A new agreement announced by CUPE 1949 and Saskatchewan Legal Aid Commission is being described as progressive and precedent-setting for employees delivering services to some of the province's most vulnerable people. "As staff at Legal Aid, we know first-hand how important the work we do is in supporting and secur...

Hanging high above the ring, a man nicknamed "crazy mo fo" brought a Prince Albert audience to its feet when he dropped over 10 feet to the ring and delivered a leg drop to his fallen opponent.CAM!!ikaze is among the featured wrestlers when Canadian Wrestling's Elite (CWE) Point to Prove tour swings through C...

Cocaine, guns and trafficking paraphernalia, were all found by police after searching a home in Sandy Bay.The search warrant was executed Thursday night and was the result of a continuing drug trafficking investigation by the RCMP.Sixteen grams of crack-cocaine were found divided into small packages.Four individuals we...

The reality of Indigenous-led policing in northern Saskatchewan took another big step. On Friday, the provincial and federal governments and Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte of the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), announced an investment of more than $1.4 million toward a study for implementing an Indigenous-led police s...

Following a rapid growth the last two years prior, that saw registration numbers skyrocket between 24 and 25 percent each year, Battlefords Minor Softball Association (BMSA) has seen a similar enrollment to last year this season, showing stability in the recent growth of the sport locally, with another 20 teams this ye...

The Town of Battleford is getting ready to start taking entries soon for its annual parade.This year the event will take place on Friday night, Aug. 9. Parks and Recreation Manager Jordan Schechtel said the theme is still being decided at this point.The Parks and Recreation board is going to have another meeting this w...

The nominations for the 30th edition of the BBEX are now open for submission. "The members of the public can nominate a business or a person that they believe is deserving of one of the categories of the BBEX awards," said Linda Machniak, of the Chamber of Commerce. She explained that once they get the nomina...

The North Battleford Downtown BID (Business Improvement District) has announced the return of their Live at Lunch summer concert series starting July 10.Showcasing local artists from around the Battlefords and area, the Live at Lunch series has traditionally been held every other Wednesday through July and August and t...

Following a rapid growth the last two years prior, that saw registration numbers skyrocket between 24 and 25 percent each year, Battlefords Minor Softball Association (BMSA) has seen a similar enrollment to last year this season, showing stability in the recent growth of the sport locally, with another 20 teams this ye...

The Town of Battleford is getting ready to start taking entries soon for its annual parade.This year the event will take place on Friday night, Aug. 9. Parks and Recreation Manager Jordan Schechtel said the theme is still being decided at this point.The Parks and Recreation board is going to have another meeting this w...

The nominations for the 30th edition of the BBEX are now open for submission. "The members of the public can nominate a business or a person that they believe is deserving of one of the categories of the BBEX awards," said Linda Machniak, of the Chamber of Commerce. She explained that once they get the nomina...

The North Battleford Downtown BID (Business Improvement District) has announced the return of their Live at Lunch summer concert series starting July 10.Showcasing local artists from around the Battlefords and area, the Live at Lunch series has traditionally been held every other Wednesday through July and August and t...

It was an exciting time at this year's Hazee Awards at the Chapel Gallery Thursday night.Many talented youth were awarded for their entries in this year's competition, focusing on the theme of "Hope."About 41 pieces were entered in the annual event, now in its fifth year. Participants ranged from age six to 2...

A 31-year-old man is missing and the Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's assistance. Jordan Thomas was last seen on April 27 and is about 6'2 and 200 lbs with a tattoo of lettering on his neck. According to police he travels to Saskatoon and Tisdale, however, his current location isn't known. If anyone has inf...

Wordsmiths in Meadow Lake are getting another chance to dig out their pens, paper, quills and typewriters as a new writer's group is about to host its inaugural meeting at the library. "I felt that it did help myself as a writer," said Organizer Donovan Thiesson of his time in other groups in Saskatoon. "...

People in the North as well as across Saskatchewan will now have access to new spaces for detox treatment at Onion Lake Cree Nation, located 30 minutes north of Lloydminster. The province announced 15 detox addictions treatment beds would open to adults at Ekweskeet Healing Lodge to serve the area and anyone in the pro...

With the news of Ray Mitsuing's recent passing, local drivers from the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) are sharing their memories and stories remembering Loon Lake's legendary Chuckwagon champion. A seven-time CPCA champion and four-time Calgary Stampede Finalist, who was recently named to the Saska...

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) says it is not relocating its head office from Regina to Quebec.FCC is Canada's largest farm lender and has operated out of S...

A national organization representing Canadian business is putting pressure on the federal government to clarify rules surrounding capital gains propos...

Farmland rental rates are keeping pace with the value of farmland across Canada. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) provides a rental rate analysis for all cult...