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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
P.A. model train show attracts fans of all ages
The old Staples store in the Gateway Mall has turned into a hub for train enthusiasts and model builders. Throughout the weekend, members of the Prince Albert Model Railroaders and the Prince Albert S...
Jan 18, 2026
Gun shop owner says accessories left out of federal gun buyback program
Details of the federal gun buyback program have one Saskatchewan gun shop owner wondering why there isn't more money for compensation - and doesn't take into account equipment such as accessories for ...
Jan 18, 2026
North Stars fall 6-5 in overtime to the Warman Wolverines in back-and-forth affair
The Battlefords North Stars failed to win their eighth straight game, falling 6-5 to the Warman Wolverines at home in overtime. Wolverines captain Vincent Palmarin scored the game winner just 23 secon...
Jan 18, 2026
‘Excellent first step’: Sask. farmer welcomes progress on trade deal with China
Saskatchewan farmers are possibly getting a break when it comes to the Chinese trade front.This week's trade mission by Prime Minister Mark Carney that included Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, was abl...
Jan 17, 2026
Federal gun buyback program opens Monday, with March 31 deadline to register
Owners of banned firearms will have until the end of March to declare interest in a federal program offering compensation for turning in or permanently deactivating their guns.The federal government s...
Jan 17, 2026
Saskatchewan organizations to collaborate with UAE on nuclear development
Two Saskatchewan organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding agreeing to collaborate on the development of a nuclear program in the United Arab Emirates.On Friday, the provincial governmen...
Jan 17, 2026
'Nothing but positivity': Local RCMP's first Coffee with a Cop event
Saskatchewan RCMP officers sat down for a cup of coffee with North Battleford residents on Jan. 15; it was the first local 'Coffee with a Cop' event. Cpl. Steve Bell with the Battlefords Crime Prevent...
Jan 17, 2026
Battlefords North Stars win seventh straight with 4-3 win vs the Warman Wolverines
Despite a comeback to tie it on multiple occasions by the Warman Wolverines, the Battlefords North Stars held on for a 4-3 win in Warman, winning their second straight game.The win paired with losses ...
Jan 17, 2026