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Meadow Lake Tribal Council, SENS partner for ecological sustainability

Training young community members in environmental science and monitoring techniques.

Mar 25, 2025 2:00 PM Read more >

Update: Cause of 109 Street house fire deemed accidental

The lone occupant of the residence was assessed, treated and released at the scene by WPD Ambulance, and then received assistance from the Red Cross to assist with temporary lodging.

Mar 25, 2025 10:32 AM Read more >

Maidstone and District News: Health auxiliary hosts St. Pat’s tea

Grade 9 students tour Moose Jaw and Regina.

Mar 25, 2025 10:28 AM Read more >

Borden and District News: Museum in the black for 2024

Spring supper fundraiser planned for April 12.

Mar 25, 2025 10:06 AM Read more >

Update: Man wanted for firearms-related charges now arrested

These charges were laid in relation to a November 2024 armed robbery.

Mar 24, 2025 3:01 PM Read more >

BRSI marks four decades of empowering individuals

Meeting the needs of the community with residential and support services.

Mar 24, 2025 2:30 PM Read more >

Police search for truck following drive-by shooting

On March 23 at approximately 6:20 p.m., officers were called to the area of 12th Avenue West and 16th Street West for a weapons complaint, where it was believed a firearm was discharged multiple times.

Mar 24, 2025 1:46 PM Read more >

Long-time publisher retires from The Battlefords Regional News-Optimist

Today, the Vice-President and Group Publisher with Prairie Newspaper Group, including The Battlefords Regional News-Optimist, is announcing his retirement.

Mar 24, 2025 1:00 PM Read more >

Garden Chat: Harbingers of spring

One herald of spring, hepatica, is much rarer in the landscape.

Mar 23, 2025 6:00 AM Read more >

Twenty teams drawn to NW Farmers Bonspiel

Kelly Baillargeon team sweeps in bragging rights.

Mar 22, 2025 9:30 AM Read more >

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