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Forever recognized
PASHOF welcomes new members during induction ceremony
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National champions
Zablocki and the Rebels are Esso Cup champions
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MLBEX winners reflect on 'wonderful event'
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Plugging In
EV charging now offered at three SIGA casinos
Community working together
Roots of Hope making a difference in suicide prevention
Apr 27, 2024
ST. GEORGE'S
P.A. Ukrainian church welcomes new Bishop as repairs to the roof continue
Apr 27, 2024
Saskatchewan
Court proceedings
Man involved with seven hour standoff with police, found guilty of resisting arrest
A sudden of change of direction has occurred for a trial that started last month at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert, and relates to a standoff that from last year at Montreal Lake Cree Nation.At the onset of Friday's scheduled hearing, Crown Prosecutor Doug Howell stated that a number of charges were being dropp...
Apr 26, 2024
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Wildfire education
Stopping human-caused wildfires the goal of new campaign by PAGC
Teaching people how much damage wildfires can cause and how people can prevent them is the target of a new campaign by the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC).The PAGC is teaming up with the Sask. Public Safety Agency (SPSA) to run the educational campaign starting in May and finishing in June. "Human-caused fires ...
Apr 26, 2024
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Weekend hockey
PAGC set to host largest Senator's Cup tournament to date
Indigenous hockey teams from across the prairies are in Prince Albert this weekend for the eighth annual Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) Senator's Cup. The 2024 edition of the tournament will feature 19 teams competing for the grand prize, three more than last year when they had 16. This year will feature three team...
Apr 26, 2024
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Prince Albert's famous cat
Four dabloons later, P.A. cat has worldwide fame
Phoenix the cat is only about three years old but has accomplished much in that short time and used up several of her nine lives. First, she survived being abandoned at a home where there had been a murder, then she fell into a turtle's tank full of water and then she accidentally became a famous internet cat with her ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Prince Albert
Increasing inclusivity
'Listen to Dis' group plans event focusing on living with disabilities
A non-profit arts group based in Regina is touring the province to give a free show focusing on living with disabilities.Community Arts Organization "Listen to Dis" will be in the Battlefords on May 6 and 7 to raise awareness about the challenges people face living with disabilities, as part of their "Bi...
Apr 26, 2024
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Induction Ceremony this June
North Stars relish opportunity to host SJHL Hall of Fame
Just a year after hosting a special 50th Anniversary celebration, the Battlefords North Stars will again hold a special milestone event this summer, as hosts of the 2024 SJHL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.Coupling the Induction Banquet with their annual Alumni Golf Tournament for a two-day weekend celebration June 21...
Apr 26, 2024
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No cause for concern
Volunteer firefighters spring training session on this weekend
People in North Battleford will see more fire trucks and firefighters this weekend as well as some more smoke. But they shouldn't be concerned, as the North Battleford Fire Dept. will be hosting the Saskatchewan Volunteer Firefighters Association's Spring Training events. All the activity will take place Friday to Sund...
Apr 25, 2024
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Curling Award
Twin Rivers named CurlSask 2024 Club of the Year
Twin Rivers Curling Club is sweeping up accolades and turning heads thanks to being named CurlSask 2024 Club of the Year. "It feels good to work hard at something and then get paid off for that," said Brandon Hall, manager of Twin Rivers of their success. "As the manager, as the board, as the volunteers ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Battlefords
Increasing inclusivity
'Listen to Dis' group plans event focusing on living with disabilities
A non-profit arts group based in Regina is touring the province to give a free show focusing on living with disabilities.Community Arts Organization "Listen to Dis" will be in the Battlefords on May 6 and 7 to raise awareness about the challenges people face living with disabilities, as part of their "Bi...
Apr 26, 2024
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Induction Ceremony this June
North Stars relish opportunity to host SJHL Hall of Fame
Just a year after hosting a special 50th Anniversary celebration, the Battlefords North Stars will again hold a special milestone event this summer, as hosts of the 2024 SJHL Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.Coupling the Induction Banquet with their annual Alumni Golf Tournament for a two-day weekend celebration June 21...
Apr 26, 2024
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No cause for concern
Volunteer firefighters spring training session on this weekend
People in North Battleford will see more fire trucks and firefighters this weekend as well as some more smoke. But they shouldn't be concerned, as the North Battleford Fire Dept. will be hosting the Saskatchewan Volunteer Firefighters Association's Spring Training events. All the activity will take place Friday to Sund...
Apr 25, 2024
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Curling Award
Twin Rivers named CurlSask 2024 Club of the Year
Twin Rivers Curling Club is sweeping up accolades and turning heads thanks to being named CurlSask 2024 Club of the Year. "It feels good to work hard at something and then get paid off for that," said Brandon Hall, manager of Twin Rivers of their success. "As the manager, as the board, as the volunteers ...
Apr 25, 2024
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Zoning changes
City looks to allow residential use in more commercial districts
North Battleford city council is looking at having more commercial districts be able to accommodate residential use, to offer more options for housing in the community.At its meeting this week, council gave first reading to a proposed amendment to zoning bylaw #1971 to allow residential use in more commercial areas. Th...
Apr 25, 2024
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ACAC bound
North Stars' Medernach talks commitment to NAIT Ooks
Battlefords North Stars' forward, Josh Medernach has announced his commitment to the NAIT Ooks for the fall of 2024, joining one of the top collegiate programs in the Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC)."It feels great to join the team and the college," Medernach said of his excitement for the opportu...
Apr 25, 2024
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Meadow Lake
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MLBEX winners reflect on 'wonderful event'
Feelings of overwhelming surprise and gratitude are how winners of the Meadow Lake Business Excellence Awards are feeling the day after their big night. "This was a complete surprise, I'm still in shock," said Shelly Rowland, winner of the Indigenous Leader Award, sponsored by SaskWater. The health manager of...
22h ago
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Community working together
Roots of Hope making a difference in suicide prevention
Roots of Hope is celebrating five years of suicide prevention work in Meadow Lake and area, on Thursday, May 2, at the Meadow Lake Community Life Centre (Meadow Lake Alliance Church). A community suicide prevention initiative that came about to address the high number of youth struggling with suicide-related concerns, ...
Apr 27, 2024
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Meadow Lake arena and recreation facility
Innovation Federal Credit Union donates up to $1-million in community match
The new Meadow Lake arena and recreation facility received a boost of funding support today.Innovation Federal Credit Union will donate up to $1 million to the initiative in a community match program.With the commitment of $1 million "through a dollar-for-dollar community match," the Field House within the Co...
Apr 26, 2024
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Agriculture
Listen: Manitoba summit looks at ways to eradicate wild pigs
The Wild Pig Summit was held this week in Brandon, Man. to help launch a strategy to control the feral pig population on the Prairies, as well as part...
Apr 26, 2024
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Canadian Foodgrains Bank continues partnership with Viterra
Two organizations are continuing their efforts to deal with the world's hunger crises that are driven by conflict, climate, and economic challenges im...
Apr 26, 2024
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Lack of moisture allows some Sask. farmers to begin seeding early
The mild weather in parts of Saskatchewan means some farmers have already started seeding.Bev Pirio, a vice-president of the Agricultural Producers As...
Apr 25, 2024
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