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Dog sled races return to Crutwell this weekend
Dog sled racers and fans of all ages will come together in the Hamlet of Crutwell this weekend for the first time in quite a while.The community is hosting its annual dog sled races Saturday and Sunda...
Jan 07, 2023

Vikings standout, Scherman commits to College of the Rockies
Battlefords local, Daivan Scherman is B.C. bound for the next chapter in her volleyball journey. Scherman, who is currently in her senior year at North Battleford Comprehensive High School has announc...
Jan 07, 2023

Mustangs give up late goals in loss to Hawks
The Melfort Mustangs dominated the first half or so of their Jan. 6 game against the Nipawin Hawks, but 30 minutes wasn't enough as the Mustangs fell 2-1 to their rivals at the Northern Lights Palace....
Jan 07, 2023

Hawks happy to start new year
The Nipawin Hawks opened the 2023 year on the ice with a thrilling comeback win in Melfort on Friday edging the Mustangs 2-1.The third straight meeting between the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (S...
Jan 07, 2023

Japan PM visit could highlight LNG needs, as Tokyo pushes away from Russia and China
OTTAWA - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's first official visit to Canada will take place next week, as Tokyo looks to Canada to provide much-needed liquefied natural gas. Japan takes over the r...
Jan 07, 2023

'Senseless': After three years, mourners of Flight PS752 victims still seek justice
OTTAWA - Grieving relatives will mark three years since the Iranian military shot down Flight PS752 on Sunday by holding rallies across the country and pushing Ottawa to take a tougher stance against ...
Jan 07, 2023

Hildebrand shuts down Rebels offense, Raiders win 2-1
PRINCE ALBERT, SK - Max Hildebrand was a brick wall for the Prince Albert Raiders on Friday night, stopping 32 shots to help edge the Red Deer Rebels 2-1 at the Art Hauser Centre. When asked about his...
Jan 07, 2023

Iran executes 2 more men detained amid nationwide protests
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran said it executed two men Saturday convicted of allegedly killing a paramilitary volunteer during a demonstration, the latest executions aimed at halting the nat...
Jan 07, 2023

Stars take 13th straight with 5-1 win over Klippers
Make it a lucky 13 straight for the Battlefords North Stars. The Stars extended their winning streak to 13 games with a 5-1 win over the division rival Klippers, Friday night in North Battleford.Three...
Jan 06, 2023

Calgary Flames finish the job against New York Islanders in 4-1 win
CALGARY - The Calgary Flames didn't let another game against the New York Islanders get away from them. Leading 3-1 after two periods, which the Flames also did in a 4-3 overtime loss to the Islanders...
Jan 06, 2023