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Brother of fallen Saskatchewan-born soldier proud of his service
Mark Hildebrand said learning that his brother had died was the last news he ever wanted to hear.Mark's 33-year-old brother, Joseph, had served two tours in Afghanistan with the Canadian Armed Forces ...
Nov 11, 2022

Canadians honour country's war dead at sombre Remembrance Day ceremonies
OTTAWA, ON - Canadians are paying respects to the country's war dead at sombre Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country.Thousands of people wearing poppies stood in silence as cannons boomed and ...
Nov 11, 2022

Remembrance Day ceremonies in Battlefords and Meadow Lake
Meadow Lake, Battleford, and North Battleford are all planning in-person ceremonies for Remembrance Day this year. Here's a list of where and when you can pay your respect.Meadow Lake10:15 a.m. at the...
Nov 11, 2022

Handful of locals win provincial apprenticeship award
A total of six people from the northeast were recently awarded a provincial apprenticeship award from the Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC).The Apprenticeship Awar...
Nov 10, 2022

Sharks forward, Salewski commits to Lakeland College
Wilkie's Brooklyn Salewski has committed to the next chapter of her hockey journey with the Lakeland Rustlers for the 2023-24 season. Salewski, who is currently in her third year with the Battlefords ...
Nov 10, 2022

Battlefords Agricultural Society hoping for more members
The Battlefords Agricultural Society is getting ready for its upcoming Annual General Meeting and is putting the call out for new members. The date for the meeting is still being confirmed but there i...
Nov 10, 2022

Battlefords Agricultural Society hoping for more members
The Battlefords Agricultural Society is getting ready for its upcoming Annual General Meeting and is putting the call out for new members. The date for the meeting is still being confirmed but there i...
Nov 10, 2022

P.A. veterans share stories of time in Afghanistan ahead of Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day is just around the corner, giving people the opportunity to honour all those who put their lives at risk for their country.From the First and Second World Wars to more recent conflicts...
Nov 10, 2022

Hafford Vikings to host provincial final this weekend
A sports dynasty is defined as a team that exhibits dominance over the field over several years in the form of multiple championships. In 1A six-aside football, no team in the province has been more d...
Nov 10, 2022

Meadow Lake student chosen to represent North America at a conference in Egypt
A Grade 12 student from Carpenter High School in Meadow Lake is currently in Egypt representing North American youth at an International Conference.Sean Bernard was selected to attend the United Natio...
Nov 10, 2022