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Waste Management Facility resumes regular hours

Waste Management Facility resumes regular hours

The city of North Battleford has announced that beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1 the Waste Management Facility is resuming regular hours of operation. Instead of closing at 5 p.m., their hours will be back to Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
SARM plans virtual convention as COVID-19 highlights unequal rural broadband

SARM plans virtual convention as COVID-19 highlights unequal rural broadband

Saskatchewan's rural municipalities will hold an almost entirely virtual convention next year as the pandemic spotlights unequal rural broadband access.
Collaboration key to fighting COVID-19, says Saskatchewan-born scientist

Collaboration key to fighting COVID-19, says Saskatchewan-born scientist

A Saskatchewan-born molecular biologist believes that collaboration is a key in both science and fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr.
Crop report for Aug. 18-24

Crop report for Aug. 18-24

From the province: Warm, dry conditions continued this week which allowed crop development and maturation to progress and farmers in all regions of the province to make some harvest headway.
COVID-19 brings more in-province tourists into Saskatchewan’s north

COVID-19 brings more in-province tourists into Saskatchewan’s north

The summer of 2020 has changed a lot of lives in Saskatchewan. For Ric Driediger, owner of Churchill River Canoe Outfitters, this global pandemic has been both good and bad for his business in Missinipe, Sask.
Melfort putting the reins on loose dogs

Melfort putting the reins on loose dogs

MELFORT — Summer can be a busy time for the North East SPCA (NESPCA) and the Animal Control Officers in the City of Melfort.
Fundraiser for seven year old in quad collision

Fundraiser for seven year old in quad collision

A fundraiser has been launched for a seven year old from Battleford involved in a quad rollover. Jaxon Guthrie was involved in that rollover Aug. 25 and flown by STARS Ambulance in critical condition to the Jim Pattison Childrens Hospital.
COVID-19 utility deferrals ending in Nipawin

COVID-19 utility deferrals ending in Nipawin

NIPAWIN — When COVID-19 hit Saskatchewan residents with job losses and economic challenges, many community governments stepped up to offer assistance to these residents.
Relief coming from province for Humboldt flooding

Relief coming from province for Humboldt flooding

HUMBOLDT — Following heavy rains in Humboldt this past summer, the City of Humboldt has been approved for the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP). As of Aug.
Community rallies behind grieving family after Edam woman killed by bear

Community rallies behind grieving family after Edam woman killed by bear

A GoFundMe page organized by Jane Rusbridge of Saskatoon is raising money for the family of Stephanie Blais (Esquirol) who was killed by a bear while visiting the family fly-in cabin north of Buffalo Narrows last Thursday with her husband Curtis, son
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