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More than a mouthful: Poutine Week returns to Prince Albert

It has begun once again. Friday marks the start of the race for one of Prince Albert's most coveted prizes - The Gravy Bowl. Poutine Week runs from March 15 to 24 and has become a hallmark fundraiser,...

Mar 15, 2024

Harvard media expands with acquisition of Sask Today

The news-scape in the Battlefords and Saskatchewan will look a little different in the future. In the March 14 edition of the Battlefords Regional News-Optimist, an advertisement for the sale of the c...

Mar 15, 2024

North Stars host Klippers for final home game of regular season

The Battlefords North Stars return to action Friday night at the Access Communications Centre, to kick off their final weekend of the regular season, opening a home-and-home with the division rival Ki...

Mar 15, 2024

P.A. man identified as First World War soldier found in France

A previously unidentified soldier who fought in the First World War hails from Saskatchewan. Human remains found in France in 2012 have now been identified as those of a Canadian soldier, who farmed n...

Mar 15, 2024

North Stars announce signings for 2024-25 season

The Battlefords North Stars recently announced their first wave of player signings for the 2024-25 hockey season, which included a pair of recent draft picks, and a local Battlefords standout.Among th...

Mar 15, 2024

Memory of woman murdered in Melfort honoured by employer

The victim of a homicide in Melfort last weekend is being remembered by her employer.Danielle Dobersheck worked for North East Outreach and Support Services (NEOSS) at the Treehouse, described as a "s...

Mar 15, 2024

'You matter': Ex-NHLer Tootoo spreads message of hope, hard work to Indigenous youth

Jordin Tootoo made an appearance in Prince Albert on Thursday, hoping to inspire the next generation of Indigenous youth.The former NHL player spoke passionately to a group of about 50 high school stu...

Mar 14, 2024

Battlefords duo reflect on national volleyball championship with Lakeland College

It didn't take long for North Battleford's Charlotte Adamcryck and Mya Lavallee to experience the full thrill of all that comes with collegiate sports on the biggest stage, as members of the 2024 nati...

Mar 14, 2024

Battlefords United FC takes Slush Cup hardware to cap indoor season

Battlefords United FC recently wrapped up its indoor soccer season, taking home some year-end hardware at the 2024 Slush Cup in Edmonton. This marked the program's first-ever trip to the Slush Cup, th...

Mar 14, 2024

The Saskatchewan Beef Expo at Prairieland Ag Centre

The 10th Annual Saskatchewan Beef Expo is set to take place at the Prairieland Ag Center from April 2 - 4.This milestone event continues to uphold Prairieland's commitment to supporting the growth and...

Mar 14, 2024