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Two women charged after gun discharged during altercation in North Battleford
Two women have been arrested and charged in relation to a firearm discharge in North Battleford. On Feb 16, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of an altercation outside a ...
Feb 19, 2026 RCMP file photo. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)

Red Pheasant Cree Nation celebrates success at fourth annual Winterfest
Red Pheasant Cree Nation's Chief is highlighting a job well done after a weekend of sporting events. For three days, athletes gathered at the First Nation to participate in the fourth annual Winterfes...
Feb 19, 2026 Local Chiefs dropping the puck during opening ceremonies at Winterfest. (Image Credit: Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs/ Facebook)

Lloydminster launches new plan to address housing gaps, guide future affordable homes
The City of Lloydminster is launching a new plan aimed at addressing housing gaps and guiding where accessible and affordable homes should be built in the years ahead.Called the HAPPY Plan, the initia...
Feb 19, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 28052524 © Michaelnivelet | Dreamstime.com)

Man arrested after high-speed chase in stolen semi near North Battleford
A man has been arrested and charged after fleeing from RCMP in a stolen semi-truck near North Battleford. On Feb 18, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Battlefords RCMP attempted to perform a traffic stop on...
Feb 19, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/battlefordsNOW)

Ontario man wins Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race
Jesse Terry, of Sioux Lookout, Ont., is the winner of the 10-dog Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race. He finished the race in 38 hours and two minutes, arriving at the finish line in La Ronge at 12:20 a....
Feb 19, 2026 Jesse Terry, who won the Candian Challenge in 2022 and 2023, faced blizzard conditions on the trail this year. (Image Credit: Facebook/Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race)

Stories of compassion to take centre stage at Battlefords Healthcare Heroes celebration
A Battlefords family says a local doctor didn't just treat their father's cancer - they treated him with humanity.In a nomination submitted to the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation, the family describ...
Feb 19, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 4456822 © Diego Vito Cervo | Dreamstime.com)

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
LONDON (AP) - Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, was arrested Thursday on suspic...
Feb 19, 2026 Then-Britain's Prince Andrew, left, and Britain's King Charles III leave after the Requiem Mass service for the Duchess of Kent at Westminster Cathedral in London, Sept. 16, 2025. (Image Credit: AP Photo/Joanna Chan, File)

Special warrants for extra spending could push Sask.’s deficit more than $1 billion
A number of special warrants for extra spending - worth about $650 million altogether - could end up pushing Saskatchewan's deficit up more than $1 billion.The provincial government published 12 speci...
Feb 19, 2026 Special warrants are issued when there isn’t enough money specifically budgeted to cover expenses considered to be “urgently required” for the public good. They’re issued when the Legislative Assembly isn’t sitting. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/File photo)

Winter storm shortens Canadian Challenge, husband-wife duo in the lead
Blizzard conditions on Tuesday night have resulted in a shortened race for Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race competitors. Because of reduced visibility crossing Montreal Lake resulting in sled teams go...
Feb 18, 2026 Deep snow and low visibility led to hazardous conditions for dog sled teams. (Image Credit: Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race)

Saskatchewan Roughriders announce more stops on Grey Cup championship tour
Rider fans will get plenty of opportunities to see the Grey Cup in person as the team's championship tour of the province continues.The tour launched on Feb. 7 in Humboldt, fulfilling a long-standing ...
Feb 18, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris raises the Grey Cup at the team's victory parade. (Image Credit: Britton Gray/980 CJME)