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Jim Pattison Developments not proceeding with sale of industrial building in Virginia
Vancouver-based Jim Pattison Developments will not be selling a Virginia warehouse property to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which had said it wanted the site as an Immigration and Customs...
Jan 30, 2026 Jim Pattison. (Image Credit: File photo/The Canadian Press)
Trail Breakers mark new shelter opening with group ride
The Battlefords Trail Breakers snowmobile club fired up their sleds to celebrate the grand opening for the completion of their newest warm-up shelter. The day kicked off with club members, local mayor...
Jan 30, 2026 Community members gather at new Hamlin shelter to celebrate it's grand opening. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph/ battlefordsNOW)
Premier Moe: Discovery of alumina near Tisdale of global importance
The discovery of a large amount of alumina - the source mineral for aluminum - near Tisdale, will be a game changer for the community, the province, the country and beyond. Saskatchewan Premier Scott ...
Jan 30, 2026 Canadian Energy Metals announced the discovery of the critical mineral alumina near Tisdale. (Image Credit: Submitted photo/Christopher Hopkins)
Strong season continues for Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks despite some recent struggles
With a record of 17-1-2-1 (W-L-OTW-OTL), the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks still hold first place in the league, but they're also dealing with their first bouts of adversity this season.In their la...
Jan 30, 2026 The Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks look to get back in the win column later on in February as they head down the final stretch of the regular season. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
A home away from home: how a North Stars billet family is shaping a rookie's journey
This feature is part of an ongoing series to highlight the contribution of Battlefords North Stars billet families.--When Finlay Klippenstein walks through the door after a game night at the rink, it ...
Jan 29, 2026 From left, Austin Garrett, Benjamin Nelson, Miley Nelson, Kendra Nelson, Craig Nelson, Layla Nelson, Isabella Nelson and Finlay Klippenstein pose during a Battlefords North Stars event. (Image Credit: Kendra Nelson)
Manhunt underway for suspect linked to multiple break-ins in central Sask.
Saskatchewan RCMP are investigating a series of break and enters reported across several communities in central Saskatchewan earlier this month.Officers responded to multiple reports of break-ins betw...
Jan 29, 2026 Between Jan. 5 and Jan. 8, 2026, Saskatchewan RCMP responded to several reports of break and enters in the Craik, Biggar, and Unity detachment areas. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
AAA Stars heating up as they make turn down final stretch
The Battlefords AAA Stars are looking to stick to their winning ways following back-to-back wins over the Saskatoon Contacts last week.The Stars currently sit eighth in the Sask. Male AAA Hockey Leagu...
Jan 29, 2026 The Battlefords AAA Stars have 11 games left on their regular season schedule featuring two games in the next three nights as part of a six game homestand. The Stars will then play four straight at home before ending the schedule in Saskatoon against the Blazers. Here, the Stars are gearing up for a home game against the Saskatoon Contacts on Jan. 21, 2026. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
‘Searchers’ reveals true stories behind Sask. search and rescue missions
A new TV show is examining the world of search and rescue operations from an Indigenous perspective.Searchers is a new docu-drama series on APTN that immerses viewers in real-life search and rescue mi...
Jan 29, 2026 Searchers season 1 premiered January 7 on APTN. (Image Credit: Bamboo Shoots)
Sask MP Weighs in on Affordability Plan for Northerners
Saskatchewan's only Liberal MP is optimistic about impacts on northern communities from the federal government's new affordability plan.On Jan. 26, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the new Canada ...
Jan 29, 2026 Liberal MP Buckley Belanger (left) champions Prime Minister Mark Carney's new GST rebate. (Image Credit: EFN/File photo)
North Stars sign a pair of hometown prospects for the 2026-27 SJHL season
The Battlefords North Stars have announced the signings of 2008-born defencemen Millar Kramer and Lukamus Lehman for the upcoming 2026-27 SJHL season. Both Kramer and Lehman currently occupy the locke...
Jan 29, 2026 Millar Kramer (left) and Lukamus Lehman (right) will join the Battlefords North Stars defensive corps for the 2027/27 season. (Image Credit: Battlefords North Stars/Facebook)