Tag Archives: Community
USask announces tuition plans for the 2020/21 academic year
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) is implementing a tuition freeze for 2020/21 for a majority of its programs due to the impacts of COVID-19 on students. "We know tuition is a significant investm...
May 12, 2020
Battleford Legion #9 Pipes and Drums Commemorate VE Day
VE Day 75 recognizes 75 years since the formal acceptance by the allied nations, of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces. German military leaders signed the surrender documents i...
May 12, 2020
'Everybody's issue': Sexual Assault Awareness Week begins in Saskatchewan
Monday marks the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Week in Saskatchewan. While in the past the Prince Albert Sexual Assault Centre has hosted events in the community, this year, due to the pandemi...
May 11, 2020
Slight changes for golfing, boating in Saskatchewan
Residents looking to enjoy outdoor pastimes this week will have a slight ease in restrictions for a few activities.Golf courses are set to open on Friday after originally having tee times separated by...
May 11, 2020
BUH Foundation to host virtual golf tournament
The Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation will be hosting their annual Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament (WPMGT) with a twist this year: The event will take place in a virtual setting. Held ...
May 11, 2020
Northern leaders call for provincial cooperation after checkpoint complaints
Northern Municipalities, First Nations and Mtis community leaders are concerned people are being unfairly treated when leaving their community to purchase essential goods. Meadow Lake Tribal Council C...
May 11, 2020
All latest cases of COVID-19 in La Loche
There are four new cases of COVID-19 in La Loche as of Monday, bringing the provincial case total to 568. Meanwhile, the situation in Lloydminster remains stable.Premier Scott Moe says today's COVID-1...
May 11, 2020
On the market: Buying and selling homes during a pandemic
While many of society's activities have been put on hold, buying and selling homes can't be stopped for many people.But a pandemic certainly adds a different dynamic to showing and touring homes.Jason...
May 11, 2020
Accessing local food bank easier than people may realize: Executive director
Anyone facing financial challenges during the COVID-19 situation doesn't have far to go if they need help putting food on the table.The local food bank wants to remind people they are welcome to stop ...
May 11, 2020
Rivier School in Spiritwood Demonstrates Kindness
"In a world where you can be anything, be kind." (Author Unknown)On the first Tuesday of each month, Rivier School in Spiritwood focuses on demonstrating a little more kindness. This has not ceased du...
May 11, 2020