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Battlefords to host 2026 Tony Cote Summer Games, marking 150 years of Treaty 6
More than 3,000 First Nations athletes will converge on the Battlefords next summer for the 2026 Tony Cote Summer Games, an event timed with the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6.The Federation of Soverei...
Sep 30, 2025

Saskatchewan Blue Jays fans relish in historic win
Liane Vance has been following her beloved Blue Jays for decades, with numerous trips across North America to cheer on Canada's only Major League Baseball team. But nothing compared to her most recent...
Sep 29, 2025

City of Prince Albert encourages public to honour NDTR and wear orange shirt
Every child matters - but on Tuesday, Sept. 30, that message is amplified with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. The City of Prince Albert is encouraging the public t...
Sep 29, 2025

"I'd rather be working right now": Postal workers strike over Canada Post reforms
John Harper was visibly upset while picketing outside of the Canada Post office in Prince Albert Friday morning."Nobody here doesn't want to work. I'd rather be working right now. I've got girls and a...
Sep 26, 2025

SUNTEP and FNUC students hear education is road to reconciliation
Andrew Poulin, a third year student at the Saskatchewan Urban Native Teacher Education Program (SUNTEP) in Prince Albert acknowledges that as a future educator, he will have a role to play in guiding ...
Sep 26, 2025

International Two-Spirit gathering encourages storytelling, celebration of identity
The 38th annual International Two-Spirit Gathering is underway at Diamond Hill Resort near North Battleford. The gathering focuses on Pekiwewin, which is the act of coming home. "That's such a powerfu...
Sep 17, 2025

7-Eleven Canada teams up with Food Banks for ‘Slurpee Name Your Price’ day
There's a good reason to get a brain freeze tomorrow, Thursday Sept. 18. Canadians can purchase a large 7-Eleven Slurpee for any price, above a minimum of .50 cents, with 100 per cent of proceeds goin...
Sep 17, 2025

Man swims in 70 different Sask. lakes to mark milestone birthday
Most people mark their 70th birthday with cake and candles - but one Saskatchewan man dove into celebration by swimming 70 lakes across the province.Gerald Siemen's quest started on May 15 at Top Lake...
Sep 16, 2025

North Battleford's fire chief to raise challenges at national conference on behalf of Saskatchewan
The head of North Battleford Fire Department is preparing to put Saskatchewan's front-line challenges - from overdoses to rising equipment costs - on the table at a national conference later this mont...
Sep 15, 2025
Big day from Tyson Philpot leads to 48-31 Riders loss to Montreal
On a rainy Saturday night, the Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't overcome key injuries to their secondary as the Montreal Alouettes won 48-31.Prior to the game, defensive backs Tevaughn Campbell and M...
Sep 13, 2025