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Catch the groove at Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival

Catch the groove at Waskesiu Lakeside Music Festival

Three-day festival, which begins Aug. 25, includes music and fun for all ages.
Fertilizer distribution centre could be set up near Tisdale

Fertilizer distribution centre could be set up near Tisdale

Genesis Fertilizers wants to establish a distribution centre at the newly established agricultural industrial park on Highway 3 west of town.
Sask. arborist sounds alarm over 'dangerous' N B'frd tree care

Sask. arborist sounds alarm over 'dangerous' N B'frd tree care

Mismanagement of the city's arborist is among the reasons that resident's property, and in some cases lives, could be in danger from falling deadwood, trees, or wildfire smoke says one concerned resident
Humboldt landmark to become musical instrument

Humboldt landmark to become musical instrument

On Aug. 31, Jen Reimer will use loudspeakers and tactile transducers that vibrate the material structure of the Humboldt Historic Water Tower to play a composition.
One of Sask.'s oldest hotels facing demolition in Battleford

One of Sask.'s oldest hotels facing demolition in Battleford

Built in 1883, the Queen's Hotel on 25th Street in Battleford faces demolition as the town moves forward with an order to demolish the property.
Pelican Narrows youth charged with second-degree murder

Pelican Narrows youth charged with second-degree murder

The youth, who can’t be identified in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act, appeared in Pelican Narrows Circuit Court Aug. 23.
Man convicted of murder accused of assaulting guard at Sask. Pen

Man convicted of murder accused of assaulting guard at Sask. Pen

In October 2020, Brandon Cole Brick was sentenced to life in prison with no parole eligibility for 12 years on a second-degree murder charge in the death of James Chaisson in February 2018.
Town of Battleford forces resident to cut grass; concerns voiced

Town of Battleford forces resident to cut grass; concerns voiced

At the June 19 council meeting, Nathan Anderson expressed his discontent with a ticket requiring him to mow his lawn. Now, at the Aug. 21 meeting, council is requiring him to mow his lawn.
Wildfire fighting program tailored to needs of Indigenous communities

Wildfire fighting program tailored to needs of Indigenous communities

Combining tradition and technology.
Community support in Unity: A full circle

Community support in Unity: A full circle

Strong communities have a sense of purpose as evidenced by the full circle of support experienced in Unity.
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