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Maidstone and District News: Oilpersons’ spiel draws 14 teams

Lashburn and Maidstone Curling Clubs host two-day bonspiel.

Jan 31, 2023 8:46 AM Read more >

Roughriders launch Grey Cup Festival Legacy Grant program

Applications are now being accepted for $250,000 worth of legacy grants.

Jan 30, 2023 3:25 PM Read more >

Festival Fanfare: Workshop features ‘Orff’ teaching approach

The 2023 Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival is scheduled to run from March 13 to 25.

Jan 30, 2023 2:18 PM Read more >

RCMP searching for suspect in sexual assault of child in Lashburn

Anyone with video or photos from the Sportsplex between noon and 1:30 p.m. Sunday are asked to contact police.

Jan 30, 2023 1:13 PM Read more >

Town of Battleford approves business licence for Ohso Vape Co.

Mayor Ames Leslie says that despite his 'fundamental issue' with vaping, the council is not in a position to decide what's right and wrong, only policy. 'Welcome to the community.'

Jan 30, 2023 11:17 AM Read more >

Borden and District News: Cash bingo draws enthusiastic crowd

Friendship Club hosting Telemiracle fundraiser Feb. 10.

Jan 30, 2023 10:08 AM Read more >

Funeral instead of a wedding: grieving a woman's freezing death

In the months since Carla's funeral, the homeless community in La Ronge has kept her memory alive.

Jan 30, 2023 9:33 AM Read more >

Meota and District News: Full house for canasta Jan. 27

Dale Howrie Meota Curling Club player of the week.

Jan 30, 2023 7:12 AM Read more >

Robyn Silvernagle wins Viterra Scotties Tournament of Hearts

Silvernagle defeated Nancy Martin 8-4 in the final.

Jan 29, 2023 6:30 PM Read more >

Commentary: Private facilities bring much needed competition to health care system

The competition will pressure governments to improve the public system.

Jan 29, 2023 5:06 PM Read more >

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