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NW producer looks forward to new cattle monitoring technology
A Battlefords area beef producer is amongst those excited to hear about new technology that will offer more protection for ranchers' herds.SaskTel announced this week it is partnering with Smart Paddo...
Nov 13, 2021
Riders look to clinch home playoff game in rematch with Elks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders can ensure fans will get one more chance to see them at Mosaic Stadium this season with a win on Saturday.The Riders are hosting the Edmonton Elks in a rematch of last wee...
Nov 13, 2021
For 'Gunner;' the first Ron Gunville Memorial Tournament is underway
From now on, a hockey tournament in Prince Albert will be named after one important figure in the Prince Albert hockey community.The 1st Annual U18 AA Ron Gunville Memorial Tournament launched on Frid...
Nov 13, 2021
COP26 to accelerate climate action already underway in Canada, experts say
The delegates are trickling home and Glasgow's streets are clearing of protesters. Now, experts say, the real work begins of putting meat and bone to the pledges and commitments made by world leaders ...
Nov 13, 2021
Man from North Battleford area wins $100,000
North Battleford was the site of a second $100,000 win this week.Sask Lotteries announced the latest Crossword Tripler winner on Friday, which went to Ray Whitcome. According to the release, when Whit...
Nov 13, 2021
New videos show Prince Albert’s beauty, resilience, and Metis heritage
It is known as the Gateway to the North and now through the magic of film and storytelling, everyone can see exactly why Prince Albert is called that. Over the past couple of weeks, a series of videos...
Nov 13, 2021
Rough second period hurts Mustangs in loss to Bombers
It was a ten-minute stretch on Friday that sunk the Melfort Mustangs in SJHL action against the Flin Flon Bombers.Melfort fell 5-0 in the contest and it all started with a Bomber powerplay goal from N...
Nov 13, 2021
Quebec builds fences around caribou as experts decry lack of habitat protection
MONTREAL - The Quebec government's decision to fence in another endangered caribou herd and to kill any wolves that approach the animals is worrying environmentalists, who say the province is again de...
Nov 13, 2021
Documents detail impacts of federal aid on benefits for seniors, families
OTTAWA - Internal government documents are providing the clearest picture yet of the impact that emergency aid is having on federal support to low-income seniors and families. Thousands of benefit rec...
Nov 13, 2021
Penalty problems hinder Hawks
The Nipawin Hawks fell 7-3 Friday on home ice to the Notre Dame Hounds in a penalty filled affair.The Hounds were gifted 14 powerplays in the game scoring on five of them, Nipawin had four chances wit...
Nov 13, 2021