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Gym owners transitioning to mandatory mask-wearing

Business owners in many industries are making adjustments following the province's announcement of restrictions on Wednesday, but many were already preparing for the news.Gym owners, who were able to ...

Nov 27, 2020

Meadow Lake mayor urges residents to shop locally, safely

As Meadow Lake residents prepare for further provincial changes Thursday, Mayor Merlin Seymour is urging residents to spend their holiday dollars close to home.The province's announcement of further r...

Nov 26, 2020

Expert says consider safety first when planning ice fishing outings in Saskatchewan this season

It's still early in the season but with temperatures dipping below freezing across Saskatchewan it's a good opportunity for anglers to gather their insulated apparel and start planning their ice fishi...

Nov 26, 2020

Outdoor sports, team orders critical for retailers

Restrictions brought on from Public Health policy during the COVID-19 pandemic have kept Saskatchewan citizens from participating in many athletic pursuits in 2020, promoting other winter past times t...

Nov 25, 2020

Saskatchewan charities bracing for Christmas season

Saskatchewan residents continue to adjust to COVID-19 related changes from the provincial government and as Christmas draws near, charities are trying to get ahead of potential roadblocks in deliverin...

Nov 23, 2020

Spreading hope at the Melfort Hospital

Spreading light in the darkness of the COVID-19 pandemic around Saskatchewan is the goal for a staff member at the Melfort Hospital.Licensed Practical Nurse, Laura Alexander decided to use Christmas L...

Nov 23, 2020

Saskatchewan's oldest person turns 113 in Melfort

Another birthday was celebrated by the oldest resident of Saskatchewan.A parade and birthday party was held for Reitta Fennel of Melfort as she turned 113.Fennel's grandaughter-in-law Carmen Irvine to...

Nov 20, 2020

Project Poinsettia cancelled this year

For the last number of years, Project Poinsettia has been a staple of the Christmas season in the Battlefords and Meadow Lake. However, this year the event will not be held, due to the ongoing pandemi...

Nov 18, 2020

Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation investigating shooting of livestock

Warning: This article contains a photo of a graphic image.Saskatchewan has been experiencing an upward trend in the criminal shooting of livestock throughout this year.Due to an abundance of reported ...

Nov 18, 2020

Loon Lake man missing since Oct. 29

UPDATE: As of Monday morning, Chad Weasel has been located safe.-Chad Weasel, a 33-year-old man from Loon Lake has been reported missing. Loon Lake RCMP said Weasel was last seen by his family on Oct....

Nov 15, 2020