Community

Libraries remain closed in the Battlefords

Residents in the Battlefords will have to wait to access the library a little longer.Despite having the go ahead from the province to open today as part of phase 4.2 of the province's Re-Open Saskatch...

Jun 29, 2020

North Sask River Baseball League sets start date for season

It was a home run announcement for baseball players and fans alike in northern Saskatchewan: baseball season is just around the corner.The North Saskatchewan River Baseball League (NSRBL) has set a st...

Jun 29, 2020

Town Hall open again following some COVID-19 related minor renovations

The Town Hall in Battleford is seeing visitors again in-person after re-opening last week. The building had previously been closed to the public since the end of March due to the province's COVID-19 r...

Jun 29, 2020

RM of Corman Park dealing with ‘numerous’ escaped bison

We've heard of moose on the loose before, but bison?That's exactly what the Rural Municipality of Corman Park is dealing with after a Dalmeny bison farmer had his fence cut.The Osler Fire Department w...

Jun 29, 2020

Online English language training coming to Saskatchewan's Great Plains College

A local opportunity for newcomers to Canada to take English language training online has arrived in Saskatchewan.Great Plains College has announced they will be assuming the coordination of the Saskat...

Jun 29, 2020

Local communities receive grants for traffic safety initiatives

A number of local communities will receive funding from the provincial government for a variety of traffic safety projects.The Provincial Traffic Safety Fund is providing $550,000 in grants to 50 comm...

Jun 29, 2020

SWF Geochaching

Geocaching is a free, real-world outdoor treasure hunt. Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using a smartphone or GPS and can then share their experiences online. Geocaching is ...

Jun 29, 2020

Hector Thiboutot Community School Online Graduation

We are a northern community of around 1,200 people made up of predominantly First Nations people. We are also under the Northern Lights School Division 113.Our school had 22 graduates this year and we...

Jun 29, 2020

Book honours Henry Beaudry Sr., among prominent Indigenous veterans who helped liberate Italy in WWII

A newly released book tells the story of the Indigenous people from Canada and the U.S. who helped liberate Italy during the Second World War. Written in Italian, I pellerossa che liberarono l'Italia,...

Jun 26, 2020

Sask. campgrounds open to 100 per cent capacity for overnight stays

More sites at Saskatchewan campgrounds are available starting today.The province bumped up the capacity from 50 per cent to 100 per cent.Robin Campese with Sask. Parks says people are really intereste...

Jun 26, 2020