As wildfires continue to displace families and threaten communities across Saskatchewan, broadcasters from across the province are coming together for a united day of action — a province-wide Radiothon in support of the Canadian Red Cross and wildfire evacuees, happening Thursday, June 12.   Saskatchewan Day Of Caring For Wildfire Evacuees is a collaborative effort that will see radio stations across Saskatchewan dedicating airtime throughout the day to raise funds and awareness for those impacted by the 2025 Saskatchewan wildfires.   Funds raised during the Radiothon will go directly to the Canadian Red Cross Saskatchewan 2025 Wildfires Appeal.   Donations to the Canadian Red Cross will be used to assist those impacted by the wildfires in Saskatchewan with immediate and ongoing relief, including financial assistance, support to evacuees and the communities hosting them, recovery and resilience efforts in response to the wildfires, as well as supporting community preparedness and risk reduction for future all-hazard disaster events within Saskatchewan.  Every radio station and media outlet across the province, from Kindersley to Yorkton, Shaunavon to La Ronge, Saskatoon to Regina will be giving the people of Saskatchewan the opportunity to show their care and concern for our province.   How to Get Involved:   • Donate to the Red Cross here: https://www.redcross.ca/SKDAYOFCARING   • Or Text RADIO to 45678 to donate $10   • Share via social media using #SKDayOfCaring

Thank you Central Plains Co-operative Ltd.... for supporting our Family & Youth empowerment programs! You have been instrumental in our outreach by supplying pizza, cookies and beverages for our events like Payday Playday at no cost! Your generosity allows us to focus on what we do best! Thank you for being Mental Health Champions! #centralplainscoop #cmharosetown #empowerment #peersupport #financialliteracy

The local Scouting Group is holding their bi-annual Bottle Drive, Saturday, April 26 from 9am-2pm. Youth distributed flyers over the last few weeks in their neighbourhood informing residents of their chosen pick up time. If you did not receive a flyer and would like to donate bottles/cans, please text or phone our Group's number 306-400-2088 or you can email us at 2nbscouts@gmail.com to arrange a pickup time at a later date. The Scouting Group consists of 55 co-ed youth ages 5-17yrs old that live in North Battleford, Battleford, Edam, Glaslyn, Wilkie, Maymont, and other surrounding communities. Fundraisers like the Bottle Drive help the volunteer Scouters bring youth-lead adventures to life! Thank you in advance for your support! Scouts Canada

Prosperity Credit Union is investing in the next generation of leaders! We’re awarding 25 scholarships worth $1,000 each—that’s $25,000 to support students across rural Saskatchewan who are making a real difference.If you’ve demonstrated leadership, given back to your community, or overcome a challenge with resilience—we want to hear YOUR story. This is your chance to turn your hard work into a head start on your future. Apply today and show us how you’re building the future! https://drivingruralprosperity.ca/rb/our-journey-new-design-copy/

Yevshan Ukrainian Folk Ballet Ensemble and Vesnianka Academy of Dance Hosted a Community Event in Saskatoon at Bethlehem high school Greater Saskatoon Catholic Schools celebrating Ukrainian dance and culture! This Zabava is the first of many more annual celebrations! This event is in place to showcase the younger and older generations of dancers and inspire them to always continue dancing and represent Ukrainian culture in Canada! Saskatoon Co-op and other saskatoon businesses were key contributors donating gift cards to reduce event supply costs and raffle prizes. Profits generated will be used to help the Yevshan ensemble with costs related to our 2025 Italy tour! In Italy the group will be performing at shows and parades sharing our love of dance and connecting with other Ukrainians around the world!

The Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Saskatchewan Council established the New Beginnings Grant to assist women in finding a new life path through education. The second of these grants, worth $5000, was formally presented today to Holli Ironstand, a student in the Mental Health and Addictions Counselling Diploma Program, at Saskatchewan Polytechnic. Holli lives with her five-year-old daughter in The Battlefords. In her spare time, she has been involved various organizations within her home community. As a person who struggles with anxiety and depression, Holli recognizes and appreciates the value of support. Her choice of study reflects this recognition and her intent to offer this crucial support to others in need. Holli is grateful to have been accepted into the Mental Health and Addictions program, offered through a combination of online and in-person learning – an option that is much appreciated by adult students in rural regions of the province with families to support. She looks forward to graduating from her program in June with the prospect of employment in her field. Her ultimate academic goal is to receive a Bachelor of Social Work and to work in trauma care and/or postpartum mental health. The CFUW New Beginnings Grant is open to a woman with primary financial responsibility for herself and her dependents, who is age 21 or older, has financial need, and is a Saskatchewan resident who has been accepted into an educational program. CFUW is a non-partisan, self-funded organization with 90 clubs across Canada and more than 6,600 members. Since the founding of CFUW in 1919, our mission has been to achieve educational and economic equality and social justice through continuous learning and empowerment. Our vision is that women and girls are educated and empowered to make transformative change in the world. In Saskatchewan, there are CFUW local clubs in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Yorkton with members throughout the province. Photo: Barb Gustafson, CFUW VP Prairies, presents the New Beginnings Grant certificate to Holli Ironstand.