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Chamber reaction: Postal strike in rural Sask. sparks concerns for businesses and holiday shipping

As the ongoing Canada Post strike is disrupting rural Saskatchewan businesses and residents, the Battlefords Chamber leadership are concerned about the escalating challenges during the holiday season....

Nov 18, 2024

Raiders ink Myhre to WHL Scholarship and Development Agreement

The Prince Albert Raiders have put pen to paper with one of their picks from the 2024 WHL Prospects Draft.The club announced on Saturday that they have signed 2009-born defenceman Liam Myhre to a WHL ...

Nov 16, 2024

Big red sleigh brings holiday spirit to kick off Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund

A big red sleigh landed in front of the Battlefords food bank on Friday, marking the beginning of this year's Empty Stocking Fund.The Battleford District Food and Resource Centre (BDFRC) is committed ...

Nov 16, 2024

'In the end, nobody wins': North Battleford postal workers strike for better working conditions

As postal strikes begin across the country, Canada Post workers in North Battleford faced the biting cold Friday morning, standing on the street with signs in hand, determined to make their voices hea...

Nov 15, 2024

Prince Albert bodybuilder lifts up top prize at regional competition

Prince Albert's Kyla Baun has added some shiny hardware to her trophy case.At last weekend's Alberta Fall Naturals competition in Calgary, she won the bikini overall and the masters overall (ages 35+)...

Nov 15, 2024

RCMP begins nationwide rollout of body cameras for frontline officers

Over the next 12 to 18 months, 10,000 frontline RCMP officers across the country will begin wearing body cameras on their chests while responding to calls.The RCMP announced Thursday that officers wil...

Nov 14, 2024

Mustangs honour former head coach for contributions to club history

A legend of the Melfort Mustangs organization returned to the Northern Lights Palace Wednesday night for the first time in roughly 10 years.Former Head Coach of the team (back in the 1990s) Kevin Dick...

Nov 14, 2024

Hildebrand commits to Bemidji State in NCAA DI, first NCAA commitment in Raiders history

The Prince Albert Raiders have announced the franchise's first NCAA commitment. On Thursday, the club announced that veteran goaltender Max Hildebrand has committed to play for the Bemidji State Beave...

Nov 14, 2024

Ringor's superb setup leads Mustangs to OT victory over Bruins

For the third time in three meetings this season, the Melfort Mustangs beat the Estevan Bruins by just one goal.Despite outshooting the Bruins 46-14, the Mustangs needed overtime to pick up their 12th...

Nov 14, 2024

Hawtin elected mayor in North Battleford; Battleford, Meadow Lake await results

The polls are closed and the results of the 2024 municipal elections are slowly coming to light. In North Battleford, the results are historic after Kelli Hawtin was elected as the first woman to be m...

Nov 13, 2024