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Another season of Battlefords Untapped is on tap

Another season of Battlefords Untapped is on tap

Season Two of a podcast showcasing stories of people from the Battlefords is under way.
Canadian Western Agribition postpones 50th show until 2021

Canadian Western Agribition postpones 50th show until 2021

Canadian Western Agribition (CWA) announced today that, in response to restrictions and recommendations surrounding COVID-19, CWA's 50th show will be postponed until 2021.
Art gave second life to historic coal landmark

Art gave second life to historic coal landmark

The catchy shark graffiti appeared on old cement constructions located a few kilometres to the southeast of Estevan in the late May. This creative move made by an unknown artist brought a lot of attention to the forgotten historic site.

This Yukon First Nation wants to use native plants to help remediate abandoned mine sites

With unreclaimed mine sites littering Kaska territory, the community of Ross River is hatching a plan to help solve the problem: an industrial-scale nursery replete with native plants.

B.C. advocacy group offers $1,000 reward for information on bear remains disposed in Campbell River

A Vancouver-based advocacy group is offering a $1,000 reward for information about the case of black bears, possibly cubs, found dead in Campbell River.
Estevan Web Printing covers the printing needs across Saskatchewan and Manitoba

Estevan Web Printing covers the printing needs across Saskatchewan and Manitoba

Did you know that your local newspaper is actually printed locally? Has anyone told you that many other newspapers distributed all across the broad southern Saskatchewan region and even into Manitoba are also printed in Estevan by local people? Have
Update - La Loche RCMP locate Michael Joseph Petit

Update - La Loche RCMP locate Michael Joseph Petit

UPDATE: Michael Joseph Petit was taken into custody Friday by Dillon RCMP. His next court appearance will be Monday, June 22, at 10 a.m. in La Loche. RCMP say “Thanks to everyone involved for their assistance in this matter.
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Humboldt

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Humboldt

HUMBOLDT — A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for Humboldt by Environment Canada.
New law prevents municipalities from banning firearms if given that power by Ottawa

New law prevents municipalities from banning firearms if given that power by Ottawa

A new law will prevent Saskatchewan municipalities from banning handgun and other firearms if the federal government gives them that power. “This prevents a number of things.
Prince Albert resident wins big on his birthday

Prince Albert resident wins big on his birthday

Submitted Prince Albert’s Rick Ruszkowski got a special birthday treat this year. In early May, Ruszkowski took home the top prize on a The Big Spin Zing ticket, netting him $10,000 plus a chance to spin the wheel to reveal his final prize.
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