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CPCA wraps in Little Pine, off to Frog Lake
The CPCA wrapped up week four of the 2021 season in Little Pine First Nation and the race for first place is getting increasingly competitive.Danny Ringuette of Bonnyville, Alta., took home the aggreg...
Jul 27, 2021

FSIN calling on province and RCMP to help curb spread of COVID in northern Sask
The Buffalo River Dene Nation in Northern Saskatchewan is battling the quick spread of the coronavirus and the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) executive said it's due to a lack of pu...
Jul 27, 2021

U13 Beavers make provincial finals, win home run derby/base running relay
It was a big weekend for the Battlefords Minor Baseball program,as the Beavers' U11, U13 and U15 teams made their way to provincials at various locations around the region. The U13s had a weekend to r...
Jul 26, 2021

U16 Bandits cap undefeated season with provincial gold
The Battlefords Bandits U16 softball team capped off a season for the ages over the weekend after taking home a gold medal win at provincials in Regina. The team started their weekend with a thrilling...
Jul 26, 2021

Grasshoppers thriving during dry Saskatchewan summer
As if Saskatchewan farmers didn't have enough to worry about this summer, what is being grown despite the heat is being eaten by grasshoppers. Dr. James Tansey, insect/ pest management specialist with...
Jul 26, 2021

Province reports 43 new cases of COVID-19 and one death
The province is reporting another 43 new cases and 23 recoveries from COVID-19 in Saskatchewan today.Another 46 new cases and 19 recoveries were also reported on Saturday, July 24 and another 27 new c...
Jul 26, 2021

Search of former LLRIB residential school cemetery 30 per cent complete
Ground penetrating radar was used to search 30 per cent of a former residential school cemetery in La Ronge during the weekend. That's according to Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson, w...
Jul 26, 2021

Vehicle stolen in Meadow Lake used in multiple crimes
Meadow Lake RCMP are advising residents in Northwest Saskatchewan to be on the lookout for a stolen vehicle used in multiple crimes.The vehicle, a silver 2005 Pontiac Pursuit, was stolen from the Mead...
Jul 26, 2021

Province reports 51 new cases of COVID-19, two deaths
Following a delay in the COVID-19 update from the provincial government, 51 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Saskatchewan, including 34 that are in northern zones of the province.This brings the...
Jul 23, 2021

Bandits U12, U14, and U16 teams travel to provincials this weekend
With warm temperatures and sunshine expected throughout the weekend, there's perhaps no better time for Minor Softball Provincials.The Battlefords Bandits U12, U14 and U16 teams are on the road this w...
Jul 23, 2021