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This year is expected to rival some of the hottest ever recorded, Canadian federal scientists say
Canadian scientists say the recent stretch of exceptional global temperatures shows no signs of letting up in 2026.Scientists with Environment and Climate Change Canada say global average temperatures...
Jan 19, 2026
'Everybody's accepted': Inside a classroom where hands-on learning is opening doors for youth in North Battleford
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 19, 2026
Manhunt underway for suspect involved in ACC break and enter
Battlefords RCMP is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a man involved in a break and enter. On Dec. 31 and again on Jan. 1 entry was gained to the Access Communication Centre in North Batt...
Jan 19, 2026
RCMP seize firearm, drugs from man following gunshot on MSFN
A 32-year-old man from Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation is facing half a dozen charges after shooting a gun on the reserve. Loon Lake RCMP say the incident happened on Jan. 16 at around 9:40 a.m., when ...
Jan 19, 2026
Inflation rises to 2.4% in December in ‘tax holiday’ rebound: StatCan
Statistics Canada says the end of the federal government's tax holiday a year earlier pushed the annual pace of inflation up two ticks to 2.4 per cent in December.A poll of economists heading into Mon...
Jan 19, 2026
Some Sask. travellers veto U.S. trips, and tourism companies are taking note
Nearly a year into Donald Trump's second term as president, some Saskatchewan travellers are choosing to avoid the United States."I don't think I'll be going to the States anytime soon," said Regina's...
Jan 19, 2026
Man arrested after break-in, SUV theft at North Battleford business
A 27-year-old man is facing multiple charges after a break and enter and vehicle theft at a North Battleford business earlier this month, Battlefords RCMP said.Officers were called to a business on 99...
Jan 19, 2026
Sask. First Nations unite at hockey championship in P.A.
Prince Albert is playing host to the Battle of the Nations Recreation Hockey Championship this weekend, bringing together First Nations teams from Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba.The Prince Albert ...
Jan 18, 2026
Carney ‘concerned’ about U.S. ‘escalation’ on Greenland after tariffs
DOHA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he is "concerned" about U.S. "escalation" on its push to buy Greenland after it threatened to impose tariffs on eight European nations opposed to the U.S. plan f...
Jan 18, 2026
Government of Sask. awards 53 grants to support suicide-prevention initiatives
The Government of Saskatchewan is awarding 53 grants to support initiatives aiming to reduce suicide rates.The Suicide Prevention Grant Program, which was first announced in September, provides grants...
Jan 18, 2026