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Wilkie care home abuse trial adjoured to July for closing arguments
A former care worker accused of abusing vulnerable residents at a Wilkie group home will return to court this summer for closing arguments.Jaclyn Elias is charged with assault, sexual assault, sexual ...
Mar 02, 2026 Jaclyn Elias leaves North Battleford Provincial Court in North Battleford on Feb. 10, 2026, during her trial involving allegations related to a Wilkie care home. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW Staff) (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Fraud Prevention Month: How to protect yourself as scams grow in Saskatchewan
Fraud is climbing across Saskatchewan and more victims are losing thousands of dollars as financial institutions warn residents to stay vigilant during Fraud Prevention Month across the country. Recen...
Mar 02, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 81003321 © Sarayuth Punnasuriyaporn | Dreamstime.com)
Indigenous Court in Saskatchewan long overdue, experts say
A major new pilot project from the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan could change the way some Indigenous people are sentenced in the province.An Indigenous Provincial Court is being developed by the p...
Mar 02, 2026 The Provincial Court is planning to launch an Indigenous Court in Saskatoon by summer 2026. (Image Credit: Eagle Feather News)
NDP Responds to Startling New Study on Northern Poverty Rates
A new report reveals major poverty for among youth living in northern Saskatchewan communities.Released Wednesday, a report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives reveals Saskatchewan has th...
Mar 02, 2026 ID 430202206 © Konstantin Ushakov | Dreamstime.com (Image Credit: ID 430202206 © Konstantin Ushakov | Dreamstime.com)
'It’s a pretty special feeling': Battlefords rodeo tradition leads to $50K TeleMiracle 50 donation
In North Battleford, the thunder of hooves and the steady rhythm of a three-day rodeo have long carried more than competition. For decades, they have carried the community.That tradition continued thi...
Mar 02, 2026 Members of the North Battleford Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo present a $50,000 cheque to TeleMiracle. (Image Credit: North Battleford Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo)
Saskatchewan high school students to be offered course on energy production
Energy Production 20 will be available to all Saskatchewan high school students beginning in September of the 2026-27 school year, with the intent of providing the opportunity to explore careers in on...
Mar 02, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 66515441 © Hongqi Zhang (aka Michael Zhang) | Dreamstime.com)
Distress call reporting crash triggers RCMP search near Kerrobert
An extensive three-day RCMP search north of Kerrobert has turned up no sign of a reported collision after a distress call was overheard on a two-way radio last week.Unity and Kindersley RCMP responded...
Mar 02, 2026 (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW)
Bridge from Battleford to North Battleford to briefly close for house move
The bridge connecting Battleford to North Battleford will be temporarily closed late Monday morning to allow for the transport of a house across the span.City and town personnel will work together dur...
Mar 02, 2026 The bridge connecting Battleford to North Battleford will be closed temporarily Monday morning for the move of a house. (Image Credit: Google Map)
TeleMiracle raises record $10.5 million in milestone 50th year
Saskatchewan's biggest annual fundraiser reached a historic milestone this weekend, setting a new record and continuing a tradition that has helped thousands of residents access life-changing medical ...
Mar 02, 2026 Since 1977, TeleMiracle has raised over $171 million to help provide funds for medical equipment, treatment and travel assistance for the people of Saskatchewan. (Image Credit: Submitted)
Canada urges diplomatic solution in Iran, won't say if it views strikes as illegal
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Canada would like to see a diplomatic solution to the war in Iran, even as Canada has expressed support for the U.S. military attack that killed Iran's leader...
Mar 02, 2026 Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne, right, and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, second left, talk to Indian ministers and officials as they wait for the signing of agreement and memorandum of understanding ceremony in New Delhi, India, Monday, March 2, 2026. (Image Credit: AP Photo/Manish Swarup)