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To Be or Not To Be – That is the Question for the CFL in 2020

So tonight on what would have been Saskatchewan at Hamilton, I find myself on Facebook watching the CFL simulation game being broadcast by Rod Pedersen.This may be the closest CFL fans come to actual ...

Jun 26, 2020

Michif language pilot program coming to Île-à-la-Crosse School Division

Mtis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) has partnered with five schools around the province to develop a Michif Language Early Learning pilot project to preserve the endangered language and increase the numbe...

Jun 25, 2020

SYA Industry Scholarships

Saskatchewan Apprenticeship and Trade Certification Commission (SATCC) announced Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship (SYA) Industry Scholarships for 100 graduating high school students in 72 communities...

Jun 25, 2020

Summer Liquor Survivor

Get your team in quick so you don't miss out on the fun. 6 people @ $40 each gets you a teamGrab some teammates and enter our Summer Liquor Survivor! Winners will be able to stock their fridges for su...

Jun 25, 2020

Former North Stars Sinclair, Spagrud reflect on junior careers in the Battlefords

MacGregor Sinclair and Cody Spagrud are a couple of names North Stars' fans are sure to remember fondly for some time.Together the two played a key role on not one, but two league championship teams, ...

Jun 25, 2020

City of North Battleford removes lawn watering schedule

It is said the grass is always greener.North Battleford city council announced this week that moving forward, residents will be allowed to water their lawns whenever they choose, free of schedule. Pre...

Jun 24, 2020

STF gifts $75,000 to Jim Pattison Children's Hospital for new book program

The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation (STF) is sending its support to the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation for a new reading program.According to a media release, the STF gifted $75,000 to ...

Jun 24, 2020

Legion halls in Saskatchewan facing tough times

COVID-19 has painted a dreary picture when it comes to Royal Canadian Legion halls.Closed since March, it's estimated that 124 of the 1,381 branches across Canada are likely to close permanently, with...

Jun 24, 2020

‘Help Wanted’: Care worker says rising levels of care putting strain on workers

Thirteen years ago, when Sidney Hall started working as a continuing care aid, he enjoyed going to work and could joke with the residents.Now they often don't get the care they deserve."Unfortunately,...

Jun 23, 2020

Battlefords Pride staying visible amid ongoing pandemic

June is pride month across the globe and in the Battlefords community, while the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the local pride organization are happy to offer something special to mark the occasion. Ba...

Jun 23, 2020