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U of S keeping students off campus until Feb. 7
The University of Saskatchewan is extending its current state of operations until Feb. 7, according to a memo sent to students Tuesday."Given the increased transmissibility of Omicron, in combination ...
Jan 18, 2022

Saskatchewan to expand COVID treatments to include Paxlovid
The Government of Saskatchewan is ready and willing to use the recently approved antiviral COVID-19 pill once a supply lands in the province.A news release from the province Tuesday said a shipment of...
Jan 18, 2022

Riders’ Moore still recovering from torn ACL, but excited to re-sign
There was only one place Kyran Moore wanted to play CFL football in 2022."I love Saskatchewan. Just from (general manager Jeremy O'Day and head coach Craig Dickenson) and I've talked to a couple of pl...
Jan 18, 2022

Roughriders sign Shaq Evans to contract extension
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are looking out for No. 1.Receiver Shaq Evans, who wears the No. 1 jersey for the CFL team, has signed a contract extension. He could have become a free agent in February....
Jan 18, 2022

City says plenty in budget for snow removal
Weighing in on the impact of the significant snowfall this season on the city's budget, operations director Stewart Schafer says the City of North Battleford is well prepared for whatever the weather ...
Jan 18, 2022

Sharks standouts Cole, Backman reflect on post-secondary commitments
A pair of Battlefords AAA Sharks have recently announced their post-secondary commitments for the fall of 2022. Defenceman, Ava Cole has committed to the Lakeland Rustlers, while goaltender, Emma Back...
Jan 18, 2022

Mustangs involved in four trades during COVID pause
The first month of the year is more than halfway over, yet the Melfort Mustangs have only played three games total in 2022.That number three is one less than four, which is the exact number of trades ...
Jan 18, 2022

BHP is inviting local businesses to participate in Jansen Potash Project
BHP, an international mining company, is calling all local businesses in the Humboldt area to take part in the Jansen Stage one Potash Project.On Feb 3 at 10:00 a.m. the company will be giving a proje...
Jan 18, 2022

All firefighters, police officers in tri-communities vaccinated for COVID-19
Every police officer and firefighter responsible for protecting the tri-communities are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. La Ronge RCMP Staff Sgt. Dean Bridle and La Ronge Regional Fire Department chief ...
Jan 18, 2022

'His face was covered in blood': Investigating officers testify on day two of Morin trial
Editor's note: Some of the testimony heard in court on Tuesday may be perceived as graphic in nature.A man who was robbed and assaulted near his garage, was unrecognizable and surrounded by a pool of ...
Jan 18, 2022