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Battlefords local receives inaugural Marilyn O'Driscoll Jr. Umpire of the Year Award

Battlefords local Leah Beausoleil has been recognized as the first-ever recipient of the Marilyn O'Driscoll Junior Umpire of the Year Award. Presented to the ump 'who displays the most commitment, wil...

Nov 10, 2023

New banners recognize service of local veterans

Nineteen banners have been installed in La Ronge recognizing the service and sacrifices of local veterans."There's probably going to be at least 20 or 30 more," said Teron Roberts, who organized the i...

Nov 09, 2023

Harrison shines on world ball hockey stage

Just mere days after setting a new Sask West Hockey League scoring record on the ice, Battlefords native and current Warman resident, Brock Harrison was on a plane to Puerto Plata of the Dominican Rep...

Nov 09, 2023

Tisdale victim service volunteer one of several in northeast honoured for 25 years of service

Protective services personnel from across the province were recently recognized by the Government of Saskatchewan at ceremonies in Regina and Saskatoon.Those honoured with medals were members with 25 ...

Nov 09, 2023

Melfort Comets two-year win streak ends in Shaunavon

A historic streak by the Melfort Comets football team has officially come to an end.After roughly two whole years without suffering defeat (about 16 games), the club is no longer perfect.Melfort went ...

Nov 09, 2023

Wilkie Outlaws' Brock Harrison becomes SWHL all-time leading scorer

It took just a couple of games into the 2023-24 Wilkie Outlaws' schedule for Battlefords product and current Warman local, Brock Harrison to make Sask West Hockey League (SWHL) history.Entering the se...

Nov 08, 2023

Hafford Vikings' seniors relish opportunity ahead in provincial final

Coming off a decisive 69-29 win over Cupar in the semifinals, the Hafford Vikings football team is off to the 1A six-aside provincial final this weekend, to play Lemberg's North Valley High Eagles for...

Nov 08, 2023

U18 AA Timberwolves set to host Ron Gunville Memorial Tournament

With the Prince Albert Raiders on their American road swing and the P.A. Mintos heading to Swift Current for a double-header, the Lake Country Timberwolves will be taking to centre ice in 'Hockey Town...

Nov 08, 2023

North Stars’ Olsen: Proof hard work pays off with commitment to UMass Lowell

From his effortless skating stride to his shifty puck handling, and poise beyond his years, it hasn't taken long for Battlefords North Stars defenceman, Carson Olsen to establish himself as worth the ...

Nov 08, 2023

Melfort Special Olympics hosts second annual Curling Fun Bonspiel

For the first time since 2019, Melfort Special Olympics was able to host a 'Curling Fun Bonspiel'.Originally planned as an annual event, the spiel had to be postponed for four years due to COVID.This ...

Nov 08, 2023