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Prince Albert bowlers knock down the competition at Provincials

The Great Western Open Provincials were held last weekend in Saskatoon and Prince Albert was well represented.The Men's team finished third behind Saskatoon and Regina.The mixed team won silver and wa...

Apr 02, 2024

Sask. Prairie Hockey League announces year-end awards

The Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) recently announced its year-end awards for the 2023-24 senior hockey season. Headlining the winners were Austin McDonald of the Turtleford Tigers, who too...

Apr 02, 2024

Carrot River High School to be demolished

The demolition of the old Carrot River High School is underway this week.Much of the facility is being knocked down after students from Grades 5-12 moved into the new K-12 Carrot River Valley School e...

Apr 02, 2024

Nearly 1,000 impaired novice drivers suspended according to SGI report; Battlefords see speed as main concern

A new SGI report says last year nearly 1,000 younger or novice drivers received suspensions for being under the influence. "I know we haven't seen a real spike in younger drivers," said Lindsay Holm, ...

Apr 02, 2024

Lloydminster singer-songwriter Parke hopes for votes in competition

Singer-songwriter Caroline Parke, from the Lloydminster area, is asking her fans to show their support so she can get a spot in the International Singer-Songwriters Association (ISSA) awards show comi...

Apr 02, 2024

Carrot River man honours father through stair climbing challenge

A former Carrot River firefighter will raise money and awareness at a stair climbing challenge in June.Scott Debienne will take part in the Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge in Calgary June 9 on behalf...

Apr 02, 2024

Mintos announce new head coach

The Prince Albert U18 AAA Mintos will have a new face behind the bench this season. The Board of Directors announced the hiring of Doan Smith as head coach.A press release from the team read, 'Doan co...

Apr 02, 2024

Wilkie Outlaws take Senior C provincial championship

For the first time since 2019, the Wilkie Outlaws senior hockey team is on top of the world as provincial champions. Serving as the team's fifth provincial title in the last 11 years, this 2024 champi...

Apr 02, 2024

City crews get ready for pothole repairs this spring

As drivers grumble about bumps and heaves in the roads this spring, the City of North Battleford workers are getting out to start their annual pothole repair work."Our roadway crews are working to ens...

Apr 01, 2024

Two years after fatal crash, Prince Albert family still searching for clues and closure

Janine Herzog says the pain she feels today is just as strong as it was the day she learned her father had been killed.This Thursday, April 4, will mark the two year anniversary of Keith Herzog's deat...

Apr 01, 2024