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Local nine-man teams kick off high school football season
The high school nine-man football season kicked off on Sept. 10 with multiple local teams taking to the field.In the C1 league featuring Melfort, Tisdale, Nipawin and Churchill, the Tisdale Tornadoes ...
Sep 14, 2021

City council approves land sale off 114 Street
North Battleford city council approved a land sale at its meeting this week.Director of Corporate Services Jennifer Niesink said administration received an offer of purchase for the city's vacant lot ...
Sep 14, 2021

SHA giving priority to COVID tests for people with symptoms
People looking to get a negative COVID-19 test in a hurry from the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) may be out of luck.The Ministry of Health and the SHA announced Tuesday that testing will be prio...
Sep 14, 2021

Median issues could prolong 15th Street East construction
Earlier this summer, the City of Prince Albert installed a median in the middle of the roadway on 15th Street East.Shortly after beginning the construction, city staff and council began to hear plenty...
Sep 14, 2021

Ice Wolves optimistic as regular season nears
The La Ronge Ice Wolves have two exhibition games before the start of the regular season, including one this evening at the Mel Hegland Uniplex.So far, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) tea...
Sep 14, 2021

North Stars take second spot in CJHL Top 20 Preseason Rankings
The Battlefords North Stars have been recognized for their sizzling start to the preseason, in the first Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Top 20 Rankings of the year.The Stars were ranked second t...
Sep 14, 2021

Thanks, Tom Brady! Ageless quarterback helps NBC in ratings
NEW YORK (AP) - The ageless Tom Brady is due a thank you note from NBC. The Tampa Bay Bucs quarterback helped the network to a smashing audience of 24.8 million viewers for the NFL kickoff game, where...
Sep 14, 2021

Bucs, Chiefs start season in top 2 spots in AP Pro32 poll
NEW YORK (AP) - When it comes to winning, Tom Brady is accustomed to leading the NFL. After one week of the regular season, Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are in a familiar spot: on top of the fir...
Sep 14, 2021

Aaron Gordon, Nuggets agree to 4-year, $92 million extension
DENVER (AP) - Forward Aaron Gordon and the Denver Nuggets have agreed on a four-year, $92 million contract extension. His agent, Calvin Andrews, confirmed the contract to The Associated Press on Tuesd...
Sep 14, 2021

NBA goes ahead with plan to test unvaccinated players often
For NBA players, the scenario this season is simple: Get vaccinated or get tested, and often. The league told its teams on Tuesday that it is going ahead with a plan where those who are fully vaccinat...
Sep 14, 2021