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North Stars in winner take all game seven against the Yorkton Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars are back in Yorkton to face off with the Terriers in game seven of the SJHL semifinals. It's the biggest game of the entire season so far and will be the last for one of th...
Apr 15, 2026 The winners of the North Stars/Terriers and Red Wings/Bombers game sevens will meet in the 2026 Canterra Seeds Cup finals. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
UPDATE: Travel not recommended in Lloydminster, surrounding highways
As of 2 p.m. on April 15, the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline has removed the "travel not recommended" alert for the route between North Battleford and Lloydminster.-Travel is not recommended in parts of...
Apr 15, 2026 Road conditions in Lloydminster as of the morning of April 15, 2026. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW staff)
Travel not recommended in parts of northeast
Another shot of winter weather has led to some challenges on local highways. Travel is not recommended in the Nipawin, Carrot River, White Fox, Choiceland, and Smeaton areas. The Highway Hotline is re...
Apr 15, 2026 A screenshot of highways in the Smeaton area this morning. (Image Credit: Highway Hotline)
7-Eleven sandwiches and wraps recalled in Saskatchewan due to listeria risk
A number of sandwiches, subs and wraps sold by the convenience chain 7-Eleven have been recalled due to possible contamination with listeria.The Government of Canada said the sandwiches, which were di...
Apr 15, 2026 The affected products include the 7-Eleven brand’s turkey, ham and swiss subs, chicken Caesar wraps, egg, bacon and cheddar English muffins, egg, sausage and cheddar English muffins, pizza subs, hungryman subs, roast beef wedges, tuna salad wedges, spicy Buffalo chicken wraps, rotisserie chicken chipotle wraps, hoagie subs, Japanese-style egg salad sandwiches and veggie wraps. (Image Credit: Government of Canada)
Few changes from new Liberal majority expected by Sask. political scientist
A Saskatchewan political scientist is expecting few changes for people in this province, now that Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government.Three byelection wins on Monday have resu...
Apr 15, 2026 Byelection wins Monday secured a majority government for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals. Here, Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at the beginning of a cabinet planning forum at the Citadelle in Quebec City, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (Image Credit: Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press)
'The Gold Eagle Casino is moving to a new home': $100M project moves forward with SIGA support in North Battleford
Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) is moving ahead with a $100-million casino and resort development after a ministerial order returned control of its land.The First Nation pr...
Apr 14, 2026 A rendering shows the proposed $100-million casino, hotel and convention centre development planned along Highway 16 West in North Battleford. (Image Credit: Creative Fire/submitted)
More snow expected over the coming days
It may not be Feb. 2, but the weather is reminiscent of the movie Groundhog Day. More snow is coming through Saskatchewan in the coming days, as Old Man Winter acts like a party guest who doesn't know...
Apr 14, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
'Let's pack the bus': North Stars billet family plans fan bus to Yorkton
For a local North Stars billet family, game seven of playoffs in Yorkton could be the last chance to watch their billeted player. That's why they are making arrangements for a last-minute fan bus tomo...
Apr 14, 2026 Yorkton Terriers force game seven with a 6-3 win over the Battlefords North Stars on April 14. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Lloydminster RCMP responds to five overdoses in seven hours
Lloydminster RCMP is warning the public after officers responded to five suspected overdoses in the span of seven hours. During this time, four doses of Narcan were utilized to help, and there was one...
Apr 14, 2026 Saskatchewan RCMP patrol vehicle. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
Unplug cellphone chargers when not in use: Hudson Bay Fire Dept.
The Hudson Bay Fire Department (HBFD) is cautioning the public about the dangers of leaving a cellphone charger plugged into the outlet unattended. The department posted on their social media page tha...
Apr 14, 2026 (Image Credit: Hudson Bay Fire Department/Facebook)