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UPDATE: Man wanted for murder in North Battleford arrested
UPDATE: On May 3, RCMP reported that Tyson Cummer was arrested at a residence in Cut Knife following joint investigative and tactical efforts by Saskatchewan RCMP's Homicide Investigation Unit, Crime ...
May 01, 2026 An arrest warrant for Tyson Cummer has been issued by Saskatchewan RCMP's Homicide Investigation Unit. (Image Credit: RCMP)
Métis Nation recreating Batoche as a Roblox game
The sights and sounds of Batoche are going digital.This summer, Mtis families won't just walk the historic grounds, they'll be able to explore them in a whole new way through Roblox.The Mtis Nation-Sa...
May 01, 2026 The Batoche Roblox game follows the launch of “The Métis Life Project,” developed by Maskwa Games on Roblox last June for the Métis National Council as a way to teach children and adults Michif words and cultural teachings - to keep Métis language and culture alive in a modern way. (Image Credit: Métis National Council/metisnation.ca)
Phishing emails prompt North Battleford to shut down recreation booking system
That unexpected "voicemail" email might be better left unheard or deleted. The City of North Battleford is urging residents not to use its online recreation booking system after being notified of phis...
May 01, 2026 The city said versions of the email may vary, but a sample shows a message prompting users to click a link to listen to a “new voicemail.” (Image Credit: City of North Battleford)
NBCHS announces hockey program, classes for next school year
North Battleford Comprehensive High School has announced the return of its on-ice hockey program, along with a new standalone off-ice hockey class that teaches students about the sport beyond the rink...
May 01, 2026 North Battleford Comprehensive High School will offer a paid on-ice hockey program as well as a separate off-ice class. (Image Credit: ID 17974644 © Brad Calkins | Dreamstime.com)
Indigenous security firm to patrol North Battleford downtown in $106K pilot project
A First Nations security company will begin patrolling North Battleford's downtown core later this month under a pilot project supported by the city.The Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) sa...
May 01, 2026 The downtown area of North Battleford. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
Behind the push in one Canadian province to restrict energy drinks for teens
MONTRAL - Ever since 15-year-old Zachary Miron died after drinking a can of Red Bull while on a school ski trip in January 2024, his parents have been fighting a battle to ban energy drinks for childr...
May 01, 2026 Veronica Martinez, mother of Zachary Miron who died after drinking an energy drink while skiing, speaks at a news conference at the legislature in Quebec City Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Father David Miron and Quebec solidaire MNA Guillaume Cliche-Rivard, look on and react. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jacques Boissinot)
Fire ban issued in RM of Meadow Lake as flooding causes road closures
A fire ban is now in effect across the Rural Municipality of Meadow Lake.The ban took effect immediately after being issued Friday. The notice from the RM states emergency services may not be able to ...
May 01, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 108057185 © Amelia Martin | Dreamstime.com)
Regina-born Roughrider receiver Mitch Picton retiring after nine seasons
After nine seasons and a Grey Cup win with the CFL team he grew up watching, Regina-born receiver Mitch Picton is hanging up his cleats.Picton, 30, was selected by the Riders in the fifth round of the...
May 01, 2026 Mitch Picton was selected by the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the fifth round of the CFL’s 2017 draft. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Cold or allergies? Spring symptoms can be hard to tell apart
As winter gives way to warmer weather, many people are noticing the return of sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes... but it's not always clear whether it's a cold or allergies."It can be quite tricky,...
May 01, 2026 While allergy season may be frustrating to get through, it is still manageable when the correct precautions are taken. (Image Credit: ID 53954599 © Michael Krause | Dreamstime.com)
Sask. Health Authority directed to report ER service disruptions more frequently
The Government of Saskatchewan says it is taking steps to ensure residents will be made aware of service disruptions at their local emergency rooms as quickly as possible, while also working to reduce...
Apr 30, 2026 “It is important for Saskatchewan people to have reliable and timely information on health care service availability in their community,” said Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill. (Image Credit: File photo/CKOM)