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Prairie provinces at high risk of extreme climate events: report

A new report released this week on the impact of climate change on the country’s Prairie provinces shows the region is highly vulnerable to climatic shifts, and preparedness is, in many cases, lacking.

Government offers up to $5,000 for small businesses for COVID-19 adaptations

Regina– The government of Saskatchewan announced a new “Strong Recovery Adaptation Rebate” (SRAR) to help small businesses who have had to come up with ways to stay in business with all the new rules around operating safely in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rural resident brutally attacked after strangers ask for help with a stuck vehicle

Rural resident brutally attacked after strangers ask for help with a stuck vehicle

Battlefords RCMP are investigating after a fifty-five-year-old man was left in serious condition following an attack in a rural area near the city. According to Battlefords RCMP Staff Sgt. Jason Teniuk, they received a call at about 11:30 p.m.
Barnhart praises Saltcoats Council

Barnhart praises Saltcoats Council

Recently Gordon Barnhart was elected Mayor of Saltcoats and was contacted about his thoughts and plans for the town and council while he was taking the leading role.
Wyonzek’s dream of NHL officiating career getting closer

Wyonzek’s dream of NHL officiating career getting closer

Tarrington Wyonzek, who has ties to Canora and the surrounding area, has taken another step toward his goal of becoming an on-ice official in the NHL.

$10,000 offered for information in criminal shooting of livestock

Saskatchewan is seeing an alarming trend in the criminal shooting of domestic livestock throughout the province.
Duck Mountain Ski Hill is looking forward to the 2020/21 ski season

Duck Mountain Ski Hill is looking forward to the 2020/21 ski season

Now in his seventh year as Duck Mountain Ski Hill general manager, Craig Brock, has high hopes for the upcoming ski season. “We know that everyone is concerned about our status and how Covid-19 will affect us,” offered Brock.
New Kamsack condo owner takes pride in creating sense of community for residents

New Kamsack condo owner takes pride in creating sense of community for residents

“It’s like a community within a community,” offered Ryan Keown, the new owner of the 18 unit condominium building at 45 Lawrence Road in Kamsack.
Cross-country skiing gaining popularity

Cross-country skiing gaining popularity

The Preeceville Nordic Ski Club has been around for a few years and was kick-started by past founding member Lou Roste who had a passion for cross-country skiing.

Christmas activities scheduled despite COVID restrictions

The Town of Preeceville is trying to keep Christmas as normal as possible despite the COVID-19 restrictions placed upon communities by the Saskatchewan Government. The festivities kicks off on December 6 with a Skate with Santa.
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