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From basement drum kits to SCMA awards, Battlefords' Kurtis Kopp finds his rhythm in the spotlight
When the lights came up inside the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards (SCMA) hall in Regina, Kurtis Kopp walked out with more than hardware in his hands.He carried a history that began in front of a re...
Dec 02, 2025
Sask. company excited after drilling country’s first natural hydrogen well
A Saskatoon-based company is eagerly poring over the data from what is described as Canada's first-ever natural hydrogen well.Located just outside Central Butte, northwest of Moose Jaw, completion of ...
Dec 02, 2025
Catching up: Battlefords Trail Breakers Snowmobile Club
Snowmobilers in the Battlefords can expect a refreshed trail system this season, complete with new themed shelters and ongoing upgrades. Last week, the Battlefords Trail Breakers Snowmobile Club revea...
Dec 01, 2025
'This is not an Indian problem. This is a social problem,' BATC chief says as policing concerns escalate
Chiefs with the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) say shootings, gang activity, drug trafficking and delayed RCMP response times have created a public-safety crisis in their communities, and the...
Dec 01, 2025
Cenovus to restart Rush Lake thermal site after well-casing failure
Cenovus Energy says it will begin safely restarting operations at its Rush Lake thermal oil facility on Dec. 2 after receiving approval from Saskatchewan's Ministry of Energy and Resources, nearly sev...
Dec 01, 2025
Security lights and cameras: Battleford's crime-deterrence programs
Battleford's security programs continue to help deter crime within both communities. Over the years, the Battlefords have seen great success with the security camera assistance program and Eyes that C...
Dec 01, 2025
Vaadeland celebrates big night at SCMA awards
Cut Knife's Jake Vaadeland had a very big night at the Saskatchewan Country Music Awards Gala.In addition to winning Male Artist of the Year, Vaadeland also won for Alternative Country Album of the Ye...
Dec 01, 2025
Why one American big-game hunter keeps returning to Saskatchewan
On a brisk morning north of Leoville, the bush is still, holding its breath.Frost clings to every branch and the rising sun paints the boreal forest in silver.Somewhere in that half-light, watching th...
Dec 01, 2025
North Battleford switches from quarterly to monthly utility billing
Property owners in North Battleford will see a switch from quarterly to monthly utility billing in the new year. The billing change was proposed during the city's 2026 budget discussions by Finance Di...
Dec 01, 2025
Advocacy group pleased with Saskatchewan move to help gun owners
Changes to provincial firearms legislation in response to the federal gun buyback program are being described by the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation (SWF) as a positive step.Proposed changes to the S...
Dec 01, 2025