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Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals presented in La Ronge

Eighteen individuals from northern Saskatchewan were in La Ronge on Sunday for a very rare medal ceremony.Lt. Gov. Russ Mirasty presented Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medals as part of the late...

Oct 02, 2022

Bell scores pair with OT winner, as Stars top Mustangs 5-4

It took just 27 seconds into the extra frame for #27, Kian Bell to ring in the overtime winner on his second of the night, in the Battlefords North Stars 5-4 OT win Friday in Melfort.Goaltender, Juste...

Oct 01, 2022

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation recognized in the Battlefords

It was a time for coming together during the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in the Battlefords Friday.The day started with flag-raising ceremonies at Town Hall in Battleford and City Hall i...

Sep 30, 2022

Local First Nation communities host North East School Division for cultural education

A handful of local First Nation communities played host to over 300 staff members from the North East School Division (NESD), in honour of National Truth and Reconciliation Day.Roughly 50-75 staff wen...

Sep 30, 2022

Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty to visit five schools in Northern Sask.

The office of the Lieutenant Governor of Saskatchewan announced on Friday that Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty will be visiting five schools in Northern Saskatchewan next week, including Buffalo Narr...

Sep 30, 2022

North Stars off to Melfort in search of seventh straight

It's hockey night Friday for the Battlefords North Stars, who return to play in Melfort, looking to continue their surging start to the season. Coming off a dominant display at the SJHL Showcase, that...

Sep 30, 2022

Sweetgrass illustrator Azby Whitecalf uses talents to bring stories to life

Local Indigenous artist Azby Whitecalf said being able to create the art for a new children's book has been a fun opportunity to get in touch with their (preferred pronoun) own inner child at the same...

Sep 30, 2022

North Battleford high schools recognize Orange Shirt Day

Staff and students at the North Battleford high schools took part in a number of events and activities recognizing Orange Shirt Day, Thursday.Orange Shirt Day serves as a day of remembrance for the vi...

Sep 29, 2022

Ribbon cutting ceremony held for new Tisdale off-leash dog park

The new off-leash dog park in Tisdale is now 100% complete.The town held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday to officially unveil the project.While the park has been open for a few months now, accor...

Sep 29, 2022

La Ronge RCMP looking for missing 42-year-old woman

UPDATE: On Oct. 3, RCMP confirmed they have located Jennifer Davis.--La Ronge RCMP is asking the public for help finding 42-year-old Jennifer Davis. She was reported missing on Wednesday, but police s...

Sep 29, 2022