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Two Saskatchewan residents receive Order of Canada appointments
A businessman and philanthropist originally from Biggar, and a lawyer, author and activist from Maple Creek have received a prestigious recognition. Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Gov...
Dec 31, 2025

Former Onion Lake Cree Nation Chief Henry Lewis dies at 70
Onion Lake Cree Nation is mourning the passing of former Chief and Okimaw Henry Joseph Lewis, a long-serving Indigenous leader whose advocacy for Treaty rights and community well-being left a lasting ...
Dec 31, 2025

North Stars will cap off 2025 with a clash for the division lead vs Klippers
In their first game since Dec. 20 against Flin Flon, the Battlefords North Stars (15-8-2-2, second in Nutrien Division) have a New Years Eve contest with the Kindersley Klippers (14-9-2-5, first in Nu...
Dec 31, 2025

Battlefords North Stars host winter prospect camp
To get a better look at some of the potential players in future seasons, the Battlefords North Stars are hosting a winter prospects camp ahead of the new year. The crop includes some players from the ...
Dec 31, 2025

Fatal drug overdoses reached five-year low in 2025
The number of people in Saskatchewan dying of drug overdoses continued to drop in 2025, according to data from the provincial Coroner's Service. While numbers are not yet finalized, as of the beginnin...
Dec 31, 2025

'We're actively monitoring': RCMP lift dangerous persons alert after deadly Big Island Lake shooting
Saskatchewan RCMP ended a dangerous persons alert Tuesday afternoon after a shooting on Big Island Lake Cree Nation left one person dead and three others injured earlier in the morning, as the investi...
Dec 30, 2025

What are the Battlefords North Stars' New Year's Resolutions?
As 2026 approaches, people all over are taking time to set their goals and resolutions for the New Year. Just like anyone else, the players on the North Stars have set their intentions for 2026.On ice...
Dec 30, 2025

Team Canada pride glows bright at Prince Albert home
There is no questioning Russell Sanderson's support for Canada at this year's World Junior Hockey Championship.A large digital board hanging up his garage provides live score updates, and a series of ...
Dec 30, 2025

Battlefords offer New Year’s Eve celebrations for all ages
As New Year's Eve approaches, the Battlefords are preparing to ring in the year with a full lineup of celebrations, from family-friendly fun and community fireworks to late-night events, live music, a...
Dec 30, 2025

No injuries after icy conditions send multiple vehicles into ditch on Highway 16
No injuries have been reported so far after icy conditions on Highway 16 east of Maidstone sent multiple vehicles into the ditch Monday evening and prompted RCMP to temporarily close the highway. Maid...
Dec 30, 2025