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Protestors against new school policies gather in North Battleford

About 100 people gathered in front of newly appointed Education Minister Jeremy Cockrill's MLA office in North Battleford Sunday afternoon. It was one of several protests that have occurred throughout...

Sep 03, 2023

Weldon Mayor remembers fateful day neighbour died in mass stabbing attack

September 4, 2022, is a day people in the James Smith Cree Nation will never forget and the same can be said for those in Weldon.Eleven people were killed during a stabbing spree that shocked not only...

Sep 02, 2023

Premier Moe on hand to celebrate construction starting on new Shell Lake curling rink

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe was in the Town of Shell Lake to celebrate construction starting on the community's new curling rink.The previous one was destroyed in a fire back in August 2021.Moe, wh...

Sep 02, 2023

James Smith Cree Nation announces events marking one year since mass stabbings

Monday marks one year since the mass stabbing casualties that took place in James Smith Cree Nation and in the Village of Weldon.The events last year shook a community and province as Myles Sanderson ...

Sep 02, 2023

RCMP encourage parents to be cautious about back to school photos

With children heading back to school, social media feeds are about to be flooded with pictures from proud and excited parents.But before clicking on the publish button, Saskatchewan RCMP are encouragi...

Sep 02, 2023

Battlefords local, Wheler reflects on call to Sask Hockey Hall

From his early years as a teenager officiating games in the Western Hockey League, to his time in the National Hockey League, working the Stanley Cup Final, and even the Olympics, hockey has made for ...

Sep 02, 2023

'It will be a day that none of us ever forget': First responders reflect on mass stabbings at JSCN and Weldon

*Warning: The following story contains graphic content.As the one-year mark approaches since the mass stabbings at James Smith Cree Nation and the nearby Village of Weldon, one can only imagine what t...

Sep 01, 2023

Lac La Ronge Food Bank in dire need of volunteers

The Lac La Ronge Food Bank is searching for volunteers who are dedicated, reliable and have a passion for helping those in need. "The food bank has been in the tri-community for over 20 years, and we ...

Sep 01, 2023

DoyleFest in Support of CAMP Sask Arts

Doylefest 2023 is a three day celebration of live music in a family friendly atmosphere which also raises money for CAMP Sask Arts, a non profit organization that supports providing arts to students. ...

Sep 01, 2023

'It's too bad': Frustration in Battleford after condition of historic hotel forces demolition notice

There's some frustration in the Town of Battleford due to the upcoming demolition of a historic building.Town council met last week where they approved sending a notice to the owner of the Queen's Hot...

Aug 31, 2023