Tag Archives: Community

Sask. steering doses toward more drive-through vaccination clinics
President Joe Biden soon could be helping Saskatchewan battle COVID-19.Premier Scott Moe said during a media conference Tuesday that Saskatchewan's share of the 1.5 million AstraZeneca doses the Unite...
Mar 24, 2021

COVID-19 exposure at Lloydminster Dental business
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is attempting to notify staff of possible exposure to COVID-19 at Orion Dental Group in Lloydminster.As in all investigations of the virus, contact tracing is f...
Mar 24, 2021

Poundmaker Cree Nation announces custom banishment laws for drug enforcement
Poundmaker Cree Nation (PCN) has declared a State of Emergency to take immediate action in establishing their own police force, according to the band's leadership.In a release Monday, PCN stated they ...
Mar 23, 2021

North Stars brass react to SJHL season cancellation
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) announced Tuesday that the cancelation of the remainder of the 2020-21 season. President of the Battlefords North Stars, Shandon Reichert told battlefordsN...
Mar 23, 2021

Area leaders disturbed to see posters promoting racism in North Battleford community
Local area leaders are concerned about White Lives Matter posters appearing on streets in the North Battleford community recently.Little Pine First Nation Chief Wayne Semaganis was alarmed when he saw...
Mar 23, 2021

Sturgeon Lake clothing designer sets sights on Prince Albert location
A clothing designer from Sturgeon Lake First Nation says he is absolutely surprised by the response he’s had over the past two months. Justin Naytowhow, 35, launched the Kiyam label back in Janu...
Mar 23, 2021

SJHL announces cancellation of 2020-21 season
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced their proposal for a hub city return to play has been rejected by the Saskatchewan government.In a release Tuesday morning, the league made t...
Mar 23, 2021

School granted opportunity to start community garden project
McKitrick Community School students will soon have an opportunity to learn first-hand how to grow fresh produce.North Battleford city council approved a proposal at its meeting Monday to allow the sch...
Mar 23, 2021

Outdoors/sporting goods retailors respond to pandemic challenges
Spring is here and as the weather continues to warm, many retailors of outdoor sporting, camping and fishing equipment are hoping for a strong turnout this season, as they continue to face a number of...
Mar 22, 2021

Rapid COVID testing heading to Sask. schools
The Government of Saskatchewan says K-12 schools across the province are currently being shipped 100,000 rapid test kits which could start being put to use later this week. The Health ministry says it...
Mar 22, 2021