Battlefords News-Optimist

The Métis Nation Government of Saskatchewan (MN–S) is rolling out emergency COVID-19 support for Métis communities and citizens in need.

Chris Attrell preserves what others leave behind.

Rob Dubyk avoided the note for years. It sat by his kitchen phone, yellowing with age.

Kelly Schneider has auctioned off Saskatchewan farms for almost 40 years.

Necessity is the mother of invention, so goes the oft-used cliché. Yet, the adage proves true in Saskatchewan. Bitter cold, sweltering sun and winds strong enough to tear through sturdy brick churches — the climate here demands invention.

Indigenous Storyteller-in-Residence program at USask

Saskatchewan’s drilling rig fleet traditionally shuts down over the Christmas holidays, and as of Dec. 18, it looks like that shut down has started. There were eight rigs working in Saskatchewan on Dec. 18, according to Rig Locator (riglocator.

Update: The person mentioned in the media release below has been located, arrested and is currently in custody. The RCMP wishes to thank the public for their assistance.

Update 2: On Jan. 14, at approximately 1:30 p.m., 31-year-old Ashley Badger was located by Prince Albert RCMP, during a traffic stop on Highway 2 north of Prince Albert, and was arrested without incident.

Two residents who tested positive for COVID-19 have died. One new death in the age group 70-79 was reported in the Regina zone. One new death in the age group 80+ was reported in the Regina zone.