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Battlefords Minor Softball looking ahead to provincials as successful season wraps

As the spring season largely wraps up with the end of the month, Battlefords Minor Softball can look back at the 2021 campaign as a success in the community.President of the Battlefords Minor Softball...

Jun 30, 2021

P.A and District Chamber of Commerce creates online shopping portal for small businesses

A new shop local initiative is being announced by the Prince Albert and District Chamber of Commerce thanks to community collaboration and grant funding from the federal government.The project will co...

Jun 30, 2021

Stars marketing manager Whyte 'thankful for memories made' following resignation from team

After spending the better part of the last three years with the team, Battlefords North Stars' marketing and office manager, Jennifer Whyte is moving on to the next chapter in her life, officially res...

Jun 30, 2021

New Indigenous History Researcher hired at Historical Museum

Over the next year the Prince Albert Historical Society will be improving and expanding on the Indigenous History Room at the Historical Museum.The expansion started with a recent hire of a full-time ...

Jun 30, 2021

Community mourns at PAGC vigil; call for cancellation of Canada Day celebrations.

On a hot summer's evening in Prince Albert there were some tears as various speakers took to the lecturn for an emotional vigil hosted by the Prince Albert Grand Council.The somber occasion Tuesday ou...

Jun 29, 2021

Local educator Hawboldt recognized for dedication to school, community athletics

Battlefords local, Tom Hawboldt has been recognized for his commitment and dedication to school and community sport, with a Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association (SHSAA) Service Award. Hawbol...

Jun 29, 2021

Proposed homeless shelter for P.A.'s West Flat

A proposal for a new homeless shelter in the city is in the works and will be brought to city council this fall, according to the proponents. It's part of an ambitious plan to provide further housing ...

Jun 29, 2021

RCMP constables make graduation event special and memorable

Over the past two years, grad has been a lot different.Many organizations and companies have done their best to pitch in and make graduation day for students and family as exciting as possible.Two Pri...

Jun 29, 2021

North Stars AGM features reflection on lost season, renewed optimism for 2021-22

The Battlefords North Stars held their Annual General Meeting (AGM) Monday evening, to discuss the team's outlook both financially and otherwise moving forward, following an unprecedented 2020-21 seas...

Jun 29, 2021

SJHL Board extends contract for commissioner Chow

The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has agreed on an extension for their long-time commissioner.The league has extended the contract of Bill Chow through the 2022-23 SJHL season. Chow has been in th...

Jun 29, 2021