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New Year's Eve at ANAVETS
Bring in 2026 at the ANAVETS with local band, Rewind.See the poster for details.
Dec 29, 2025

A Festivus for the Rest of Us
The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the writer's and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Pattison Media.OK, technically Festivus was December 23, and maybe...
Dec 29, 2025

'It's probably the worst thing that could have ever happened on Christmas': volunteer reflects on Salvation Army fire
For Gary Whitley, the image of the Salvation Army building on fire on Christmas Day is one he won't soon forget.The longtime volunteer was just finishing his own dinner with family when he received th...
Dec 29, 2025

Mayor Powalinsky; 2026 will be a pivot year for Prince Albert
On the heels of a tumultuous 2025 for Canada, Saskatchewan and possibly the entire planet, Prince Albert Mayor Bill Powalinsky said he expects next year to see the city also changing direction. The ch...
Dec 29, 2025

'A very progressive year': North Battleford first female mayor reflects on 2025, looks ahead
As 2025 comes to a close, North Battleford Mayor Kelli Hawtin says the past year was about laying the groundwork for long-term change rather than delivering quick wins."It's been a very progressive ye...
Dec 29, 2025

'Northerners are resilient people': La Ronge mayor looks back at 2025
With 2025 nearly over, La Ronge Mayor Joe Hordyski is reflecting back on a year local residents won't soon forget. He explained the single largest event that was on the minds of residents was the dest...
Dec 29, 2025
Saskatchewan deep freeze eases with warm-up early next week
Saskatchewan stayed locked in bitter cold Sunday, but forecasters said a noticeable warm-up was on the way early next week, enough to lift daytime highs by roughly 10 to 15 degrees in many areas."It's...
Dec 28, 2025

Year in Review: Venezuela wins Men’s Softball World Cup in Prince Albert
After what was more than a decade of work, planning, and renovations at Prime Ministers Park, the first pitch at the 18th WBSC Men's Softball World Cup in Prince Albert was finally thrown this past su...
Dec 28, 2025

Year in Review: Tisdale elects Mike Hill as mayor in byelection
The Town of Tisdale enters 2026 with a new mayor.Mike Hill, who has spent nearly a decade on council, narrowly defeated fellow councillor Dean Janzen in Tisdale's mayoral byelection on Nov. 12. Hill t...
Dec 28, 2025

New interactive map helps anglers find stocked fishing spots
An outdoor enthusiast is making it easier to find out where you can fish for your favourite species and how to get there. Matt Siemens, who runs the popular website SaskLakes.ca, has been compiling al...
Dec 28, 2025