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The Only Man To Be Buried On the Moon (So Far)
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! The Man In The Moon Believe it or not, one man is buried on the Moon. His name is Eugene Shoemaker, and he pioneered planetary science. Since time immemori...
Nov 08, 2018

Duplicating Edison’s Iconic Invention For Light’s Golden Jubilee
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Light’s Golden Jubilee As early as 1761, Ebenezer Kinnersley demonstrated the possibility of wire being heated to incandescence. Humphry Davy used a ...
Nov 08, 2018

Youth Action for Prevention Program
A Youth Action for Prevention Program in northern Saskatchewan is being expanded to include a La Ronge based co-ordinator. This additional position will allow for more young people to be leaders...
Nov 08, 2018

Hafford goalie stands out for Barons
The Bantam AA Tier 1 Barons recently took part in the annual Graham Tuer Bantam Challenge in Regina, a tournament featuring 32 teams from all over Saskatchewan, and even the odd team from outside the ...
Nov 08, 2018

Collaros practices but Jones not ready to name him starter
After roughly 11 days of speculation Roughriders quarterback Zach Collaros joined his teammates on a snowy practice field Wednesday morning. The Roughriders number one pivot was knocked out of the tea...
Nov 08, 2018

CARTOON 11-08-2018
Featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! Source: CARTOON 11-08-2018
Nov 08, 2018

Remembrance Day ceremonies in the Battlefords and area
Residents of the Battlefords and area are invited to take part in a range of Remembrance Day ceremonies held throughout the region Nov. 11, commemorating the 100th year since the armistice the Great W...
Nov 07, 2018

New Case Of Chronic Wasting Disease Detected Near Melfort
Chronic wasting disease (CWD) has been discovered in a new wildlife management zone, meaning the disease has now been confirmed in 45 of Saskatchewan's 83 wildlife management zones. Thirty-four ...
Nov 07, 2018

Snow removal crews ready for winter
With the snow hitting the ground in the Battlefords, the city will now start its ongoing battle with the weather in the form of snow removal. The city deploys two graders, two sanding trucks, a snow b...
Nov 07, 2018

Republicans feeling blue after U.S. Midterms
The United States House of Representatives is in the blue column, but the Senate remains Republican red. The Democrats now have control of the House of Representatives after last night’s midterm...
Nov 07, 2018