Northern Saskatchewan Local News

NESD students feel they have insufficient access to technology: survey

EAST CENTRAL — About five per cent of students in the North East School Division (NESD) between Grades 7 to 12 strongly disagree that they have access to technology for remote learning, according to a survey of students.

Apr 26, 2021 12:43 PM Read more >

SJHL says it is still here, plans to return in 2021-22

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has confirmed they intend to be back playing for the 2021-22 season.

Apr 26, 2021 12:38 PM Read more >

RCMP arrest fifth person for murder of Damian Moosomin

RCMP have arrested a fifth person for the murder of Damian Moosomin, 20 of North Battleford.

Apr 26, 2021 12:19 PM Read more >

NB rises to number 79 in Maclean’s Best Communities to Live ranking

North Battleford may not be Number One, but 79th still isn’t bad. That is where North Battleford ranks in the 2021 annual Maclean’s rankings of the best Canadian communities in which to live.

Apr 26, 2021 10:57 AM Read more >

Maverick Party sees potential in Battlefords-Lloydminster

The Maverick Party were in the Battlefords on the weekend, looking to spread their message to potential new supporters.

Apr 26, 2021 10:39 AM Read more >

Health Canada says AstraZeneca shots from Emergent facility are safe

Sunday, Health Canada issued a statement saying it is aware of the U.S.

Apr 25, 2021 3:34 PM Read more >

Two COVID deaths reported in North West zone Sunday

There are two new deaths reported in Sunday’s COVID-19 report, both in the North West zone. One is in the 50 to 59 age group and the other in the 80+ age group.

Apr 25, 2021 2:06 PM Read more >

April 25 COVID-19 update: Two deaths, 399,745 vaccines, 249 new cases, 290 recoveries

Vaccines Reported An additional 7,451 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in Saskatchewan, bringing the total number of vaccines administered in the province to 399,745.

Apr 25, 2021 1:40 PM Read more >

The Nature Conservancy of Canada suggests ways to help nature close to home

Help nature in your own community

Apr 25, 2021 11:25 AM Read more >

LeRoy School students to learn from home until May 5 after additional case, detection of variants

LEROY — An additional COVID-19 case has been diagnosed at LeRoy School. The Horizon School Division said they were made aware April 23. They were told of two other cases on April 21 .

Apr 25, 2021 9:43 AM Read more >