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Shortage of housing inventory in Melfort leading to higher prices, some frustration
It's certainly a seller's market in Melfort real estate these days. The housing inventory is incredibly low in the city as buyers far outpace sellers in the current market. Richelle Rogers, broker/age...
Sep 16, 2025
Man swims in 70 different Sask. lakes to mark milestone birthday
Most people mark their 70th birthday with cake and candles - but one Saskatchewan man dove into celebration by swimming 70 lakes across the province.Gerald Siemen's quest started on May 15 at Top Lake...
Sep 16, 2025
City officials say one chunk of money for event centre close to being announced
A plan by the City of Prince Albert to build an event centre next to the new arena and swimming pool may have a glimmer of light at the end of the funding tunnel. Discussion during Monday's council me...
Sep 16, 2025
North West College celebrates 50 years with community barbecue
North West College celebrated its 50th anniversary in the Battlefords with a barbecue open to the public. Dr. Eli Ahlquist, president and CEO of North West College said the community is to thank for t...
Sep 16, 2025
Battlefords Sharks U18 AAA Wins 2025 Calgary Firestarter Tournament Ahead of the Season
Each year, rep girls hockey teams gather in Calgary for the Firestarter Tournament, an event meant to showcase female hockey talent and get the teams kicked off for the year. It is one of the elite to...
Sep 16, 2025
Fire departments compete in P.A. for chance to head to Calgary for national event
Fire departments from around Prince Albert and the province were in the city this past weekend, battling in the 2025 Saskatchewan First Nation Firefighting Competition. The event is held annually in P...
Sep 16, 2025
Trade mission to China ‘more positive than expected’ says Sask. Premier
Saskatchewan's Premier Scott Moe is back from his trade mission to China and said conversations with officials were more positive than he expected.The purpose of Moe's expedition was to discuss Chines...
Sep 16, 2025
Details of options to lift Air Ronge recreation user fees released
A decision before Air Ronge council at a regular meeting this evening will have a big impact on local recreation users. Council members will be discussing five options sent to them from La Ronge counc...
Sep 16, 2025
North Battleford eyes small tax hike as council weighs $7.3M in 2026 projects
City council has started early talks on its 2026 capital budget, where a one per cent tax increase is being proposed to help fund smaller projects.Finance director Margarita Pena said the increase wou...
Sep 16, 2025
Kakakaway inquest cancelled, family pursues own lawyer
A coroner's inquest in Prince Albert has come to an abrupt halt.Lynnette Kakaway's family claim they were only informed Monday what was happening, saying they wish to be represented by their own lawye...
Sep 16, 2025