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Winter storm turns deadly as RCMP report fatal semi crash, 82 collisions
What began as a major storm ended in tragedy on Saskatchewan highways.RCMP said the storm turned deadly after two semis collided near Broadview, leaving one semi driver dead, as police dealt with a su...
Dec 18, 2025

Five candidates confirmed for North Battleford council by-election in January
The City of North Battleford has confirmed the list of candidates for its upcoming municipal by-election to fill a vacant city council seat.City officials said five candidates will appear on the ballo...
Dec 18, 2025

2025 North Battleford Twinkle Tour wraps up with winners announced
The seventh annual Twinkle Tour was held in North Battleford throughout early December. Twenty-five people entered the Christmas decoration contest and four awards were up for grabs, including Best Ho...
Dec 18, 2025
Sask population drops slightly in third quarter of the year
Reduced immigration is leading to lower population levels across most Canadian provinces including Saskatchewan, but at lower rates. In Saskatchewan, the quarterly population dropped by .06 per cent, ...
Dec 18, 2025

Battlefords crams four WPD ambulances with toys to brighten Christmas for kids
For first responders, the job often means witnessing people on some of the hardest days of their lives - moments marked by crisis, loss and urgency.That's why this week felt different for WPD Ambulanc...
Dec 18, 2025
Roughriders sign running back Thomas Bertrand-Hudon to one-year extension
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed a one-year extension with running back Thomas Bertrand-Hudon.Bertrand-Hudon, who stands six feet tall and weighs in at 220 pounds, was drafted by the team 34th...
Dec 18, 2025
Some travel advisories still in effect in Saskatchewan following major snowstorm
Some travel advisories were still in effect on Thursday morning after a major snowstorm blew through Saskatchewan.The storm, which pummeled central and southern parts of the province on Wednesday, bro...
Dec 18, 2025

Virtual technology expected to lower preventable mortality rates in Northern Sask.
Northern residents have twice the preventable mortality rates than their southern counterparts when it comes to cancer, diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, but medical professionals believe that gap...
Dec 18, 2025

RCMP, Ministry of Highways warn drivers about deteriorating conditions as Alberta clipper slams Saskatchewan
The Highway Hotline map is lit up like a Christmas tree - full of different colours all indicating different driving conditions across the province. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, every highway out of Saskat...
Dec 17, 2025

Wait times at Victoria hospital ER 'very high safety risk' according to leaked document
Wait times at some Saskatchewan hospitals reached levels high enough to be considered a very high safety risk, including Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert, the NDP announced in a news release today. ...
Dec 17, 2025