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Sask. small businesses want carbon tax axed

The war over the federal carbon tax is still brewing and now small businesses are the latest group to call for it to be removed.However, advocates for carbon pricing stand behind the policy and say ho...

Nov 09, 2023

NDP blasts upcoming gov’t trip to Dubai as most expensive trip in Sask. history

The Saskatchewan NDP is criticizing the provincial government after learning a trip for a global climate conference in Dubai is going to cost an estimated $765,000.The provincial government will be se...

Nov 09, 2023

Battlefords Community Players to stage Christmas classic Nov. 30

The immortal words "every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings" will be heard in the Battlefords this holiday season. The Battlefords Community Players will stage a story generationally beloved ...

Nov 09, 2023

'War Brides' captured hearts during World Wars

As John Wessel gazes at a photo of his parents on their wedding day, he can't help but wonder what life was like for the young couple - especially his mother, a 'war bride' who was just about to embar...

Nov 09, 2023

Province releases new education plan; local and regional boards react

The Saskatchewan Government has outlined an education plan that it said will take students from prekindergarten to Grade 12 into the future.The Provincial Education Program 2030 identifies four areas ...

Nov 09, 2023

RCMP investigating alleged sexual assault involving child in Spiritwood

RCMP officers in Spiritwood are looking into an alleged sexual assault that was reported on Monday.Police said an investigation found that the assault happened to a child under the age of 10 at a home...

Nov 09, 2023

Austin's Saddlery named Business of the Year at BBEX Awards

It was an exciting evening Wednesday when the winners of the The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce's 29th annual Battlefords Business Excellence Awards (BBEX) were announced at a special gala and ceremo...

Nov 08, 2023

Wilkie Outlaws' Brock Harrison becomes SWHL all-time leading scorer

It took just a couple of games into the 2023-24 Wilkie Outlaws' schedule for Battlefords product and current Warman local, Brock Harrison to make Sask West Hockey League (SWHL) history.Entering the se...

Nov 08, 2023

Radiothon raises over $1.15M for province's only pediatric intensive care unit

The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital (JPCH) won't have to worry about funds for its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) for quite some time.That's because of thousands of people who donated to this y...

Nov 08, 2023

Ceremony held in Batoche to recognize National Indigenous Veterans Day

It was nearly 140 years ago that the Battle of Batoche took place.Fast forward to Wednesday as around 50 people traveled to the historic site, between Prince Albert and Saskatoon, to recognize Nationa...

Nov 08, 2023