Nipawin Journal

08/04/2023

Town of Nipawin fires CAO:

Note: Story based on a Town of Nipawin press release.

08/02/2023

Arrest made in July 26 shooting in Nipawin.
https://www.nipawinjournal.com/news/police-lay-charges-in-july-26-shooting-in-nipawin

07/31/2023

Porcupine Carragana Hospital gets full-time ER services back on track
https://www.nipawinjournal.com/news/porcupine-carragana-hospital-resumes-24-7-er

07/26/2023

Wapiti Valley Reunion could come to an end.

After a longer break than usual, the Wapiti Valley Country Reunion was back in Codette last weekend. But organizers are worried about the future of the event.

07/12/2023

Details of code of ethics probe not released, as Harper leaves office.

The subject of a code of ethics investigation faced strong criticism from citizens

05/30/2023

Town sets out process for code of ethics investigation of Mayor Rennie Harper.
https://www.nipawinjournal.com/news/ground-rules-laid-out-in-code-of-ethics-investigation-of-nipawin-mayor

Town of Nipawin explains procedural matters behind its code of ethics bylaw and its investigation of town Mayor Rennie Harper

05/25/2023

Mayor Rennie Harper subject of code of conduct investigation.
https://www.nipawinjournal.com/news/nipawin-mayor-rennie-harper-subject-of-code-of-ethics-investigation

In a brief press release Thursday, the Town of Nipawin stated its council has initiated a “Code of Conduct investigation for Mayor Rennie Harper.”

05/23/2023

Roughly 400 km north of Nipawin, Gow Lake crater unique on Earth.
https://www.nipawinjournal.com/news/gow-lake-crater-400-km-north-of-nipawin-a-rarity-on-earth

Asteroid or comet hit about 200 million years ago, liquifying surrounding rock

05/17/2023

Fight for Arborfield School goes by the numbers: https://www.nipawinjournal.com/news/aborfield-citizens-use-numbers-to-continue-fight-for-school

Study compares Arborfield School to Star City School by the numbers

05/09/2023

UPDATE: RCMP lifts dangerous person alert: https://www.nipawinjournal.com/news/rcmp-cancels-dangerous-person-alert-related-to-prisoner-escape

One of two men to escape custody in The Pas is back behind bars

05/09/2023

Search for two escapees from The Pas Correctional Centre is ongoing.
https://www.nipawinjournal.com/news/dangerous-persons-alert-issued-for-northeast

Two men escaped The Pas Correctional Centre around 6:45 p.m. Monday

05/03/2023

Details hard to come by from Town of Nipawin
https://www.nipawinjournal.com/news/town-of-nipawin-spending-restructuring-staffing-questioned

Some say town in turmoil after restructuring process

05/01/2023

Story on last Monday's heated Town of Nipawin council meeting appears in Saskatoon Star Phoenix:
https://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/transitional-stress-or-dysfunction-nipawin-council-meeting-gets-heated

Residents sought answers from council and senior administrators about apparent fallout from last year's restructuring process.

04/27/2023

Town of Nipawin grilled about recent firings, hirings, spending and other decisions.
https://www.nipawinjournal.com/news/transitional-stress-or-dysfunction

Tensions mount at Nipawin town council meeting

04/26/2023

Arborfield School's 7 to 12 grades eliminated in NESD school viability review process.
https://www.nipawinjournal.com/news/arborfield-school-losing-grades-7-12

Upper year students will be bused to new school in Carrot River starting this fall

04/24/2023

Happening this week, the latest play from local playwright Doreen Bleich.
https://www.nipawinjournal.com/entertainment/doreen-bleich-of-nipawin-centennial-players-a-natural-playwright

Her latest play Rock N Roll Granny opens Thursday at Legion

04/18/2023

Nipawin Kinsmen plans revamp of Pinedale rink. Donations sought. https://www.nipawinjournal.com/news/nipawin-kinsmen-to-refurbish-beloved-outdoor-rink

New boards and a Zamboni shed are planned for the well-used outdoor facility.

04/13/2023

Old Nipawin Bridge will not reopen
https://www.nipawinjournal.com/news/old-nipawin-bridge-not-a-candidate-for-reopening

Completed in 1931, the historic bridge has reached the end of its lifespan, government spokesperson says.