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World bunnock championship hits Macklin this weekend

One of the most unique championships in the world returns to Saskatchewan.

Jul 28, 2022 3:25 PM Read more >

What to do this weekend in the Battlefords

Here are a few things you might like to take in.

Jul 28, 2022 2:13 PM Read more >

Northwest needs rain or yield potential will decline

Saskatchewan Agriculture's Crop Report for the period July 19-25.

Jul 28, 2022 1:05 PM Read more >

Big Backyard BioBlitz runs July 28 to Aug. 1

Contribute to science July 28 to Aug. 1 with snaps from your smartphone.

Jul 28, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Drivers killed, passengers injured in collision near MacDowall

A 16-year-old female and a 46-year-old male are deceased.

Jul 27, 2022 3:07 PM Read more >

Pedestrian killed in collision near Pelican Lake FN

The family of the deceased has been notified.

Jul 27, 2022 3:05 PM Read more >

Walk from Little Pine to Delmas will remember survivors

Little Pine Residential School survivors and others will walk to pay tribute to ancestors.

Jul 27, 2022 2:04 PM Read more >

A weekend to remember In North Battleford

July 23 and 24 saw the Battlefords play host to a number of events.

Jul 27, 2022 6:34 AM Read more >

134th running of Northwest Territorial Days Parade goes Aug. 16

The best entry, as voted on by the society’s president, will be presented with a plaque.

Jul 27, 2022 5:51 AM Read more >

Man who tried to slip into U.S. to avoid murder charge appears in court

Afrah Ali was brought back to Saskatoon in July 2021 after he was arrested in January 2021 attempting to cross into the U.S.

Jul 26, 2022 8:27 PM Read more >