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Wolseley looking for support in their quest to become Kraft Hockeyville

The town of Wolseley is hoping to become the first Saskatchewan community to be named Kraft Hockeyville.The winner of the annual Kraft Hockeyville contest wins $250,000 and a chance to host a National...

Mar 28, 2024

Stories of pain and perseverance shared at Residential Schools conference

Those who endured and survived some of Canada's darkest moments in history came together for the start of a two-day conference in North Battleford.The Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Inc. (BATC) and ...

Mar 28, 2024

U18 Northwest Sharks win AA provincial championship

The Northwest Sharks U18 AA team made history Sunday night in North Battleford, taking home a 2-1 win in Game 3 of their provincial final series with the Regina Rebels, to win their first provincial c...

Mar 24, 2024

Meadow Lake gardeners get tips for new seeding season

Gardeners in the Meadow Lake area are starting to roll up their sleeves, getting ready for a new gardening season. The Willow Creek Community Garden group recently held its Seedy Sunday event in Meado...

Mar 17, 2024

Polar Bear Plunge planned for Pinehouse Lake

People at Pinehouse Lake will be getting ready to take a chilly dip this coming Saturday as part of the 5th annual Polar Bear Plunge. The plunge starts at 1 p.m. but there will be a few other activiti...

Mar 14, 2024

School band's trip to NYC still on, regardless of sanctions

North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Band's planned trip to New York City is still moving ahead, despite teachers' sanctions underway.Saskatchewan teachers withdrew their time for extrac...

Mar 13, 2024

Local singer-songwriters Koopa and Parke to take the stage for Lloyd Locals Series

Two North-West Saskatchewan singer-songwriters will share their music as part of the Lloyd Locals Series shows coming up.Amanda Koopa and Caroline Parke will each perform a set on March 27 at the Vic ...

Mar 07, 2024

SSFA 55+ Games Curling wraps up with many winners

It's a wrap!Around 70 participants from across Saskatchewan descended on the Northland Power Curling Centre in North Battleford from March 4 to 6 to take part in the Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Associ...

Mar 07, 2024

Battlefords-Meadow Lake families impacted by suicide can access free counselling supports

Battlefords and Meadow Lake area families struggling after losing a loved one to suicide, or who survived a suicide attempt with significant injury or trauma will now be able to access a free new coun...

Mar 06, 2024

La Ronge couple welcomes quadruplets on leap day

It was a leap day like no other for Gilbert Merasty and Savannah Ratt of La Ronge who welcomed quadruplets into the world on Feb. 29. Born at Saskatoon's Jim Pattison Children's Hospital, Aleah, Beaut...

Mar 05, 2024