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Fond Memories
North Stars' 20-year-olds reflect on junior hockey experience: Part 2
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Plugging In
EV charging now offered at three SIGA casinos
long-term care
La Ronge housing shortage discussed at SUMA convention
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Fond Memories
North Stars' 20-year-olds reflect on junior hockey experience: Part 1
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Best Campground
Tobin Lake Leisure: A premier camping experience
Missing pet
'She means the world to our family': Woman seeks help in finding missing pet parrot
Apr 18, 2024
BE CAREFUL ON THE ROADS
Semi flips outside P.A.; one of dozens of incidents on Sask. roads due to winter weather
Apr 18, 2024
Saskatchewan
Cockrill's Gaff
Cockrill apologizes for 'first-born' comments during Question Period
Battlefords MLA and Minister for Education Jeremy Cockrill is under fire for comments he made to a mother whose daughter passed away last year due to medical complications. During Question Period, MLA for Regina University Aleana Young shared a story about her constituent Taya Thomas coming to the legislature for a mee...
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Community support
Arts mentorship program receives $700K boost
A program that brings music education to remote and underserved communities in Saskatchewan, is receiving a big financial boost. The Community Arts Mentorship Program (CAMP) has been named the first recipient of the Downie - Wenjack Blanket Fund Capacity Building Grant - and will receive $175,000 per year for four year...
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NEW HORIZONS
New aircraft bringing more capacity, flights to northern Sask.
It's not every day that a new airplane brings plenty of excitement, but for those who travel to the far north of Saskatchewan, it means more open doors and opportunities for the region. Last week, Rise Air announced it added a second ATR 42-500 aircraft, a twin-engine turboprop plane to its fleet. CEO of Rise Air Derek...
20h ago
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SELF GOVERNANCE
Métis groups will trudge on toward self-government as bill faces another setback
Métis organizations in Ontario and Alberta say they'll stay on the path toward self-government, despite the uncertain future of a contentious bill meant to do just that. The Métis Nation - Saskatchewan withdrew its support Wednesday for federal legislation designed to recognize Métis governments in...
23h ago
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Prince Albert
Police Presence
Investigation continues after Wednesday's police presence near Railway Ave. West
Battlefords RCMP are still investigating after an incident on Wednesday involving a vehicle fleeing from community safety officers. After an initial search, officers found the vehicle abandoned by the tracks near Railway Ave., West and the suspects left on foot. RCMP said that the vehicle was stolen the day prior. A po...
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Fond Memories
North Stars' 20-year-olds reflect on junior hockey experience: Part 2
With the conclusion of their 2023-24 season, the Battlefords North Stars say goodbye to another class of 20-year-old players, who will graduate from the junior hockey ranks and move on to the next chapter, bringing with them many stories and memories from their time donning the North Stars' crest.#19 Brad BlakeComing c...
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Cockrill's Gaff
Cockrill apologizes for 'first-born' comments during Question Period
Battlefords MLA and Minister for Education Jeremy Cockrill is under fire for comments he made to a mother whose daughter passed away last year due to medical complications. During Question Period, MLA for Regina University Aleana Young shared a story about her constituent Taya Thomas coming to the legislature for a mee...
18h ago
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Fond Memories
North Stars' 20-year-olds reflect on junior hockey experience: Part 1
With the conclusion of their 2023-24 season, the Battlefords North Stars say goodbye to another class of 20-year-old players, who will graduate from the junior hockey ranks and move on to the next chapter, bringing with them many stories and memories from their time donning the North Stars' crest.#10 Riley GirodWhole-h...
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Battlefords
Police Presence
Investigation continues after Wednesday's police presence near Railway Ave. West
Battlefords RCMP are still investigating after an incident on Wednesday involving a vehicle fleeing from community safety officers. After an initial search, officers found the vehicle abandoned by the tracks near Railway Ave., West and the suspects left on foot. RCMP said that the vehicle was stolen the day prior. A po...
43m ago
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Fond Memories
North Stars' 20-year-olds reflect on junior hockey experience: Part 2
With the conclusion of their 2023-24 season, the Battlefords North Stars say goodbye to another class of 20-year-old players, who will graduate from the junior hockey ranks and move on to the next chapter, bringing with them many stories and memories from their time donning the North Stars' crest.#19 Brad BlakeComing c...
3h ago
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Cockrill's Gaff
Cockrill apologizes for 'first-born' comments during Question Period
Battlefords MLA and Minister for Education Jeremy Cockrill is under fire for comments he made to a mother whose daughter passed away last year due to medical complications. During Question Period, MLA for Regina University Aleana Young shared a story about her constituent Taya Thomas coming to the legislature for a mee...
18h ago
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Fond Memories
North Stars' 20-year-olds reflect on junior hockey experience: Part 1
With the conclusion of their 2023-24 season, the Battlefords North Stars say goodbye to another class of 20-year-old players, who will graduate from the junior hockey ranks and move on to the next chapter, bringing with them many stories and memories from their time donning the North Stars' crest.#10 Riley GirodWhole-h...
22h ago
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CUPE Rally
Heathcare workers rally for better wages, retention
On a cold, blustery day, a group of healthcare workers came together outside the Battlefords Union Hospital with a message of alarm. "That challenge in terms of recruitment and retention...it has to do with the daily battle of our members - that is the rising cost of living," said Bashir Jalloh, president of ...
Apr 18, 2024
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DUTY TO CONSULT
First Nations leaders decry Sask. Party's neglect of Duty to Consult framework
Several Saskatchewan First Nations are calling out the Sask. Party for ignoring the Duty to Consult process.On Wednesday morning NDP Critic for First Nations and Métis Relations Betty Nippi-Albright, was joined by First Nations leaders and the residential school support team from Yorkton Tribal Council to draw a...
Apr 17, 2024
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Meadow Lake
MEL-BEX
Meadow Lake business awards making a triumphant return
The MLBEX Awards are coming back. After a year-long hiatus, the best in business that Meadow Lake has to offer will welcome guests to the Chamber of Commerce fundraiser on April 26"We didn't set any goals, just - just trying to make it as big an event and make that comeback and raise awareness to all the people in...
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46th annual
Meadow Lake Music Festival rocking the community this week
Music lovers will have a chance to take in performances by musicians of all ages at the Meadow Lake & District Music Festival. The event is on now until April 23, with awards to follow on April 25. Piano and voice competitions start this week, running to April 19, while band and strings happen April 22 & 23. &q...
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DUTY TO CONSULT
First Nations leaders decry Sask. Party's neglect of Duty to Consult framework
Several Saskatchewan First Nations are calling out the Sask. Party for ignoring the Duty to Consult process.On Wednesday morning NDP Critic for First Nations and Métis Relations Betty Nippi-Albright, was joined by First Nations leaders and the residential school support team from Yorkton Tribal Council to draw a...
Apr 17, 2024
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Agriculture
Agribition records a profit for the second year in a row
A popular cattle show in Saskatchewan has reported a successful 2023. At the annual general meeting of Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) Chief Executi...
20h ago
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Mobile skills lab to promote ag manufacturing
A mobile skills lab will travel around Saskatchewan to promote careers in agriculture manufacturing. Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) will c...
Apr 18, 2024
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Ag content lacking in the Federal Budget
The Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA) was disappointed to see insufficient investment in Canadian agriculture in the 2024 budget. CFA President...
Apr 17, 2024
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