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City of Melfort hoping to become 'Canada's most active community'

ParticipACTION's nationwide community challenge is underway and will be so until the end of the month.For the City of Melfort, this is the second time they will try and become "Canada's most active co...

Jun 07, 2023

Basketball standout, Hannah looking forward to next chapter with Concordia

Battlefords local Tayla Hannah is Alberta-bound for the next stage in her schooling and her basketball journey.Hannah recently committed to the Concordia University of Edmonton Thunder women's basketb...

Jun 06, 2023

P.A. man looking to meet Tony Hawk through skateboarding competition

A Prince Albert man is looking at a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet one of his idols.Daniel Wirsta is currently competing in Tony Hawk's Skatepark Hero with a chance to skate with the best to a...

Jun 06, 2023

Claude Petit: distinguished serviceman, athlete, and Indigenous role model

Born in Duck Lake on October 1, 1935, Claude Petit grew up to be one of the most influential men in the local First Nations community.From a young age, Petit was introduced to the sport of boxing than...

Jun 06, 2023

Klein excited for opportunity ahead with Trine University

Battlefords North Stars forward Keiton Klein is headed back south of the border for the next chapter in his hockey career, with the Trine University Thunder. Klein, a Bellingham, WA., product fresh of...

Jun 06, 2023

Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tourney sees 'full house'

The Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation held its 27th Annual Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament Monday, at North Battleford Golf and Country Club. Featuring a full turnout of 216 participan...

Jun 05, 2023

First female jet bore operator at Cigar Lake encouraging Indigenous girls to join career in STEM

Taryn Roske, a La Ronge resident who is the first female jet bore operator at Cameco's Cigar Lake uranium mine, participated in a recent event last month as a mentor encouraging Indigenous girls to jo...

Jun 05, 2023

P.A. swimmer wins two golds in national swimming competition

A Prince Albert woman is back home after winning multiple gold medals at a national competition.Natasha Nagle was in Calgary in late May for the 2023 Speedo Canadian Masters Championships where she en...

Jun 05, 2023

Broncos load up on talent during SJHL draft

The Humboldt Broncos have their eyes on a few new bearers of the green and gold jersey for next year.The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) held its annual draft on June 1 with the Broncos selec...

Jun 04, 2023

Creighton golfer wins Northern Ladies Championship in P.A.

A golfer from Creighton was able to show off her talents at the Northern Ladies Championship in Prince Albert.Over 60 golfers from across the province competed in the annual tournament held at Cooke M...

Jun 04, 2023