Events

Horse bones and hometown pride: Bunnock brings generations together in Meadow Lake

Horse ankle bones, lawn chairs, and laughter might sound like an odd mix - but in Meadow Lake, they're part of a growing tradition that's bringing generations together through an old-fashioned sport c...

May 10, 2025

‘A complete home run’: Radiothon raises over $280K for BUH lab upgrades in 12 hours

The sounds of ringing phones, heartfelt stories and radio hosts cheering filled the lobby of the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) on Friday as the annual On Air for Health Care Radiothon raised $281,6...

May 09, 2025

SIRT: Man found in medical distress 5.5 hours after being lodged in cell by Melfort RCMP

More details have been released regarding an in-custody death at the Melfort RCMP detachment. The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) was notified about the death on Tuesday, May 6. Sho...

May 09, 2025

Preparations underway for downtown youth sports event

For the third year in a row, downtown Prince Albert will be transformed into a sports mecca for young athletes.On Saturday, May 10 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sports on Central will feature various statio...

May 09, 2025

Making progress: still time to make radiothon donation for BUH lab upgrades

*This story will be updated throughout the day to reflect totals.The donation total as of 5 p.m. was $276,093!--Donations are steadily climbing at this year's Battlefords Healthcare Foundation Radioth...

May 09, 2025

BUH Radiothon returns May 9 with $400K goal to boost diagnostic care

When it comes to diagnosing infections faster and improving patient outcomes, every second counts, says Leanne Ducommun, executive director of the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation. This yea...

May 07, 2025

McLennan seeks third term as WR2 Regional Director

Stating she has some unfinished business, Prince Albert's Sherry McLennan is seeking a third term as regional director of Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan Western Region II. Noting how she works for the local...

May 06, 2025

McHappy Day returns Thursday: Join Canadians in supporting families with sick and injured children

It's a deliciously easy way to support fellow Canadians.The 31st McHappy Day event takes place on Thursday, May 8 with McDonald's and local independent franchisees contributing a portion of proceeds t...

May 06, 2025

'We need a break': James Smith Cree Nation Chief urges caution following destructive wildfire

The fire situation is now considered under control on James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN), but there are lingering effects for several community members who lost their homes in the weekend blaze."There are...

May 05, 2025

'We do care': Wilkie gathers in vigil to support Filipino community after Vancouver attack

In a quiet prairie town over 1,500 kilometres from Vancouver, candles flickered as residents gathered to honour victims of a deadly April 26 attack, when a man drove an SUV into a Filipino cultural st...

May 04, 2025