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New appointment to Lac La Ronge Advisory Planning Commission

Eagle Point Resort owner Lolita Poirier was recently appointed as a member at-large to the Lac La Ronge Advisory Northern Planning Commission (ANPC). She replaces former member Colin Jolly who moved t...

Apr 22, 2019 The commission has nine regular members. (Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)

CAA accepting nominations for province's worst roads

Now that the snow is gone, local drivers can take a look at the damage to the roads after a long cold winter.In this spirit CAA Saskatchewan is asking people to nominate what roads they think are the ...

Apr 19, 2019 CAA Saskatchewan is accepting nominations for Saskathcewan's Worst Roads (File Photo/paNOW Staff)

Tick season starting but Lyme disease risk still low

While there is still a low risk of contracting Lyme disease in Saskatchewan, the federal government is reporting its surveillance mapping in recent years indicates populations of black-legged ticks wh...

Apr 18, 2019 While more ticks are showing up in the area now that spring is here, the province reports the black-legged tick or the deer tick (shown), which when infected can transmit Lyme disease, is still fairly uncommon in Saskatchewan. However, black-legged ticks are more present in a number of other provinces and growing, so Saskatchewan residents are advised to use precautions when travelling. (Facebook/Province of Saskatchewan)

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The Spruce Home Activity Centre has great events coming up including our Spring Fling Dinner and Dance which has a Greek Theme this year with Greek Ribs dinner and dancing to music by Midnite Ramblers...

Apr 18, 2019

2nd Annual Happy Charles Healing & Awareness Walk

We will begin the walk at the PACI building where Happy was last seen which was in April 2017 on the 3rd. The walk will start at 10:00 a.m. on May 4th and will end at 7:00 p.m. May 12th (Mother's Day)...

Apr 17, 2019

Core Vaccinations for Dogs

Vaccinations for Rabies and Adenovirus (Hepatitis) are considered CORE VACCINATIONS. This means that they are required vaccinations as all dogs are susceptible to contracting the disease at any stage ...

Apr 17, 2019

Mental Health First Aid Training

There will be upcoming Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification workshops being held by Listrom Training and Consulting on the following dates:Comfort Suites Hotel in Regina, Sk. May 13th & 14...

Apr 17, 2019

Report makes cross-party recommendations to get more women into politics

A cross-party committee in Ottawa has put forward a report that includes a number of recommendations on how to turn the page on the ongoing underrepresentation of women in politics.Titled "Elect her: ...

Apr 16, 2019 (Adwo/Dreamstime.com)

Local golfers weigh in on Woods' Masters win

This past weekend a familiar face put on the green jacket at Augusta.Tiger Woods claimed his fifth Masters title at this year's tournament. The win also marked the 15th time Woods won a major tourname...

Apr 16, 2019 Tiger Woods claimed his fifth Masters Championship last weekend. (File Photo/Canadian Press)

Cat Vaccinations

We're one week closer to the vet clinic and want to continue our discussion about vaccinations.Why vaccinate? Very young animals are highly susceptible to infectious diseases because their immune syst...

Apr 16, 2019