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Minnoch Commits to Red Deer Polytechnic Kings

The Melfort Mustangs have announced that one of their graduating players has committed to a post-secondary hockey career.Kevin Minnoch, the 2002-born defenceman, has decided to join the Red Deer Polyt...

Apr 19, 2023

Fred Light Museum receives Canadian Red Cross war-time quilts

The Fred Light Museum in the town of Battleford recently received a donation of two Canadian Red Cross war-time quilts. The quilts will be displayed in its Veterans' Room and during the 2023 Honour Ou...

Apr 19, 2023

North Stars Florence commits to NAIT Ooks of ACAC

Battlefords North Stars defenceman, Zane Florence is Alberta-bound for the next chapter in his hockey career, having announced his commitment to the NAIT Ooks of the ACAC (Alberta Colleges Athletic Co...

Apr 19, 2023

P.A. woman tackles historic Boston Marathon

A Prince Albert woman has officially finished the Boston Marathon for the second time in four years.Vicki MacPherson took part in the world-famous race on Monday, coming in with a time of 4:08:58. She...

Apr 18, 2023

Melfort Curling Club named CURLSASK Club of the Year

The Melfort Curling Club has received the 2022/23 CURLSASK Club of the Year award.A few of their board members attended a future of curling symposium, this past weekend in Regina, where they accepted ...

Apr 18, 2023

North Stars Kotai, Allan named to SJHL Players of the Week

A pair of Battlefords North Stars have been named to the SJHL players of the week, for their outstanding play to open the Canterra Seeds Cup Finals.Goaltender Josh Kotai was named SJHL MVP of the week...

Apr 18, 2023

Green Lake curling rink's tin on roof blown off by high winds

A gust of high winds blew off part of the roof covering of Green Lake's former curling rink Monday.Dustin Fidler, administrator for the Northern Village of Green Lake, said he was surprised with the f...

Apr 18, 2023

P.A. lacrosse players part of Canadian team competing in international competition

Three Prince Albert lacrosse players will be taking part in an international tournament in Prague, Czechia. Tanner Fetch, Kyle Sawchuk, and Chase Netmaker will play for Canada Selects at the Ale Hebes...

Apr 18, 2023

Supporters come out for Drag Queen Bingo

There was a strong show of support at a rally outside the Dekker Centre Saturday night, prior to the Drag Queen Bingo event. Rally organizer Kelly Waters said their goal was to serve as a "counter-pro...

Apr 17, 2023

COVID-19 pandemic stalled progress on eliminating tuberculosis among Inuit: officials

Nunavut's health minister says the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted efforts to eliminate tuberculosis in Inuit communities, and questions remain over whether targets to stamp out the disease can be met. "C...

Apr 16, 2023