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Sask. NDP demands answers as province approves additional $1 billion in spending
The Saskatchewan NDP is looking for answers about a billion-dollar increase in expenses for taxpayers.On Wednesday, the provincial government voted to provide an additional $813 million to SaskPower t...
Dec 04, 2025
MULTI-AWARD WINNING JAKE VAADELAND, RELEASES GOODNESS GRACIOUS, IT'S CHRISTMAS!
VIDEO BELOWRecorded during last year's Christmas tour with his band, The Sturgeon River Boys, Goodness Gracious, It's Christmas! captures the warmth, humour, and nostalgic charm Vaadeland brings to th...
Dec 04, 2025
Meota Combines hold top spot in the SPHL Eastern Conference to start December
Through the first four games of the season, the Meota Combines of the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) hold a 3-1 record and sit in first place in the Eastern Conference. Their only loss came...
Dec 03, 2025
Saskatchewan's government earmarking additional $1 billion in spending
Saskatchewan's government is poised to spend an extra $1 billion this year, a move that would sink the province's finances deeper into the red.A committee meeting Tuesday night heard an additional exp...
Dec 03, 2025
Parks Canada sites saw 13 per cent spike in visitors with Canada Strong Pass in place
Parks Canada sites saw a 13 per cent increase in the number of visitors over the summer while the Canada Strong Pass was in effect.Megan Hope, a spokesperson for Parks Canada, said the agency reported...
Dec 03, 2025
Battlefords firefighters awarded for their heroism during northern wildfires
North Battleford's fire chief visited Regina on Tuesday to receive an award for his crew's heroism and bravery. Premier Scott Moe awarded each fire chief a Premier's Commendation Award for those who s...
Dec 03, 2025
CPKC Holiday Train rolling into Wilkie with music and Christmas cheer Dec. 7
Choo choo!The CPKC Holiday Train will make a stop in Wilkie this Sunday, bringing live music and support for the local food bank as part of its annual cross-country fundraising tour.The train is sched...
Dec 03, 2025
Battleford proposes 3.9 per cent tax increase for 2026 budget
The capital and operational budget was proposed to the town of Battleford's council. Chief financial officer Tetiana Polishchuk presented the 2026 budget with a proposed 3.9 per cent tax increase, whi...
Dec 03, 2025
How the Battlefords AAA Stars are shaping up at the beginning of December
Throughout the first couple months of the season, the Battlefords AAA Stars sit at sixth place in the league with a 10-7-2-1 record. While the Stars have fallen in two of their last three games, they ...
Dec 03, 2025
Battlefords food-security program gets $19K through FCC AgriSpirit Fund
A program aimed at improving food security and health outcomes across the Battlefords and nearby First Nations has received a major boost through Farm Credit Canada (FCC)'s AgriSpirit Fund.Battlefords...
Dec 03, 2025