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Funding allocated for Sask’s upcoming forced addictions treatment program
The legislation that would underpin the Sask. government's forced addictions treatment plan has yet to pass, but money has been allocated in this week's budget for the first phase.According to Mental ...
Mar 22, 2026 Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr says the first facility for the forced addictions treatment program, under the Compassionate Intervention Act, will be opened in North Battleford. (Image Credit: Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Chaotic 3-2 win gives the North Stars a 2-0 series lead vs the Melfort Mustangs
For the second night in a row, the Battlefords North Stars survived a third period comeback attempt from the Melfort Mustangs took a 2-0 series lead after winning game two by a score of 3-2. Kaeden Se...
Mar 22, 2026 The North Stars will take a 2-0 series lead into Melfort after a 3-2 victory over the Mustangs. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Police blitz on Northern Sask. highways takes 21 drivers off the roads
A five-day blitz by Saskatchewan RCMP officers in Northern Saskatchewan last week saw 21 drivers removed the roads.RCMP said in a news release on March 20 that the traffic safety initiative from March...
Mar 21, 2026 A Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services officer leaves Stoney Rapids to begin a patrol of the ice road in the safety blitz. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Wildfire money in Saskatchewan budget isn’t enough: Candle Lake fire chief
A fire chief who helped battle last year's devastating wildfires says he doesn't feel the funding in the Saskatchewan budget is enough to prepare communities for the upcoming fire season.Jim Arnold, c...
Mar 21, 2026 Aerial view of a wildfire burning near Weyakwin in northern Saskatchewan in the summer of 2025. (Image Credit: File photo/paNOW Staff)
Trump’s mixed messages on Iran: ‘Winding down’ the war and easing sanctions but adding more troops
President Donald Trump frequently contradicts himself, sometimes in the same speech, social media post or even sentence. Within the space of a few hours Friday, he sent a torrent of mixed signals abou...
Mar 21, 2026 President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One Friday, March 20, 2026 at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach Fla. (Image Credit: AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Meota Combines to play in winner take all Game 5 against Neilburg
The Sask. Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) season will come to an end on Sunday when the Meota Combines face off with the Neilburg Monarchs in Game 5 of the finals. After the Combines took down the Monarc...
Mar 21, 2026 The Meota Combines look to win their fourth SPHL title in five years when they face Neilburg in Game 5 of the finals. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
FSIN ordered to pay over $28 million: audit
While signaling a near three week window to respond and provide documentation, Indigenous Services Canada has concluded their financial audit and has informed the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Na...
Mar 21, 2026 At the time the audit was initially presented to FSIN leadership, the gates at the office building in Saskatoon were closed. (Image Credit: Submitted photo)
Feds to shed 12,000 full-time equivalent positions to cut costs
Federal departments and agencies are looking to cut more than 12,000 full-time equivalent jobs over the next three years as part of the Carney government's spending review.That figure comes from plans...
Mar 21, 2026 A giant Canadian flag hangs on the side of a government office building in downtown Ottawa in 2020. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
North Stars take 1-0 series lead with 4-2 win over the Melfort Mustangs
The Battlefords North Stars came out of the gate strong with a 4-2 win over the Melfort Mustangs to take a 1-0 series lead in the first round of the playoffs. North Stars goaltender Kaeden Serpa had 4...
Mar 21, 2026 The North Stars will look to take a 2-0 series advantage when they face off with the Mustangs in game two on Saturday. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
“We’re building capacity at all levels”: Premier discusses future of policing, including Indigenous-led forces
While the province is investing in law enforcement capacity through additional police officers, First Nations leaders are weighing whether a community-based policing model could better address local n...
Mar 20, 2026 The Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) and Red Pheasant Cree Nation signed a memorandum of understanding in October 2025 to increase collaboration and improve safety. The Prince Albert Grand Council is deciding whether to pursue its own Indigenous-led police service or continue to work with the current enforcement arms including RCMP and SMS. Premier Scott Moe said everyone has a common goal: safer communities. (Image Credit: SMS/Facebook)