Category Archives: Newsletter Daily
From highways to arts and sports, PA's Eldon Lautermilch left a lasting legacy
People driving between Prince Albert and Saskatoon along the divided Highway 11 or who enjoy performances at the EA Rawlinson Centre can include former resident, MLA and provincial minister Eldon Laut...
Feb 17, 2026 The City of Prince Albert named a park after Lautermilch in 2023. (Image Credit: Facebook/Coun. Troy Parenteau)
Battlefords Orcas making waves with record qualifiers, strong season in the pool
The Battlefords Orcas are building momentum in the pool after a series of strong results and qualifying swims that have positioned the local competitive team for major championship meets in the weeks ...
Feb 17, 2026 Battlefords Orcas swimmers prepare on the starting blocks during the Winter PodFest home meet at the Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre on Jan. 24, 2026. (Image Credit: Battlefords Orcas)
Saskatchewan’s largest online auction rebrands as SaskBids.ca, launches new sale Wednesday
Online bargain hunters across Saskatchewan are being encouraged to update their bookmarks as one of the province's largest internet auction platforms unveils a new name and website.The auction site, p...
Feb 17, 2026 Online auctions for the Prince Albert, Melfort and North Battleford areas can now all be found on one website: saskbids.ca (Image Credit: paNOW Staff)
Canada Post halts delivery in Battlefords, Lloydminster amid severe winter storm
Mail delivery has been suspended in the Battlefords and Lloydminster as severe winter weather continues to impact parts of Saskatchewan.Canada Post issued red delivery service alerts for both communit...
Feb 17, 2026 (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS / Patrick Doyle)
Historic partnership highlights culture at 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games
Sport and culture are coming together in Saskatchewan as the 2026 Winter Games showcase not only athletic excellence, but the traditions of their host communities. Throughout the week, cultural events...
Feb 17, 2026 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games opening ceremony. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Games Council)
'Fighters are made, they’re not born': Sask. teen boxer claims Western Canadians title, eyes Youth Olympic path
Havanna Demers has done it again.The 16-year-old Rapid View boxer, already the owner of four provincial titles and two national medals, added another major victory to her growing rsum over the weekend...
Feb 17, 2026 Rapid View’s Havanna Demers, red, faces Vancouver’s Eva Polyakova during their youth 57-kg bout at the Western Canadian Championships in Cochrane, Alta., Feb. 2026. Demers won gold by unanimous decision. (Image Credit: Quenten Demers)
Canadian Challenge 10-dog race underway
The main event in the Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race is underway. There are 11 teams competing in the 10-dog, 322-kilometer race, which started at 10 a.m. in La Ronge on Tuesday. Each team left the ...
Feb 17, 2026 The majority of the teams competing are from Canada. (Image Credit: Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Man charged after series of firearm incidents on Red Pheasant Cree Nation
A man is facing multiple charged after firearm incidents that occurred on Red Pheasant Cree Nation. On Feb 14, at approximately 6:30 p.m. Battlefords RCMP responded to a call after an armed man was in...
Feb 17, 2026 Battlefords RCMP. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW/ file photo)
Canada strikes gold again in women’s team pursuit, climbs to 12 medals at Olympics
Canada's speedskaters have won a gold medal in the women's team pursuit at the Milan Cortina Olympics.Defending champions Valrie Maltais, Ivanie Blondin and Isabelle Weidemann defeated the Netherlands...
Feb 17, 2026 Canada's Ivanie Blondin, white armband, Valerie Maltais, red armband, Isabelle Weidemann, yellow armband, react after winning the gold medal final of the women's team pursuit speedskating race at the 2026 Winter Olympics, in Milan, Italy, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette)
Heavy snowfall warning brings winter back to Saskatchewan
The forecast confidence is 'high' and so is the impact level, as parts of Saskatchewan brace for a huge dump of snow.Environment Canada issued a severe snowfall warning for Meadow Lake southeastward t...
Feb 17, 2026 The area in orange is under a severe snowfall warning with up to 35 cm of snow expected between Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday night. (Image Credit: Screenshot/weather.gc.ca)