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Province bullish on nuclear power, but environmental groups have concerns

Though the first of them may be a long way from being built, there is some excitement in Saskatchewan about the prospect of small modular reactors (SMR) coming to the province. One group, however, wan...

Jun 29, 2022

Two officers undergo surgery, third in hospital after deadly B.C. bank shooting

Police in Saanich, B.C., kept an area near a bank evacuated overnight as they continue to investigate a possible explosive device linked to a deadly gunfight with two suspected bank robbers.Both suspe...

Jun 29, 2022

Vacant commercial property bylaw encourages owners to move idle buildings

The City of North Battleford passed a new vacant commercial property tax bylaw as a way to encourage owners not to leave their buildings idle. The bylaw involves the levying of a tax rate for vacant c...

Jun 28, 2022

Maidstone adding to annual Canada Day festivities

Communities across Saskatchewan are set to celebrate on July 1, but few are as excited as Maidstone.The town is set to hold its Canada Day Parade at 10:00 a.m., a yearly tradition in the community. Fo...

Jun 28, 2022

Dekker Centre stays optimistic despite challenging times

The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts is reporting a challenging past year during the pandemic but is optimistic for future growth in the year ahead. General Manager Kali Weber presented the 2021 ...

Jun 28, 2022

Former Muskeg Lake Chief awarded with Saskatchewan Order of Merit

A former Chief and council member from the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation has been honoured with the province's most prestigious award.On Tuesday, Harry Lafond along with seven other recipients were presente...

Jun 28, 2022

North Stars thank Reichert for years of service at AGM

The Battlefords North Stars held its AGM Monday night at the Gold Eagle Lodge in North Battleford. The Financial report did show a small loss this year of $13,733 for the team, though that can be attr...

Jun 28, 2022

Brief relief at the pumps as gas prices dip before long weekend

It was a sight many people were waiting for early Tuesday morning: relief at the gas pumps.For the first time in weeks, gas was under $2 per litre at a number of stations.Saskatchewan will not be the ...

Jun 28, 2022

Riders make addition to the defence

The Saskatchewan Roughriders are adding to their defensive depth, picking up American linebacker Keishawn Bierria.He played 13 games for the Edmonton Elks in 2021, recording 50 tackles, two sacks, and...

Jun 28, 2022

Canada Day fireworks show will be back to normal for city

The City of North Battleford is getting ready for its big fireworks display to recognize Canada Day this year. This is the first year the city will be able to hold the show without COVID-19 restrictio...

Jun 28, 2022