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Battlefords dancers dazzle with top honours at Medicine Hat competition

Eleven-year-old Charlie Lehman from the Battlefords showed out at the Diamond Dance Xtreme competition in Medicine Hat, Alta. last weekend, earning a DIAMOND standing for her contemporary solo, an hon...

Mar 26, 2025

Maverick politics and technological pursuits: The Prince Albert connection to Elon Musk

When the roads to Prince Albert were made of gravel and dirt, a recreational pilot parachuted into the community to be its Social Credit Party candidate. Joshua Haldeman, a Regina-based chiropractor a...

Mar 26, 2025

Requests for Naloxone kits and fentanyl test strips surge in Sask.

Recent overdose warnings in Saskatoon and Prince Albert due to contaminated drugs appear to have more people on high alert.The Saskatchewan Health Authority said from March 1 to March 16, 1,360 free T...

Mar 25, 2025

WATCH: Meadow Lake skaters dazzle at "A Sea Fair" carnival

After a year of training, competition, and non-stop practice, over 60 skaters from the Meadow Lake Skating Club took to the ice Sunday afternoon, showcasing their hard work at the club's annual carniv...

Mar 24, 2025

Jeremy Cockrill talks new budget impacts on the Battlefords and area

Saskatchewan's latest budget will bring healthcare, education, and affordability investments to the Battlefords and surrounding areas, local MLA Jeremy Cockrill says.Cockrill and Cut Knife-Turtleford ...

Mar 21, 2025

PM Mark Carney expected to call federal election on Sunday

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a federal election on Sunday for a vote as early as April 28.Sources would not confirm the specific date of the vote, but federal campaigns must run at l...

Mar 20, 2025

Meadow Lake family hosts basketball tournament to honour late son, raise mental health awareness

Basketball was more than just a game to Della Duquette's son-it was his passion, and a way to stay out of trouble; something he wanted to share with others.Lyndon Durocher died in 2023 after strugglin...

Mar 19, 2025

NASA's stuck astronauts are finally on their way back to Earth after 9 months in space

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA's two stuck astronauts headed back to Earth with SpaceX on Tuesday to close out a dramatic marathon mission that began with a bungled Boeing test flight more than nine...

Mar 18, 2025

Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 413 Palestinians and shatter ceasefire with Hamas

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israel launched airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday, killing at least 413 Palestinians, including women and children, according to hospital officials. The s...

Mar 18, 2025

Canine contenders look to standout at all breeds dog show in Prince Albert

Dogs of various breeds and sizes are vying for the overall 'Best in Show' top honour this weekend in Prince Albert.The local Kennel and Obedience Club is hosting its spring show at the Exhibition Cent...

Mar 15, 2025