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La Ronge teacher set to release Christmas song written during coronavirus quarantine

Dara Schindelka, a singer/songwriter in La Ronge, has announced the release of a new song which was written during quarantine after she tested positive for the coronavirus last month. "There's a lot o...

Nov 23, 2020

P.A. massage therapist focused on Olympia dream

Prince Albert's Lisa Gyoerick should have been in Toronto this past weekend at a national bodybuilding competition, but sadly COVID-19 had other plans for her and the other athletes. On Thursday, less...

Nov 23, 2020

North Stars games versus Bombers, Mustangs postponed

There have been some schedule changes for the North Stars this week, as the ongoing pandemic continues to cause adjustments on the fly in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL). The Battlefords ...

Nov 23, 2020

Spreading hope at the Melfort Hospital

Spreading light in the darkness of the COVID-19 pandemic around Saskatchewan is the goal for a staff member at the Melfort Hospital.Licensed Practical Nurse, Laura Alexander decided to use Christmas L...

Nov 23, 2020

Column: Playing contact sports during a pandemic is getting less and less sustainable

After covering close to 1,000 hockey games at the Art Hauser Centre, I have seen a lot of crazy things.I once saw a bat fly above the ice and dive bomb the visiting Kelowna Rockets bench during play. ...

Nov 21, 2020

Saskatchewan's oldest person turns 113 in Melfort

Another birthday was celebrated by the oldest resident of Saskatchewan.A parade and birthday party was held for Reitta Fennel of Melfort as she turned 113.Fennel's grandaughter-in-law Carmen Irvine to...

Nov 20, 2020

North Stars host annual 3-on-3 tourney

After receiving the news yesterday afternoon that their games this weekend versus Flin Flon would be postponed, the Battlefords North Stars made sure to still get the blood pumping Friday morning at t...

Nov 20, 2020

AAA Sharks to kick off season with weekend home-and-home

The Battlefords AAA Sharks will kick off their regular season this weekend, with a home-and-home versus the Prince Albert Bears. Saturday afternoon the team will travel to Prince Albert, before return...

Nov 20, 2020

Prince Albert Police Service and Fire Department help celebrate birthdays during COVID

Emergency services across the city are helping as many families as they can by performing a 'birthday drive-by' to help celebrate birthdays during the COVID-19 pandemic.Acting Captain for the Prince A...

Nov 19, 2020

North Stars weekend series with Bombers postponed till further notice

The Battlefords North Stars' game this weekend versus the Flin Flon Bombers, has been postponed until further notice.In a post to social media, the North Stars announced the postponement is due to Fli...

Nov 19, 2020