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Saskatchewan preparing to accept refugees from Ukraine
Saskatchewan is putting out the welcome mat for refugees fleeing Ukraine in the wake of Russia's attack on the country."I spoke with my federal counterpart yesterday to advise that Saskatchewan will o...
Mar 02, 2022

RCMP call independent investigation after officer struck by bullet
An external investigation is in the works after an RCMP officer was shot and another man was killed during the execution of a search warrant in Waseca. RCMP announced today they were requesting an ind...
Mar 02, 2022

Kids farm safety education returning this fall
Battlefords and area youth will soon have an opportunity to get a first-hand education on following safe practices on the farmyard. The Progressive Agriculture Safety Days program event, hosted by the...
Mar 02, 2022

Tamara Lich says judge who denied bail was biased
OTTAWA - Tamara Lich, one of the most prominent organizers of the Ottawa convoy that gridlocked the city's streets for over three weeks, says the judge who denied her bail was biased against her cause...
Mar 02, 2022

A local program is reminding teens that YOUth Matter
A local wellness educator, author and mental wellness advocate is helping youth take charge of their mental health.YOUth Matter is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to offering mental health...
Mar 02, 2022

Mental health improving for northeast businesses with all COVID restrictions lifted
Business isn't the only thing trending in the right direction for several northeast organizations. The mental health of staff has steadily been improving since vaccine passports were lifted last month...
Mar 02, 2022

Mother-daughter duo team up for new exhibit
A new exhibit at the Prince Albert Art Centre's John. V. Hicks gallery represents a collaboration between a local mother and daughter.The name of Wilna and Tia Furstenberg's exhibition is Inner Latitu...
Mar 02, 2022

Raiders' road warrior Peekeekoot looking to change unusual scoring habits
Prince Albert Raiders forward Dallyn Peekeekoot has scored eight goals in his 59-game WHL career, with almost all of them coming right in front of the opposition's net with timely tips and jumping on ...
Mar 02, 2022

North West College to open programming to international students
North West College will open programming in North Battleford and Meadow Lake to international students this year.Starting in the fall, the college will host 20 international students in business and c...
Mar 02, 2022

‘Do something!’ First Nations leaders demand change in wake of infant’s death
An example of blatant discrimination and systemic racism.Those were just some of the terms expressed by the Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) Tuesday following the death o...
Mar 02, 2022