Tag Archives: Community

Meadow Lake emergency shelter to stay open till May 31
Those facing homelessness in Meadow Lake have been given a reprieve. The temporary emergency shelter will extend their services to May 31. "Their organizing committee (the Meadow Lake Homeplate Shelte...
Apr 04, 2025

Tariffs, low prices put squeeze on Sask. honey producers
Falling honey prices, tariff uncertainty, limited export options and dependence on imported queen bees are creating mounting pressure for producers heading into the new season, according to one Saskat...
Apr 04, 2025

Measles count up to 6 in Saskatchewan
The latest case of the measles in Saskatchewan came from an unvaccinated adult who travelled from Mexico, and up through the United States. It brings the total number of cases in the province to six: ...
Apr 03, 2025

Saskatchewan Selects shine spotlight on smaller communities
When it comes to football in Saskatchewan, there is no question that the love for it is strong, and the talent is available. From the huge support of the Saskatchewan Roughriders to the success of Sas...
Apr 03, 2025

Meadow Lake doesn't qualify for HAF funding
The hopes Meadow Lake had of having affordable housing through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) is no longer - at least for the moment. The initial request to the administration exploring the idea c...
Apr 03, 2025

'Retro Man' finds his way: Jake Vaadeland reflects on humble roots and JUNO win
When Jake Vaadeland decided to trade the classroom for the road, he was met with more skepticism than support."I had quit public school and started schooling myself," he said. "And instead of doing sc...
Apr 02, 2025

Saskatchewan's largest addictions treatment centre is now fully open
Mental Health and Addictions Minister, Lori Carr announced today that the new addictions treatment centre near Lumsden, the EHN Willowview Recovery Centre, is now fully open with all 60 inpatient trea...
Apr 02, 2025

Radiothon to 'keep STARS in the sky' takes off
For the fifth year, an integral part of emergency services in Saskatchewan is in need of community support. The STARS Critical Care on the Air radiothon, presented by BPH will take place today."We are...
Apr 02, 2025

Rising grocery costs and tariff concerns drive surge in home gardening interest
Managing a budget can be overwhelming enough without factoring in international trade policy, but with the threat of tariffs it appears more people are looking for ways to manage their grocery bills a...
Apr 01, 2025

Province, instructors see surge in gun licensing courses
It started when Justin Trudeau resigned as prime minister and started to grow as more global events unfolded. Tim Thiessen, the president and owner of Saskatchewan Firearm Safety Training said the rea...
Apr 01, 2025