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Battleford council supports zoning path for new chemical warehouse in industrial park

A chemical warehouse and retail outlet proposed for Battleford's industrial park has cleared an early hurdle, with council supporting a zoning interpretation amid safety and environmental concerns.Tow...

May 06, 2025

Mustangs' Blevins named finalist for CJHL Coach of the Year

Melfort Mustangs' Head Coach Trevor Blevins has been named as a finalist for the Canadian Junior Hockey League (CJHL) Coach of the Year award.Blevins won his second career SJHL Coach of the Year award...

May 06, 2025

'We need a break': James Smith Cree Nation Chief urges caution following destructive wildfire

The fire situation is now considered under control on James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN), but there are lingering effects for several community members who lost their homes in the weekend blaze."There are...

May 05, 2025

Mustangs continue to sign players for the future

For the fourth time in the last 10 days, the Melfort Mustangs have announced a commitment of a future player.Their newest commit is forward Asher Watson.Watson, a 2007-born Avonlea, Sask. product, has...

May 05, 2025

Domestic violence survivor adds voice to Red Dress Day movement

Kerry Benjoe knows the devastation domestic violence can cause. "I'm an amputee. I lost my left leg because of [domestic] violence."The journalist, originally from Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation, has a...

May 04, 2025

'It was a dream come true': Martin Smith cherishes time as North Stars head coach

With the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season officially at a close, the Battlefords North Stars say a fond farewell to head coach Martin Smith as he is no longer filling the position for n...

May 02, 2025

Thai refugees in Rosthern spark interest in sport of Sepak Takraw

With agile moves known as the horse kick serve, sunback spike, and roll spike, Sepak Takraw is certainly a sport that makes those passing by slow down to watch. It's not quite volleyball or badminton ...

May 01, 2025

Melfort Legion hosting Saskatchewan Made Showcase

A showcase in Melfort will highlight the best of Saskatchewan in a time of tariffs and uncertainty. The Saskatchewan Made Showcase is being held at the Melfort Legion this weekend. Legion President Co...

May 01, 2025

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Walk in Melfort postponed

The third annual Missing and Murdered Indigenous Walk in Melfort has been postponed. The event will be rescheduled for later this month, though no new date has been announced. That announcement is exp...

May 01, 2025

'A compassionate approach': North Battleford changes how CSOs respond to public intoxication

A bylaw change now lets Community Safety Officers (CSOs) release intoxicated individuals they encounter, without needing RCMP intervention first. It is part of a shift towards a 'trauma-informed appro...

Apr 30, 2025