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'It's all the fans': Jake Vaadeland on his CCMA win, the industry and the Sturgeon River Boys

Beneath the glow of stage lights, Jake Vaadeland is a true performer, drawing applause and accolades for his unique country and bluegrass notes. Back in Cut Knife, what matters most is the simple stil...

Sep 18, 2025

Labrador tea, cranberries among top plants harvested from muskegs

Peatlands, also commonly known as muskegs, are an important part of the eco-system in Northern Saskatchewan and many other parts of the world. They not only provide a crucial role in maintaining the c...

Sep 18, 2025

Sask. appeal court rules North Battleford sexual assault sentence 'unfit,' extends to 4.5 years

Saskatchewan's top court has increased the prison term for a man convicted of sexual assault causing bodily harm, ruling his original three-year sentence was too lenient.In a decision released Sept. 1...

Sep 17, 2025

Battlefords North Stars sign forward Finlay Klippenstein ahead of 2025/26 season

Nanaimo, B.C.'s Finlay Klippenstein is the newest member of the Battlefords North Stars. Klippenstein played for three different teams across Jr A leagues last year including the Estevan Bruins of the...

Sep 17, 2025

MLA Cockrill: Saskatchewan sees national best employment rate

August was a month of job growth for Saskatchewan. The province added 16,100 new jobs and the unemployment rate decreased to 4.7 per cent, while the national rate increased to 7.1 per cent. Saskatchew...

Sep 17, 2025

Saskatchewan invests over $9M to upgrade Lloydminster health facilities

The Saskatchewan government has invested more than $9 million to improve health-care facilities in Lloydminster, with upgrades already underway at the hospital, long-term care homes and other medical ...

Sep 17, 2025

Art exhibit touring Sask. demonstrates beauty of muskegs

Peatlands, also commonly known as muskegs, are an important part of the eco-system in Northern Saskatchewan and many other parts of the world. They not only provide a crucial role in maintaining the c...

Sep 17, 2025

North West College celebrates 50 years with community barbecue

North West College celebrated its 50th anniversary in the Battlefords with a barbecue open to the public. Dr. Eli Ahlquist, president and CEO of North West College said the community is to thank for t...

Sep 16, 2025

North Battleford eyes small tax hike as council weighs $7.3M in 2026 projects

City council has started early talks on its 2026 capital budget, where a one per cent tax increase is being proposed to help fund smaller projects.Finance director Margarita Pena said the increase wou...

Sep 16, 2025

Women play active role in protecting wetlands in Northern Sask.

Peatlands, also commonly known as muskegs, are an important part of the eco-system in Northern Saskatchewan and many other parts of the world. They not only provide a crucial role in maintaining the c...

Sep 16, 2025