The Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers are facing each other in the playoffs for the first time since 1991. In an offensive-minded Game 1, the Flames took first blood with a 9-6 victory.

Which team will emerge at the end of this best-of-7? Let us know in the poll below.

This week, gas stations started posting prices in the Battlefords that are getting close to $2 per litre. Given how much more filling up your tank is going to cost, paired with inflation, saving monthly expenses is going to require creativity.

How are you managing to save this summer? Hopping on your bike, taking less cross-provincial trips or other cost saving measures? Let us know in the poll below.

Gas prices have risen to record highs across Canada, particularly during the conflict in Ukraine. At the moment, industry predictions are that this trend will continue for the near future.

As a result, the weekly bill for the average person has risen significantly. Several industries reliant on driving have also been impacted.

What has been your experience in recent weeks? Is it a slight adjustment in how much you drive, a major budget adjustment or is your day-to-day largely unchanged? Let us know in the poll below, as well as on our Facebook page.

At the end of the month, the province is expected to lift the mask mandate, while allowing businesses to make their own choices on how to proceed. North Battleford City Council will have a special meeting right before their planning committee meeting on Feb. 22 to decide whether to lift indoor masking at city facilities or to extend it.

What do you think the City should do? Is it time to allow residents to have the option of whether to wear a mask indoors or is is it a necessary move to maintain public safety? Let us know in the poll below, as well as on Facebook.

North America’s biggest sports event has come and gone, with the LA Rams defeating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20. The halftime show, another cultural staple, generated plenty of headlines as well, thanks to performances from such names as Kendrick Lamar and Dr. Dre.

What was your favourite part of the event? The on-field action, the commercials, the halftime entertainment? Or maybe it was the party games, such as guessing who would score first? Let us know in the poll below, as well as on Facebook.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe has announced that COVID-19 mandates are coming to an end, including those for proof of vaccination, indoor masking and more. Political opponents and health officials have come out against his statements.

Recently hospitalizations and new cases have declined, after shooting to record levels last month. While there’s been a small uptick in deaths, the Infection Fatality Rate (IFR) remains under one percent.

What do you think of the provincial government’s decision to start lifting restrictions? Do you think it’s too soon or long overdue? Let us know in the poll below, as well as in the comments on our Facebook page.

Gas prices remain high in Saskatchewan, amidst an increasing rise in oil prices. The provincial average is more than $1.35 per litre, but there’s variance in prices depending on what city you live in, enough that some people will drive out of town to fill up their tank.

What lower price would be enough for you to drive to another town or area to fill up your tank? One cent, two, five? Answer in the poll below, as well as on our Facebook page.

This season is filled with sugar snacks and delicious dishes, with every household having their own staple. What is the ultimate Christmas dessert or treat? Let us know in the poll below, or give us your own on our Facebook page.

As Christmas Day nears, families are having to make a decision on getting together, after many stayed apart last year. Cases of the Omicron variant of COVID-19 have been found in the province, which appears more transmissible than previous variants, though early data also shows more mild results. Overall cases and hospitalizations in Saskatchewan have gone down.

What are your plans for the holidays? Will you spend time together at the dinner table or is this Christmas destined to be remembered for caution again? Let us know in the poll below, as well as on our Facebook page.