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Saskatchewan to increase monthly 911 fees

Saskatchewan is doubling its 911 fee.In a media release Monday, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said the fee - which is applied to all phone bills - will be going from $0.94 per month to ...

Mar 08, 2021

Planning on taking a trip in Canada?

Planning on taking a trip in Canada?Add insurance to your checklist.You may be surprised to know that travel insurance isn't just a necessity for people who vacation outside the country - it applies w...

Mar 08, 2021

Premier Moe says Saskatchewan trending toward looser COVID-19 rules

As Saskatchewan's COVID-19 infections continue trending downward, the relaxing of pandemic health measures could soon follow.Premier Scott Moe hinted at the possibility of easing restrictions last wee...

Mar 08, 2021

Toll free support line created for inmates in distress

A toll-free line of support for inmates at provincial and federal institutions in Saskatchewan is expected to be fully up and running by Monday.The idea for the service comes from inmate advocacy grou...

Mar 06, 2021

Métis Nation-Saskatchewan announces it will 'step up to keep Battlefords Lighthouse emergency shelter open during COVID-19 pandemic'

Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) announced Friday it is stepping up to provide funding to the North Battleford Lighthouse Supported Living emergency shelter that serves the Battlefords area.The Lightho...

Mar 05, 2021

Real estate sales remain strong in the Battlefords, Meadow Lake

Housing sales continue to be extremely high in Saskatchewan.The monthly report from the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA) showed sales were up once again in February, with a 110 per cent increas...

Mar 05, 2021

Town pleased with response for tenders for land leases

The Town of Battleford saw a robust response from the community for the current round of tenders for its agriculture land leases.The financial gain for the town in revenue from the land leases for the...

Mar 05, 2021

Virtual covid vigil aims to bring Sask. residents together

Saskatchewan residents will have the opportunity to light a candle in solidarity through an online vigil that marks one year of the global pandemic.Reverend Marie-Louise Ternier is an Anglican priest ...

Mar 05, 2021

207 new cases, two deaths and 125 COVID recoveries reported in the province

The province reported 207 new cases of COVID-19 in the province today bringing the provincial total up to 29,432 cases. Prince Albert and North Battleford are among six communities in the province who...

Mar 05, 2021

Lighthouse supporters take to the streets to raise awareness

Shouting "Save the Lighthouse," and "Everyone needs a home," a group of Lighthouse supporters took part in a peaceful walk Friday to increase awareness about the need to keep the service in the Battle...

Mar 05, 2021