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A 9-year-old boy's dream of a pet octopus is a sensation as thousands follow Terrance's story online
The one thing 9-year-old Cal Clifford wanted more than anything since he was a toddler was a pet octopus. The boy's family in rural Edmond, Oklahoma, humored him with toy versions of an eight-legged m...
Apr 15, 2024

Guitars and Cars Show 'n Shine to include live music
Music and classic automobile lovers will be in for a treat at this upcoming show coming to the Battlefords. Guitars and Cars Show 'n Shine will take place at the Dekker Centre Parking Lot on Sunday, J...
Apr 15, 2024

Maple Leafs star Matthews soars towards rarefied air with 70-goal quest
Auston Matthews is on the verge of entering rarefied air in pursuit of 70 goals this season. Matthews is currently one goal shy of the mark, with his Toronto Maple Leafs having two games remaining on ...
Apr 15, 2024

'It's going to be miserable out there': Final blast of winter? What to expect in P.A. region
It would appear Prince Albert isn't quite out of the winter woods just yet.Environment and Climate Change Canada is calling for some winter-like conditions in the P.A. region this week. Meteorologist ...
Apr 15, 2024

Supreme Court allows Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is allowing Idaho to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth while lawsuits over the law proceed, reversing lower courts. The justices' order...
Apr 15, 2024

School division employee fired after allegedly misappropriating over $15K
An investigation is underway following an employee's termination from Living Sky School Division No. 202 for alleged misappropriation of funds. According to a release issued by Boards of Education, th...
Apr 15, 2024

Man charged after violent assault at Prince Albert jail, cleared of any wrongdoing
Just moments after hearing he was found not guilty of second degree murder and the lesser offence of manslaughter, Bruce Napope showed visible signs of relief and was overheard saying he was looking f...
Apr 15, 2024

North Stars' Burgeson commits to Vancouver Island University
Battlefords North Stars forward, Hunter Burgeson is headed to the west coast for the next chapter in his hockey journey, having recently announced his commitment to the Vancouver Island University (VI...
Apr 15, 2024

Mix of rain and snow for La Ronge this week
A weather system moving into Saskatchewan this week will bring with it much needed moisture to the La Ronge area. "We got a really active system coming in from north central Alberta at this point in t...
Apr 15, 2024

Court reviews video showing Terrence Daigneault opening fire on La Ronge RCMP officers
A video shown at the sentencing hearing for Terrence Daigneault shows the then 29-year-old getting out of a dark sedan in La Ronge and shooting multiple times towards an RCMP vehicle. Two members of t...
Apr 15, 2024