Northern Saskatchewan Local News

Indigenous youth receive awards

Submitted SaskTel and the Wicihitowin Foundation presented Saskatchewan’s highest achieving First Nation and Métis youth with awards of recognition at the 21st annual SaskTel Indigenous Youth Awards in Saskatoon on May 24, 2019 at TCU Place, with som

May 31, 2019 9:46 AM Read more >

New occupational health and safety program allows Nipawin to meet requirements

NIPAWIN — A new occupational health and safety program will allow the Town of Nipawin to fulfill a legal requirement it should have met 20 years ago. In November, the town received a notice of contravention from their occupational health officer.

May 31, 2019 8:06 AM Read more >

Too little, too late: Carbon tax rebate a drop in the bucket for small firms

The Carbon Action Incentive Fund announced Thursday by the federal government will do little to relieve small businesses of the financial burden imposed by the carbon tax, said the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

May 31, 2019 5:15 AM Read more >

Herb Cox reflects on session: federal concerns dominate

With the spring legislative session now in the books, Battlefords MLA Herb Cox has returned home to meet and hear from constituents. Since the legislature wrapped up on May 16, Cox has already received plenty of feedback.

May 30, 2019 8:14 PM Read more >

Local communities issuing fire bans

EAST CENTRAL — Due to the hot, dry weather, a number of communities have put out fire bans. According to the provincial government, there are fire bans in Wakaw, Vonda, Wadena, Kelvington, Jansen, Meacham, Naicam and Manitou Beach.

May 30, 2019 5:02 PM Read more >

NDP calls for facility audit of Sask Hospital

The opposition New Democrats are calling for a full facility audit of the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford in the wake of recent news that the entire roof has to be replaced.

May 30, 2019 4:45 PM Read more >

Nipawin increasing contribution to pool renovations by almost $248,000

NIPAWIN — Nipawin council voted to increase its contribution for the Pool @ Central Park’s renovations by almost $248,000 after running into higher than expected costs. The town originally provided $496,000.

May 30, 2019 4:44 PM Read more >

Horizon School Division budget has $1 million deficit, cuts to instruction

EAST CENTRAL — A challenging budget for the Horizon School Division will see fewer instructional staff members next school year, but also savings thanks to the division's new central office.

May 30, 2019 3:03 PM Read more >

Chamber notes: ‘Crimetown’ show not as far reaching as expected

Here is a rundown of items that came up at the May monthly meeting of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce on May 21: Representatives from the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce were at the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce AGM in early May and reported b

May 30, 2019 2:08 PM Read more >

Crop report: 90 per cent of the crop in the ground

EAST CENTRAL — Seeding of the 2019 crop is nearing completion, with the majority of the crop being planted this month.

May 30, 2019 1:12 PM Read more >