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911 services restored in Spiritwood and area

Spiritwood RCMP has confirmed it is now possible to reach 911 services in Spiritwood and in neighbouring areas. Residents in need of police services, no longer need to drive to their local detachment....

Aug 28, 2020

M.L. Extra Foods implements mandatory masks

Meadow Lake's Extra Foods grocery store plans to implement a mandatory mask policy. The store notified its customers via social media on Aug. 26 the policy would come into effect over the weekend. Lob...

Aug 28, 2020

Environment Canada confirms tornado touched down near Humboldt

Environment Canada has confirmed a second tornado touched down during a storm Aug. 21.In a tweet, it says in addition to the confirmed tornado near Fulda (previously Lake Lenore), a second tornado has...

Aug 27, 2020

Gov't info package details illness protocols ahead of new school year

The Government of Saskatchewan has given new details on how schools should respond if a student, teacher of other member of staff become ill once the new year gets underway Sept.8.The Ministry of Educ...

Aug 27, 2020

Millions invested this year into provincial park improvements

The provincial government has made a total investment of $14.6 million to be made across Saskatchewan's provincial parks system this year. More than $6.7 million is for facility and infrastructure imp...

Aug 27, 2020

Sask. first-quarter budget update projects deficit of $2.1B in 2020-21

The Government of Saskatchewan is projecting a $2.1-billion deficit for 2020-21 in its first-quarter budget update.That's $296 million better than was predicted in the provincial budget released in Ju...

Aug 27, 2020

Loon Lake police seeking assistance in locating truck last seen near Rapidview

Loon Lake RCMP are asking for help locating a 2004 Ford F-150 with a camouflage paint job. According to a media release, the truck was stolen from the Barthel area this morning and last seen around Ra...

Aug 27, 2020

Canada's broadcasters seek more government help amid COVID pandemic

Canada's private broadcasters want more emergency assistance from the federal government and changes from the regulatory body - the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) -...

Aug 26, 2020

Local artist aims to empower community through fashion and music

A Meadow Lake artist is looking to inspire and empower his community through fashion. Cody Montour's line, Okema Clothing, aims to spark conversations of social issues and Indigenous pride. The word '...

Aug 26, 2020

Province to get $74.9 million in back-to-school funding from Ottawa

Saskatchewan will be getting more than $74 million from Ottawa to help kids return to school safely.In a release, the province announced it will be getting $74.9 million out of the $2 billion Ottawa i...

Aug 26, 2020