Saskatchewan

Tragic events
RCMP says four deaths near Neudorf were result of murder-suicide
The RCMP revealed Thursday that its investigation into four deaths near Neudorf on Sunday has determined the incident was a murder-suicide.In an update, police said a 67-year-old man, a 58-year-old woman and their 30-year-old son were murdered. The Mounties said another son, aged 34, died as a result of self-inflicted ...
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Kraft Hockeyville
Wolseley looking for support in their quest to become Kraft Hockeyville
The town of Wolseley is hoping to become the first Saskatchewan community to be named Kraft Hockeyville.The winner of the annual Kraft Hockeyville contest wins $250,000 and a chance to host a National Hockey League (NHL) game."We are the sixth finalist that's come out of Saskatchewan, and no Saskatchewan team has ...
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SASK SCHOOLS
Sask. government promises graduations will go ahead despite labour spat with teachers
Saskatchewan's education minister says the province will make sure high school graduation ceremonies go ahead should teachers take job action.Jeremy Cockrill couldn't provide details on the plan but said the government is working with school boards to ensure students can walk the stage.The Saskatchewan Party government...
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TO TAX OR NOT TO TAX?
Economists hope to dispel myths as carbon tax increase approaches
It has its critics and its supporters, but who is right and who is wrong when it comes to the debate over the federal carbon tax?As of April 1, that levy will rise from $65 to $80 a tonne, representing an increase of 23 per cent. That increase will mean a rise in energy bills and an addition of roughly three cents a li...
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Prince Albert

Celebrating Culture
Unity in Diversity BBQ brings community together
Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) held a special Unity in Diversity barbecue Thursday afternoon in the Town of Battleford, inviting people to come together to share in a meal and celebrate the various cultural backgrounds that comprise the local community."We had some incidents happening in the city over the...
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Raising awareness
Stories of pain and perseverance shared at Residential Schools conference
Those who endured and survived some of Canada's darkest moments in history came together for the start of a two-day conference in North Battleford.The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC) and the Acahkos Awasisak-Star Children project invited a number of guest speakers to attend the conference taking place at t...
11h ago
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Game 4 heroics
Williams scores OT winner to send North Stars to SJHL semis
Rylan Williams cashed in for his first career playoff goal just over five minutes into overtime Wednesday, to deliver the Battlefords North Stars a 3-2 win in Game 4 in Melville, and punch their ticket to the SJHL semi-finals. Putting home the finishing touch on a rush chance generated over the length of the ice, Willi...
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Student Protest
Students protest outside Cockrill's office in support of teachers and STF
With a mixed soundtrack of classic rock and honking horns to cheer them on, the students of the Battlefords stood outside Minister of Education Jeremy Cockrill's office to protest the ongoing issues of class size and class complexity. "Today we're protesting the government's inability to negotiate with teachers,&q...
23h ago
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Battlefords

Celebrating Culture
Unity in Diversity BBQ brings community together
Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) held a special Unity in Diversity barbecue Thursday afternoon in the Town of Battleford, inviting people to come together to share in a meal and celebrate the various cultural backgrounds that comprise the local community."We had some incidents happening in the city over the...
11m ago
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Raising awareness
Stories of pain and perseverance shared at Residential Schools conference
Those who endured and survived some of Canada's darkest moments in history came together for the start of a two-day conference in North Battleford.The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC) and the Acahkos Awasisak-Star Children project invited a number of guest speakers to attend the conference taking place at t...
11h ago
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Game 4 heroics
Williams scores OT winner to send North Stars to SJHL semis
Rylan Williams cashed in for his first career playoff goal just over five minutes into overtime Wednesday, to deliver the Battlefords North Stars a 3-2 win in Game 4 in Melville, and punch their ticket to the SJHL semi-finals. Putting home the finishing touch on a rush chance generated over the length of the ice, Willi...
14h ago
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Student Protest
Students protest outside Cockrill's office in support of teachers and STF
With a mixed soundtrack of classic rock and honking horns to cheer them on, the students of the Battlefords stood outside Minister of Education Jeremy Cockrill's office to protest the ongoing issues of class size and class complexity. "Today we're protesting the government's inability to negotiate with teachers,&q...
23h ago
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Up 3-0
North Stars look to close out series in Game 4 in Melville
The Battlefords North Stars return to the ice Wednesday night in Melville, for Game 4 of their first-round playoff series with the Melville Millionaires, just a win away from advancing to the SJHL semi-finals. Leading the best-of-seven series 3-0 after Tuesday's resilient comeback win, head coach, Brayden Klimosko said...
Mar 27, 2024
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SEASON'S END
Vikings Senior Boys team ends season on a high note in Moose Jaw
One High School basketball team from North Battleford was happy to participate in the provincial basketball championships even though it was just for one game. After HOOPLA was cancelled due to teacher sanctions, all teams who qualified were invited by the High Schools Athletics Association for a one-day tournament to ...
Mar 27, 2024
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