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UPDATED: RCMP looking for man connected to 'grandparent' scams in the Battlefords
Update: Jan. 16 - 3:54 p.m.Battlefords RCMP are now looking to identify a man in connection to the recent "grandparent" scams in the Battlefords area.As a result of investigation over the last week, p...
Jan 09, 2026

Tryouts for 2026 Summer Games set for next month
Tryouts for the 2026 Tony Cote Summer Games will begin next month for three of the eight sports: soccer, softball, and beach volleyball. During tryouts, youth from the First Nations under Battlefords ...
Jan 09, 2026

Warmer weather on the way for next week
After a chilly December and a cool start to 2026, Saskatchewan will finally catch a bit of a break. The province will soon see warmer weather, thanks to a ridge of high pressure moving in from the wes...
Jan 09, 2026

'Everyone wants to bring their best': How music is rebuilding community at NBCHS
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).Read more:'The sky is the limit': How...
Jan 09, 2026

North Stars host Red Wings for second game before heading to Melfort to play the Mustangs
The Battlefords North Stars are looking for their fifth straight win tonight when they host the Weyburn Red Wings for the second straight game. In Thursday's contest, the North Stars took down the Red...
Jan 09, 2026

Replica gun pointed at Lloydminster City Hall: RCMP
Lloydminster RCMP have charged a man after officers responded to a report of a firearm being pointed at City Hall on June 8.Officers were called at about 2:50 p.m. and intercepted the suspect within m...
Jan 09, 2026
Sask. changes inmate discipline rules after Supreme Court ruling
When an inmate at a provincial jail is brought up on disciplinary charges, the committee hearing then will now have to decide whether the inmate is guilty "beyond a reasonable doubt."The previous stan...
Jan 09, 2026
New WestJet economy seats cause comfort, safety concerns for Regina flyer
A "nightmare" is how Rob Noble of Regina describes the window seat he was assigned on a WestJet economy flight home from Cancun, Mexico.In recent days, viral videos have been showcasing the struggles ...
Jan 09, 2026

Five-goal second period propels North Stars to 9-5 win over the Weyburn Red Wings
It was the fourth straight victory for the Battlefords North Stars (19-8-2-2, 1st in Nutrien Division), who got a 9-5 win over the Weyburn Red Wings (21-10-1-1, 1st in Bunge Division). It was the seco...
Jan 09, 2026

'It's a heroic effort': Horse rescue near Cochin brings community together
When they saw the black gelding in the icy water of Lehman's Creek, the people standing along the bank already knew one thing - this was going to take all of them.The horse, now known as Frosty, had f...
Jan 08, 2026