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'We're just very proud': U15 Broncos head coach shares thoughts on the five selected in WHL bantam draft

On Thursday, hundreds of teenage kids heard their names called by a Western Hockey League (WHL) organization, as part of their yearly bantam draft.A handful of those players are coming from the northe...

May 13, 2023

Police were in contact with Big Island Lake man prior to death, investigation reveals

The reason behind the death of a 20-year-old Saskatchewan man is still being investigated by the RCMP.Dominic Kahpoonapit's remains were located earlier this month near a home on the Big Island Lake C...

May 13, 2023

North Stars look to stay hot against OJHL champion, Collingwood

Coming off a 4-1 win over Kam River to open the tournament Thursday, the Battlefords North Stars return to action Saturday morning for their second round robin game of the Centennial Cup, against the ...

May 13, 2023

Over $100k raised during last fundraiser for P.A.'s Rose Garden Hospice

Prince Albert's Rose Garden Hospice will be opening in the coming months and held one last fundraiser for much-needed medical equipment.The fundraiser, known as the Rose Garden Hospice Radio Day, on F...

May 12, 2023

Melfort RCMP expected to have interim detachment commander for several months

The Melfort RCMP are now in search of a new detachment commander, after Darren Simons retired last week.In the meantime, they have turned over the officer in charge duties to Corporal Geoff Applegate....

May 12, 2023

A great day for giving for the ‘On Air for Healthcare’ radiothon

UPDATE: As of 3 p.m., the fundraising total for 'On Air for Healthcare' is $145,451. To donate, drop by the Battlefords Union Hospital lobby today, call 306-446-6652, click here to donate online, or t...

May 12, 2023

Province hiring victim witness specialist for Melfort area ahead of inquests into James Smith attack

The province is aiming to hire a victim witness specialist for Melfort and the surrounding area.These workers support children and vulnerable people who are required to testify in court by helping red...

May 12, 2023

Town of Nipawin finally releases 2023 municipal budget

For residents in the Town of Nipawin, they now know what their tax rate increases will be for the 2023 year.The town recently released its 2023 municipal budget during their council meeting on Monday....

May 12, 2023

Handful of local talent selected in WHL bantam draft

The northeast corner of the province was well represented at the 2023 WHL Draft.In total, five players were selected, all of whom were drafted from the Humboldt Broncos U15 AA team. Two of the players...

May 11, 2023

North Stars top Kam River 4-1 to open Centennial Cup

Steven Kesslering led the way with a goal and an assist and Josh Kotai stopped 20/21 on the day, as the Battlefords North Stars opened the Centennial Cup with a 4-1 win over the SIJHL champion Kam Riv...

May 11, 2023