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Mustangs searching for higher level of consistency as quarter of season now complete

The Melfort Mustangs host the Estevan Bruins on Wednesday night at the Northern Lights Palace, as both clubs look to prevent a losing streak.Melfort is coming off a 3-2 overtime loss against the Yorkt...

Nov 01, 2023

Norfield inquest: PAPS guard thought ambulance was needed

Editor's Note: This story features content relating to self-harm, discretion is advised.-The second day of testimony in the inquest into the death of Prince Albert man Jordan Norfield began with guard...

Nov 01, 2023

Logan Ferland among most outstanding linemen in the country

A name quite familiar to the northeast area continues to make his name more known across the country, as one of the CFL's best.For the second consecutive season, Logan Ferland has been named as the Sa...

Nov 01, 2023

WHL & SJHL set to discuss mandatory neck guards after death of former NHLer

Should neck guards be mandatory for all hockey players?That's something the Western Hockey League (WHL) and Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) are set to discuss after former NHLer Adam Johnson ...

Oct 31, 2023

Star Diamond officially names own diamonds using Cree word

The Name Our Diamonds contest from Star Diamond Corporation has concluded and the company has its winner.Kwtin is the winning brand name. It's derived from the Cree language and translates into "north...

Oct 31, 2023

Melfort CFO to serve final day on Friday

The City of Melfort will soon be without a chief financial officer.Their current CFO, Trevor Wowk, is set to work his final day with the city on Friday (Nov. 3).Wowk has been in Melfort for the past 1...

Oct 31, 2023

North Stars Bell, Gold named to SJHL Players of the Week

A pair of Battlefords North Stars have been recognized for their outstanding play over the past week, as offensive superstar Kian Bell and defenceman and team captain Tanner Gold have been named to th...

Oct 31, 2023

Community Winter Clothing Drive on now

Donations are still being accepted for the Community Winter Clothing Drive on now. The project is a partnership with Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre (BIRC), North West College and Scotiabank. ...

Oct 31, 2023

Half of Canadians believe in ghosts, survey says

Do you believe in ghosts?If so, you're not alone as roughly half of Canadians think the supernatural is real. That's according to a survey by PlayOJO which spoke to around 1,400 people from across the...

Oct 31, 2023

RCMP hoping for more treats than tricks on Halloween

As little ghosts and goblins get set for trick or treating Tuesday night, Battlefords RCMP are encouraging everyone to take extra precautions so that everyone has a safe and happy Halloween. Staff Sgt...

Oct 31, 2023