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'Still fighting': Opponents of Sask. pronoun policy make their voices heard in P.A.

It's a fight that allies in Prince Albert say they are still fighting year after year: the right for LGBTQ+ students to be protected.Last week's policy changes on gender identity, sexual education and...

Aug 30, 2023

Prince Albert Firearms Safety Training Courses

There is a series of Prince Albert Firearms Safety Training courses, upcoming from November 30-December 3 at Carlton Park Hall. This is Firearms Safety - not Firearms Safety.The cost is $150 per perso...

Aug 30, 2023

Sask Hockey H.O.F. induction ‘a night to remember’ for Class of 2023

The Ted Knight Saskatchewan Hockey Hall of Fame held its 10th annual induction dinner over the weekend at the Meadow Lake Golf Club.Four individuals, one family, and one team made up the class of 2023...

Aug 29, 2023

'It's been a long journey': Community pulls back curtain on new hospice

A long-term Prince Albert community project came to fruition Tuesday morning as the Rose Garden Hospice officially opened.The project had been in the works for roughly 15 years and is the first of its...

Aug 29, 2023

Diamonds in the Rough - Narrow Hills Provincial Park

Hike the Gem Lakes in northern Saskatchewan with Diamonds in the Rough at the Narrow Hills Provincial Park - north of Smeaton, SK on Saturday, September 9.See the poster below for details.

Aug 29, 2023

A look at how 'Period Poverty' affects Saskatchewan

With inflation skyrocketing across the country, the use of facilities to help those in need is reaching an all-time high. With increasing pressure on household budgets, personal hygiene products are o...

Aug 28, 2023

New partnership opens the door for Youth Councils in the MLTC

A new tool to encourage and empower youth in northern Saskatchewan will soon be coming to communities in the Meadow Lake Tribal Council (MLTC).It's all part of a new initiative and partnership between...

Aug 25, 2023

Council approves banner project honouring local veterans

La Ronge council voted unanimously at a regular meeting this week to allow the installation of up to 25 banners honouring local veterans along La Ronge Avenue and Patterson Park. The request to counci...

Aug 25, 2023

Families impacted by mass stabbings at JSCN find support at Traditional Health gathering

Nearly a year has passed since Joyce Burns's husband Earl was stabbed and killed and the scars are still very fresh.Joyce was one of many survivors at this week's Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Na...

Aug 25, 2023

Biggar updates animal control bylaw after complaints of abandoning strays

No charges will be laid after an investigation into the Town of Biggar leaving stray cats outside of the town limits.The Executive Director of Animal Protection Services of Saskatchewan (APSS), Don Fe...

Aug 25, 2023