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Biden asks for more than $37 billion in Ukraine aid
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is asking Congress to provide more than $37 billion in emergency aid to Ukraine, a massive infusion of cash that could help support the nation as Russian forces s...
Nov 15, 2022

Humane Society, Curling Club request funding in city's 2023 budget
A number of non-profit groups made presentations at the City of North Battleford council meeting Monday in preparation for the city's 2023 budget deliberation meetings.The Battlefords Humane Society a...
Nov 15, 2022

More Melfort trails getting paved
More walking trails in Melfort are getting paved this year and next."With nice paved pathways, that gives people more opportunities to get out and explore," Melfort City Manager Adam Homes said. "They...
Nov 15, 2022

Humboldt teacher gives back to her community through the art of baking
Humboldt teacher Erika Rybinski is using her passion for baking to give back to her community.So far, she has raised thousands of dollars for local charities as the mastermind behind the non-profit or...
Nov 15, 2022

Trump Org.'s longtime CFO testifies at company's fraud trial
NEW YORK (AP) - Donald Trump's longtime finance chief took the witness stand Tuesday at the Trump Organization's criminal tax fraud trial, making his long-awaited turn as the star prosecution witness ...
Nov 15, 2022

SaskAlert test scheduled for Wednesday afternoon
Radios, TVs and cellphones across Saskatchewan will be emitting a loud squawk Wednesday afternoon.At about 1:55 p.m., the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is to conduct a test of the SaskAlert system...
Nov 15, 2022

McCarthy clears first step to House speaker, but grind ahead
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican leader Kevin McCarthy cleared the first major step Tuesday toward becoming House speaker, winning majority support from colleagues on a secret ballot. He now faces a weeks...
Nov 15, 2022

Pelican Narrows murder results in life sentence
A man responsible for a murder over three years ago in Northeast Saskatchewan, has received a life sentence, and won't be eligible for parole for 15 years.George Samuel Custer, 27, was sentenced last ...
Nov 15, 2022

Celebration of Women Gala honours ladies from the tri-communities
Many ladies from the tri-communities were recognized last week at the Celebration of Women Gala hosted by Piwapan Women's Shelter. The event, which coincided with Piwapan's 30th anniversary, included ...
Nov 15, 2022

Blue Bombers star quarterback Collaros headlines 2022 CFL all-star team
TORONTO - Zach Collaros of the Grey Cup-bound Winnipeg Blue Bombers headlines the CFL's 2022 all-star team. The 27-player all-star roster was released Tuesday by the CFL in advance of the league champ...
Nov 15, 2022