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‘R’ designation removed from Saskatchewan health cards
Saskatchewan health cards will no longer carry an "R" to denote the card holder has self-declared as a Registered Indian.The government said the change was effective immediately. Prior to Tuesday, an ...
Mar 02, 2022

Mintos not going to the Mac's; still waiting for the playoffs to start
After its cancellation over the holiday break, the Mac's U18 AAA Tournament has been rebooted and will run April 6-10 in Calgary. The tournament announced the new crop of 24 teams, but the Prince Albe...
Mar 02, 2022

Wapass defence counsel seeking Gladue report before parole decision
The defence counsel for Ivor Antoine Wapass advised the Court of Queen's Bench in Battleford Wednesday his client wishes to submit a Gladue report, which takes into account the circumstances of an Ind...
Mar 02, 2022

Major improvements proposed for Highways 2 and 102
The Ministry of Highways has big plans for Highway 2 and 102, and local residents are being asked to provide feedback. This week, the provincial government released details addressing future upgrades ...
Mar 02, 2022

Trudeau says sanction solidarity surprises Putin
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he thinks Russia's Vladimir Putin is surprised by the strength and unity of Western sanctions in retaliation for his invasion of Ukraine.Trudeau says Putin ...
Mar 02, 2022

Titans defeated by Carrot River in PJHL survivor series
The Prince Albert Titans' season came to an end at the beginning of this week, as they lost both games of their Prairie Junior Hockey League survivor series against the Carrot River Thunder.The Titans...
Mar 02, 2022

Crowd on hand for City's Ukranian flag raising
The City of North Battleford and its residents continued to show solidarity for the people of Ukraine on Wednesday.A small ceremony took place at city hall, where the Ukrainian flag was raised. Around...
Mar 02, 2022

Hawks blanked by Bombers
The Nipawin Hawks were shutout 4-0 Tuesday at home against the Flin Flon Bombers in Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) action.The game capped the season series between the two rivals with the Bo...
Mar 02, 2022

Province set to review new management plan for Island Forests
There are concerns about how much timber could soon be coming from forests around Prince Albert.The four island forests -- Canwood, Nisbet, Fort-a-la-Corne and Torch River provincial forests - cover m...
Mar 02, 2022

Melfort Mustangs are packing the Palace with a free game
The Melfort Mustangs are hosting a free to attend game at the Northern Lights Palace.All are welcome to watch the Mustangs take on the Nipawin Hawks on Saturday, March 5.Mat Barrett, Director of Marke...
Mar 02, 2022