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North West College receives funding for new Battlefords campus planning

North West College is seeing some good news in the province's latest budget to help with its plans for a new Battlefords campus.The province has announced $250,000 that will help the college in its pl...

Apr 05, 2024

Details released on permanent Humboldt Broncos memorial

Plans have been released for the site of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy.The permanent memorial will be constructed at the intersection of Highways 35 and 335 between Tisdale and Nipawin.The Hum...

Apr 04, 2024

North West College hairstyling student heads to nationals after taking home gold

A student in North West College's hairstyling program at the Battlefords Campus is showing she has a real talent in her trade after winning gold in the 2024 Skills Canada's Saskatchewan Provincial Com...

Apr 04, 2024

Melfort man honoured for military personnel tributes

A northeast local was recently honoured by Canada's Governor General, in the form of a Meritorious Service Medal.Melfort native Doug Chisholm was recognized as a heritage researcher and bush pilot, wh...

Apr 03, 2024

AAA Sharks celebrate season to remember with year-end awards

The Battlefords AAA Sharks recently held their annual year-end team awards banquet to celebrate what was a season of many firsts for the local female hockey program. Posting the season with the most w...

Apr 03, 2024

Melfort jewelry store closing after more than 70 years of business

Assaly Diamond and Fine Jewelry Boutique will soon be no longer.The locally owned and operated business has been in Melfort for over 70 years, having been passed down to multiple different owners alon...

Apr 02, 2024

Sask. Prairie Hockey League announces year-end awards

The Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) recently announced its year-end awards for the 2023-24 senior hockey season. Headlining the winners were Austin McDonald of the Turtleford Tigers, who too...

Apr 02, 2024

Lloydminster singer-songwriter Parke hopes for votes in competition

Singer-songwriter Caroline Parke, from the Lloydminster area, is asking her fans to show their support so she can get a spot in the International Singer-Songwriters Association (ISSA) awards show comi...

Apr 02, 2024

Mintos announce new head coach

The Prince Albert U18 AAA Mintos will have a new face behind the bench this season. The Board of Directors announced the hiring of Doan Smith as head coach.A press release from the team read, 'Doan co...

Apr 02, 2024

Poundmaker author, educator Favel shares stories in Poland

A Poundmaker Cree Nation writer and educator is currently overseas visiting Poland, where he has garnered international success as both an author and an educator. Floyd Favel is releasing his new book...

Apr 01, 2024