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USask researcher and Métis partners collaborate to jig away cardiac woes

USask researcher and Métis partners collaborate to jig away cardiac woes

In a first-of-its-kind Canadian study, University of Saskatchewan researcher Heather Foulds will assess the physical, mental, cultural, and social benefits that result from performing traditional Métis social dances — something she says can narrow th
Hockey is finally back! North Stars open the preseason versus Kindersley

Hockey is finally back! North Stars open the preseason versus Kindersley

For the first time since early March, the Battlefords North Stars are back in action on home ice.
Individual at Viscount Central School diagnosed with COVID-19

Individual at Viscount Central School diagnosed with COVID-19

VISCOUNT — The Horizon School Division is reporting they have been made aware of a COVID-19 diagnosis in an individual at Viscount Central School on Oct. 23.
N.B. man appears in Saskatoon court on child porn, sexual assault charges

N.B. man appears in Saskatoon court on child porn, sexual assault charges

A North Battleford man appeared in Saskatoon Provincial Court Oct. 22 on sexual assault, child luring and child porn charges.
Drive-in rallies punctuate last days of campaign

Drive-in rallies punctuate last days of campaign

With the provincial election campaign wrapping up in its final days, the platforms revealed and most of the promises made, the leaders of the major parties are building to the final crescendo.
Positive COVID-19 at John Paul II Collegiate in North Battleford

Positive COVID-19 at John Paul II Collegiate in North Battleford

John Paul II Collegiate in North Battleford is open today despite a case of COVID-19 being reported there. According to Light of Christ Catholic Schools, on Oct.
Oct. 23 COVID-19 update: 33 new cases, 20 in hospital, 31 recoveries

Oct. 23 COVID-19 update: 33 new cases, 20 in hospital, 31 recoveries

There are 33 new cases of COVID-19 to report in Saskatchewan on October 23, 2020, bringing the total to 2,591 cases.
Melfort financials back on track following tax deadline lapse

Melfort financials back on track following tax deadline lapse

MELFORT — It was a bittersweet for the Melfort city council as they wrapped up the final meeting of the 2016-20 council term. There were well wishes and thank yous all around as the Oct.
Hospital gift shop moving to Historic Post Office

Hospital gift shop moving to Historic Post Office

MELFORT — The Melfort Hospital gift shop is moving to the north annex of the Historic Post Office.

Building codes development under scrutiny as climate goals loom

Canada’s building code development system is under scrutiny, with some analysts skeptical it can produce the high standards necessary to ensure construction that’s ready for the climate crisis.
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