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Northern industry looks past the pandemic

Businesses built around mining — even those with diversified portfolios — are in sharp decline as the COVID-19 pandemic takes its toll on northern industry. “Every sector is impacted.
Industry in far north Saskatchewan looks past the pandemic

Industry in far north Saskatchewan looks past the pandemic

Businesses built around mining – even those with diversified portfolios – are in sharp decline as the COVID-19 pandemic takes its toll on northern industry. “Every sector is impacted.
SHA advises against non-essential travel between northwest Sask., Alberta

SHA advises against non-essential travel between northwest Sask., Alberta

​The nor​​thern​ medical health officers for the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority confirmed Saturday there is currently contact tracing investigation underway following the identification of new cases of CO
COVID-19 Update: Six new cases, six more recoveries, five in hospital

COVID-19 Update: Six new cases, six more recoveries, five in hospital

As of April 18, Saskatchewan has three new confirmed cases and three new presumptive cases of COVID-19, bringing the total to 313 reported cases.
Nipawin Exhibition cancelled for 2020

Nipawin Exhibition cancelled for 2020

NIPAWIN — For the first time since 1970, there won't be a Nipawin Exhibition this July.
Experts: Leveraging community ties could help small businesses survive pandemic

Experts: Leveraging community ties could help small businesses survive pandemic

While the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to shutter many small businesses permanently, two experts insist all hope is not lost for small business owners who learn to leverage their community connections in new ways online.
SHA advises against non-essential travel between northwest Sask. and northern Alberta

SHA advises against non-essential travel between northwest Sask. and northern Alberta

​The Office​ of the nor​​thern​ Medical Health Officers for the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority confirmed saturday that there is currently contact tracing investigation underway, following the identificati
Moe appreciates federal energy support

Moe appreciates federal energy support

The energy sector is getting some support from the federal government. Ottawa is committing more than $2.4 billion to the sector after a proposal was announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday morning. The money comes in the form of a $1.

Men of the North helping La Ronge community

The La Ronge men’s support group, Men of the North, have gone from supporting each other to supporting their community. They have taken it upon themselves to deliver food and essential items to vulnerable people during the pandemic.

Metis actress Tantoo Cardinal reflects on COVID19 from isolation in LA home

(Edmonton) - The worldwide shutdown from the Coronavirus pandemic didn’t come as a surprise to Tantoo Cardinal.
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