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At 91, Battleford woman digitally preserves Sask baseball history to honour late husband's legacy

A 91-year-old woman in Battleford has devoted decades to safeguarding the beloved baseball legacy she and her late husband, Dave Shury, built-in 1983.Jane Shury has worked tirelessly at the Saskatchew...

Jan 24, 2025

'This is just unacceptable': Beauval health centre 17-day closure sparks rural healthcare concerns

The rural northern community of Beauval, about three hours northwest of Prince Albert, is calling on the provincial government after its health care centre was forced to close its doors for 17 consecu...

Jan 23, 2025

Kinistino trying to become next Kraft Hockeyville

The town of Kinistino is setting its sights high these next couple of months, in hopes of getting significant arena upgrades. Kinistino has entered into this year's Kraft Hockeyville contest which, if...

Jan 23, 2025

Humboldt football player commits to Regina Thunder

A local high school football player is set to continue his journey in the provincial capital.Barrett Smith, who currently attends grade 12 at Humboldt Collegiate Institute (HCI), has signed with the R...

Jan 22, 2025

Over $750K won on ticket purchased in St. Brieux

A big lottery win in St. Brieux! Someone purchased a Lightning Lotto ticket that won the grand prize of $754,435.40 Wednesday morning, as the ticket matched all five numbers. According to the Western ...

Jan 22, 2025

'Homey feeling': Comfort Inn and Suites awards $10K grand prize to hotel patron

Comfort Inn and Suites North Battleford awarded $10,000 to a loyal guest who won the grand prize in the hotel's 2025 promotional giveaway.Roy Hoffart, who has stayed at the hotel since it was establis...

Jan 22, 2025

Thevenot ready to lead defending champs at provincial curling playdowns

The 2025 Viterra Prairie Pinnacle Provincial Curling Playdowns are now underway in Kindersley, as the best women curlers in Saskatchewan vie for a spot in this year's Scotties Tournament of Hearts.The...

Jan 21, 2025

Bell nominated for three Sask. Music Awards

La Ronge's Nigel Bell, who performs under the name Nige B, is up for three Saskatchewan Music Awards. Nominees for the event, which will take place at the Regina Performing Arts Centre in Regina on Ma...

Jan 21, 2025

Battleford 2025 budget approved: over $2M projected surplus, no tax hike

The Town of Battleford approved a balanced 2025 budget on Jan. 20, prioritizing community development and long-term savings with a five per cent revenue increase and no rise in general taxes."The big ...

Jan 21, 2025

Why school buses don't run in extreme cold

An extreme cold warning from Environment Canada prompted school bus cancellations across Saskatchewan Monday morning including Prince Albert and the Battlefords, Saskatoon and Regina. While it's a bit...

Jan 20, 2025