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Indigenous Education
Province to provide $108K for Indigenous education
Indigenous students looking to become fluent in their own language will have the opportunity following the recent announcement by the province. First Nations University of Canada will receive a boost of $108,000 that will help the Hatchet Lake Denesuline Nation's Dene Teacher Education Program (DTEP).In a release from ...
Mar 11, 2024
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Indigenous Camp Molly Saskatchewan
Our goal at Camp Molly remains the same; to show young females aged 15 to 18 years old that a career in the fire service is a viable and rewarding option.Camp Molly pays tribute to the first female firefighter on record in North America, Molly Williams. In 2019, the fire departments of Halton Region hosted the Inaugura...
Mar 11, 2024
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SK Trappers Association Convention and General Meeting
The Saskatchewan Trappers Associaton is hosting its 2024 Annual Convention and General Meeting at the Humboldt Uniplex on March 22 and 23. See the poster for details.
Mar 08, 2024
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Missing Akeyta
Pelican Lake woman missing
A woman from Pelican Lake First Nation is missing and the Spiritwood RCMP is asking for the public's help in finding her. 24-year-old Akeyta Bill was last seen on this past Wednesday and is described as wearing high heels, green jacket and was also wearing a black backpack. She also stands about 5'3 and is 154 lbs. If ...
Mar 07, 2024
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Our Legacy Youth Conference
The second annual Our Legacy Youth Conference will be happening April 2nd - 4th at the Plaza 88 Event Centre. More information can be found on the poster attached below.We are finally opening registration up for the conference (only a month away!). We have two registration forms at the moment: one for those within the ...
Mar 07, 2024
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Suicide Loss Support Program Launches Across Province
Free, rapid access counselling is now available to support the immediate psychological needs of families and friends of people who have died by suicide or survived with significant injury or trauma. The launch is part of the Government of Saskatchewan's $200,000 in new annual funding to Family Service Saskatchewan to d...
Mar 06, 2024
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Weapons and Drugs
Meadow Lake CRT makes a dent in local drug scene
During patrols by Meadow Lake by RCMP's Meadow Lake Crime Reduction Team (CRT) on Feb. 27, a traffic stop yielded a successful seizure of weaponry and drugs. The officer found a machete, 13 pills and roughly 10 grams of methamphetamine.The driver from Flying Dust First Nation was arrested and charged with one count of ...
Mar 05, 2024
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March is Agriculture Literacy Month in Saskatchewan
The Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed March as Agriculture Literacy Month in Saskatchewan. Agriculture Literacy Month activities invite farmers, ranchers and industry experts into participating classrooms, offering students the chance to discover where their food comes from. "Agriculture Literacy Month contrib...
Mar 05, 2024
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Crop Talk 2024
Get ready for the 2024 Crop Talk, an event the Conservation Learning Centre is hosting in partnership with Saskatchewan Agriculture on March 13th at the PA Wildlife Federation.See the poster below for more information and check out their YOUTUBE channel.
Mar 04, 2024
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Nurse Practitioners
Organization wants province to bring nurse practitioner program back
Rural communities in Saskatchewan are facing medical shortages and are looking to add to their medical arsenal. As a result, Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) wants the provincial government to bring back their Grow Your Own Nurse Practitioner Program. During the organization's mid-term convention...
Mar 04, 2024
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March - Canadian Royal Purple National BrainLove© Month - Brain Injury Awareness and Prevention
"Thousands of volunteers and communities will pause in March and spend a few minutes thinking about the consequences of brain injuries in Canada" says Sandi Lougheed, Chair of the Canadian Royal Purple's National BrainLove Committee. "We know that every 3.5 minutes a brain injury occurs in Canada and mos...
Mar 01, 2024
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Focus on Spring
The Prince Albert Exhibition Association is hosting Focus on Spring March 9 and 10.There are vendor opportunities still available. See the poster for details.
Mar 01, 2024
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Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant
The Aboriginal Arts and Culture Leadership Grant (AACL) supports the sharing of cultural skills and knowledge to young people through participatory cultural activity with First Nations or Métis arts and culture leaders.Deadline is April 15, 2024.Apply Online If you require any accommodations or assistance during...
Feb 29, 2024
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Competition
Students to compete in Northern Skills Regional this Thursday
#TheNorthGotSkills is more than hashtag for this year's Meadow Lake Tribal Council Northern Skills Regional Event held in partnership with Skills Canada Saskatchewan; it's an attitude."The competitors get an opportunity to showcase their skills in a variety of different events," said Dan Griffith, practical a...
Feb 28, 2024
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Saskatchewan Royal Purple Celebrates Ten Years and an Additional Partner
"The partnership between the Saskatchewan Royal Purple and the Saskatchewan Brain Injury Association has had Canada -wide implications, "says Sandi Lougheed, the Chair of SRPA's Charity Partnership Committee. "March is now recognized as BrainLove month, and the third Thursday in October is recognized as ...
Feb 28, 2024
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The Million Reasons Run
The Million Reasons Run is a free running challenge held throughout May. You choose your running and fundraising goals and run wherever, however you like. Funds raised will go to life-saving research happening at the 13 children's hospitals across Canada. We may have our own reasons to run, but the health of every kid ...
Feb 27, 2024
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V-ball School
Rustler volleyball player heading to a new team and college in Ontario
Delainee Rogers first developed a love for volleyball in Grade 6. "My homeroom teacher wanted to start a team; he saw potential in my classmates and I," she said, noting they started a junior team. Now, the girl from Edam will be heading to North Bay, Ontario to play for the Canadore College Panthers this fal...
Feb 26, 2024
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Invasive Species Awareness Week - Help Stop The Spread
It is Invasive Species Awareness Week in Saskatchewan (Feb. 26 - Mar. 3) the perfect time to learn more about our province's least wanted guests. Invasive species - non-native plants, animals, insects and diseases that have the potential to negatively impact Saskatchewan - can be unintentionally spread through recreati...
Feb 26, 2024
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Get Ready for the Tisdale Rambler Rodeo and Trade Show
Hang onto your hats the Tisdale Senior Rambler Rodeo and Trade Fair is back in town April 11 - 13, 2024!Purchase your tickets now at Hi Fashion in Tisdale!Thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, the Canadian Cowboys Association, and rodeo contestants for helping us put on this amazing event!Get your little ones in on th...
Feb 23, 2024
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Saskatchewan Recognizes TeleMiracle Week Ahead of 48th Annual Telethon
The familiar sound of ringing phones will soon be heard across the province. Today, Social Services Minister Gene Makowsky on behalf of Minister responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission Don McMorris, along with the Kinsmen, Kinettes, and Kin Clubs of Saskatchewan, recognize TeleMiracle Week in the province beg...
Feb 22, 2024
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Acquired Brain Injury Education & Prevention Services
What Do We Do?We are Saskatchewan Health Authority health educators employed in a unique partnership. We strive to engage and support community efforts in reducing injuries; and enhance safety awareness through the provision of injury prevention, brain function & brain injury education, information & resources....
Feb 22, 2024
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Learn about the Community Foundation and Apply for a Grant
The Canada Post Community Foundation provides grants to Canadian schools, charities and community organizations that make a difference in the lives of children and youth (up to age 21). Since 2012, the Community Foundation has granted $13.5 million to 1,100 projects across Canada.Donations to the Community Foundation c...
Feb 20, 2024
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Experience the Great Outdoors on Free Fishing Weekend
Calling all anglers! Free Fishing Weekend is coming up on the Family Day weekend in Saskatchewan. From February 17-19, residents and visitors can angle on Saskatchewan's public waters without a license. "Free Fishing Weekend is an excellent time to try winter fishing for the first time, or for experienced anglers ...
Feb 15, 2024
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Gord Bamford Tour Supporting PA Chuckwagon and Chariot Association
Gord Bamford is on tour supporting causes throughout the Province and April 26th he will be in Weldon for the Prince Albert Chuckwagon and Chariot Association. See Poster below and Video Below.He will also be visiting:April 12 - Turtleford, SK - Venue: Turtleford Community Centre in support of the Turtleford Recreation...
Feb 14, 2024
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