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Battlefords Humane Society at max capacity as they look to push adoptions
The Battlefords Humane Society is currently searching for people looking to adopt cats and dogs as the shelter is at max capacity. They are currently offering 50% off all adoptions until they are no l...
Apr 22, 2026 The Battlefords Humane Society is at max capacity as they try to find their animals new homes. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Battlefords Pickleball Club to host their spring tournament this weekend
On April 25-26, the NationsWEST fieldhouse will be filled with pickleball players from all over for the Battlefords Pickleball Spring tournament. This year, the tournament is being held in memorial of...
Apr 22, 2026 The Battlefords Pickleball Club spring tournament is held in memorial of former member Karen Williams. (Image Credit: Dreamstime ID: 33216831)
'A big summer ahead of us': Sask. Indian Relay team charges toward Calgary Stampede and Muckleshoot Gold Cup
The horses aren't racing yet.Not really.On a cold Prairie spring, they move in a steady routine instead - building strength, finding their breath again after a winter off. In the saddle, Jay Peeaychew...
Apr 22, 2026 Jay Peeaychew rides Kiton, also known as “Ice,” during a past Indian Relay race. The seven-year-old California-bred horse serves as the Black Bear Indian Relay team’s starter and is entering his second season in relay competition. (Image Credit: Black Bear Indian Relay Team)
Consumers aren’t ditching beef due to high costs, they’re just 'trading down'
Affordability is key for consumers right now, but the high cost of living isn't enough for people in Saskatchewan to stop asking, "Where's the beef?" Instead, consumers are shifting to cheaper cuts.Br...
Apr 22, 2026 Consumers are switching from premium cuts of meat to ground beef as a cost-saving measure. (Image Credit: Facebook/Northern Meats)
BATC donates $20K to support Battlefords Ag Society renovations
Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) Community Development Corporation (CDC) has donated $20,000 to Battlefords Agricultural Society to help support renovations on the exterior of the Agrivilla bui...
Apr 22, 2026 An Ag society representative (left) with Tracy Benson of BATC CDC (right) outside of the Agrivilla. (Image Credit: Battlefords Ag Society)
From lake to plate: La Ronge major centre for wild rice processing
La Ronge is an important stop in the wild rice industry in Saskatchewan as it is home to the only processing plant in the province. Wild rice fresh off the lakes arrives in La Ronge in 55-pound bags. ...
Apr 22, 2026 Wild rice is loaded on a truck in bags after processing is completed. (Image Credit: Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
Moe apprehensive ahead of CUSMA conversations this year
Saskatchewan's Premier doesn't appear to have much confidence that conversations will be seamless heading into the review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Free Trade Agreement (CUSMA) this summer.Pr...
Apr 22, 2026 Premier Scott Moe speaks at the Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit in Regina on April 22, 2026. (Image Credit: Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Truck backs into Turtleford diner; no injuries reported
It's not your typical drive-thru. A truck backed into Dede's Diner in Turtleford on Tuesday afternoon, but no one was injured.According to a release issued Wednesday, officers were called around 3:40 ...
Apr 22, 2026 A truck remains lodged inside the front of Dede’s Diner in Turtleford after backing into the building on Monday, April 21, 2026. (Image Credit: Iskoo Aw/Facebook, originally submitted to Dan Gary/The Border Pulse)
Gitzel, Cameco pledge to remain Saskatchewan-based amidst global nuclear rush
Cameco and its CEO are remaining Saskatchewan-based and Saskatchewan-proud.On Monday, Cameco CEO Tim Gitzel spoke at the Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit during a fireside chat, moderated by Sa...
Apr 22, 2026 Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Cameco CEO, Tim Gitzel, speak during a fireside chat at the Food, Fuel and Fertilizer Global Summit in Regina on April 21, 2026. (Image Credit: Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
UPDATE: Road closure issued as RM of Meadow Lake responds to flooding; Makwa area also impacted
UPDATE: As of 11 a.m. on Thursday, the RM of Meadow Lake said water levels are continuing to drop in the area, while previously closed roads remain shut and require repairs, though detours are in plac...
Apr 22, 2026 A photo submitted by a resident shows how roads are being impacted by flooding in the area of Rural Municipality of Meadow Lake. (Image Credit: Rachelle Jenson)