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Campsite Reservations Begin May 4, 2020

The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding residents that provincial park campsite reservations begin Monday May 4, 2020, with a camping start date of June 1, 2020. "Camping season is finally upon us...

May 01, 2020

Campsite Registration Begins Monday

Remember! Campsite reservations begin Monday, May 4. Be sure to familiarize yourself with the current restrictions prior to making a reservation. Visit our website, saskparks.com, for continually upda...

May 01, 2020

Melfort Fair and Exhibition Cancelled for 2020

Please be advised that the annual Melfort Fair and Exhibition has been cancelled for 2020. Given the fact that West Coast Amusements has now cancelled and provincial health guidelines will likely not ...

May 01, 2020

Nipawin Evergreen Golf Course preparing and adjusting for season during COVID-19

Golf courses in Saskatchewan are permitted to open on Friday, May 15 as part of Phase One of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan.At the Nipawin Evergreen Golf Course, General Manager Derrick Tallon said he ...

May 01, 2020 Shell Lake's Brooklin Fry sinks a putt at the Saskatchewan Junior Golf Provincials held at the Evergreen Golf Course last season.(Mat Barrett/northeastNOW Staff)

Province announces tighter travel restrictions, support for Far North

The provincial government is announcing further measures and supports to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Northern Saskatchewan.The announcement includes further travel restrictions for the Northern S...

Apr 30, 2020 Premier Scott Moe. (Facebook)

U of S Prince Albert campus on course for fall opening

The COVID-19 pandemic has not slowed plans to open the University of Saskatchewan single central campus in Prince Albert in the fall. And the university says they will be on top of the latest health a...

Apr 30, 2020 The new sign was unveiled in the fall of 2019, a year before the expected opening of the U of S central campus in Prince Albert.(Michael Joel-Hansen/paNOW Staff)

Staff at long term care facility in Melfort aim to lift spirits with treat cart

Restrictions at long term care facilities in Saskatchewan due to COVID-19 have led to staff members thinking outside of the box for the residents.Lori Hinz, the facility administrator at Parkland Plac...

Apr 30, 2020 Residents at Parkland Place in Melfort can select their favourite treat from the newly implemented treat cart. (Facebook/Saskatchewan Health Authority)

Classroom in a Box: Exploring Birds of Saskatchewan

The purpose of this classroom in a box is to introduce your students to the birds that live in the province, special adaptations they have that make them perfect for living here, and talk about the im...

Apr 30, 2020

Humboldt Summer Sizzler 2020 cancelled

Another local event has been cancelled this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The City of Humboldt has announced the cancellation of Summer Sizzler 2020, that was to be held in the community June 18-2...

Apr 30, 2020 (Facebook/Humboldt Summer Sizzler)

Humboldt Big Brothers Big Sisters postponing charity golf tournament

The Humboldt chapter of Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is postponing one of its biggest fundraisers of the year.The Diva for a Day charity golf scramble that was scheduled for June 13, will be put of...

Apr 30, 2020 The Diva for a Day charity golf scramble is being postponed until August. (Facebook/BBBS Humboldt)