Local News

A Saskatchewan resident in their 80s from the Far North region has died from complications related to COVID-19. The province now has five deaths related to having been infected with the virus.

On April 26, 2020 at 9:10pm Fort Qu'Appelle RCMP were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision one kilometre east of Fort Qu'Appelle on Highway 10. A half ton truck collided with the guard rail on a bridge resulting in the truck to roll.

Over 200 people in Manitoba have recovered after catching COVID-19. Provincial chief public health officer Dr. Brent Roussin made the announcement during a provincial briefing on COVID-19 April 27.

Someone knows something. That’s what family and friends of Ashley Morin - who went missing from North Battleford mid-July 2018 - believe.

“The Preeceville Funeral Home is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace for our valued staff and helping the community we serve to do the same,” stated Raymond and Crystal Bailey of Preeceville Funeral Home.

The small northern Saskatchewan Dene First Nation community in Fond du Lac laid a young homicide victim to rest Saturday at Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Church.

After a slow winter for many local ice fishing enthusiasts, Natalia Prokopetz and David Rathgeber reported an “awesome last week of the season” as they wrapped up the season in fine style by catching 40-inch and 35-inch northern pikes on Good Spirit

Violet Gibb of Lady Lake Regional Park has always loved crafting but recently took a new twist with her passion for complex and challenging things. The newest craft she picked up was an art of beading called Midnight Sparkles.

The Preeceville Volunteer Fire Department plays a crucial role in the local community and recently have added another welcome contribution of bringing birthday cheer to children 12 years of age and under.

The effects of COVID-19 have been felt all over the world, with businesses in Preeceville and the surrounding area feeling the repercussions.