Community

Food banks of Saskatchewan raise over $3 million through year-end initiative

The totals are in.Over $3 million was raised collectively for The Food Banks of Saskatchewan to close out the 2020 calendar year, as part of the annual Home for the Holidays campaign.The donations, wh...

Jan 29, 2021

Northern health worker turns down vaccine tourism caller

The case of the Vancouver couple accused of flying to a remote Yukon community to get the COVID-19 vaccine has prompted the question - could that happen in Saskatchewan?Former Great Canadian Gaming CE...

Jan 29, 2021

Battleford, Battle River Archers renew lease

Archers looking to hit their bullseye will continue to do that in Battleford, once restrictions allow it.The town has renewed its annual agreement with the Battle River Archers (BRA) to allow them to ...

Jan 29, 2021

Tisdale farmer, butcher receives support through GoFundMe after December stroke

Support is pouring in for a Saskatchewan farmer and butcher who had a stroke in December and is on his way to recovering.Norm Bromm of Tisdale is an organic farmer in the summer and a butcher in the w...

Jan 29, 2021

Battlefords Ag. Society cancels Agrimex Spring Trade Show

The Battlefords Agricultural Society announced Friday, they have cancelled the Agrimex Farm, Trade and Home Show for the second straight year, due to the ongoing pandemic. General Manager of the Ag. S...

Jan 29, 2021

North Stars/community showcase hockey skills through newest challenge

Hockey may be on hold for the time being, but that hasn't stopped a number of Battlefords North Stars from playing the game they love on the outdoor or community rink.The North Stars have partnered wi...

Jan 28, 2021

Bell Let’s Talk Day encourages mental health conversation

Thursday is Bell Let's Talk Day across the country, and with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, having a conversation about mental health has perhaps never been more important.This marks the 11th year of ...

Jan 28, 2021

SGI customers warned about email scam

SGI is warning its customers that they are being targeted through an email scam.In a news release, SGI says the scammers send emails to their targets, asking them to provide a photo or scan of their d...

Jan 28, 2021

‘It’s just tough:’ Parents hoping for better news after son paralyzed in snowboarding accident

A day trip to the ski hill has left an Aberdeen-born hockey player paralyzed and the hockey community is rallying behind him.Kyrell Sopotyk, a member of the WHL's Kamloops Blazers, was snowboarding wh...

Jan 28, 2021

Mormon Metalmark Butterflies Webinar

Native Prairie Speaker Series Webinar on the Mormon Metalmark butterflies: an uncommon species in the prairie badlands will be held at NOON today with Speaker: Dr. Shelley Pruss, @ualberta and ParksCa...

Jan 28, 2021