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Melfort RCMP, City, Chamber working together to combat recent shoplifting spike

A recent spike in shoplifting crimes in the Melfort area has caused significant concern for the business community, the city, and local police.Melfort RCMP commander and staff sergeant, Darren Simons,...

Feb 15, 2023

Group looking to get Métis harvesting rights recognized by province around P.A. and Batoche

A group of Mtis people from around Prince Albert and Batoche areas are calling on the provincial government to recognize their harvesting rights in the area.Currently, Mtis people can receive fines fo...

Feb 14, 2023

RCMP requesting assistance in locating missing 15-year-old

UPDATE: On Thursday morning, RCMP confirmed that Casey Gardipy has been located.--Battlefords RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating 15-year-old Casey Gardipy. Gardipy ran away from soci...

Feb 14, 2023

Andrew Albers to represent Canada at World Baseball Classic

When Team Canada takes to the field for the 2023 World Baseball Classic, there will be a familiar face in the pitching rotation for fans of the sport in the Battlefords and across Saskatchewan. North ...

Feb 14, 2023

Former Marauder wins gold at Can West Wrestling Championship

A man who once dominated the wrestling mat for St. Mary High School, continues to see succes at the collegiate level.Cole Sanderson won gold at last weekend's Can West Championship in Edmonton. Compet...

Feb 14, 2023

Love far and wide: Village of 50 gets international attention

The Village of Love was named after a rail conductor, but amorous couples from around the world are not too concerned with that as they look to tie the knot. Looking to capitalize on public fascinatio...

Feb 14, 2023

Alec Saretzky earns SJHL MVP of the Week

The Humboldt Broncos picked up four big points this past weekend, as they continue to fight for second place in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) standings.Twenty-year-old forward, Alec Sar...

Feb 14, 2023

North Stars top CJHL Rankings for 14th time in 15 weeks

Make it 14 weeks in the last 15, the Battlefords North Stars have been the top-ranked team in the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL), with the release of this week's CJHL Top 20 Rankings.The Stars a...

Feb 14, 2023

Prince Albert man fulfills reality TV dream, takes on Ultimate Challenge

With fond memories of swimming at Prince Albert's Frank Dunn pool, or playing a host of various sports during his days at St.Mary High School, Dustin Seidler says he hopes he can help inspire more gay...

Feb 13, 2023

African-Canadian history in the northeast

February has been proclaimed as African-Canadian/Black History Month, in Saskatchewan.This was done in 'honour and recognition of the legacy of Black Canadians across the province and the rest of Cana...

Feb 13, 2023