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North Battleford's 'Jeep' George honoured as scouting legacy

It was the nickname that came first.During the Second World War, Albert George could often be found behind the wheel of a battered military Jeep, hauling aircraft parts across town to keep planes in t...

Aug 16, 2025

New lawsuit challenges Trump's federal takeover of DC police department as crackdown intensifies

WASHINGTON (AP) - The nation's capital challenged President Donald Trump's takeover of its police department in court on Friday, hours after his administration stepped up its crackdown on policing by ...

Aug 15, 2025

From Contestant to Judge: Rebecca Strong Uplifts Youth

A year after winning the grand prize on Canada's Got Talent, Rebecca Strong has returned to singing competitions. But this time, Strong was on the other side of the judges' table.Strong, a Prince Albe...

Aug 14, 2025

Meadow Lake's top Mountie says crime is steady, online offences are rising

The commander of Meadow Lake RCMP said the community is safe and overall crime trends have been steady - but warned residents to stay alert to emerging online threats. Staff Sgt. Carl Dinsdale said ro...

Aug 14, 2025

Irvings honoured with award for preserving northern history

John and Margaret Irving have been announced as the winners of the 2025 Everett Baker Award for Saskatchewan Heritage. The award, which is distributed annually, recognizes individuals, groups or organ...

Aug 13, 2025

'Finally some good news': Battlefords Area Pride welcomes pronoun law appeal decision

When Kelly Waters read about the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal's latest ruling, she said it was the first time in a while she felt genuinely uplifted by the news. "I was like, finally some good news," ...

Aug 12, 2025

Australian jouster saddles up at North Battleford Medieval Faire

The clang of metal and the thunder of hooves echoed across the Battleford Agricultural Society grounds this past weekend, as two mounted performers brought the Middle Ages to life - one of them travel...

Aug 11, 2025

The Battlefords' Keegan Isaac and Itsy Bitsy Big Band to headline Saskatoon's Broadway Theatre

Keegan Isaac, who is in his early 20s, admits it's a strange dream to have. "It's always been my dream to be a big band singer," he said. "Which is kind of a funny dream for a teenager growing up in S...

Aug 07, 2025

Forgotten ticket turns into $1M surprise for Lloydminster couple

Cory and Lynnette Edwards almost tossed aside a Western Max ticket collecting dust in their kitchen - until it turned out to be worth $1 million. The Lloydminster couple bought the ticket for the May2...

Aug 01, 2025

Seeking answers after 50 years: RCMP look for tips in disappearance of Hudson Bay teen

Hoping for a break in a 50-year-old case stemming from Hudson Bay. Irene Scherban, who was 16 years old at the time, was last seen in the early morning hours of Aug. 2, 1975, outside her family's home...

Aug 01, 2025