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Waskesiu businesses, visitors not concerned about wildfire threat near community

It was another normal day for vacationers and business owners in Waskesiu on Wednesday, despite warnings from Parks Canada urging people in the town to be on an evacuation alert, just in case the Buhl...

Jul 17, 2025

Saskatchewan’s debt rising at $3,200 a minute; debt clock highlights

A massive digital 'debt clock' rolled into North Battleford this week, bringing with it a bold message from the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF): Saskatchewan's provincial debt is growing fast, and...

Jul 16, 2025

Local O-lineman turns heads as Team Sask. takes U17 Western Title

In just his first year playing offensive line, 6-5, 220-pound Reed Johnson from the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings helped lead Team Saskatchewan to victory at the U17 Western Chall...

Jul 16, 2025

Access Communications Centre reopens after mid-June fire

The Access Communications Centre is back in operation as of Monday, following a fire on June 19 that forced its closure.According to Cheryl Deneire, the city's director of parks and recreation, while ...

Jul 16, 2025

Canada to target steel originating in China with new tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney says steel originating in China will be subjected to higher tariffs to try and prevent steel dumping amid U.S. President Donald Trump's ongoing global trade war.Carney is at...

Jul 16, 2025

Puck drops on new lease as North Stars secure home through 2028

North Battleford city council has approved a new three-year lease agreement Monday for the Battlefords North Stars Hockey Club, ensuring the junior team can continue to call the Access Communications ...

Jul 16, 2025

Battlefords’ Shae Maunula rallies to qualify for Nationals at Sask. Golf Junior Provincials

Fifteen-year-old Shae Maunula from the Battlefords pulled off a clutch final round performance at the Saskatchewan Junior Golf Provincials this past weekend, climbing from 12th place to finish sixth a...

Jul 15, 2025

Firefighters from Australia, Mexico assist with merging fires in northern Sask.

Saskatchewan is getting some additional help from overseas to help tackle uncontrolled wildfires burning in the north.The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said 40 firefighters from Australia h...

Jul 15, 2025

Death of woman in Beaver River was a homicide

RCMP have confirmed that the death of a 25-year-old woman from Big Island Lake Cree Nation several days ago was a homicide. Juanita Wahpistikwan's body was discovered when firefighters responded to a ...

Jul 15, 2025

Honouring Michael Linklater: Indigenous basketball icon and youth advocate

A standing ovation echoed through the SaskTel Centre on July 5 as the Province of Saskatchewan made a historic announcement, recognizing the day officially as Michael Linklater Day. The honour celebra...

Jul 15, 2025