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Giving those with dyslexia a chance to love reading

A library in the northeast wants to make sure everyone has an opportunity to enjoy the magic of a good book.For those with dyslexia, being passionate about books can be difficult. However, the Melfort...

Sep 05, 2022

Battlefords farmers' market growers reporting promising year

Surrounded by the vibrant hues of freshly-picked tomatoes, zucchini and beans, many farmers' market producers say it was a pretty good year for growing fruits and vegetables in the Battlefords. Lydia ...

Sep 04, 2022

Northern Lights Quilters Guild donates 'cancer quilt' to local CIBC

The Melfort CIBC branch was recently presented with a 'cancer quilt', courtesy of the Northern Lights Quilters Guild.The Guild donated the quilt to CIBC, as an item to be included in their contest dra...

Sep 04, 2022

Battlefords AAA Stars announce roster for 2022-23

After getting a taste of the playoffs last year, the Battlefords AAA Stars are determined to return to the dance this season. The Stars are coming off their first playoff appearance as an organization...

Sep 02, 2022

Ice Wolves sign Asst. Coach Schneider to contract extension

The La Ronge Ice Wolves announced on Friday that they have signed assistant coach Kyle Schneider to a three-year contract extension. The Prince Albert product finished his junior hockey career with th...

Sep 02, 2022

Prince Albert Minor Softball names first recipients of Amundson scholarship

The memory of a well-known and well-respected Prince Albert ball player lives on in the form of a scholarship.On Thursday, Prince Albert Minor Softball (PAMSA) announced the first recipients of the Sh...

Sep 02, 2022

Sweetgrass member honoured with BGC Canada Indigenous Youth of the Year Award

A young woman from Sweetgrass First Nation was announced as the 2022 Indigenous Youth of the Year for BGC Canada. Kayla Littlepoplar, 17, a North Battleford Comprehensive High School student, is being...

Sep 02, 2022

Students across the Northeast officially back to school

September 1, marked the end of summer vacation and the return of both students and teachers for another year of school.Kids across the North East School Division entered the classroom, for what is hop...

Sep 02, 2022

Woman renews call to have former Timber Bay school named residential site

A woman who once attended the Timber Bay Children's Home is prepared to go the distance to have the former building declared a residential school.To help raise awareness around the issue, 60-year-old ...

Sep 02, 2022

Take Your Time Driving This Long Weekend

With the Labour Day Classic drawing many to the Regina region this weekend, the Government of Saskatchewan is reminding motorists to plan ahead, slow down, and obey reduced speed limits in work zones....

Sep 02, 2022