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Nielsen honoured with induction into HOF
A local legend on the diamonds will be making his way into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in August. Lorne Nielsen, who was born in just outside of Scott, and resides in Wilkie will be inducte...
Jul 12, 2018
Battlefords residents concerned about Greyhound's plans to end service
Locals and visitors are upset about Greyhound Canada’s plans to end passenger service in the Prairies this fall. Earlier this week, Greyhound Canada announced that due to declining ridership it ...
Jul 12, 2018
Feds must do more to save bus service: NDP
The NDP MP for Desnethe-Missinippi-Churchill River says the federal government has an obligation to either save Greyhound bus service in Western Canada or help subsidize a new one. Greyhound announced...
Jul 12, 2018
Bronco's Bus Crash First Responders Honored at Stampede
Twenty-two First Responders involved with the April 6th Humboldt Broncos bus crash were honored to be guests of the Calgary Stampede and Parade July 5th - 7th. The First Responders that traveled to Ca...
Jul 12, 2018
St. Walburg Polka Fest
Polka dancers get ready for a great Polka Fest at St. Walburg August 11th at the Elk’s Hall. Tickets are $30.00 and include supper. Please register by August 4th. See the poster for more details...
Jul 12, 2018
Saskatchewan Roughriders threatening to turn into 2001 Baltimore Ravens
The 2001 Super Bowl Champion Baltimore Ravens was noted for their defense, but not their offense. The 2018 Saskatchewan Roughriders may be noted for the defense, but their offense was truly offensive ...
Jul 12, 2018
Did Pocahontas Love John Smith And Save His Life?
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Or Not In today's world many misconceptions have been perpetuated-becoming modern day "facts"-when, in reality, myths and hearsay have taken over. Sorry to...
Jul 12, 2018
New bus seatbelt laws will be difficult to enforce, company owner says
A Saskatchewan charter bus company is welcoming news of stricter seatbelt regulations from the federal government, but says enforcement will be a challenge. Transport Canada will requir...
Jul 12, 2018
RCMP looking for suspect who allegedly threatened store employee with knife
RCMP in Battleford are looking for a suspect who allegedly threatened a store employee with a knife after stealing from a business on North Territorial Dr. The incident took place in the early afterno...
Jul 12, 2018
Two dead, two injured in collision on Highway 4 near Cochin
Two men are dead and two others are injured after a crash on Highway 4 just south of Cochin, RCMP said. According to police, the two-vehicle collision occurred at roughly 11:30 p.m. July 11. The drive...
Jul 12, 2018