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North Stars with chance to take Finals series stranglehold in Game 3

The Battlefords North Stars return to action Friday night, as the scene shifts to Flin Flon for the first time, in Game 3 of the SJHL Finals. The North Stars enter the weekend with a 2-0 series lead i...

Apr 21, 2023

Multiple northeast communities receive EMS enhancements

The Government of Saskatchewan has increased its annual funding by $8.8 million to support Emergency Medical Services (EMS) improvements.Some 31 communities across Saskatchewan will see rural and remo...

Apr 20, 2023

Community comes out in droves for North Stars Send-Off

The Battlefords North Stars set out to Flin Flon Thursday morning, ahead of Games 3 and 4 of their SJHL Finals series with the Flin Flon Bombers this weekend.In a show of support, a number of fans cam...

Apr 20, 2023

M.L. "Journey to Wellness" seminar to feature heroic guest speaker

The Wounded Warriors Weekend Foundation and the Meadow Lake Fire Department plan to hold an all-day seminar in Meadow Lake that will feature now retired California Highway Patrol Sergeant Kevin Briggs...

Apr 20, 2023

'We are so proud': Parents of local softball player travel across the globe to watch son play on World Stage

Over 10,000 kilometres separate Prince Albert from Parana, Argentina, but that didn't stop a family from making the 14-hour trek to support a local athlete representing Team Canada at the U23 Men's So...

Apr 20, 2023

Former Bronco commits to U SPORTS hockey career

The longest-tenured Humboldt Bronco has officially decided what his next step will be in his hockey and academic career.Graduating defenceman Chase Lacombe has committed to Nipissing University in Nor...

Apr 20, 2023

North Stars Send-Off to take place Thursday morning

The Battlefords North Stars hit the road to Flin Flon Thursday morning, a day ahead of returning to action this weekend for Games 3 and 4 of their SJHL Finals series with the rival Bombers as the scen...

Apr 19, 2023

Safer Roads Canada promoting safety around heavy trucks

Safer Roads Canada has released two educational videos that promote safety around heavy trucks.The organization was formed by a group of families of the victims of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash....

Apr 19, 2023

Northern Sask. physician shortlisted for national award

A man who leads the implementation of public health programs in 33 First Nation communities across Northern Saskatchewan has made the shortlist for the Canadian Immigrant award.Doctor Nnamdi Ndubuka i...

Apr 19, 2023

AAA Sharks to hold Spring Camp this weekend

The Battlefords U18 AAA Sharks will hold their Spring Camp this weekend in North Battleford, at the Don Ross Arena. Taking place Saturday and Sunday (April 22-23), this year's camp will feature 78 pla...

Apr 19, 2023