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Local First Nation communities host North East School Division for cultural education

A handful of local First Nation communities played host to over 300 staff members from the North East School Division (NESD), in honour of National Truth and Reconciliation Day.Roughly 50-75 staff wen...

Sep 30, 2022

Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty to visit five schools in Northern Sask.

The office of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan announced on Friday that Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty will be visiting five schools in Northern Saskatchewan next week, including Buffalo Narr...

Sep 30, 2022

North Stars off to Melfort in search of seventh straight

It's hockey night Friday for the Battlefords North Stars, who return to play in Melfort, looking to continue their surging start to the season. Coming off a dominant display at the SJHL Showcase, that...

Sep 30, 2022

Canadian Royal Purple Organizes Canada-wide Purple Thursday on October 20th

"Stop the Violence" and "Paint Your Town Purple" have become key slogans for the Canadian Royal Purple. October 20th, the third Thursday in October, will be recognized as Canadian Royal Purple's first...

Sep 30, 2022

Sweetgrass illustrator Azby Whitecalf uses talents to bring stories to life

Local Indigenous artist Azby Whitecalf said being able to create the art for a new children's book has been a fun opportunity to get in touch with their (preferred pronoun) own inner child at the same...

Sep 30, 2022

North Battleford high schools recognize Orange Shirt Day

Staff and students at the North Battleford high schools took part in a number of events and activities recognizing Orange Shirt Day, Thursday.Orange Shirt Day serves as a day of remembrance for the vi...

Sep 29, 2022

Dr. Malhotra feels personal impact of James Smith victims

Dr. Lalita Malhotra was in James Smith when the Governor General visited on Wednesday. She had wanted to meet Mary Simon and was invited because she is a member of the Order of Canada, an honour besto...

Sep 29, 2022

Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new Tisdale off-leash dog park

The new off-leash dog park in Tisdale is now 100% complete.The town held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday to officially unveil the project.While the park has been open for a few months now, accor...

Sep 29, 2022

Events planned for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation events are occurring in the tri-communities this week.Local schools such as La Ronge's Churchill Community High School have been observing it since Monday as ...

Sep 29, 2022

P.A. now home to over 100 Ukrainian newcomers

-A previous version said all the adults were women. There are a couple men in Prince Albert as well.More Ukrainian refugees are starting to call Prince Albert their new home.Over 100 are now living in...

Sep 29, 2022