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Battlefords offer New Year’s Eve celebrations for all ages
As New Year's Eve approaches, the Battlefords are preparing to ring in the year with a full lineup of celebrations, from family-friendly fun and community fireworks to late-night events, live music, a...
Dec 30, 2025
No injuries after icy conditions send multiple vehicles into ditch on Highway 16
No injuries have been reported so far after icy conditions on Highway 16 east of Maidstone sent multiple vehicles into the ditch Monday evening and prompted RCMP to temporarily close the highway. Maid...
Dec 30, 2025
One dead, three injured as police look for armed suspects near Big Island Lake Cree Nation
One person has been confirmed dead and three others injured on Big Island Lake Cree Nation. RCMP issued an update on an ongoing situation in the community as they continue to hunt for two armed suspec...
Dec 30, 2025
Outlook water system tampering costs estimated at $100,000, security improvements planned
The Town of Outlook's recent water mishap is expected to cost the community around $100,000.Kevin Trew, the town's chief administrative officer, said that figure is just the preliminary estimate of ho...
Dec 30, 2025
Team Canada determined to snag gold medal, starts IIHF World Juniors 3-0
Team Canada has started its the world junior hockey championship strong, with a 3-0 record.The Red and White is looking for a record 21st gold medal at the IIHF World Juniors, and to rebound from a pa...
Dec 30, 2025
Dangerous person alert for Big Island Cree Nation
A dangerous person alert has been issued for Big Island Cree nation and the surrounding areas. Saskatchewan RCMP said there are two dangerous people with a gun in the area. They were last seen on an A...
Dec 30, 2025
Manhunt underway after 20 firearms stolen in armed robbery near Maidstone
RCMP are asking for the public's help identifying three suspects after roughly 20 firearms and a crossbow were stolen in an armed robbery at a rural home in the RM of Eldon. Police say officers respon...
Dec 29, 2025
A $60M upgrade is underway at SaskEnergy's Unity compressor station
SaskEnergy is investing $60 million to modernize its Unity Compressor Station, replacing aging infrastructure in a project aimed at improving reliability, safety and long-term system performance acros...
Dec 29, 2025
Overturned conviction of Neilburg school principal will stand, but Court of Appeal says new trial still possible
Crown Prosecutors in North Battleford were not able to convince the Court of Appeal to change a ruling that overturned the conviction of a high school principal for sexual assault on one of his studen...
Dec 29, 2025
'The sky is the limit': How NBCHS's visual arts program is shaping creativity and confidence
This story is part of a four-part series highlighting the visual arts, drama, music and cosmetology programs at North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS).---In a room at North Battleford Comp...
Dec 29, 2025