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In the Second World War, a group of young Canadian airmen, mostly from this region, became a big band that played with music's top names — even Glenn Miller approved — and brought a welcome boost and 'taste of home' to our troops fighting in Europe.

One hundred and two years ago, on November 11th at 11 a.m., an Armistice agreement ended the First World War.

Philip Favel, 98, has never stopped fighting for Indigenous veterans since he landed on Juno Beach. On Sunday, the Canadian War Museum unveiled a portrait honouring him for Indigenous Veterans Day.

There aren’t many veterans around anymore to tell the story of what went on during World War II, but one of them lives here in North Battleford. Her name is Pat Hargrave, who will be 98 next February.

The small community of Rosières-en-Santerre in France has a unique connection to Paynton, Saskatchewan. The French town is the final resting place for one of the many individuals from Paynton who died during the Great War.

The Saskatchewan Election: A 2020 Perspective provides a snapshot of the provincial election and the outcomes in a variety of policy areas.

Submitted by: Janet Prpick, daughter of Elmer and Theresa (Anholt) Wunsch In October 1944, seven young ladies from Glenside, Saskatchewan boarded a train heading for the big city of Toronto.

One of the most well-known and visible landmarks in Torquay was destroyed by a fire last week. The grain elevator at the east end of the village went up in flames early on Nov. 4.

The Saskatchewan Veteran Service Club Support Program continues to strengthen the long-term sustainability of the clubs as well as support not only the veterans, but their families and communities.

Saskatoon– Saskatoon-based Royal Helium Ltd. is in the final stages of putting together a winter drilling program, according to president and CEO Andrew Davidson on Nov. 10.