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Blind golfers can play 'just as good as anybody else': local encourages others to give it a try

No one said the game of golf was easy. Getting the hand-eye coordination can be maddeningly frustrating. So, imagine what it's like for those who have no or limited vision. But there's a group who pla...

Aug 08, 2021

Canada's golden victory at Olympics a major moment for youth players

The nail-biting win in the Olympic tournament decider was memorable for Canadians around the country but also an inspiring one for every girl or woman who has aspirations to represent their country on...

Aug 07, 2021

Humboldt resident wins $100,000 on lottery ticket

Humboldt's Marlene Haeusler is $100,000 richer after she bought a Western Max lottery ticket at Shoppers Drug Mart on Main Street.According to a media release, on June 22, Haeusler called her daughter...

Aug 07, 2021

Black Lake First Nation mourning loss of Chief Archie Robillard

The community members of Black Lake First Nation, in northern Saskatchewan, are mourning the loss of their Chief.According to a media release by the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN), ...

Aug 07, 2021

Prince Albert Police Service searching for missing youth

The Prince Albert Police Service are asking for the public's help in finding 15-year-old Braiden Desjarlais.Police did not say where or when he was last seen nor did they provide a description of the ...

Aug 06, 2021

Christopher Lake prepares for Western Days this weekend

Residents of northern Saskatchewan can attend a fun, local festival this weekend at Christopher Lake as they host a dance tonight and a parade, and trade show tomorrow.Western Days at Christopher Lake...

Aug 06, 2021

Northeast Sask. athlete heading to Tokyo for Paralympics

One Saskatchewan athlete heading to Tokyo for the 2021 Paralympics comes from the northeast.Melfort's Julie Kozun's love of volleyball began in Grade 7 when she was playing with her high school team a...

Aug 06, 2021

Plenty of musical options for region's residents to wrap up the summer

Live music is making its way back to our region, and Moose Fest gets underway this weekend in Bellevue for its debut offering.MooseFest will be on Aug. 7, doors will open at 6:30 p.m.(Submitted pictur...

Aug 06, 2021

Battlefords Minor Hockey registration deadline approaching

Those looking to register their child for the 2021-22 Battlefords Minor Hockey season have just over a week to do so before registration late fees go into effect as of Aug. 16. President of the Battle...

Aug 06, 2021

Skateboarding at Olympics makes local impression

There have been plenty of new sports debuting at the Olympics this year, including karate, surfing, sport climbing and skateboarding.While Canada was not able to win a medal in skateboarding this year...

Aug 06, 2021