Events

JPII remain hopeful for football season this fall

As staff and students look ahead to their return to the classroom this fall, much uncertainty still remains surrounding high school athletics, with the football season at the top of the list.Football ...

Aug 01, 2020

Farmfair International cancelled in Edmonton

EDMONTON, AB – Following months of discussions with stakeholders, government and health authorities, Northlands in Edmonton has made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 Farmfair Internatio...

Troy Gillard Jul 31, 2020

Hoback postpones two of four northeast drive-thru barbecues due to COVID-19 cases in RM of Star City

Residents in Melfort and Tisdale will need to wait a while longer before they can see their member of parliament (MP) face to face once more.Prince Albert MP Randy Hoback postponed his drive-thru barb...

Jul 31, 2020

'Making lemonade': fundraiser focused on six-year-old with rare disease

A six-year-old boy with a very rare disease will be the focus on Saturday at a fundraiser at McNab Regional Park at Watson.From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Henry Lucas from Englefeld will have his own lemonade...

Jul 31, 2020

SJHL hosts scheduling meeting as league remains optimistic for season

A late September start, a full 58 games, and 50 per cent fan capacity. That remains the plan for the upcoming Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season, following Wednesday evening's league meet...

Jul 30, 2020

The Amazing Race Melfort seeking competitors

Amid difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic, a community in the northeast has come up with a unique event idea.The Amazing Race Melfort is set to take place on the afternoon of August 15 where 10 teams...

Jul 30, 2020

Oilers pay tribute to Colby Cave with special ceremony as hockey returns

It was an emotional tribute for all in attendance at Edmonton's Rogers Arena, as well as all those watching on television across the nation.The Edmonton Oilers played their first game in over four mon...

Jul 29, 2020

BMHA change AA program name from Barons to Northwest Stars

The Battlefords Minor Hockey Association (BMHA) has announced a change to the name of the three teams in their AA program.The change will affect only the Peewee AA, Bantam AA and Midget AA teams, whic...

Jul 28, 2020

Panel to discuss adapting to new agri-food tech in post-pandemic world

OLDS, AB – Olds College is hosting an upcoming producer panel discussion on how Canada’s agri-food industry will help shape the country’s global role in a post-pandemic decade by ada...

Troy Gillard Jul 28, 2020

RCMP's STEP initiative cracks down on road safety in the Battlefords

It was a busy couple of days for the Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) in North Battleford last week.The program, hosted by Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services, in partnership with SGI, feat...

Jul 27, 2020