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Local skier Sawyer Day ready to make mark with Alberta Mogul Team
For many teenagers, the summer months are a time to kick back and relax, head to the lake or just enjoy the sunshine. However, North Battleford's Sawyer Day is no ordinary teen. At just 16 years of ag...
Jul 14, 2021
'Deplorable' and 'disgusting' sign hung on Muskoday First Nation bridge
The Saskatoon Tribal Council, Muskoday First Nation and Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) are condemning a sign that was hung by an individual on the Muskoday Bridge Wednesday morning....
Jul 14, 2021
Northern Sask. wildfires disrupt Catholic priest biking to raise funds for wheelchairs
Northern forest fires have disrupted the plans of Ukraine Catholic Priest Ivan Nahachewsky, who has so far raised $20,000 for wheelchairs during his 2,000-kilometer fundraiser bike ride. Nahachewsky i...
Jul 14, 2021
Elk Ridge ownership group submits plan for new RV park
The owners of Elk Ridge Resort (Routes2SK) have submitted a plan to build a new RV park, and with it hopefully attract future property owners to the area.The re-zoning for the property was approved du...
Jul 14, 2021
People will adjust to plastic bag ban according to the P.A. and District Chamber of Commerce
The Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce has a had a few days to reflect on the news of the recent ban on plastic bags at checkouts which will be starting October 12, 2021.While people in th...
Jul 14, 2021
Province providing added supports for ag sector amid drought conditions
Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister David Marit announced changes to Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation operations Wednesday to help producers cope with dry conditions plaguing most of the province...
Jul 14, 2021
Poor air quality values in northern Saskatchewan prompts warning
Environment Canada has issued special statements regarding the air quality in several communities throughout Saskatchewan. Numerous forest fires in the north are producing reduced visibilities in smok...
Jul 14, 2021
Carrot River school committee raises $1.165 million
The Carrot River school fundraising committee has raised $1.165 million for enhancements to the new K-12 school in the community. The enhancements include an applied arts shop, second gymnasium, fitne...
Jul 14, 2021
RCMP Traffic Services issue nearly 400 tickets over four-day period
Motorcycle Officers of RCMP Combined Traffic Services encountered several instances of significant motorist infractions this past weekend.While on patrol in the Battlefords, Lloydminster and Meadow La...
Jul 14, 2021
Haiti missing seven players due to COVID-19 ahead of Canada game at Gold Cup
Canada will face a depleted Haiti at the Gold Cup on Thursday with seven Haitian players sidelined by COVID-19. Haiti dressed just 17 players Sunday in a 1-0 loss to the U.S. after five players and on...
Jul 14, 2021