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'Don't fail to slow down' as students head back to the classroom
Just like running in the hallway, speeding in school zones is not permitted and school zone safety is a must.As students race to meet their teachers and classmates, it is important for the students to...
Sep 01, 2021

Battlefords worker in Saskatoon hospital after being injured at construction site
A Battlefords construction worker was badly injured while working at a construction site north of North Battleford last week.Manjinder "Mani" Singh is currently in hospital in Saskatoon where he is re...
Sep 01, 2021

Stephanie Labbé, Tajon Buchanan named Canada Soccer players of the month
TORONTO - Stephanie Labb and Tajon Buchanan have been named Canada Soccer's players of the month for August. Labb, from Stony Plain, Alta., helped Canada win gold at the Tokyo Olympics, denying Sweden...
Sep 01, 2021

Canadian featherweight Tristan (Boondock) Connelly to fight at UFC 267
Canadian featherweight Tristan (Boondock) Connelly will face Makwan Amirkhani at UFC 267 on Oct. 30 in Abu Dhabi. The 35-year-old from Victoria, who now makes his home in the Vancouver area, is coming...
Sep 01, 2021

New report reveals widespread children’s rights violations during pandemic
Every year people's mental health becomes more important increasing the amount of supports online, in the community, and in schools.While the conversation about mental health is growing, and as more a...
Sep 01, 2021

Independent federal candidate has big ideas for country and northern Sask.
Stephen King, a teacher who has lived in Beauval since 2013, has some creative ideas if he is elected as an Independent MP later this month."Some politicians want to follow the status quo, but very fe...
Sep 01, 2021

Official reports progress in defending Lake Tahoe from fire
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (AP) - Firefighters reported progress Wednesday in the battle to save communities on the south end of Lake Tahoe from an approaching forest fire after the stiff winds and sear...
Sep 01, 2021

Canada set to open Rugby World Cup qualifying campaign against U.S. Eagles
Despite having played just two matches since the 2019 Rugby World Cup, 22nd-ranked Canada opens qualifying for the 2023 tournament on Saturday against the 16th-ranked U.S. Eagles. The game in St. John...
Sep 01, 2021

Battlefords communities yet to discuss return of mask mandates
Amid budget season creeping up on both Battleford municipalities, the potential return of COVID-19 restrictions will be a key discussion in the coming weeks.After several professional sports franchise...
Sep 01, 2021

Raiders part ways with director of player personnel
With the official start of their season now just a month away, the Prince Albert Raiders have made a big shift in their hockey operations department. The team announced today they were parting ways wi...
Sep 01, 2021