Canada wins Olympic silver in Rugby Sevens
Carissa Norsten of Waldheim (far right) helped make history at the Paris Olympics last month. Canada’s rugby sevens won a silver medal, the best results ever for the Maple Leaf…
Wiens dives to Olympic bronze
Canadian history was made when Pike Lake’s Rylan Wiens and diving partner Nathan Zsombor-Murray won bronze to earn the country’s first Olympic medal in the men’s 10-metre synchro event after…
Sask Five Giants Sluggers win league, provincial crowns
On July 20-21, Martensville hosted provincials for Tier 5 – 15 UAA baseball. The Sask Five Giants Sluggers won the provincial title, capping off a stellar season which saw the…
Valley Blue Jays win provincial championship
The Valley Blue Jays won the U15A Boys Provincial Softball Championships on July 19-21 which was held in Prince Albert. They beat the Prince Albert Astros 6-2 in the final.…
Legends hosts Lac La Ronge Indian Band Open
Golfers battled heat and smoke as The Legends Golf Club played host to the Lac La Ronge Indian Band Open July 20-21. Prince Albert’s Brett Henry posted an impressive 130…
Area athletes strike gold at Games
The first half of the 2024 Saskatchewan Summer Games in Lloydminster started with the Opening Ceremonies on Sunday, July 21 and the first three days of events occurred from Monday…
Province to limit cell phone use in K-12 classrooms
Starting in the 2024-25 school year, cell phones will not be permitted during class time across K-12 schools in Saskatchewan. “Technology has its place, but too often, cell phones are…
SPSA, SaskTel take first step toward new 911 service
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) and SaskTel have laid the groundwork for the next generation of 9-1-1 services. Saskatchewan is the first province to transition all primary 9-1-1 communication…
COMMENTARY – Affordability needs to be focus of provincial election
Saskatchewanians need tax relief. People in Saskatchewan are the most likely to report that they are struggling financially, compared to the rest of the country. Now, rent and groceries both…