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Pinehouse RCMP investigating after inmate escapes from Besnard Correctional Centre

Update on Oct. 19: Anthony Alcrow was located and arrested in Saskatoon by Saskatoon Police Service on October 16.------RCMP in Pinehouse have launched an investigation after an inmate at the Besnard ...

Oct 08, 2023

Kinistino announced as host for 2024 Hockey Day in Saskatchewan

The Town of Kinistino received some exciting news on Thursday as they were announced as the hosts for the 16th edition of Hockey Day in Saskatchewan (HDIS).The 2024 event will touch down in the northe...

Oct 06, 2023

Proud to be Canadian: Families reflect following Canadian citizenship ceremony in Battleford

Nearly 40 people from nine different countries became Canadian citizens Thursday at a special Canadian citizenship ceremony held at Battleford's Alex Dillabough Centre.Annette McGovern, executive dire...

Oct 06, 2023

Ice Wolves trade McNutt to Flin Flon for three players

The La Ronge Ice Wolves have made a blockbuster trade.They've sent defenseman Adam McNutt to the Flin Flon Bombers in exchange for forwards Bailey Ewonus and Jaden Beauchamp, defenseman Ethan Andrews,...

Oct 05, 2023

North Stars bolster lineup with return of Maric, addition of Burgeson

The Battlefords North Stars recently announced a pair of moves to bolster their lineup, after starting the SJHL season 2-3-0 through their opening five games.The first move saw the team acquire 20-yea...

Oct 05, 2023

Melfort RCMP asking for public's help finding two stolen trucks

The Melfort RCMP detachment is hoping the public can help find two pickup trucks that were stolen on Tuesday.The two vehicle thefts were at separate times and locations, however, police believe they m...

Oct 05, 2023

Battlefords AAA Sharks announce leadership group

The Battlefords AAA Sharks have announced its leadership group for the 2023-24 hockey season. The only returnee from last year's U18 Sharks, Greir Slabaida will serve as captain of the team, while def...

Oct 05, 2023

Inaugural Battlefords Run for the Cure raises over $3K for breast cancer awareness

Many people got together over the weekend at Finlayson Island, for the inaugural Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure in the Battlefords.Robin Speer, who is on the national board of directors...

Oct 04, 2023

Vehicle collision claims life of Pelican Narrows man

RCMP are investigating a collision that claimed the life of a 39-year-old man from Pelican Narrows.At around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, officers received a report of a collision involving a pedestrian in th...

Oct 03, 2023

Loon Lake woman passes away after being struck by vehicle

A 72-year-old woman has passed away after being hit by a vehicle.At around 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 27, RCMP received a report of a collision involving a pedestrian on Highway 26 south of Loon Lake. The wo...

Oct 03, 2023