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Chamber notes economic, tourism boost to Prince Albert from Esso Cup
The final buzzer may have sounded and all the goals may have been scored, but there are still some numbers to be tallied in regards to the Esso Cup in Prince Albert. Those numbers will have a very fri...
May 04, 2023

‘It’s bad’: St. Louis fire chief calls for help in firefighter shortage
With the ongoing firefighter shortage across the country, one local community is feeling the burn. The town of St. Louis is sending out an SOS signal as the community and surrounding areas are sufferi...
May 04, 2023

Art, age and aptitude at Birch Hills fundraiser auction
The saying that age is just is number can't be more evident than the creations of the day children and residents in a senior's home in Birch Hills. The ages of the artists have a wide range, from one ...
May 04, 2023

Humboldt RCMP looking for two suspects who pointed gun at moving vehicle
Humboldt RCMP is still investigating the report of a firearm being pointed at a group of people travelling in a vehicle.Further investigation has determined that back on April 21, around 8:20 p.m., th...
May 04, 2023

Edmonton Oilers look for Game 2 rally against Vegas Golden Knights
LAS VEGAS - The Edmonton Oilers aim to tame the multi-headed monster that is the Vegas Golden Knights after dropping a series-opener for a second time in this year's playoffs. A 6-4 loss to the Knight...
May 04, 2023

Bucks fire Budenholzer as coach after early playoff exit
MILWAUKEE (AP) - The Milwaukee Bucks have fired coach Mike Budenholzer just over a week after their stunning first-round playoff loss to the Miami Heat spoiled a season in which they owned the NBA's b...
May 04, 2023

Woodbine jockey Kimura, Mandarin Hero draw into Kentucky Derby
LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Woodbine jockey Kazushi Kimura will ride in the Kentucky Derby on Saturday at Churchill Downs. Kimura's horse, Mandarin Hero, drew into the field Thursday. The Japanese-trained horse...
May 04, 2023

North Stars Klimosko named finalist for CJHL Coach of the Year
Coming off a second league championship in the last five years (four seasons), and his third straight SJHL Coach of the Year Award, Battlefords North Stars head coach Brayden Klimosko has now been nam...
May 04, 2023

Fire ban in place for RM of Battle River #438
A fire ban is currently in effect for the Rural Municipality of Battle River #438 due to continuing dry and windy conditions in the area. Burning of outdoor fires is not permitted, as well as controll...
May 04, 2023

Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley not expected to play again this weekend
Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley, who has not played since a 0-0 tie at Nashville on April 8, looks set to miss his fourth straight outing. The 35-year-old midfielder was listed as questionable ahea...
May 04, 2023