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Prince Albert reeve acclaimed Sask. Party candidate in Sask Rivers

A little more than three months after announcing his intentions to seek the Sask. Party's nomination in the Sask Rivers constituency, Eric Schmalz stood before a crowd of supporters Wednesday night an...

Jul 06, 2023

Vikings standout, Gubbe ready for Canada Cup experience

It has been a whirlwind start to his football journey for Battlefords local, Max Gubbe. Since first hitting the gridiron with the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings' football team two ...

Jul 05, 2023

Various northeast organizations receive CIF grants

Over 100 communities across Saskatchewan have recently benefitted from over 350 Community Initiatives Fund grants.A total of just over $4.5 million was funded, which will serve an estimated 100,000+ i...

Jul 05, 2023

RCMP search for missing Onion Lake woman

A woman from Onion Lake Cree Nation has been reported as missing. Sonya Robin Stanley, 36, was last seen Saturday at 12 p.m.RCMP have described her as 170 cm tall, weighing 80 kg, and she was last see...

Jul 05, 2023

Mustangs acquire 2005-born D-man after trade with Canucks

The Melfort Mustangs have bolstered the future of their D-core after a trade with the Calgary Canucks out of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL).The Stangs have acquired 2005-born defenceman Cole ...

Jul 05, 2023

Stars' signing Shortall provides offensive spark, 200-foot game

The Battlefords North Stars recently announced the signing of Bailey Shortall for the 2023-24 hockey season. A 6-foot tall, 174-pound forward from Timberlea, NS., the 17-year-old Shortall spent the 20...

Jul 05, 2023

Battlefords author hosting first-of-its kind writing workshop

North Battleford's Miguel Fenrich is helping young aspiring writers get the start they need. Fenrich, who himself is a journalist, author, and poet, is also the owner and publisher of Supernova Press,...

Jul 05, 2023

Commissioner McIntyre inks three-year deal to continue with SJHL

The Commissioner of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has decided to stick around.On Tuesday, the SJHL announced that Kyle McIntyre has signed a three-year contract to remain the face of th...

Jul 04, 2023

SHA Virtual Physician pilot program officially launches in Porcupine Plain

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has launched its Virtual Physician (VP) pilot program at the Porcupine Carragana Hospital in Porcupine Plain.This past Saturday (July 1) also marked the expansion of ...

Jul 04, 2023

North Stars acquire Williams from La Ronge

The Battlefords North Stars announced Tuesday the team has acquired forward Rylan Williams from La Ronge, in exchange for a first round draft pick in 2024 and a Player Development Fee.Williams, an 18-...

Jul 04, 2023