An agreement between the Southwest Youth Emergency Shelter (SWYES) and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) for additional youth addictions treatment services in Southern Saskatchewan has recently been announced. Inpatient and outpatient services will be provided for youth who are experiencing problematic substance use across the province, with the services to be based in Swift Current. This… Continue reading Youth Addictions Treatment Beds Will Open In Swift Current
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Kindersley Soccer to Hold March AGM
After wrapping up their 2020 outdoor soccer season, Kindersley Soccer is looking forward to another season of playing and will be holding their Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, March 16th, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., via Zoom. Last season, eighteen players ranging in age from U6 to U17 took part, hitting the pitch for four weeks… Continue reading Kindersley Soccer to Hold March AGM
Sask. Pharmacists Play Key Role in COVID-19 Immunization Plan
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced Saskatchewan pharmacists are officially on board, playing a key role in the delivery of the province’s largest mass vaccination campaign ever. Pharmacists will be delivering COVID-19 vaccine through community pharmacies in Phase 2 of the provincial immunization plan. Their participation will significantly increase public access to the vaccine, improving… Continue reading Sask. Pharmacists Play Key Role in COVID-19 Immunization Plan
Fireball Spotted Across the Prairie Sky
Source: Wallis Snowdon, cbc.ca, February 22, 2021 One observer who filed a report described the fireball as a bright flash of white “brighter than when a car turns its light to you in the dark.” A fireball buzzed over the Prairies on Monday, temporarily piercing the dark of the early morning sky with a flash… Continue reading Fireball Spotted Across the Prairie Sky
SaskPower Ground Cables Stolen From Halbrite Area
The Weyburn RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance regarding a number of thefts from SaskPower facilities in the past few weeks. Two SaskPower substations in the Halbrite area reported heavy ground cables were stolen. Not only is this incredibly dangerous, it could also cause power outages to large areas in Saskatchewan. The Weyburn RCMP… Continue reading SaskPower Ground Cables Stolen From Halbrite Area
Richelle Ortman Shares the Inspiration Behind Her Businesses
Richelle Ortman is the co-owner of Oath&Origin Photography as well as the owner/producer of the performing arts company Dahling Productions. She has been a dance instructor and choreographer for over 12 years. Growing up in Kindersley, SK, Ortman completed her post-secondary studies in dance ministry and leadership in Sydney, Australia for four years. She has… Continue reading Richelle Ortman Shares the Inspiration Behind Her Businesses
Many Canadians Say They Have No Sympathy for Snowbirds
Source: Rachel Gilmore, globalnews.ca, February 22, 2021 In addition to the ire directed at Canadians travelling south, many Canadians are rethinking their own travel plans. As travel restrictions have clipped the wings of many snowbirds hoping to fly south to their Florida homes for the winter, the vast majority of Canadians support the new travel… Continue reading Many Canadians Say They Have No Sympathy for Snowbirds
Boeing 777 Engine Failure Sees Dozens Grounded
Source: Marcia Dunn, The Associated Press Staff, bbc.com, February 22, 2021 The engine failure is the another blow for Boeing after its 737 Max aircraft was grounded following two aviation accidents that left 346 people dead. US plane manufacturer Boeing has recommended grounding all of the 777-model aircraft which have the same type of engine… Continue reading Boeing 777 Engine Failure Sees Dozens Grounded
Sask. Minor Hockey Games Not Likely to Return This Season
Source: With files from Laura Sciarpelletti and Heidi Atter, cbc.ca, February 22, 2021 Kelly McClintock, general manager of Saskatchewan Hockey Association said that the association hasn’t officially cancelled the season, but it’s something the board will be looking at right away. The Saskatchewan Hockey Association says it doesn’t expect minor hockey seasons to resume until… Continue reading Sask. Minor Hockey Games Not Likely to Return This Season
Here’s What to Expect at the COVID-19 Quarantine Hotels
Source: Emerald Bensadoun, gloablnews.ca, February 22, 2021 Prime Minister Trudeau had initially said it was $2,000 stay per room, but the cost is expected to be lower and will be set by the hotels. The federal government has a message for Canadians: Now is not the time to travel. On Monday, Canada’s mandatory COVID-19 quarantine… Continue reading Here’s What to Expect at the COVID-19 Quarantine Hotels