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Snowfall in La Ronge remains above average, break from cold on the way
The tri-communities continues to experience above-average snow fall this winter. According to Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Terri Lang, there was 22.6 millimetres of snow in Janu...
Feb 04, 2022

Local businesses optimistic for turning the corner on COVID-19
Battlefords businesses are feeling positive with the potential of more COVID-19 restrictions being lifted in the province soon.Capitol Theatre North Battleford general manager Aleksi Anseth said it ha...
Feb 04, 2022

P.A. woman aiming to be next cover model for international magazine
A woman from Prince Albert is aiming to be the next cover model for an international magazine.Melanie Hicks, a TikTok influencer and teacher, is taking part in Inked Magazine's contest with the winner...
Feb 04, 2022

Feature: City manager reflects on a 40 year career
A career spanning over 40 years and five different communities is coming to an end next month for Prince Albert's current city manager.Earlier this week, Jim Toye announced his intentions to retire at...
Feb 04, 2022

NDP calls for emergency debate on planned changes to public health measures
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling for the legislature to be recalled for emergency debate on the planned loosening of public health measures in the province.On Thursday, the province announced a plan fo...
Feb 04, 2022

Renovations closing some services at Battlefords Union Hospital
The operating room and medical device processing at the Battlefords Union Hospital are closed for a week.Renovations underway at the facility will keep the rooms unavailable today until Feb. 11, when ...
Feb 04, 2022

Nunavut senator quits Conservative caucus over support for Ottawa protests
Nunavut's senator says he has left the Conservative caucus over its support for protests in Ottawa against vaccine mandates and COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Dennis Patterson told The Canadian Press...
Feb 04, 2022

Willoughby steps down during 12th season with Bears
For the first time since the 2010-2011 season, the Prince Albert Northern Bears will have a new head coach behind their bench.The Bears announced on Thursday night that Jeff Willoughby stepped down fr...
Feb 04, 2022

Davies, Sinclair among five Canadians up for CONCACAF Player of the Year Award
Canadians Alphonso Davies, Jonathan David, Jessie Fleming, Stephanie Labbe and Christine Sinclair are up for CONCACAF Player of the Year. The men's and women's winners will be determined in voting by ...
Feb 04, 2022

Arrows start 2022 MLR season with well-travelled coach Peter Smith at the helm
TORONTO - While just 32, Toronto Arrows head coach Peter Smith has a few stories to tell. A fly half, the Australian played rugby professionally in Wales (Ospreys) and Japan (Coca-Cola West Red Spark ...
Feb 04, 2022