Events

Manhunt over: Stabbing suspect captured near Rosthern

After several days of intense investigation and searching, a tragic incident that left 11 people dead and 18 others wounded has come to an end.Saskatchewan RCMP confirmed suspect Myles Sanderson was a...

Sep 07, 2022

Weldon Mayor grateful for support, requests community be left alone to grieve

The Mayor of Weldon says the tragic events of this past weekend have shaken the community to its core.Among the 10 people killed in Sunday's attacks was 77-year-old Wes Petterson. Outside the Weldon r...

Sep 06, 2022

NDP raise concerns about shortages impacting healthcare in Meadow Lake

The Saskatchewan NDP is raising concerns about access to rural healthcare after a woman in labour was turned away from the Meadow Lake Hospital last year due to apparent staffing shortages. The releas...

Sep 01, 2022

Stars score early, often in 7-1 win at Flying Dust

The Battlefords North Stars wasted no time putting on a show for the fans in attendance at Flying Dust First Nation, Wednesday. Playing their pre-season opener in a neutral-site game against Alberta's...

Aug 31, 2022

North Stars kick off pre-season at Flying Dust First Nation

The Battlefords North Stars will kick off their pre-season schedule Wednesday night at Flying Dust First Nation for a neutral site game versus the Bonnyville Pontiacs. The first of six games on the te...

Aug 31, 2022

ML area supporters walk to raise awareness of issue of domestic violence

The Meadow Lake area community came together to take part in a series of walks to raise awareness about the issue of domestic violence. The Meadow Lake Tribal Council organized two walks, one on Aug. ...

Aug 30, 2022

Artemis space mission to moon 'a stepping-stone' to Mars and beyond

The last time humans went to the moon, it was a destination.But when NASA's Artemis 1 mission launches Monday, the moon will be more of a way station."It's really to learn how we can go further," said...

Aug 28, 2022

NorthWest Community Lodge holds grand opening in Meadow Lake

The grand opening was held Thursday afternoon for the NorthWest Community Lodge in Meadow Lake.A replacement for the Northland Pioneer Lodge, the facility welcomed in residents earlier this month and ...

Aug 25, 2022

Todd Baptiste sets track record in second CPCA Finals victory

Todd Baptiste is the CPCA Champion once again.Sunday afternoon in Lloydminster, the 2019 winner came out of the final dash on top, setting a new track record of 1:12:97 in the process. Baptiste said h...

Aug 22, 2022

Rivers West take gold at U13 district showcase

The Rivers West U13 softball team are district showcase champions. The team, comprised of the top players in the age group from surrounding communities, including the Battlefords, Meadow Lake, Wilkie,...

Aug 22, 2022