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Two injured in Wednsday crash

A two-vehicle crash at the intersection of 109th Street nad 10th Avenue Wednesday at about 5:30 p.m. sent a child and a woman to hospital in stable condition. WPD Ambulance transported and eight-year-old boy and a 39-year-old women were taken to BUH.
Just for kicks

Just for kicks

Win and you're in the final, lose and your season is done. That is what faced the four remaining teams in the Battlefords Senior Soccer Association men's and ladies' leagues.
Softball players head west

Softball players head west

Two girl's teams from Saskatchewan, one local and one with local players picked up, are heading to Western Canadians, looking to put the previous couple weeks behind them and play some solid softball.
Where are the fathers in times of need?

Where are the fathers in times of need?

Ever since the result of the Casey Anthony case, there seems to be a flash flood of mothers making the news because of the harm they have caused their children, as if the media is trying to find a new love affair.
One win away from finals

One win away from finals

The action is heating up in the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League as four teams remain, and one of the four teams is a win away from advancing to the league final.
Stoking the cultural fire

Stoking the cultural fire

Teaching traditional skills in a healthy atmosphere. That is the fundamental purpose for the organization of the Youth Cultural Workshop that took place near Atton's Lake on the Poundmaker Cree Nation Reserve, from July 23-27.
Province honours pioneer in Saskatchewan EMS industry

Province honours pioneer in Saskatchewan EMS industry

On October 11, 2008 at the age of 87, Mr.

Sask. Baseball set to induct legendary coach

Don Dupuis was born in Ontario Sept. 17, 1937, as the oldest of four boys. Later his family packed up and headed west to Saskatchewan and made their home in Bienfait. At a young age, Dupuis started playing and coaching baseball.

Silver Lake base camp for visitors

Bob and Lynn Douglas of Saskatoon have been spending some time camping at Silver Lake and visiting friends in the area. Bill Yaworenko, who was a lifelong resident in the Neilburg area, passed away in June.
Busking for the Cuplex brings good vibes downtown

Busking for the Cuplex brings good vibes downtown

It was a hot day leading up to the long weekend, but that didn't stop the city's talent from gathering downtown to raise money for the Credit Union CUPlex.
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