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Dan Near appointed as next WHL commissioner

The Western Hockey League (WHL) announced on Thursday the appointment of Dan Near as the league's next commissioner. The 43-year-old will be the ninth commissioner in league history and the successor ...

Nov 30, 2023

Rookie standout, Classen a key piece to Sharks’ success

Quickly approaching the official midway mark of their season schedule this weekend, the Battlefords AAA Sharks sit third overall in the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League (SFU18AAAHL) standings...

Nov 30, 2023

Sask. teen wins film award at L.A. Skins Fest

An up-and-coming filmmaker from Flying Dust First Nation is making a name for herself among the handprints and footprints of Hollywood's elite. 14-year-old Kaillee-May Serna recently returned from the...

Nov 30, 2023

P.A. engineer receives Sask. mentorship award

A professional engineer in Prince Albert was recently recognized for his work helping people starting in the industry.Earlier this month, Russ Clunie Sr. was presented with the 2023 Association of Con...

Nov 30, 2023

P.A.'s homeless shelter set to offer more services as they prepare to open for 24 hours

Prince Albert's only homeless shelter is set to open its doors 24 hours a day.Stepping Stones has been open from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. since the beginning of November, but staffing issues forced them to de...

Nov 30, 2023

BHP Team Jansen holds fifth annual Movember Hockey Classic

A local BHP team recently held a 'Movember Hockey Classic' as part of their fundraising efforts for the annual campaign.Team Jansen (from just southeast of Humboldt) held their fifth annual game at th...

Nov 30, 2023

Izyk’s hat trick leads way as North Stars top Hounds 8-2

Defenceman Alex Izyk tallied his first career hat trick, as one of six different players to light the lamp for the Battlefords North Stars, in an 8-2 win over Notre Dame Wednesday night in North Battl...

Nov 30, 2023

Twinkle Tour contest gets ready to take off for 2023

It's time to let your light shine, North Battleford! City residents are getting ready to decorate their homes to compete in North Battleford's 2023 Twinkle Tour contest.CJNB and the City of North Batt...

Nov 29, 2023

Fresh Air Experience in Prince Albert: Where quality meets passion for outdoor adventure

Not everything in life is guaranteed, but one thing you can count on is quality from Fresh Air Experience. "We don't want to sell our customers problems," said store owner Mike Horn. "We want to sell ...

Nov 29, 2023

Chief Marshal hired for Sask. Marshal Service

Saskatchewan's newest police agency based out of Prince Albert has found its first employee. Robert Cameron has been appointed as the Chief marshal for the Saskatchewan Marshals Service, effective Jan...

Nov 29, 2023