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Alumina project ready for next steps, says CEO
A massive alumina discovery in northeastern Saskatchewan could eventually lead to aluminum smelting in Tisdale, according to the CEO of Canadian Energy Metals (CEM) - but only if the province can supp...
May 13, 2026 Chris Hopkins spoke at Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday afternoon and gave an update on the alumina project near Tisdale. (Image Credit: Susan McNeil/paNOW)
NBCHS brings awareness to missing and murdered Indigenous people with student-led school walk
Students, teachers and staff at North Battleford Comprehensive High School, as well as members of various Indigenous communities, came together May 13 for a walk to Eagles Landing in North Battleford....
May 13, 2026 The walk to raise awareness for missing and murdered indigenous people was brought upon by students at North Battleford Comprehensive High School. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Ile-à-la Crosse nearly ready for 250th anniversary celebration
Organizers of the 250th anniversary celebration of Ile--la Crosse are asking those who are connected to the northern Mtis to come home. According to event coordinator Maureen Belanger, the itinerary f...
May 13, 2026 Ile-à-la Crosse was formally founded by the Hudson Bay Company in 1776. (Image Credit: ilex250.ca)
Lloydminster trafficking investigation reaches Taiwan as RCMP warm of rising sex-trade activity
Lloydminster RCMP say human trafficking investigations linked to the sex trade are happening in the city, with cases involving hotels, short-term rentals and online booking systems - and in one instan...
May 13, 2026 The building of the Lloydminster RCMP detachment. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW Staff)
International shortage of helium could be opportunity for Sask. industry
When one thinks about drilling and mining in Saskatchewan, it's likely about uranium, potash or oil, but global shortages have recently put the spotlight on the province's helium industry.Saskatchewan...
May 13, 2026 The provincial government set a goal in 2021, of Saskatchewan supplying 10 per cent of the world’s helium by 2030, in 2026 it’s at about three per cent. (Image Credit: North American Helium/Facebook)
Judge quashes Alberta separation petition in favour of First Nations
An Alberta judge quashed a separatist petition Wednesday, saying the provincial government had a duty to consult with First Nations.Justice Shaina Leonard said the petition should never have been issu...
May 13, 2026 Supporters fly flags in support of Mitch Sylvestre as he submits his signatures for a separation referendum to Elections Alberta in Edmonton, on Monday, May 4, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)
Updated: Two suspects wanted after armed robbery on Thunderchild First Nation
UPDATE: On Wednesday afternoon around 4 p.m., Turtleford RCMP reported that they had arrested Phoenix Standingwater on Thunderchild First Nation. He appeared in court in Onion Lake. Police are still t...
May 13, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Father of 2020 Saskatchewan bear attack victim ‘heartbroken’ over latest fatal encounter
The father of a woman who died in a bear attack in 2020 says his heart goes out to the family and friends of the 27-year-old man who died in a bear encounter northeast of Points North Landing last Fri...
May 13, 2026 Hubert Esquirol, who lost his daughter Stephanie Blais in a bear attack in 2020, says he is “heartbroken” after hearing about the attack on Friday, which claimed the life of a 27-year-old man.
PHOTO GALLERY: Racers inspire Battlefords youth ahead of Indian Relay weekend
Students in the Battlefords had the opportunity to interact with Indian Relay riders before a busy weekend of racing. Eighteen-year-old Kaleal Jackson from the team In It 2 Win It, is one of several r...
May 13, 2026 Youth in the Battlefords watch Indian Relay riders ahead of race weekend. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph)
‘A great opportunity’: Jack Coan pushing for backup quarterback role at Riders camp
Jack Coan has played under some of the brightest lights in the sport, but he's now facing one of the biggest tests of his career at Roughriders training camp.From throwing touchdowns at Notre Dame Sta...
May 13, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Jack Coan (pictured) speaking with media following training camp at Griffiths Stadium on May 12, 2026. (Image Credit: Brittany Caffet/650 CKOM)