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Whooping cough exposure at Victoria Hospital
People who were inside the Victoria Hospital emergency room in Prince Albert on Sunday, April 19 between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. may have been exposed to pertussis, also known as whooping cough. The Saskat...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 113232834 © Katerynakon | Dreamstime.com)
Sentencing date set for woman guilty in Battle River RM animal neglect case
Ellen Haudeck has been found guilty in North Battleford provincial court following a trial into animal abuse and neglect allegations, with sentencing set for June 10.The case stems from an investigati...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 3787145 © Jakezc | Dreamstime.com)
Online sales of stolen construction goods lead to charges in Lloydminster
A Lloydminster man is facing multiple charges after RCMP linked a series of construction site break-ins to stolen property being sold online.The local RCMP's Crime Reduction Unit began investigating o...
Apr 30, 2026 Recovered tools and equipment are shown after Lloydminster RCMP executed a search warrant on April 28, 2026. Police say nearly $16,000 worth of stolen property from local construction sites was seized. (Image Credit: Alberta RCMP)
Black bears expected to be more active after long winter
With spring finally arriving after an extended winter in Saskatchewan, black bears across the province are emerging from hibernation hungry and in search of food.While often associated with more mount...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 57346010 © Rkpimages | Dreamstime.com)
Unusually late ice breakup recorded on North Saskatchewan River
A long-awaited and familiar sign of spring arrived in Prince Albert late Wednesday, as the North Saskatchewan River's ice finally gave way.Between 7:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., large chunks of ice were see...
Apr 30, 2026 A view of the river on Thursday from the bridge. (Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Three hospitalized after multiple stabbings in Stanley Mission
RCMP in Stanley Mission have arrested several people following multiple stabbings in the community early Thursday morning. Three victims were taken to hospital with serious injuries, according to poli...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/paNOW)
Peak-hour traffic stop leads to arrest in Lloydminster robbery case
A man accused of a violent vehicle robbery was arrested during a coordinated police stop in Lloydminster during peak traffic hours.The incident began in the early morning hours of April 29 in the Rura...
Apr 30, 2026 The building of the Lloydminster RCMP detachment. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW)
Time change confusion fades as Sask. updates law for Lloydminster
No need to worry about missing appointments because of the one-hour time difference anymore.Saskatchewan is updating its time legislation as neighbouring Alberta prepares to stop changing clocks, a mo...
Apr 30, 2026 The Lloydminster Border Markers mark the boundary between the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. (Image Credit: Tourism Saskatchewan)
Warmer weather greeting us for the weekend
Finally - a taste of spring. Temperatures will be at or above normal for much of the province through the weekend. Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Justin Shelley said there has bee...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: Cam Lee/northeastNOW)
Take precautions against hantavirus during spring cleaning: Sask. Health Authority
Spring cleaning brings smiles to some people's faces and leads to plenty of grumbles from others.But regardless of whether you love or dread the annual chore, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is warn...
Apr 30, 2026 Hantavirus infection is caused by inhaling airborne particles from the feces, urine or droppings of infected deer mice, the health authority explained. (Image Credit: Olavi Anttila/pexels.com)