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'I freaking love it:' Canadian soccer superfan going for Guinness record at World Cup

Lee Kormish is ready for an adventure of a lifetime. Not only is the Saskatchewan superfan finally able to watch Canada compete in the World Cup, he's also chasing his own Guinness World Record. "It's...

Nov 19, 2022

Brother of fallen Saskatchewan-born soldier proud of his service

Mark Hildebrand said learning that his brother had died was the last news he ever wanted to hear.Mark's 33-year-old brother, Joseph, had served two tours in Afghanistan with the Canadian Armed Forces ...

Nov 11, 2022

Canadians honour country's war dead at sombre Remembrance Day ceremonies

OTTAWA, ON - Canadians are paying respects to the country's war dead at sombre Remembrance Day ceremonies across the country.Thousands of people wearing poppies stood in silence as cannons boomed and ...

Nov 11, 2022

Remembrance Day ceremonies in Battlefords and Meadow Lake

Meadow Lake, Battleford, and North Battleford are all planning in-person ceremonies for Remembrance Day this year. Here's a list of where and when you can pay your respect.Meadow Lake10:15 a.m. at the...

Nov 11, 2022

Battlefords Agricultural Society hoping for more members

The Battlefords Agricultural Society is getting ready for its upcoming Annual General Meeting and is putting the call out for new members. The date for the meeting is still being confirmed but there i...

Nov 10, 2022

Meadow Lake student chosen to represent North America at a conference in Egypt

A Grade 12 student from Carpenter High School in Meadow Lake is currently in Egypt representing North American youth at an International Conference.Sean Bernard was selected to attend the United Natio...

Nov 10, 2022

Indigenous Veterans Day: The Dakota people and the War of 1812

Nov. 8 is Indigenous Veterans day and it's safe to say Canada would look a lot different today if it wasn't for these heroes. Around 10,000 Indigenous warriors helped Britain fend off the Americans du...

Nov 08, 2022

Meadow Lake and area residents honoured with QE II Platinum Jubilee Medal

Last weekend, 32 people from the Meadow Lake area received the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal. The ceremony took place at the Meadow Lake Seniors Centre on Sat. Oct. 29. The province is awa...

Nov 04, 2022

P.A. and North Sask. see strong job growth in October

Prince Albert and Northern Saskatchewan had a strong October when it came to new jobs.According to Statistics Canada's monthly labour report, the region added 900 positions. That was the second highes...

Nov 04, 2022

NorthWest Stars win "C" Final at Graham Tuer U15 Challenge

It was a weekend to remember for the U15 AA NorthWest Stars, as the team won the "C" Final at the Graham Tuer U15 Challenge in Regina.One of the largest and most prestigious U15 hockey tournaments in ...

Nov 01, 2022