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North Stars tangle with Bombers in Flin Flon for clash of league’s elite

Coming off a week-long layoff since their last game, the Battlefords North Stars return to play Friday night in Flin Flon for their first of back-to-back games with the rival Bombers.The North Stars e...

Feb 16, 2024

Pink Shirt Dayt Shirt Papers

Pink Shirt Day Point-Of-Sale Campaign is BACK and on NOW at all Discovery Co-op Ltd. locations!Starting today until February 28th you can purchase these Pink Shirt Papers for only $2 each at all Disco...

Feb 16, 2024

Sweetgrass First Nation celebrates new school build with sod turning ceremony

Under a snowy sky, the community of Sweetgrass First Nation officially marked the building of its new school with a blessing ceremony and shovels turning sod."It's hard to describe how I'm feeling," s...

Feb 16, 2024

Town of Watson receives $100k in funding for Regional Emergency Management Program

The Town of Watson and the surrounding area are trying to become more prepared in case of a major emergency.They have applied for Targeted Sector Support (TSS) funding three times now, and earlier thi...

Feb 15, 2024

Voices of the North gets ready to rock again

A three-day showcase of musicians from across Northern Saskatchewan remains one of the more popular events at the Prince Albert Winter Festival.Voices of the North opens Thursday night at the Exhibiti...

Feb 15, 2024

Glaslyn top Beaver Blues in Game 3; solidify SPHL semi-finals

The Glaslyn North Stars came through with a clutch 7-4 victory in the third-and-deciding game of their first round Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) playoff series with the Battlefords Beaver ...

Feb 15, 2024

EV charging now offered at three SIGA casinos

Electric vehicle owners rejoice! Level 3 (fast charging) and Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations are now offered for SIGA Casino guests at three locations: Northern Lights Casino in Prince...

Feb 15, 2024

Lack of snow forces cancellation of dog sled races at P.A. Winter Festival

Mother Nature is forcing the Prince Albert Winter Festival to make a 'ruff' decision on its upcoming outdoor events.The Festival announced recently it has had to cancel the dog sled races for Feb. 24 ...

Feb 15, 2024

Advocacy group says deaths at Pine Grove connected to drugs, calls for review of practices

A Saskatchewan organization that advocates for women and gender-diverse people in the justice system is confirming the deaths of two women, who were on remand at the Pine Grove Correctional Centre, we...

Feb 15, 2024

Crusaders junior girls take home gold at Battle West Districts

The John Paul II Collegiate (JPII) junior girls basketball team recently took home a gold medal at Battle West Districts, to cap their season on top.Winning both of their games en route to the champio...

Feb 15, 2024