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New Archbishop hopes to blend Indigenous and Catholic spirituality
In his native tongue of Tamil, Susai Jesu's name literally translates to Joseph Jesus.Catholicism runs deep in the Indian-born priest who was recently appointed archbishop of the Archdiocese of Keewat...
Feb 08, 2026 Archbishop of Keewatin-Le Pas Susai Jesu has previously served communities in Northern Saskatchewan. (Image Credit: Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate - OMI Lacombe Canada)
From billets to best friends: North Stars moms reflect on over 20 years of billeting
This feature is part of an ongoing series to highlight the contribution of Battlefords North Stars billet families. For Crystal Swyryda and Carolyn Andres, being a billet mom comes as second nature. S...
Feb 08, 2026 Crystal Swyryda (left) and Carolyn Andres (right). (Image Credit: Carolyn Andres/ Submitted)
Nardelli scores winner, North Stars take down Warman Wolverines 6-5 in shootout
In a comeback effort, the Battlefords North Stars beat the Warman Wolverines tonight, 6-5 in the shootout. In the sixth round, Alessio Nardelli scored the shootout winner, and the North Stars improved...
Feb 08, 2026 The North Stars third straight victory clinched the season series victory against the Warman Wolverines this year. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
US gave Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach agreement to end war, Zelenskyy says
The U.S. has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly fouryear war, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters, as Russian strikes on energy infrastructure forced n...
Feb 07, 2026 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends a joint news conference with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Kyiv, Ukraine, Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. (Image Credit: AP Photo/Sergei Grits)
Canada Post gets a $1.01-billion loan amid ongoing financial struggles
The federal government says it is making more than $1 billion available to Canada Post in the form of a repayable loan to help the beleaguered Crown corporation remain solvent and keep its services ru...
Feb 07, 2026 The federal government says it is making more than $1 billion available to Canada Post in the form of a repayable loan to help the beleaguered Crown corporation remain solvent and keep its services running. A Canada Post mailbox is pictured in Richmond B.C. on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ethan Cairns)
Quebec’s Maltais wins bronze for Canada in women’s 3,000 metres at Milan-Cortina Games
Canadian speedskater Valrie Maltais has won the bronze medal in the women's 3,000 metres at the Milan Cortina Games.Maltais, from La Baie, Que., finished in three minutes 56.93 seconds while skating i...
Feb 07, 2026 Canada's Valerie Maltais competes in the women's 3000m speed skating competition during the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics in Milan, Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026. (Image Credit: (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press))
Saskatchewan Roughriders bring Grey Cup Community Tour to North Battleford
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are making their way to North Battleford as part of the Grey Cup Community Tour. On Feb. 17, fans will get the opportunity to meet members of the team, along with Gainer t...
Feb 07, 2026 Fans will have the chance to hoist the Grey Cup in North Battleford. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Roughriders/Facebook)
Williamson’s four point night leads North Stars to 8-5 win over the Warman Wolverines
The Battlefords North Stars got their second straight victory on Friday, taking down the Warman Wolverines 8-5 in an offensive showcase on both ends of the ice. The North Stars (27-11-3-2, 1st in Nutr...
Feb 06, 2026 The North Stars continued their hunt for first place in the SJHL with an 8-5 win over the Warman Wolverines. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff)
No jail time for former Regina police officer who snooped on 33 victims
A former Regina police sergeant who used police databases to create intimate and personal relationships with women won't face any jail time following a provincial court judge's ruling.Robert Semenchuc...
Feb 06, 2026 Sergeant Robert Eric Semenchuck spent 22 years with the service. He's facing two years of house arrest and three years of probation. (Image Credit: Abby Zieverink/980 CJME)
Sask. bars, restaurants can apply to open early to accommodate Olympics viewers
Bars in Saskatchewan can ask the provincial government for permission to open early in order to serve viewers of the Winter Olympics, which are underway in Italy.The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Aut...
Feb 06, 2026 Bars across Saskatchewan can request an early opening to allow fans to have a drink while taking in the Olympics. (Image Credit: ID 197829118 © Eric Broder Van Dyke | Dreamstime.com)