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U.S. strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country
The U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro and flew him out of the country in an extraordinary nighttime operation that was accompanied by a flurry of strikes following months of escalating ...
Jan 03, 2026
Canada defeats Slovakia, sets up showdown with Czechia at World Juniors
Team Canada's offensive firepower was on showcase in a quarterfinals win over Slovakia at the 2026 World Juniors Hockey Championship.Canada recorded five goals in the first period to power it to a 7-1...
Jan 03, 2026
Raylene Sewap arrested in North Battleford
A woman wanted by RCMP for allegedly assaulting a man and robbing him has been arrested. Battlefords RCMP arrested Raylene Sewap, age 29, in North Battleford on New Year's Day. Sewap made her first co...
Jan 02, 2026
Crown Corps ask for significant rate increases
Two of Saskatchewan's crown corporations are applying for significant rate increases over the next year or so. SaskPower has applied for an almost eight per cent increase - split into two parts - to b...
Jan 02, 2026
Canada to take on Slovakia in quarter-final at World Juniors
The job's not finished yet, but Team Canada is getting closer to being back on the podium at the World Juniors.The Canadian team (3-1-0-0) finished at the top of Group B after going undefeated in the ...
Jan 02, 2026

From backstage to belonging: Inside NBCHS's rising drama program
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': Ho...
Jan 02, 2026

Saskatchewan lowers age for women eligible for screening mammograms
More Saskatchewan women will be able to receive an earlier diagnosis, now that the province has changed the eligibility for screening mammograms.As of Jan. 1, women aged 43 and older in the province c...
Jan 02, 2026

Carney will meet with Ukraine’s allies in Paris as peace talks intensify
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to France next week to meet with Ukraine's allies as talks aimed at ending Russia's war intensify.The Prime Minister's Office says Carney will be in Par...
Jan 02, 2026

Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares atop wine bottles ignited fatal bar fire
CRANS-MONTANA, Switzerland (AP) - Swiss investigators said Friday that they believe sparkling flares atop Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a ski resort when they came too close to a crowded...
Jan 02, 2026

North Stars continue to climb SJHL standings with a 4-3 win vs Kindersley
In the first SJHL game of 2026, the Battlefords North Stars (17-8-2-2, 1st in Nutrien Division) completed a weekend sweep over the division rival Kindersley Klippers (14-11-2-5, 2nd in Nutrien Divisio...
Jan 02, 2026