Category Archives: Post to Social
‘With sad hearts’ Elk Ridge owners step aside as resort falls into receivership
The COVID-19 pandemic was the final blow to an award-winning golf resort that helped put Northern Saskatchewan on the map.Elk Ridge Golf and Conference Centre near Waskesiu is going into receivership,...
Jun 17, 2020
Nine new cases of COVID-19 in Saskatchewan
There are nine new cases of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total to 693.Seven of those cases are in the province's Far North region and two are in the Saskatoon region.Of the reported cases, 4...
Jun 17, 2020
Great Plains College moves forward with summer reopen plan
Great Plains College will reopen this summer in accordance with phase three of the Re-Open Saskatchewan Plan. President and CEO of the college, David Keast, said while the school will be reopening its...
Jun 17, 2020
P.A. man wins $225,000 on his birthday, will fix 26-year-old vehicle
A Prince Albert man is over the moon after taking home the big prize in the Saskatchewan Lotteries' The Big Spin Zing, but he's not getting too carried away on spending plans.Rick Ruszkowski bought th...
Jun 17, 2020
SARCAN Recycling reopens in North Battleford
Residents in the Battlefords looking to get rid of a growing supply of bottles, cans and containers can finally do so, after the SARCAN Recycling facility reopened on June 15.It's been a steady lineup...
Jun 16, 2020
Battlefords NDP candidate says province's new budget needs a recovery plan
The local NDP candidate for the Battlefords has concerns about the province's new budget released Monday. Amber Stewart said she was hoping for a more comprehensive outline how the government will dea...
Jun 16, 2020
Wadena curler receives Spirit of Sandra scholarship
A Wadena curler is one of six recipients of the 2020 Spirit of Sandra scholarships handed out by the Sandra Schmirler Foundation.It's the second time that 20-year-old Dustin Mikush won the scholarship...
Jun 16, 2020
Canada Day fireworks postponed, Fort Battleford event cancelled due to COVID-19 restrictions
Similar to many other communities, it will be a different and much quieter Canada Day in the Battlefords on July 1 due to the province's COVID-19 restrictions.Parks Canada announced the Canada Day eve...
Jun 16, 2020
Mental health organizations trying to meet demand for services
With COVID-19 restrictions easing across Saskatchewan, residents have more access to mental health services.Because of social distancing protocols, some organizations tried moving appointments online....
Jun 16, 2020
One new case of COVID-19 in Sask., next phase of Re-Open Plan begins Monday
There is one new case of COVID-19 in the province, bringing the total to 684.The newest reported case is in the Saskatoon region.Of the 684 reported cases, 40 remain active. A total of 631 have recove...
Jun 16, 2020