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Fort a la Corne Traditional Powwow focuses on community, healing

An event steeped in tradition and focused on healing continues through the weekend. The Fort a la Corne Annual Traditional Powwow started Friday and takes place through Sunday at James Smith Cree Nati...

Sep 07, 2024

Hudson Bay's precautionary drinking water advisory to last into next week

The precautionary drinking water advisory in place in Hudson Bay will be sticking around a little while longer. The advisory was put in place Aug. 24 due to high turbidity levels. The town has issued ...

Sep 06, 2024

Kozun, Team Canada to play for Bronze at Paralympic Games

The Canadian Women's Paralympic sitting volleyball team will play for a Bronze Medal on Saturday.Team Canada got beat in straight sets earlier today (Thurs) by Team China. The Chinese are currently th...

Sep 05, 2024

Battlefords students share thoughts on cellphone bans in school

A new provincial law, that restricts cell phone use in the classroom, is getting mixed reviews from high school students in the Battlefords area. The measures were introduced in Saskatchewan for the 2...

Sep 05, 2024

Province invests $17.1 million to increase community safety

Saskatchewan announced a $17.1 million investment in a multi-ministry approach to create safe neighbourhoods with police force expansion, new officer training, and additional enforcement tools focused...

Sep 05, 2024

Crozon, Team Canada look to finish on top to end Olympic year

The Canadian Women's 3x3 basketball team has left for Hangzhou, China with the goal of becoming back-to-back-to-back world champions.After what the team stated wasn't their greatest performance at the...

Sep 05, 2024

Bell receives four nominations for 2024 Sask. Indigenous Music Awards

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band's Nigel Bell, who performs under the stage name Nige B, has been nominated for four Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards. Bell has been nominated for Rap/Hip hop/Electroni...

Sep 04, 2024

Man from Big River reported missing

A man has been reported missing from the Big River area, and the local RCMP are asking for the public's help in finding him.Wilfred Grant Mcadam, 52, was last seen near the Miami Gas Bar on Aug.13 at ...

Sep 04, 2024

Community connections and city-wide registration event to be held in Melfort

Residents of Melfort will have an opportunity to learn more about what it means to 'Play Melfort'. Community Connections and City-Wide Registration will be held Thursday from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the Ker...

Sep 03, 2024

Smash a pumpkin to raise funds for mental health

A local man hopes to raise awareness for mental health issues through this year's fundraising trade show. Damien Gagne spoke about his own battle with mental health, noting many others struggle with w...

Sep 03, 2024