Tag Archives: Community

'A lifeline': NDP call on Sask., government to do better amid healthcare service disruptions
Kristine Weisbeck was in active heart failure in the days that followed the birth of her third child in Saskatoon in the fall of 2020 and she had some hemorrhaging. Once she had stabilized, she went h...
Jan 29, 2025

"Its about trying': 2000 push-up challenge to tackle mental health issues in Battlefords
According to the the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), approximately 2,000 people take their own lives across the world daily.In light of the ongoing mental health crisis, in February, the CM...
Jan 29, 2025

Coordinator Opportunities for Ness Creek Music Festival
We need a few fantastic people to join our incredible crew of Coordinators for this year's festival! We're needing to fill the following roles: Village, Ticket Selling Crew, Merch, Waste Management, G...
Jan 29, 2025

Suspicion: Innovation Federal Credit Union warns of phone scam
The Innovation Federal Credit Union has a message to customers following the scam alert issued yesterday: when dealing with anything financial related: be suspicious. "There's an increase in attacks a...
Jan 28, 2025

'Simple but meaningful': Library inspires kids to grow with nature through partnership program
The Lakeland Library Region's Neighborhood Forest Program will once again provide free trees this year, continuing its commitment to nurturing environmental awareness in the next generation. In collab...
Jan 28, 2025

No Invasive Mussels Found in Saskatchewan Waters in 2024
Good news from the Ministry of Environment's aquatic invasive species (AIS) monitoring program: in 2024, no invasive zebra or quagga mussels or spiny waterflea were found in Saskatchewan waters. Last ...
Jan 28, 2025

'Our goal is to empower': Onion Lake podcast bridges community through conversations
With a microphone and openmindedness, an Onion Lake Cree Nation-based podcast aims to "close the gap" and foster a sense of community involvement amongst Saskatchewan's First Nations and beyond."The o...
Jan 28, 2025

'Brings a smile to my face': Tiny home program makes a difference in northern communities
Matthew McCallum knows his community is on the verge of a housing boom of tiny proportions. "I got into it just to pursue a growing industry that's going to be around for a long time," he said. The Fl...
Jan 27, 2025

Peavey Mart to close all Canadian locations
Editor's note: The following story was updated on Jan.27 at 9:30p.m. to include additional information from the company.Canada's retail and agriculture sector have been dealt another blow, with news P...
Jan 27, 2025

Sask Parks 2025 Camping Reservations Launch April 7
Campers can mark their calendars and start dreaming of summer with the 2025 reservation dates announced. Seasonal campsite bookings in provincial parks will begin April 7 while nightly, Camp-Easy yurt...
Jan 27, 2025