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North Stars Steele commits to Red Deer College

North Stars' forward, Jaxon Steele has committed to the Red Deer College Kings for the fall of 2021. The Calgary, Alta., product played 26 games with the Stars over the last two seasons, after being a...

May 06, 2021

Government reports 156 new cases of COVID-19, 265 recoveries, and no deaths

The Saskatchewan government is reporting 156 new cases of COVID-19 in the province today. This brings the provincial total to 42,376 cases; 39,717 recoveries and 2,158 cases considered active.No new d...

May 06, 2021

Province, federal governments announce funding for Battleford truss bridge repairs

The province and federal governments have announced funding support through a cost-share arrangement with the Town of Battleford, to rehabilitate the North Saskatchewan River Truss Bridge that leads t...

May 06, 2021

JPII's Mia Sieben receives National Achievement Award among scholarships to U of A

Battleford's Mia Sieben has been named the recipient of two prestigious scholarships from the University of Alberta.A Grade 12 senior at John Paul II Collegiate, Sieben's entrance marks earned her $6,...

May 06, 2021

Battlefords Chamber pleased to see a pandemic roadmap from province

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce was largely pleased with the announcement by the province of a three-phase plan for lifting restrictions this summer.COO Linda Machniak said it was encouraging to h...

May 06, 2021

P.A. Indian and Métis Friendship Centre among recipients of $50 million investment

The resort village of Candle Lake, the town of Duck Lake and the city of Prince Albert are among 55 communities in the province benefiting from a $50 million investment.The Government of Canada is spe...

May 06, 2021

Local Chamber's optimistic for businesses with release of roadmap to reopening

The roadmap to reopening that was released by the provincial government is getting a seal of approval from the local business community.Step one of the reopening plan could be reached by the end of th...

May 06, 2021

Shellbrook approves COVID friendly celebration for 2021 grad class

The Town of Shellbrook is taking steps to ensure this year's graduating class at W.P. Sandin High School is properly recognized for their achievement.Council has approved a request to hang banners, de...

May 06, 2021

The ‘Re-Opening Roadmap’ needs more: NDP

Both criticism and praise have been coming for the province's "Re-Opening Roadmap" since it was announced Tuesday, and even the Opposition NDP can find something good to say about it.On Wednesday, NDP...

May 06, 2021

Hockey coach charged with sexual assault appears in Regina court

A former Saskatchewan hockey coach made his first appearance in Regina Provincial Court on Wednesday to answer to charges of assault and sexual assault in connection with an incident alleged to have o...

May 06, 2021