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Saskatchewan Roughriders sign quarterback Jack Coan to one-year extension
Quarterback Jack Coan will be wearing green and white once again in 2026.The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced on Monday that Coan has signed a one-year extension with the team. Coan, who stands six-...
Jan 22, 2026
Sask. government aims to improve safety at hospitals through independent review
The Government of Saskatchewan is launching a third-party review of safety and security at hospitals around the province. The provincial government said the independent review is being launched at the...
Jan 22, 2026
More than 20,000 calls kept Battlefords RCMP busy in 2025
Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 20,000 calls for service in 2025 as officers continued to balance enforcement, crime reduction, and community engagement across the region.According to Saskatch...
Jan 22, 2026
RCMP traffic service checks over 500 vehicles in central and northern Sask in less than a week
Over 500 drivers in north and central Saskatchewan were pulled over by RCMP officers from Melfort and Prince Albert in mid-January, resulting in multiple tickets and charges being laid. From January 1...
Jan 22, 2026
Frontline worker gives thumbs up to animal protection service change
A frontline worker with years of experience rescuing animals says she is excited to see someone else in charge of the province's animal welfare services.Wendy Fyrk, who lives in the Prince Albert area...
Jan 22, 2026
Swinging with the Stars fundraiser returns with $90K goal for BUH
A popular community fundraiser is returning to the Battlefords this month, with a clear goal of improving patient care at Battlefords Union Hospital.Swinging with the Stars, hosted by the Battlefords ...
Jan 22, 2026
Stay warm but stay safe: space heaters, poorly vented furnaces can be dangerous
The frigid weather is upon us, and many will do what they can to be warm. The Melfort Fire Department is cautioning residents to make sure that staying warm is also staying safe. Fire Chief Leonard Wh...
Jan 22, 2026
Prince Albert, Battlefords on list of hospitals to get metal detectors
People going into emergency rooms in some urban Saskatchewan hospitals, including the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert and the Battlefords Union Hospital will soon have to pass through metal detecto...
Jan 22, 2026
North Battleford council invites residents to monthly ‘Council Connect’ meet-ups
It's an opportunity to engage in casual conversation with members of the public. City councillors from North Battleford will host an event on a Thursday each month, with rotating times and locations t...
Jan 22, 2026
'It's such a huge experience': inside a family’s 14-year commitment to North Stars billeting
This feature is part of an ongoing series to highlight the contribution of Battlefords North Stars billet families.For many Battlefords residents, a trip to the Access Communications Centre when the N...
Jan 22, 2026