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Dubnick, Johnstone have artwork exhibited at Government House

Government House in Regina is currently showcasing Retreat to Morning Lake, an art exhibit featuring two La Ronge area artists. Back in 2021, visual artist Hilary Johnstone received a $6,400 Independe...

Jul 11, 2023

Prince Albert and Northern Saskatchewan struggle with job losses in first half of 2023

The first half of 2023 has been tough on Prince Albert and Northern Saskatchewan when it comes to jobs. According to Statistics Canada's monthly report, the region has around 1,900 fewer people now th...

Jul 10, 2023

Sask NDP names new candidate in Cumberland for next provincial election

The Saskatchewan NDP announced on Saturday that they have named a new candidate in Cumberland for the upcoming provincial election.Jordan McPhail was nominated Saturday afternoon and will have his nam...

Jul 08, 2023

Commissioner McIntyre inks three-year deal to continue with SJHL

The Commissioner of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has decided to stick around.On Tuesday, the SJHL announced that Kyle McIntyre has signed a three-year contract to remain the face of th...

Jul 04, 2023

Sask teen in need of bone marrow donor

The hockey community in Humboldt is once again banding together to help a fellow hockey player in need.Archer Franklin, a member of the 2022-23 U18 AA Humboldt Broncos has been diagnosed with aplastic...

Jul 03, 2023

John Pak wins 2023 Elk Ridge Saskatchewan Open

John Pak was standing alone at the top of the leaderboard on Sunday after claiming the 2023 Elk Ridge Saskatchewan Open title. The American shot 21-under to win the tournament, finishing ahead of fell...

Jun 25, 2023

Ideology underpinning conversion therapy has foothold despite ban: LGBTQ advocates

Despite a federal ban on conversion therapy being in place for more than a year, advocates fear the broader ideologies underpinning the practice continue to have a strong foothold in Canada. New Crimi...

Jun 25, 2023

2023 Victor Thunderchild scholarship winners include future youth advocate, veterinarian and investigator

The legacy of a well-respected Prince Albert educator lives on.The three recipients of the 2023 Victor Thunderchild scholarships were announced this week and they are Roper Blanchard, Cadence Crain an...

Jun 23, 2023

Sask. couple donates $1 million to JPCHF for youth mental health initiatives

A couple from Saskatoon made a very generous donation to the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation (JPCHF) on Thursday, gifting the organization $1 million in support of provincial child and you...

Jun 22, 2023

Elk Ridge tees off festivities ahead of 2023 Saskatchewan Open

Elk Ridge Resort hosted their opening ceremonies and media day, Tuesday afternoon, to kick off the 2023 Saskatchewan Open.The four-day tournament marks the second event on PGA TOUR Canada's 10-tournam...

Jun 21, 2023