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'A good man with a good heart': Blake Emmons passes away at 81
An well-known entertainer and philanthropist to residents in Nipawin and across Saskatchewan has died. Blake Emmons passed away earlier this week at the age of 81. Emmons was heavily involved in the f...
Mar 13, 2026 Blake Emmons at the SCMA awards in 2012. (Image Credit: Facebook.)
Sask. musician Colter Wall indefinitely cancels concerts for mental health
Saskatchewan musician, Colter Wall, has cancelled all upcoming live performances over mental health concerns.Wall shared in a social media post on Wednesday that he is taking an "indefinite hiatus" fr...
Mar 13, 2026 Swift Current musician, Colter Wall, is taking an indefinite hiatus from live performances to focus on his mental health. He shared an update online for fans on Wed, March 11, 2026. (Image Credit: Colter Wall/Facebook)
UPDATED: Police presence at North Battleford motel amid alleged shooting death
A taxi driver in North Battleford has reportedly died following an alleged shooting early Friday morning, according to the owner of the company he worked for.Haris Korath of Crown Cab said the inciden...
Mar 13, 2026 A community safety officer vehicle is seen outside of a local motel where RCMP appearing to be investigating an incident Friday. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
Years in hospital inspires young patient to give back through student-run business
For nearly 12 years, hospital rooms across the country felt more familiar to Nate Starycki than his own bedroom did. He was born with gastroschisis - a condition where his intestines formed outside hi...
Mar 13, 2026 From left: Grayson Frolek, James Woytiuk, and Nate Starycki posing with their 306 Roots apparel. (Image Credit: Submitted photo/Rhonda MacDonald)
'It's the little things and the big things': Battlefords Healthcare Heros night honours those behide care
When a young patient left her appointment recently, she turned back to Dr. Patricia Campbell with a simple promise when asked about a follow-up visit."I'd love to come back!""That was such a thrill to...
Mar 13, 2026 Front row, from left: Kelsey Samborski, Gilbert Katerynych, Dr. Patricia Campbell and Dr. Aaron Prystupa. Back row, from left: representatives from River Valley Eye Care, Krista Jamieson, Pat Gotto and Terry Strubey. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
North Stars playoff scenarios as they finish off regular season against Kindersley
The final game of the regular season comes tonight for the Battlefords North Stars as they take on the Kindersley Klippers. It's ticket redemption night, meaning fans can use any unused ticket from th...
Mar 13, 2026 The Battlefords North Stars would ensure they finish in at least third place in the SJHL with a win over the Kindersley Klippers (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks prep for first round clash with the Saskatoon Stars
After having a bye through the first round of the playoffs, the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks are set to get back on the ice for their first taste of playoff action against the Saskatoon Stars. The...
Mar 13, 2026 The Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks head into the playoffs with an opportunity to bring the first league championship in franchise history to the Battlefords. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Tailgating law fully passed, ready in time for Riders opener
SLGA Minister Warren Kaeding said he'll be among those out near Mosaic Stadium ahead of the Roughriders' season opener for the very first day of tailgating.The bill to allow tailgating was given royal...
Mar 13, 2026 Minister Responsible for SLGA Warren Kaeding says he and the Riders are excited to see what fans come up with as tailgating becomes legal for the first time at Mosaic Stadium. Mar. 12, 2026. (Image Credit: Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
North Stars clinch home ice in first round with 8-5 win over the Kindersley Klippers
The lowest the Battlefords North Stars can now finish is fourth place in the SJHL, ensuring home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs after an 8-5 win against the Kindersley Klippers. Kind...
Mar 13, 2026 The Battlefords North Stars will take on the Kindersley Klippers on Friday in the last game of the regular season with a chance to clinch at least third place in the SJHL. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff)
Treaty 6 Leaders discuss 'historic' meeting with His Majesty, King Charles III
For the first time since meeting with His Majesty, King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, leaders from Treaty 6 First Nations are speaking publicly about the experience they are describing as a signif...
Mar 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Aaron Chown/ PA Wire)