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Demolition likely for two NB venues wrecked by fire

Demolition likely for two NB venues wrecked by fire

Fire Chief Lindsay Holm had an update for city council members this past week on what is happening in the aftermath of a couple of house fires in North Battleford earlier this year. One was a structure fire on the 1700 block of Centennial Cres.
COVID-19 pandemic throws detours into life of long-haul trucker

COVID-19 pandemic throws detours into life of long-haul trucker

Meet Thomas Bradbury, a long-haul truck driver working in Canada and the U.S. during the pandemic
BASF and CASA launch online farm safety resource for children

BASF and CASA launch online farm safety resource for children

Online hub provides families with interactive resources, tools and activities on farm safety
Mapping metals in feathers

Mapping metals in feathers

Synchrotron technique promising for tracing metals in nature
Western wheat and barley commissions concerned about 2020 research activities

Western wheat and barley commissions concerned about 2020 research activities

The Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC) and the Canadian Barley Research Coalition (CBRC) are asking Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) to continue important wheat and barley research activities at AAFC’s western Canadian research stations
Government slow to address unique COVID-19 challenges in north: local leaders

Government slow to address unique COVID-19 challenges in north: local leaders

More cases of COVID-19 are being diagnosed in Saskatchewan’s far north, with 14 more cases in La Loche and five in Clearwater River Dene Nation being announced. Premier Scott Moe and Chief Medical Health Officer Dr.
RCMP investigate incident of unlawful confinement near Ile a la Crosse Lake

RCMP investigate incident of unlawful confinement near Ile a la Crosse Lake

On April 23, shortly after 6 p.m., Ile a la Crosse RCMP received a report of a female youth being held against her will for the past four days in a cabin across Ile a la Crosse Lake, approximately 10 km from the the village of Isle a la Crosse.
Saskatchewan RCMP: Civilian employee tests positive for COVID-19 and will be self-isolating

Saskatchewan RCMP: Civilian employee tests positive for COVID-19 and will be self-isolating

Submitted On April 20, a civilian employee at the La Loche RCMP Detachment was tested for COVID-19 after displaying symptoms. The employee immediately self-isolated as per the direction of the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
Province shuts down non-critical travel into northern Sask.

Province shuts down non-critical travel into northern Sask.

Premier Scott Moe was joined by chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab on Friday to announce the signing of a public health order restricting all non-critical travel into northern Saskatchewan.
Province restricts non-critical travel into northern Sask.

Province restricts non-critical travel into northern Sask.

All non-critical travel into northern Saskatchewan has been restricted by a public health order, announced Premier Scott Moe and chief medical health officer Dr. Saqib Shahab at a press conference on Friday.
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