Tag Archives: Community
SaskTel still working to restore services in Spiritwood
As of 1:30 p.m. yesterday the Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced the phone and internet services back up and running at the Spiritwood and District Health Complex. They will also remain open ...
Aug 27, 2020

Saskatchewan Polytechnic launches new strategic plan
Saskatchewan Polytechnic launches new strategic plan to guide the polytechnic's direction over the next five yearsSituated on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 territories, and Homeland of the Mtis people, Saskat...
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

Safe Schools Plan: Preparations Continue For A Safe Return To School
As work continues to welcome students and staff back into classrooms on September 8, parents and caregivers will now have access to detailed information for their child's local school. As previously a...
Aug 26, 2020

SaskTel working to restore landline and data services in Spiritwood
SaskTel cellular services have been restored in rural areas surrounding Spiritwood. Crews worked throughout Tuesday night and all SaskTel services including wireless, landline and data services have b...
Aug 26, 2020

Northern Indigenous leadership responds to extra funding from Feds for enhanced mental health support
Minister of Indigenous Services, Marc Miller announced $82.5 million in federal funding for mental health and wellness supports to assist Indigenous communities adapt and expand mental wellness servic...
Aug 25, 2020

Introducing Canada's Caregiver Awards
One in four Canadians is now caring for elderly loved one or is a parent of a child with special needs. Many of these people juggle work and caregiving duties. Every day due to our aging population, m...
Aug 25, 2020

Restoration of SaskTel cellular services expected today
Cellular services in communities outside of Spiritwood can expect to see service restored today after the community's SaskTel building was consumed by fire on Aug. 23. As a result of the fire, all loc...
Aug 25, 2020

No Frills stores to require masks starting August 29
Another business is enforcing a mandatory mask policy for customers and staff.Starting August 29, all No Frills stores including the North Battleford location will require people to wear face-masks wh...
Aug 25, 2020