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‘Shock to the system’: La Ronge scrambles to support homeless as services forced to close down

‘Shock to the system’: La Ronge scrambles to support homeless as services forced to close down

The homeless population in the northern Saskatchewan Town of La Ronge was left in limbo as emergency funding ended for short-term winter shelters at the Drifter’s Motel and the Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Kitsaki Hall.
COVID-19: Nature Conservancy of Canada offers perspective on wildlife sighting increase across count

COVID-19: Nature Conservancy of Canada offers perspective on wildlife sighting increase across count

Coyote, other wildlife sightings and encounters frequent this time of year
Cowessess First Nation marks start of authority over child care

Cowessess First Nation marks start of authority over child care

Speaking to his community on a windy Thursday afternoon, Cowessess First Nation Chief Cadmus Delorme described the day’s event as a reset.
By-law enforcement discussion with Councillor Antosh-Cursitar

By-law enforcement discussion with Councillor Antosh-Cursitar

Councillor Jody Antosh-Cusitar was quite vocal in the last Churchbridge council meeting concerning by-law enforcement.
Sask. reports 254 new COVID-19 cases, one related death

Sask. reports 254 new COVID-19 cases, one related death

Additional 8,109 doses of COVID-19 vaccine given

Ottawa funds Cowessess solar power project with $5.2M

Thanks to some federal funding announced Wednesday, a solar power project owned by Cowessess First Nation can generate some buzz for SaskPower. Ottawa announced in a media release that it is to fund the community’s Awasis Solar Project with $5.

Brad Wall, W. Brett Wilson and Rex Murphy to highlight Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show

Weyburn – It’s just two months out, but the Saskatchewan Oil and Gas Show is still a go, despite concerns about the ongoing pandemic.

Isolation, always a factor in agricultural producers' mental health

amplified during Covid-19 pandemic

Graphic novel developed as learning tool to educate on residential schools

A graphic novel called A Knock on the Door will be developed as a new learning tool to educate kindergarten to Grade 12 learners on the history of residential schools.

Wheat Straw pulp mill meetings set for Redvers

People in and around the Redvers area are being encouraged to take part in a Public Investment Meeting with the Re-Gain Corporation that will take place on March 29th and 30th.
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