Tag Archives: People
Yoga instructors in Melfort adapt to COVID-19 challenges
Melfort yoga instructors have had to make changes to adapt to challenges posed by the pandemic.Taryn McDonald with Untamed Balance Yoga and Wellness had offered outdoor yoga classes but as the weather...
Sep 17, 2020
Fishing Lake First Nation School closes to students due to nearby cases of COVID-19
The Chief Sabitawasis School on the Fishing Lake First Nation has closed and will move to online learning because of nearby cases of COVID-19.An advisory was sent out on Tuesday night from the Saskatc...
Sep 17, 2020
New Saskatchewan residents invited to winter preparedness clinics in Humboldt area
Winter preparedness clinics are being hosted by Safe Communities Humboldt and Area for new Saskatchewan residents.The clinics offer information to those not familiar with a cold Saskatchewan winter, a...
Sep 16, 2020
Program launched to train female transport truck drivers in Sask.
The Government of Saskatchewan has launched a new pilot program for women who want training to become transport drivers.In a release, the province says, the program, called Women Shifting Gears, is a ...
Sep 16, 2020
Melfort Food Bank asking gardeners to donate any extra or unwanted produce
Area gardeners are being asked to consider the Melfort Food Bank this harvest season.Secretary of the Food Bank, Ellen Zuck said they have seen a boost in monetary donations throughout the pandemic bu...
Sep 16, 2020
Humboldt Chamber hoping to draw traffic downtown during Food Truck Wars
The Humboldt Chamber of Commerce is hoping to see increased traffic to the downtown area with Food Truck Wars making a stop in the community.On Sept 25 and 26, 'fair food' will be available in a take-...
Sep 15, 2020
Drive-thru supper in Gronlid to raise funds for community hall
A fundraiser for the community hall in Gronlid will look different this year.The Gronlid Willing Workers typically host a trade fair to bring in funds for the operation and maintenance of the building...
Sep 15, 2020
Melfort Public Library and city hosting choose your own adventure event
A choose your own adventure style event is coming up on Sept. 26 in Melfort.The Melfort Public library is accepting registration of teams, and will run the event with help from the city as part of Cul...
Sep 14, 2020
Local charities to benefit from Tim Hortons smile cookie campaign
The Tim Hortons smile cookie campaign gets underway across the country on Monday. Each restaurant owner chooses a charity, hospital, or program to benefit from cookie sales each year.The full $1 from ...
Sep 13, 2020
Melfort Multi-K moves to virtual event for 2020
On a typical year, hundreds of runners would be in their last week of training for the Melfort Multi-K event.With the cancellation of the 10th annual event due to the pandemic, organizer Allison Roger...
Sep 12, 2020