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Dates set for first games of North Stars-Mustangs final

Dates set for first games of North Stars-Mustangs final

The dates have been scheduled for the first four games of the SJHL Canalta Cup finals between the Battlefords North Stars and the Melfort Mustangs. Game one will be at the Civic Centre on Friday night starting at 7:30 p.m.
What’s up with the wolves of Waskesiu

What’s up with the wolves of Waskesiu

Submitted Spring is great time of year to visit Prince Albert National Park. The park offers picnic facilities and serviced roads, making it easy to spend time outdoors.
It’s National Wildlife Week

It’s National Wildlife Week

Submitted For over 70 years National Wildlife Week has been celebrated in Canada during the week of April 10, which was the birth date of Jack Miner, one of the country's early conservationists.
Why do I have to keep asking people why they aren’t wearing animal skins?

Why do I have to keep asking people why they aren’t wearing animal skins?

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Home invasion at Saulteaux

Home invasion at Saulteaux

RCMP have arrested two men after a home invasion and are looking for a third who threatened police with a machete, then a firearm. At approximately 10:10 p.m.
Ricky Forbes, one of the Tornado Hunters, in Battlefords for a good cause

Ricky Forbes, one of the Tornado Hunters, in Battlefords for a good cause

There was plenty of rain, but no tornadoes, to greet Ricky Forbes on his appearance in the Battlefords on Saturday.
Ukrainian dancing delights

Ukrainian dancing delights

This was the scene behind the scenes Saturday at the annual Svoboda Dance Festival at the Dekker Centre in North Battleford. Once again, the event attracted a range of dancers whose performances celebrated Ukrainian culture and traditions.
SNC-Lavalin reminds us that big government invites big scandals

SNC-Lavalin reminds us that big government invites big scandals

By Vincent Geloso, Senior Fellow, The Fraser Institute The SNC-Lavalin scandal, which continues to dominate headlines across Canada, has many moving parts. It’s hard to disentangle everything so as to assign blame.
Bridges weight- restricted for public safety

Bridges weight- restricted for public safety

Following the failure of a newly constructed bridge in the RM of Clayton last fall, the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities and the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure partnered through the Municipal Roads for the Economy Program to
Scheer threatened with lawsuit by Trudeau

Scheer threatened with lawsuit by Trudeau

Today, Leader of Canada’s Conservatives and Leader of the Official Opposition Andrew Scheer said he would welcome court proceedings on the SNC-Lavalin corruption scandal after receiving a lawsuit threat from Justin Trudeau.
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