Category Archives: Community News
STARS lottery critical fundraiser for non-profit
The STARS Lottery Saskatchewan launched today across the province, offering ticket purchasers the opportunity to win life-changing prizes while also helping in the fight to save lives.The lottery is S...
May 14, 2020
Ribbon Skirt Competition
Calling all Indigenous women, girls & gender-diverse people - take part in our ribbon skirt making competition! Submit a photo of your skirt w/ its price to ribbonskirts@nwac.ca by May 31.We'll se...
May 13, 2020
Social connection is the cure
Long before there was COVID-19, there was loneliness. In recent years, loneliness has been considered a growing public health problem. Even an epidemic. Researchers started sounding the alarm, and som...
May 13, 2020
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
May 11 to 15, 2020 is Sexual Assault Awareness Week in Saskatchewan
Prince Albert Sexual Assault Centre (PASAC) is recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Week from May 11 to May 15, 2020 with a new campaign entitled "No Story Left Untold." The week was proclaimed by the...
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
SK Wildlife Federation Geocaching
Geocaching is a free, real-world outdoor treasure hunt.Players try to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, using a smartphone or GPS and can then share their experiences online. Geocaching is e...
May 08, 2020
Saskatchewan Health Authority Service Resumption Plan Released
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) will be initiating a phased resumption of health care services on May 19, 2020. This process will start to reverse some of the service changes and reductions th...
May 07, 2020
10th Annual Pine Needle Mountain Bike and Music Festival Cancelled for 2020
It's a tough decision, but a necessary one. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic the10th Annual Pine Needle Mountain Bike and Music Festival will have to wait until next year. Mark your calendars....we have s...
May 06, 2020