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P.A.'s supply of housing for sale drops to 3 months
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North Stars' Bell joins rarefied air with CJHL nomination
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Health ministry says Sask. saw highest-ever surgical volume in 2023-24
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SIGA and Northern Lights Casino main sponsors of the 31st PAGC Fine Arts Festival
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Prince Albert bodybuilder wins top prize at regional competition
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New mural an immersive representation of nature
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Saskatchewan
Trafficking
Poster campaign looks to tackle human trafficking in Sask
People across Saskatchewan will start seeing posters meant to let them know, human trafficking does happen here and offer help to those who need it.The campaign consists of three different posters, they read: "The life wasn't your choice", "We see you; we believe you" and "It started with atten...
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STOP THE INVASION!
Guardians of the Lakes: How the province is looking to prevent aquatic invasive species
With spring in full force, many Saskatchewan residents are getting their boats ready to hit nearby lakes but just like in previous years, there's a warning to ensure you're not bringing anything harmful into the waters.Earlier this week, the Government of Saskatchewan marked the beginning of Aquatic Invasive Species (A...
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travel and learn
Sask Polytech students receive international learning experience
Renn Deschambeault hopes to open her own salon and spa in the future. The student from Cumberland House Cree Nation is enrolled in the hairstylist program at Sask Polytech in Prince Albert. When she's done the two-year diploma program, she'll become a journeyperson in the trade. What Deschambeault didn't expect to add ...
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Crescent Point Energy selling $600M of assets to Saturn Oil & Gas
Crescent Point Energy Corp. has signed a $600-million deal to sell some of its oil-producing properties in Saskatchewan to Saturn Oil & Gas.Included in the deal are its Flat Lake and Battrum properties and production from the assets is expected to be 13,500 barrels of oil equivalent per day over the next 12 months....
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Prince Albert
Strawberry Tea
Strawberry tea sweet way to bring in Mother's Day
This Mother's Day, celebrate with a sweet twist. The third annual Old Fashioned Tea Party at the Fred Light Museum will take place on May 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. and all manner of delectable eats will be served up. "We have little guessing games, there's a door prize for people to put their name in," said Bernade...
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MVP Finalist
North Stars' Bell joins rarefied air with CJHL nomination
For the second time in as many years, Battlefords North Stars game-breaker, Kian Bell has been named as a nominee for Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Most Valuable Player. Fresh off his second straight Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) MVP Award - becoming the first player in league history to win MVP twice...
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Home Run Start
18U Beavers take eight straight to open season
From the opening crack of the bat this baseball season, the 18U North Battleford Beavers have been off and running, having won eight straight games to open their spring 2024 schedule.The Beavers have swept back-to-back four-game weekends to start the year, with double-header victories in Moose Jaw and Assiniboia openin...
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RCMP investigation
Wade Frenchman, charged with three murders, waiting for psych assessment
A Moosomin First Nation man charged with three murders is currently waiting to have a psychiatric assessment.Wade Frenchman, 31, was not present when his case was discussed on Tuesday at North Battleford Provincial Court.He is charged with first degree murder in the deaths of Alyssa LeCaine and Daphne Bear from Dec. 24...
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Battlefords
Strawberry Tea
Strawberry tea sweet way to bring in Mother's Day
This Mother's Day, celebrate with a sweet twist. The third annual Old Fashioned Tea Party at the Fred Light Museum will take place on May 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. and all manner of delectable eats will be served up. "We have little guessing games, there's a door prize for people to put their name in," said Bernade...
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MVP Finalist
North Stars' Bell joins rarefied air with CJHL nomination
For the second time in as many years, Battlefords North Stars game-breaker, Kian Bell has been named as a nominee for Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Most Valuable Player. Fresh off his second straight Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) MVP Award - becoming the first player in league history to win MVP twice...
2h ago
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Home Run Start
18U Beavers take eight straight to open season
From the opening crack of the bat this baseball season, the 18U North Battleford Beavers have been off and running, having won eight straight games to open their spring 2024 schedule.The Beavers have swept back-to-back four-game weekends to start the year, with double-header victories in Moose Jaw and Assiniboia openin...
6h ago
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RCMP investigation
Wade Frenchman, charged with three murders, waiting for psych assessment
A Moosomin First Nation man charged with three murders is currently waiting to have a psychiatric assessment.Wade Frenchman, 31, was not present when his case was discussed on Tuesday at North Battleford Provincial Court.He is charged with first degree murder in the deaths of Alyssa LeCaine and Daphne Bear from Dec. 24...
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Interim CAO
Interim CAO named during Battleford town council meeting
A new interim Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) was named during the Town of Battleford's council meeting, after the departure of Landon Chambers earlier this month. "I'll be doing some of the chief administrative officer's (work), there's going to be a couple meetings that I'm going to be attending to the interi...
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Truck Flip
Two people seriously injured after truck flips over in North Battleford
Two people have sustained serious injuries following an accident when a vehicle flipped in the early Monday evening Police responded to the scene on 101 Street and Borden Cresent and an investigation into the cause is ongoing.No other details have been provided by RCMP.--cjnbnews@pattisonmedia.com
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Meadow Lake
bonding
Piwapan organizes weekend trip to Saskatoon for youth clubs
It was a trip to remember for members of the Piwapan Wellness Centre's Iskwesis (Girls) and Napesis (Boys) Clubs. A group of 32 participants and 12 chaperones left La Ronge on Friday at 5 p.m. for a weekend of fun in Saskatoon. They spent the night in Prince Albert before arriving at Pop Con YXE in Saskatoon on Saturda...
May 06, 2024
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Rain is a good thing
Moisture should help Sask. farmers, agronomist says
The recent rainfall across north-central Saskatchewan should help farmers with seeding, according to one agronomist.Elliott Hildebrand, who covers the area around Saskatoon, said this spring's precipitation could create better conditions for farmers after dry conditions in recent years."We've been in a moisture de...
May 06, 2024
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Writing Group
Writers group host inaugural May 2 at Meadow Lake Library
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. "...
May 01, 2024
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Agriculture
Agriculture Roundup for Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Saskatchewan students pursuing a post-secondary education in agriculture were awarded scholarships from the federal and provincial governments. Marlei...
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Mental health literacy programs for producers
Farmers work around the clock, 365 days a year, facing unique demands and significant pressure. With everything producers must manage, it can be hard ...
May 06, 2024
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Canadian borders on alert for avian influenza in dairy cattle
The Canadian government is expanding its surveillance program for a form of avian flu amid a growing outbreak in U.S. dairy cattle. Fragments of highl...
May 06, 2024
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