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Battleford crime falls, though underreporting remains a concern
While new 2025 RCMP data shows a decrease in crime for the town of Battleford, officials warn underreporting remains a concern. RCMP Inspector Ryan How worries that although accurate, statistics are n...
Feb 03, 2026 RCMP Inspector Ryan How. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/ battlefordsNOW Staff)
New partnership supports Indigenous-led natural resource development
A new freshly signed partnership promises to help strengthen support for Indigenous-led natural resource and critical mineral development in Saskatchewan.The Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resourc...
Feb 03, 2026 Creative Fire President Jordan Baptiste with Saskatchewan First Nations Natural Resources Centre of Excellence President and CEO Sheldon Wuttanee. (Image Credit: Submitted/Brett Bradshaw)
Cowan Lake dam replacement to begin summer 2026, recreation site closing for two years
The Water Security Agency (WSA) says construction to replace Cowan Lake Dam is scheduled to begin in summer 2026, with officials aiming to improve safety and reliability for the region.The project wil...
Feb 03, 2026 The existing Cowan Lake Dam is shown. Construction on a replacement dam is expected to begin in summer 2026 and take about two years to complete. (Image Credit: The Water Security Agency)
A look at the three Alberta junior hockey players killed in highway crash
STAVLEY, ALTA. - Three members of the Southern Alberta Mustangs junior hockey team in Stavely, Alta., were killed Monday while headed to practice in the town south of Calgary.RCMP say the small vehicl...
Feb 03, 2026 Southern Alberta Mustangs players JJ Wright, left to right, Cameron Casorso, and Caden Fine are shown in this handout image. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout-Southern Alberta Mustangs. Mandatory Credit)
Fond du Lac leadership not renewing Northern Store lease
A store operated by the North West Company will be taken over by Fond du Lac First Nation. A statement released by the band's chief and council on Monday states a decision has been made not renew a le...
Feb 03, 2026 Band leadership plans to operate a store in the location itself. (Image Credit: North West Company)
Saskatchewan extending secondary suite construction initiative into 2027
The Government of Saskatchewan is extending a grant program designed to help offset the costs of building secondary suites into 2027.The Saskatchewan Secondary Suite Initiative (SSI), which was first ...
Feb 03, 2026 To qualify, the suites must be a new, separate unit located on the same property as the owner’s primary residence. The program covers basement suites, garden suites, laneway homes or garage suites, but they must include a full kitchen, full bathroom and a separate entrance, while meeting all applicable codes and standards. (Image Credit: CKOM File Photo)
Warm start to February across Saskatchewan
The January cold snap is now a distant memory, as February has started off with much warmer weather. High temperatures will be nearly 20 degrees above normal for this time of year later this week. Jam...
Feb 03, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
North West College student represents non-traditional learners on Saskatchewan Student Council
For Irvin Applegarth, going back to school wasn't just about earning a diploma; it was about opening doors to new opportunities. Now in his first year of business at North West College, Applegarth has...
Feb 03, 2026 Irvin Applegarth, student at North West College. (Image Credit: North West College/ Facebook)
North Stars host the Humboldt Broncos looking to avoid fourth straight loss
After a winless weekend in Melville and Yorkton, the Battlefords North Stars are trying to get back to their winning ways when they host the Humboldt Broncos. The North Stars (25-11-3-2, 1st in Nutrie...
Feb 03, 2026 The Battlefords North Stars are looking to clinch the season series victory against the Humboldt Broncos. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Community Safety Officers seek information after injured dog found in garbage bin
Community Safety Officers are seeking information after an injured dog was found in an outdoor garbage bin in North Battleford. On Feb 2 at 4:45 p.m., CSOs were dispatched to a business at 111-100th S...
Feb 03, 2026 Dog found in outdoor garbage bin in North Battleford. (Image Credit: City of North Battleford)