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Battleford to begin search for new CAO after Francis' immediate exit
The Town of Battleford says chief administrative officer (CAO) Todd Francis is no longer employed by the municipality, ending a tenure that began just over a year ago.In a brief statement issued Monda...
Nov 24, 2025

'He always had time for you': Remembering Herb Cox through those he lifted up
The first time Ames Leslie saw Herb Cox climb into a saddle, he had to blink twice.Cox was usually the polished MLA - the man in a suit jacket or vest who greeted everyone the same way, with a handsha...
Nov 24, 2025

North Sask Regiment seeks 30 new soldiers amid plans for national Reserve Force expansion
Wyatt Charters is considering a future career in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The 15-year-old student wandered through the Prince Albert Armoury on Saturday chatting with recruiters and learning m...
Nov 24, 2025
Canada, India trade deal negotiations good news for Saskatchewan
JOHANNESBURG - Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are reviving attempts at a comprehensive trade deal, which both countries started negotiating in 2010."The two leaders...
Nov 24, 2025

Fears over plastic contamination prompts nationwide recall of many Yoplait yogurts
Many of Yoplait's yogurts have been pulled from Canadian shelves after the company shared fears over pieces of plastic in some products.Yoplait Canada said in a statement that it proactively issued th...
Nov 24, 2025

‘After all, they’re family’: Poll finds holiday gatherings still important for most
EDMONTON - The upcoming holiday gatherings with relatives may feel ripe for conflicts over politics, relationships, and social issues, but an online survey suggests a majority of Canadians still feel ...
Nov 24, 2025
Nutrien’s decision to build U.S. export terminal made to meet potash demand
Agricultural product provider Nutrien's decision this week to build a US$1-billion potash export terminal in Longview, Washington, rather than in Canada was made to "meet rising demand for Saskatchewa...
Nov 23, 2025

Carney: Talks with Trump will resume ‘when it’s appropriate’
JOHANNESBURG - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he's not in a hurry to resume trade talks with U.S. President Donald Trump but will "speak to him again when it matters."Carney says he "doesn't have a b...
Nov 23, 2025

1A to 4A high school volleyball provincials results
The final weekend of high school volleyball provincials wrapped up on Saturday.The 4A schools competed in North Battleford.Meadow Lake finished on top after beating Moose Jaw Central in the final. Mel...
Nov 22, 2025

North Stars win fourth straight, take down Broncos 2-1 on the road
Kaeden Serpa stopped 49 of the 50 shots he faced for the Battlefords North Stars (11-5-2-2, 3rd in Nutrien Division) as the North Stars won 2-1 against the Humboldt Broncos (13-8-0-1, 2nd in Nutrien D...
Nov 22, 2025