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Motivational speaker encourages youth to empty their backpacks

A motivational speaker from Ontario says social media can be used for good but without proper boundaries can also lead to unhealthy comparisons and bullying.Sam Demma's cross-country "Empty your Backp...

May 02, 2023

Battleford Legion Branch #9 plans celebration for King's Coronation

People in the town of Battleford will be able to join in the local celebration for the King Charles III Coronation this Saturday. The commemorative ceremony will take place at Battleford Gazebo Park, ...

May 02, 2023

Plan ahead for a safe trip in Prince Albert National Park!

Although the temperatures have warmed up, it is important to plan ahead and prepare for spring conditions in Prince Albert National Park. Warming temperatures create variable lake ice thickness and in...

May 02, 2023

Man accused of multiple sexual assaults in Prince Albert, enters not guilty pleas

A man accused of attacking three victims at three separate locations in Prince Albert, will be tried by judge alone at Court of King's Bench.Gary Janvier, who was 33 at the time of his arrest last Feb...

May 01, 2023

51st N.B. Kinsmen Rodeo sees capacity crowds throughout weekend

It was a wild weekend of bucking broncos and wrestling steers at the 51st Annual Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo in North Battleford. A three-day event sellout with capacity crowds throughout, long-time committe...

May 01, 2023

Nominations open for Battlefords Chamber of Commerce BBEX Awards

The Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards committee and the Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce are announcing the nomination period for the 29th annual BBEX Awards is now open. "The ...

May 01, 2023

Prince Albert volleyball teams score medals at provincials

This past weekend was both busy and competitive for the U15 and U18 Prince Albert Volleyball teams, travelling to Saskatoon and Warman for Provincials.The U18 Smashing Bananas Gold squad finished thir...

May 01, 2023

Battleford entrepreneur to promote her new wine brand at Top of the Hops

A young Indigenous entrepreneur and marketer, originally from Battleford, plans to bring her Italian wine called Tomato Wheels Lambrusco to the Kinsmen Top of the Hops beer and wine festival, running ...

May 01, 2023

Prince Albert hairstyling students hone their craft overseas

Martie McLeod describes her recent experience overseas as "eye-opening."McLeod was one of a number of students from the hairstyling diploma program at Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Prince Albert campus, ...

May 01, 2023

‘You can’t ask for a better community’: Young athletes enjoy Sports on Central celebration

Prince Albert's downtown was transformed into a sports centre for young athletes in the community this weekend. Sports on Central was held on Saturday where residents could play street hockey with the...

Apr 30, 2023