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Riders winless streak increases to 7, late INT seals loss to Bombers
The Saskatchewan Roughriders once again couldn't come up with the game-winning play, seeing a winless streak increase to seven for a third season in a row.The Riders once again battled all throughout ...
Sep 07, 2024

Over 5,000 grams of drugs, 130 guns seized in eight months by police
The Warrant Enforcement Teams of the RCMP in Prince Albert and Meadow Lake/Saskatoon have been busy between last December and this past July. Newly released numbers show Warrant Enforcement and Suppre...
Sep 06, 2024

When it comes to banning cellphones, the P.A. kids are not alright
Just a few days into the new school year and students at Saskatchewan's largest high school have already made up their minds about the province's ban on cellphones during class time:"It sucks," said G...
Sep 05, 2024

Cockrill provides update on infrastructure plans
With the backdrop featuring two trucks and photo placards of local highways, Battlefords MLA Jeremy Cockrill spoke about the future of Saskatchewan highways. "Transportation plays really, I would say ...
Sep 05, 2024

Battleford plans new storm sewer replacement to support growing population
A new storm sewer replacement project in Battlefords is planned to begin in April 2025, with the goal of developing a more robust system to support the growing population. "With more houses and more u...
Sep 04, 2024

North Battleford, Prince Albert and Melfort among communities to get law student interns
Five Legal Aid and public prosecution offices in Saskatchewan will get some help while also helping five law students learn the trade for one semester. The province paid $100,000 for the program that ...
Sep 04, 2024

BGC Battlefords gifted new building
Children of the Battlefords will one day have more space to play thanks to a donation from a local family. "It was completely unexpected and out of the blue," said Nicole Combres, BGC Battlefords exec...
Sep 03, 2024

Smash a pumpkin to raise funds for mental health
A local man hopes to raise awareness for mental health issues through this year's fundraising trade show. Damien Gagne spoke about his own battle with mental health, noting many others struggle with w...
Sep 03, 2024

Inmate escapes P.A. healing lodge
UPDATE: Dalton Checkosis has been arrested by Prince Albert RCMP a day after he escaped from the PAGC's healing lodge. Corrections Canada is looking for any information on the whereabouts of Dalton Ch...
Sep 03, 2024

Teen missing from Lloydminster
A teenaged girl has been reported missing from Lloydminster and police need the public's help to find her. Tracy Buffin, 15, was last seen on July 27 and her family is concerned for her well-being and...
Sep 03, 2024