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First Nation veteran reflects on journey as elite Canadian paratrooper

When Ross Alexson first joined the army, it was as a mobile support operator. It wasn't until a routine pick up of some airborne troops that he realized his military aspirations may be a little higher...

Nov 11, 2025

At Sweetgrass First Nation, veterans share untold stories of service, sacrifice and healing

The low hum of drums and the cry of bagpipes drifted through the community hall at Sweetgrass First Nation on Nov. 10 as veterans in berets and medals rose to their feet. Around them sat families, stu...

Nov 10, 2025

Getting to know Battlefords North Stars forward Josh Knittig

Since joining the North Stars last season, Josh Knittig says he feels right at home in the Black and Silver.Hailing from Saskatoon, the assistant captain is close to home and has the opportunity to go...

Nov 06, 2025

Getting to know Battlefords North Stars assistant captain Gavin Granger

When you think of the Battlefords North Stars this season, it's tough not to think of defenceman Gavin Granger. The North Stars blueliner recently won the SJHL defenceman of the month but as a team pl...

Nov 05, 2025

Colby Cave's legacy finds new life in a wall of colour in North Battleford

When the morning sun hits a downtown brick wall, streaks of blue and orange come alive - a portrait that's both radiant and reverent. For weeks, passersby in North Battleford's core have paused to wat...

Nov 04, 2025

Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in US history, dies at 84

WASHINGTON (AP) - Dick Cheney, the hard-charging conservative who became one of the most powerful and polarizing vice presidents in U.S. history and a leading advocate for the invasion of Iraq, has di...

Nov 04, 2025

Local resident brings historic Prince Albert to life using AI

About 25 years ago, Neil Headrick bought some CDs featuring digitized photos from the Prince Albert Historical Society for about $8. He spent some time adding colour to the old black and whites that c...

Nov 04, 2025

Roots CEO Meghan Roach caught Bo Bichette’s World Series home run ball

TORONTO - The Blue Jays fan who caught Bo Bichette's home run ball in the third inning of the clinching World Series game on Saturday just happens to be the head of another iconic Canadian brand.Megha...

Nov 02, 2025

King Charles III to strip brother Andrew of royal titles and evict him from residence

LONDON (AP) - King Charles III is stripping his disgraced brother Prince Andrew of his remaining titles and evicting him from his royal residence after weeks of pressure to act over Andrew's relations...

Oct 30, 2025

Return to the Falls

Elder Betty Ross believes truth holds the key to healing both a person and a country.Her journey to share the truth started 13 years ago, when David A. Anderson captured her Indian Residential School ...

Oct 30, 2025