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ARC Creative Studios art show at the Allen Sapp Gallery highlights artists collective's recent works

Juanita Aucamp sees the bear as her spirit animal.She was so fascinated with the creature she decided to create a series of paintings of portraits of bears, in acrylic on wood. Her work is included in...

Jul 09, 2021

Inaugural North American Chuckwagon Championship to get underway this weekend

The Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) is gearing up for their inaugural North American Chuckwagon Championship July 11-19 in Lloydminster.Taking place at the Lloyd Exhibition grounds...

Jul 09, 2021

Church fire deemed suspicious, residents reflect on landmark's legacy

Following initial investigation of the fire that burned down the old Polish church near Redberry Lake, Blaine Lake RCMP have determined that it was suspicious in nature.When RCMP were initially called...

Jul 09, 2021

Battlefords Volleyball Club sees 10 invited to Canada/Sask. Summer Games training

The Battlefords Volleyball Club (BVC) has seen a number of their players recognized amongst the best in the province this summer. Two players from the local club, Rylan Teasdale and Isaiah Mamer, have...

Jul 09, 2021

Kinsmen Water Park closed after swimmer rescued from pipe

Lifeguards at the Kinsmen Water Park responded to a dangerous situation Thursday afternoon as a swimmer got their finger trapped in a main pool outlet jet. The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. The f...

Jul 09, 2021

'We're one community': Melfort's MLA talks final COVID-19 restrictions lifting on Sunday

With Saskatchewan's final few COVID-19 restrictions lifting on July 11, Melfort's MLA says the excitement is high for Sunday."I don't know how many people have told me they're looking forward to the 1...

Jul 09, 2021

Battlefords Pride planning parade, activities to celebrate Pride Week in August

The Battlefords Pride group is getting ready to celebrate Pride Week next month with a variety of activities, running from Aug. 16 to Aug. 22.Battlefords Pride committee president Bobbisue Thompson sa...

Jul 08, 2021

Local student Hailey Rose named recipient of Terry Fox Humanitarian Award

North Battleford's Hailey Rose has been named a recipient of the Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program for 2021. The program provides university scholarships to students who exemplify the humanitarian ...

Jul 08, 2021

Former Prince Albert resident named national music grant recipient

A former student at Carlton Comprehensive High School has been included with an elite group of musicians from across the country.Troy Junker, 28, was one of 28 people selected by TD Bank and SOCAN for...

Jul 08, 2021

Tri-Community Dance Club wants to make a permanent mark with new programming

A newly formed non-profit will bring a service to the La Ronge area that's never happened permanently before. In the spring of 2021, the Tri-Community Dance Club was officially incorporated after ther...

Jul 08, 2021