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U18 Northwest Sharks win AA provincial championship

The Northwest Sharks U18 AA team made history Sunday night in North Battleford, taking home a 2-1 win in Game 3 of their provincial final series with the Regina Rebels, to win their first provincial c...

Mar 24, 2024

Prince Albert celebrates 60th anniversary of the Indian Metis Friendship Centre

The Ches Leach Lounge at the Art Hauser Centre was packed on Saturday evening as the Prince Albert Indian Metis Friendship Centre celebrated its 60th anniversary. Former and current board members and ...

Mar 24, 2024

Prince Albert RCMP seek help locating local area woman

Prince Albert RCMP is asking the public for help locating a missing woman. Marion Loretta Ballantyne was last seen early Wednesday at 2 a.m. and was reported missing from the Driftwood Trailer Park. S...

Mar 23, 2024

Local dancer set to represent P.A. dance school for first time ever at World Irish Dancing Championships

A dancer from Prince Albert will be stepping into the international spotlight this weekend as she readies for the World Irish Dancing Championships.The competition is being held across the pond in Gla...

Mar 23, 2024

The Metis flag is raised for the second year in Cando

Under a crisp and sunny blue sky, groups of students got to witness a special sight at Cando Community School. With more than one hundred pairs of eyes watching and the anthem playing, the Metis Natio...

Mar 22, 2024

N.B. Mayor, local Chamber offer positive reception to provincial budget

Following the release of the 2024-25 provincial budget, North Battleford Mayor, David Gillan and Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Chief Operating Officer, Linda Machniak weighed in on some of the key t...

Mar 21, 2024

Candlelight Vigil held in memory of murdered Melfort woman

A group of people came together Wednesday evening to remember the life of Danielle Dobersheck who was murdered in Melfort on March 10.Those who worked with her or her children, those who were friends ...

Mar 21, 2024

Broncos' Bell win Saskatchewan Player of the Year, Mustangs and Hawks fall just short in other categories

The 2023/34 SJHL awards were announced Wednesday afternoon, just two days ahead of the start of playoffs.Of the three northeast teams, only one player walked away with hardware, despite many nominatio...

Mar 20, 2024

North Stars Bell, Olsen headline SJHL Award winners

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) announced its year-end award winners Wednesday, with a pair of Battlefords North Stars taking centre stage, and making history.Kian Bell became the first p...

Mar 20, 2024

Trojans culture rebuilt after much improved 2023/24 season

The Tisdale Trojans have shown significant growth over the past two seasons, with an especially large jump this year.Just 24 months ago, the Trojans sat in last place (12th) in the Saskatchewan Male U...

Mar 20, 2024