Category Archives: Saskatchewan

Days after wildfire evacuation ends, Jasper makes progress on path back to normal
The people of Jasper are making progress on getting back to normal after being allowed back to their town, cleaning their homes, re-uniting with neighbours and seeking insurance information.Friday was...
Aug 19, 2024
Battleford’s Fred Light Museum a ‘hidden gem’ to explore
Bernadette Leslie has had one job in her adult life: preserving the history of the community she loves.Leslie is the manager of the Fred Light Museum in Battleford, Sask. As she prepares to retire, sh...
Aug 19, 2024
Look before you leap: Everything you need to know about blue-green algae in Sask.
As you head to the lake this summer, it may be a good idea to check the water before you leap in.The government of Saskatchewan says concentrations of blue-green algae can give the water a shimmering,...
Aug 18, 2024

Team Woodland dominates Tony Cote Summer Games
Team Woodland has been crowned the 2024 Tony Cote Summer Games champions. Team Woodland - consisting of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band, Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation and Montreal Lake Cree Nation - took ...
Aug 17, 2024

Elk population in good standing heading into hunting season
While you may start to see bears becoming more active while they prepare for their winter hibernation, you may start seeing elk become more active around the province for a different reason. Elk are h...
Aug 16, 2024

Casino applies to P.A. city hall for major expansion
The Northern Lights Casino is looking to city hall for the go ahead for a major expansion which would close to double the size of the building.Prince Albert city council will be asked on Monday to OK ...
Aug 16, 2024

Make it flow: Makwa water operator nominated for national award; inspires the next generation
The water looked weird to Melanie Kytwayhat. About six years ago, she was about to give her baby, then a toddler, a bath but her community of Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation was under a boil water advi...
Aug 16, 2024

The Olive Tree gets extended funding from the government
The Olive Tree will get a one-time grant of $50,000 from The Government of Saskatchewan to expand its Homebase Outreach Program. According to a press release, the funding is provided through the Saska...
Aug 16, 2024

Three new beds added to treatment space in Pinehouse
An additional three beds have been added to the 12 already available at the Muskwa Lake Wellness Camp in Pinehouse. Winterization and building is done on the new cabins, according to a news release fr...
Aug 16, 2024
Saskatchewan saw first-ever case of H3N2v swine flu in July
It's a disease so rare, there have only been four recorded cases in Canada since 2005.One of those cases was detected in Saskatchewan last month. According to the province's latest Community Respirato...
Aug 16, 2024