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The Battlefords may be hit with up to a foot of snow

It's time to get your shovels ready.A winter storm will be hitting the Battlefords and area tomorrow, and Saturday, causing reduced visibility, high winds, and a lot of snow. Environment Canada is cal...

Jan 31, 2019

ISET execute warrants, make arrests

Three people are in custody following two investigations by the Integrated Street Enforcement Team (ISET), which lead to two separate search warrants on residences in Prince Albert Wednesday.Just afte...

Jan 31, 2019

Magpies moving to La Ronge could reduce bird numbers

The arrival of black-billed magpies in La Ronge could lead to a reduction in the overall bird population.That's what winter bird count coordinator John Schisler stated as he noted several magpies, inc...

Jan 31, 2019

Bus cancellations commonplace this winter

January has seen a high number of extreme cold days, leading to a number of area busses cancelling their routes.Director of education for Prince Albert Catholic Schools, Lorel Trumier, said it's a pro...

Jan 31, 2019

An Olympic medalist's view on growing women’s hockey in wake of skills competition

Fiona Smith-Bell still has many fond memories of playing hockey during her time growing up in Edam and North Battleford.The 45-year-old retired Olympic medalist currently resides in Halifax. After wat...

Jan 31, 2019

Focus on Women Trade Show

The Focus on Women Trade Show presented by the Prince Albert Exhibitions Association will be March 16 and 17 at the Exhibition Centre, 815 Exhibition Drive in Prince Albert.They are currently inviting...

Jan 31, 2019

Plastic no longer accepted at La Ronge recycling plant

With China increasingly reluctant to accept plastic waste from other countries, the Lac La Ronge Waste Management Corporation stopped recycling the product earlier this month.That's according to Manag...

Jan 30, 2019

Town planner attends conference focusing on winter cities concept

This article was updated at 2019-01-31 00:05.Finding ways to make the snow and cold more bearable was the focus of the Winter Cities Shake-Up conference last week in Saskatoon.Held Jan. 23 to 26, the ...

Jan 30, 2019

Vawn Snowmobile Rally puts 'fun' in fundraising

The second annual Vawn Community Hall Snowmobile Rally is taking place Feb. 23.Brandon Doom, a member of the Vawn Community Hall Association and organizer with the event, said the idea for the rally w...

Jan 30, 2019