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Battlefords Community Players to host provincial theatre festival

Battlefords Community Players (BCP) have the honour of hosting the 87th Saskatchewan TheatreFest.The provincial competition that will bring community theatre groups from across the province to the Bat...

Feb 14, 2024

Groups announced for upcoming Men's Softball World Cup in Prince Albert

Softball players from New Zealand and Singapore will be travelling to Prince Albert later this summer. Teams from the two countries will take on Canada in the group stage of the XVIII Men's Softball W...

Feb 13, 2024

First Nation author, educator Peeteetuce to give talk in North Battleford

Award winning artist and educator Curtis Peeteetuce, from Beardy's and Okemasis First Nation, will be coming to North Battleford Library as part of Aboriginal Storytelling Month. He will share some of...

Feb 12, 2024

RCMP warns of public safety after firearms stolen in Creighton

Crighton RCMP says there could be a threat to public safety after several firearms were stolen from multiple cabins in the community.Police reported that a business in Creighton was broken into during...

Feb 11, 2024

Family members of James Smith stabbings respond to jury recommendations

The jury recommendation for the James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon Coroner's Inquest took place Wednesday evening in Melfort as suggestions were made to prevent similar events in the future.Afterwards...

Jan 31, 2024

New TV show a tribute to late Elder Tom Charles

A new TV show in the works for APTN will serve a tribute to the late Tom Charles, a well-respected Elder of the Lac La Ronge Indian Band known for his skills in locating missing persons. Doug Cuthand ...

Jan 31, 2024

Canadians gather to say a final goodbye to former NDP leader Ed Broadbent

Canada's first provincial First Nations premier singled out Ed Broadbent as a beacon of civility in politics Sunday as generations of political leaders gathered to bid a final goodbye to the left-lean...

Jan 28, 2024

Meadow Lake Library to host first Cat Café

Meadow Lake Library is partnering with the Meadow Lake and District Humane Society to host its first-ever Cat Caf.The event will take place on Jan. 31, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the library. "We have p...

Jan 26, 2024

Northerner with dreams of becoming a pilot tours Rise Air

A young man who dreams of one day becoming a pilot celebrated his 19th birthday on Wednesday with a special tour of Rise Air operations in Saskatoon. Alex Adams, who lived for most of his life in the ...

Jan 25, 2024

Second day of teachers' strike sees another big turnout in Battlefords-Meadow Lake area

Teachers once again were out in their snow pants and toques walking the pavement in North Battleford and Meadow Lake today on the second day of strike action. The Saskatchewan Teachers Federation (STF...

Jan 22, 2024