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First Saskatchewan tornado of 2026 spins north of Belle Plaine
Environment Canada is confirming a landspout tornado swirled around Belle Plaine on Friday afternoon, marking the first recorded tornado in Saskatchewan this year.Several people messaged 980 CJME with...
May 23, 2026 Laressa Dueck Marengere took a photo of a funnel cloud taken near Bethune on May 22. (Image Credit: 980 CJME via Laressa Dueck Marengere/ Submitted)
Battlefords & District Chamber of Commerce holds successful 12th golf business challenge
The North Battleford Golf and Country Club played host to the 12th annual Chamber Business Golf Challenge on Friday. A total of 144 golfers representing a range of companies took part in the community...
May 23, 2026 (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Can EVs work in Saskatchewan's North? One Indigenous-led campaign says yes
Long driving distances, harsh winters and a lack of charging stations have long made electric vehicles seem unrealistic in northern Saskatchewan - but one Indigenous-led clean transportation campaign ...
May 22, 2026 An electric vehicle charges at a charging station. (Image Credit: Sean Kilpatrick/The Canadian Press)
Film and TV buff Josh Woods writing new script with Roughriders
Josh Woods is certainly no stranger to stepping onto a CFL field.It's a privilege he's earned over five years in the league with the B.C. Lions, eventually becoming a starting linebacker for the team....
May 22, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Josh Woods signed as a free agent with the team in February after five seasons with the B.C. Lions. (Image Credit: Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)
Sask. hospital review begins under former provincial coroner, Saskatoon police chief
The independent review promised for hospitals in the province by the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) in January is now underway.The province reported on Thursday...
May 22, 2026 Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert. (Image Credit: File photo/paNOW Staff)
Saskatchewan's top curlers headed to Lloydminster for 2027 provincials
Lloydminster is set to host Saskatchewan's biggest week in curling after securing both the province's men's and women's championships for 2027.The city announced Thursday the 2027 SaskTel Tankard and ...
May 22, 2026 Cenovus Energy Hub is located at 3905 – 39 Avenue in Lloydminster, Sask. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW Staff)
North Battleford tax notices sent with 1.8% monthly penalties looming
It's that time of year again. Property owners in North Battleford are beginning to receive their 2026 tax notices as the city reminds residents that payments are due by June 30 before late penalties b...
May 22, 2026 North Battleford's city hall is located at 1291 101 Street. (Image Credit: File photo/battlefordsNOW)
Carney says ‘co-operative federalism’ is working, as Alberta preps for referendum
Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the thorny issue of Alberta's separatist movement in the form of a metaphor this morning - likening Canada to the Parliament buildings: currently under renovation....
May 22, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney is pictured during a meeting in his office in Ottawa on Monday, April 20, 2026. (Image Credit: The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick)
After summer of wildfires, Flin Flon Bombers give community reason to celebrate
The Flin Flon Bombers had a magical season this year - one the organization and its fans will likely remember for a long time.For starters, the club won its first league title in 33 years, following s...
May 22, 2026 (Image Credit: Facebook/SJHL)
Battlefords garage sale website makes finding local listings easier for shoppers
For Brandon Raiche, there's nothing better than finding treasures at a local garage sale, but figuring out where and when yard sales were happening wasn't easy to track. "Most of them are on Facebook,...
May 21, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 39563185 | Sign © Piotr Zajac | Dreamstime.com)