Curling Provincial Playdowns wrapped up this past weekend in Kindersley, with a northeast local skipping her team to a third-place finish.Ashley Thevenot, who won last year's tourname...

Feb 01, 2025

Nominations for 2025 North West BOB Awards open

Get ready - the 2025 North West Best of the Best (BOB) awards are coming. While the official launch date is Feb. 3, the online nominations begin Saturday and will once again celebrate all manner of ar...

Feb 01, 2025

Search underway for missing 13-year-old boy in Big Island Lake: RCMP

Pierceland RCMP are searching for a missing 13-year-old boy who may have travelled to the Onion Lake area.Dwight Sandfly was last seen on Big Island Lake Cree Territory on Jan. 24 and was reported mis...

Jan 31, 2025

North East SPCA issues update on 'Save our Shelter' campaign

The North East SPCA's Save our Shelter campaign has had a solid start. The campaign to keep the Harry and Eve Vickar Shelter operational has raised $80,000 so far. The organization issued a warning la...

Jan 31, 2025

Community helps Battlefords woman rebuilds rainbow ice wall after teenage vandalism

When life gives you freezing weather, why not build a rainbow-coloured ice fortress?That's exactly what North Battleford resident Kim Bishop, did after vandals knocked down their beloved ice wall.Bish...

Jan 31, 2025