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Northeast local wins Sask Sport volunteer dedication award

A Melfort man has been recognized by Special Olympics Saskatchewan, earning himself a Saskatchewan Sport Award in the volunteer dedication category.Tony Caissie has been a crucial part of the Special ...

Apr 12, 2023

Battlefords locals take silver medal at Best of the West

A pair of Battlefords athletes are coming off a silver medal performance with the U15 Sask Stealth, at the 2023 Best of the West Volleyball Championship. For Jadyn Bugg, a Grade 8 student at John Paul...

Apr 12, 2023

Mustangs commit Quebec forward for 2023/24 season

The Melfort Mustangs have announced a new addition to their group for the 2023/24 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season.2004-born forward Mathieu Pigeon will join the blue and green, later t...

Apr 12, 2023

North Stars, Bombers schedule set for SJHL Finals

The Battlefords North Stars will kick off their SJHL Finals series with the Flin Flon Bombers this weekend in North Battleford.The series will mark the fifth time since 2016 the two sides have met in ...

Apr 12, 2023

Broncos commit American forward for next season

The Humboldt Broncos are adding some depth up front for their 2023/24 SJHL season, courtesy of an international player.Sammy Mielock, a 2004-born forward, will join the green and gold later this year,...

Apr 11, 2023

North Stars shine in SJHL Players of the Week

A trio of Battlefords North Stars have been named to the SJHL Players of the Week for their performance over the team's back-to-back wins in Melfort in games three and four, to sweep their semi-finals...

Apr 11, 2023

North Stars hosting Kickoff to the Finals BBQ

The Battlefords North Stars are inviting the community to a special BBQ event at the Access Communications Centre Tuesday (Apr. 11), in celebration of the team's kick-off of the SJHL Finals this weeke...

Apr 11, 2023

North Stars semi-finals recap versus Mustangs

The Battlefords North Stars are coming off a four-game sweep of the Melfort Mustangs to advance to the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) Finals to play for the championship. While the series ma...

Apr 10, 2023

NEOSS receives operational funding from provincial government

North East Outreach Support Services (NEOSS) in Melfort has seen a significant financial boost courtesy of the Government of Saskatchewan.The province committed $876,000 in operational funding to supp...

Apr 10, 2023

NDP Municipal Affairs Critic visits Battlefords

Erika Ritchie, Saskatchewan NDP Municipal Affairs Critic was in the Battlefords recently to reach out to local leadership.During her visit, she met with Town of Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie and Coun. ...

Apr 10, 2023