Tag Archives: Community
Children and Financial Literacy Education
As a Licensed Insolvency Trustee, I meet with people on a regular basis to assist with their financial challenges. The discussion inevitably includes a conversation around budgeting and using credit. ...
Sep 29, 2021
Melfort making vaccinations mandatory for city employees
Employees with the City of Melfort are being mandated to get vaccinations to continue the fight against COVID-19.Mayor Glenn George told northeastNOW the decision was officially made this morning at a...
Sep 29, 2021
Province releases vaccine verification app for businesses
Businesses and organizations across Saskatchewan can now download and use a free app that will read QR codes presented by customers, SK Vax Verifier. The app is available in both the Apple and Google ...
Sep 29, 2021
National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation unveils Survivors’ Flag for September 30
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) unveils a new Survivors' Flag to mark the first official National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.This commemorative flag was created by Survivo...
Sep 29, 2021
Saskatchewan Proclaims September 30 Truth and Reconciliation Day
A Day to Reflect on Meaningful and Lasting ReconciliationThe Government of Saskatchewan is recognizing September 30, 2021, as the Day for Truth and Reconciliation in our province."With this proclamati...
Sep 29, 2021
Concussion Awareness Day: experts offer advice on symptoms, treatment
With several contact sports either beginning their seasons or just wrapping them up, the province has designated Sept. 29 as Concussion Awareness Day. Most people involved in any kind of sport, contac...
Sep 29, 2021
Residential school survivor opens up about his experience
With National Day for Truth and Reconciliation coming up on Sept. 30, residental school survivor, Eugene Arcand, recently shared his story and information about the Truth and Reconciliation Committee'...
Sep 28, 2021
Skate Tisdale partners up with Tisdale Hotel and Pub once again for K-Food fundraiser
The Tisdale Hotel and Pub, in conjunction with Skate Tisdale, is hosting a K-Food fundraiser this week. People will have to pre-order their Korean supper boxes by Sept. 30 and will then pick them up o...
Sep 28, 2021
Power outage in the northeast leaves 1,400 customers in the dark for nearly six hours
Residents of Melfort, Star City, Silver Park, Pleasantdale, Lac Vert and Naicam areas were left without power for almost six hours on Monday.SaskPower sent out a tweet at 4:24 p.m. yesterday notifying...
Sep 28, 2021
Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative Tests Required Broadly October 1, 2021
Effective Friday, October 1, 2021, proof of COVID-19 vaccination or a negative test result will be required in Saskatchewan for public access to a range of businesses, event venues, as well as for all...
Sep 28, 2021