Tag Archives: Community
213 new COVID-19 cases and eight deaths reported in province
The province reported 213 new cases of COVID-19 across the province and 146 recoveries on March 26, bringing the provincial total to 32,559 cases.Eight Saskatchewan residents who tested positive for C...
Mar 26, 2021
Construction begins next month for $11 million sports complex at Big River First Nation
The wheels are in motion for a major development in northwest Saskatchewan, costing $35 million. Big River First Nation plans to build both a new high school and a new arena. The band's CEO Derek Klei...
Mar 26, 2021
Chris Beaudry event a big success for Dekker Centre
Over 300 people tuned in to watch Chris Beaudry speak about the importance of mental health Thursday afternoon during a Dekker Centre livestream.The event, which was presented by North Battleford's Ma...
Mar 26, 2021
New online survey to gather information about alcohol use in Prince Albert
A local group that hopes to change attitudes about drinking has launched a new survey to gather community feedback. Karen Anthony Burns, coordinator of the Community Alcohol Strategy Steering Committe...
Mar 26, 2021
Province reports 168 new cases of COVID-19 and two deaths
The Government of Saskatchewan is reporting 168 new cases and two new deaths in the province. There were also 105 new recoveries.Vaccines ReportedAn additional 4,247 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have bee...
Mar 25, 2021
Sask. RCMP in discussion with Poundmaker Cree Nation, province reaching out
BattlefordsNOW has received a response from both the provincial government and Saskatchewan RCMP in regards to the announcement from Poundmaker Cree Nation (PCN) earlier this week, which detailed thei...
Mar 25, 2021
New bishop appointed for Roman Catholic Diocese of P.A.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Prince Albert has a new leader. Current bishop, Albert Thvenot will be succeeded by Father Stephen Hero, the diocese announced Thursday.In a media release, the diocese sa...
Mar 25, 2021
Prince Albert to host the Provincial Mixed Curling Championship
Sporting events have been rare in Saskatchewan since the COVID-19 pandemic began last year, but curlers in Prince Albert now have a tournament to look forward to. CurlSask has announced the Prince Alb...
Mar 24, 2021
Province reports 190 new cases and one death related to COVID-19
The province reported 190 new cases and 96 recoveries of COVID-19 today. This brings the provincial total to 32,181 cases; 30,196 recoveries and 1,565 cases considered active.One Saskatchewan resident...
Mar 24, 2021
Council discusses funding ask from Community Alcohol Strategy Steering Committee
Prince Albert city council has received a request from a local organization that aims to change unhealthy attitudes about alcohol.The Community Alcohol Strategy Steering Committee (CASSC) is asking th...
Mar 24, 2021
