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Moe cautions Saskatchewan Party members over texts to legislature Speaker
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he has cautioned his caucus about texting the Speaker after his finance minister landed in hot water for doing so.Moe said Tuesday he told Saskatchewan Party members that messages to Speaker Randy Weekes can have consequences and instructed them to govern their actions accordingly.&q...
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Water Security Agency investing $17M in major infrastructure projects this year
Saskatchewan's Water Security Agency is making some big investments into important water infrastructure projects around the province this year.The agency is investing $17 million this year into major projects.Those projects include emergency spillway upgrades at the Buffalo Pound Dam, upgrades to the East Side Pumpstat...
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HOUSING REACTION
Sask. Homebuilders group says federal budget addresses big needs
At least one Saskatchewan organization is applauding Tuesday's federal budget and its emphasis on building more homes. In a release issued following the budget announcement, the Saskatoon and Region Home Builders' Association (SRHBA) said they're encouraged by the Federal Housing Plan which looks to build nearly four m...
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WINTER HAS RETURNED
Late-season snowfall to continue until Friday: Environment Canada
A late-season snowfall is expected to continue until Friday in much of Saskatchewan, according to Environment Canada.A snowfall warning remained in effect on Wednesday morning for the areas north and east of Prince Albert, including Melfort, Tisdale and Nipawin. Those areas can expect as much as 10 cm of snow during th...
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Battlefords Volleyball Club
13U BVC Impact take provincial silver in Warman
The Battlefords Volleyball Club's 13U Team Impact is coming off a silver medal showing to cap their season at provincials in Warman. Playing seven matches total at the weekend tournament, the Impact showed resiliency on their road to the podium, bouncing back from three-set defeats to Saskatoon's Huskie Premier team (2...
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Spirit Group
Battleford Community Spirit Group needs members to stay open
Have a drive to help bring people together? The Battleford Community Spirit Group wants you. "They follow their motto which is 'Building a better community together,'" said President Kelly Halstead. She explained it was a friend of hers that brought her into the group last year when she first moved to the tow...
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Raising concerns
Battlefords and Meadow Lake MPs weigh in on new federal budget
Battlefords and Meadow Lake area MPs are raising their frustrations about the new federal budget released this week.Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk and Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Gary Vidal both said they found some significant gaps in the budget they found disconcerting. "Life has ne...
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Mr. Volleyball
Wayne Hellquist reflects on induction to Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame
There are few names across Saskatchewan as synonymous with the sport of volleyball as Wayne Hellquist. A longtime president of the Saskatchewan Volleyball Association, who also served as Volleyball Representative to the Canadian Olympic Committee for two decades, and Chef de Mission for the National Paralympic Team at ...
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Battlefords
Battlefords Volleyball Club
13U BVC Impact take provincial silver in Warman
The Battlefords Volleyball Club's 13U Team Impact is coming off a silver medal showing to cap their season at provincials in Warman. Playing seven matches total at the weekend tournament, the Impact showed resiliency on their road to the podium, bouncing back from three-set defeats to Saskatoon's Huskie Premier team (2...
1h ago
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Spirit Group
Battleford Community Spirit Group needs members to stay open
Have a drive to help bring people together? The Battleford Community Spirit Group wants you. "They follow their motto which is 'Building a better community together,'" said President Kelly Halstead. She explained it was a friend of hers that brought her into the group last year when she first moved to the tow...
1h ago
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Raising concerns
Battlefords and Meadow Lake MPs weigh in on new federal budget
Battlefords and Meadow Lake area MPs are raising their frustrations about the new federal budget released this week.Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk and Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Gary Vidal both said they found some significant gaps in the budget they found disconcerting. "Life has ne...
2h ago
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Mr. Volleyball
Wayne Hellquist reflects on induction to Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame
There are few names across Saskatchewan as synonymous with the sport of volleyball as Wayne Hellquist. A longtime president of the Saskatchewan Volleyball Association, who also served as Volleyball Representative to the Canadian Olympic Committee for two decades, and Chef de Mission for the National Paralympic Team at ...
6h ago
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Daffodil Month
'Embracing life': Cancer survivors share stories during Daffodil Month
A searing pain on the right side of his body dropped Ames Leslie to his knees and brought tears to his eyes. He had been out grocery shopping with his wife when the moment that proved to be the start of a new journey began. "My wife looked at me and said, 'We're leaving.'" When he made it to the hospital, Les...
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RCMP investigation
Trial for accused charged in mother's death set for September
The trial for a 47-year-old North Battleford man facing a charge in the death of his mother is scheduled for this fall.Walter Geering, who is in custody, is charged with second-degree murder.Geering's case has been committed for a 10-day jury trial at the Court of King's Bench in Battleford starting Sept. 16.He is next...
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Meadow Lake
DRUG WARNING
RCMP warn of fentanyl use in Thunderchild First Nation
Two sudden deaths on the Thunderchild First Nation have prompted a warning from RCMP regarding illicit drugs.On April 11, Turtleford RCMP starting investigating two deaths in the First Nation and believe fentanyl may have been involved. The results of a toxicology report are still to come in which could confirm the pre...
Apr 13, 2024
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Back to School
'Back to school': Schools welcome students' return
Students in Meadow Lake and the Battlefords will head back to a normal classroom setting on Monday following the Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation's lifting of sanctions.According to an online letter on Light of Christ Catholic School Division that was addressed to families, all schools within the board will go back to...
Apr 12, 2024
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Rosie Film
'Rosie' to make Meadow Lake debut for National Canadian Film Day
A story of a little girl finding family in the unlikeliest of places is set to give audiences at the Meadow Lake Library the full range of emotions for National Canadian Film Day."I didn't even know about it, it somehow completely was off my radar," said Tawn Marshall, programming clerk. "Rosie", th...
Apr 11, 2024
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Agriculture
Missed opportunities for ag in the federal budget
Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) expressed disappointment in several policy areas that were missed in today's federal budget. This include an extension t...
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Trucker training for Alberta farmers
The Alberta government is making changes to the training pathway for Class 1 commercial drivers, and offering a new, farm-restricted Class 1 driver's ...
22h ago
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New resources for high school teachers
Providing accurate, balanced and current information is an important way to promote agriculture education in Canadian classrooms. Agriculture in the C...
Apr 15, 2024
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