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Canada Strong Pass expected to bring busy summer to Prince Albert National Park
Prince Albert National Park is preparing for a busier-than-usual summer as the Canada Strong Pass offers free admission to Parks Canada places from June 19 to September 7, 2026. The federal program wa...
Jun 20, 2026 The Canada Strong Pass that allows free entry to national parks is back again, including at Prince Albert National Park. (Image Credit: PANP/Facebook)
Numerous events planned for National Indigenous Peoples Day event
Fort Battleford National Historic Site near Duck Lake will be bustling with activity on Saturday. To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day and commemorate the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6, the Of...
Jun 20, 2026 Leadership and representatives from all across Treaty 6 Territory met at Fort Carlton June 12, 2026 to discuss the work going into planning the commemorative event this August 20-23. (Image Credit: Facebook.)
Wildlife expert believes bear in viral photo suffering from infection
A photo taken in Northern Saskatchewan of a distressed bear on the side of the highway has caught the attention of hundreds of social media users. The photo was taken by Martin Mckenzie near the Lac L...
Jun 19, 2026 Martin Mckenzie took this photo June 15 about 25 kilometers north of La Ronge. (Image Credit: Facebook/Martin Mckenzie)
Pancakes and Treaty 6 pride draw hundreds to downtown North Battleford
The smell of pancakes filled downtown North Battleford on Friday morning as students, workers, families and community members gathered to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day through food, music,...
Jun 19, 2026 Indigenous dancers perform a traditional powwow dance during the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre’s National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration in downtown North Battleford on Friday, June 19 2026. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph/battlefordsNOW)
Battlefords author celebrates Pride Month through storytelling
During Pride Month, Battlefords author Miguel Fenrich is reflecting on what it means to create stories as a 2SLGBTQ+ writer from rural Saskatchewan - and why representation matters.For him, storytelli...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Ali Lauren Creative/ submitted)
North Battleford man arrested after traffic stop leads to drug seizure
Battlefords RCMP say a traffic stop in North Battleford led to the arrest of a local man and the seizure of illicit drugs. Officers pulled over a car with no license plate on 15th Avenue in North Batt...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
'An administrative error': Inmate mistakenly released from North Battleford facility remains at large
A woman who was mistakenly released from a North Battleford correctional facility three months ago has been reported unlawfully at large, the Ministry of Community Safety said.Keleisha Jackson, 26, wa...
Jun 19, 2026 Keleisha Jackson, 26, has been reported unlawfully at large from the Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford Integrated Correctional Facility following an administrative error. (Image Credit: The government of Saskatchewan)
Red Pheasant purchases controlling stake in oilfield construction company
Red Pheasant Cree Nation has purchased 70 per cent of L&L Oilfield Construction based out of Lloydminster. The First Nation announced the acquisition on Friday, stating it represents a significant...
Jun 19, 2026 L&L Oilfield Construction was founded in 1970. (Image Credit: L&L Oilfield Construction)
“It means a whole lot to me”: Kokum watches granddaughters carry traditions forward
For three young sisters, traditional dancing represents far more than movement. It is an expression of pride, culture and belonging, carrying traditions from one generation to the next. Bobbie Tuffs, ...
Jun 19, 2026 (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph/ battlefordsNOW)
North Stars barbecue brings team and community together despite rainy weather
Battlefords North Stars fans were treated to a barbecue lunch at Century 21 Prairie Elite on Thursday, where people had the opportunity to get a burger, drink and chips for $5 with all the proceeds go...
Jun 18, 2026 The Battlefords North Stars welcomed fans across the Battlefords for a barbecue lunch at Century 21 Prairie Elite. (Image Credit: Century 21 Prairie Elite/Facebook)