Category Archives: People
Was a sighting in the North a UFO or a plane?
A couple in the North are wondering if they saw a UFO just before dawn Wednesday. Wayne Galloway and his wife live in a remote spot 70 air miles north of La Ronge and spied a glowing o...
Jan 10, 2019
JPII student a finalist for LORAN Award
A high-achieving student from Battleford has been named one of the Loran Award finalists for 2019, from the 2017-18 application period. John Paul II Collegiate Grade 12 student Emily Simon will be tak...
Jan 10, 2019
Silvernagle undefeated following extra end win
It was another successful game for Robyn SIlvernagle's North Battleford rink at the 2019 Meridian Canadian Open. The skip needed an extra end to defeat American Nina Roth, but with the crowd behind he...
Jan 10, 2019
Peak flu season claims three Sask. children
It has been a deadly flu season across Canada and Saskatchewan this year. According to the province's influenza surveillance report, six people have died of the flu as of Dec. 29, and the Mi...
Jan 10, 2019
Storylines abound in Thursday nightcap of Meridian Canadian Open
It was a disappointing night for both Saskatchewan rinks in action Wednesday during the final draw on day two of the Pinty's Grand Slam of Curling: Meridian Canadian Open. Following a disapp...
Jan 09, 2019
Muyres’ continued struggles, Gushue's extra end win highlight day two of 2019 Meridian Canadian Open
Following a thrilling start to the 2019 Meridian Canadian Open at the Civic Centre, five games highlighted the 3 p.m. draw at the tournament on day two. Unfortunately for Saskatoon's Kirk Muyres, the ...
Jan 09, 2019
Silvernagle takes win in first draw at 2019 Meridian Canadian Open
It was the one North Battleford was waiting for. The third draw of the 2019 Meridian Canadian Open concluded with exciting finishes, including a big one for Robyn Silvernagle. Silvernagle's North Batt...
Jan 09, 2019
Scheidegger continues North Battleford success with win over Carey
Day two of action at the Civic Centre is underway for the 2019 Meridian Canadian Open. The 8 a.m. draw wrapped up with a couple of big matchups in the mix. The 2017 champion Casey Scheidegger dominate...
Jan 09, 2019
Spiritwood under precautionary drinking water advisory
The Town of Spiritwood has issued a precautionary drinking water advisory. Water will be turned off today at 1:30 p.m. for the entire town of Spiritwood, for approximately one to three hours due to up...
Jan 09, 2019
A look ahead to day two of the 2019 Meridian Canadian Open
After an exciting first night of action at the Civic Centre, the first full day of play for the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling: Meridian Canadian Open presents itself at 8 a.m. A total of 20 game...
Jan 09, 2019