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Saskatchewan-made ‘activity-first’ app helps connect people with similar interests
"Loneliness is an epidemic. Health Canada backs that up. We have this incredible country full of things to do and too many of us are sitting them out because we don't have anybody to do them with. I w...
Mar 09, 2026
Carney expected to be a no-show as MPs debate Iran war in House of Commons
OTTAWA - MPs are expected to square off tonight in a debate about Canada's approach to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, although the prime minister won't be taking part.Liberal House leader Steven MacKinn...
Mar 09, 2026
Saskatchewan enters agreement to advance national energy corridor
Saskatchewan and several other provinces and territories have signed an agreement to advance a proposal for a national energy corridor in Canada.The partnership also includes Alberta, B.C., Manitoba, ...
Mar 08, 2026 Power transmission lines are seen with the Rocky Mountains in the background near Pincher Creek, Alta., on Thursday, June 6, 2024. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)
Planning a vacation? CAA says Mexico OK, Middle East a no-go
After weeks filled with global conflicts, travellers may be rethinking their vacations - but whether they should reschedule or not depends on the destination.It has been two weeks since tourists in ar...
Mar 08, 2026 Travellers can check the Government of Canada website for travel advisories before booking an overseas vacation. (Image Credit: BrianAJackson /Depositphotos.com)
New company looking to transform housing on First Nations
Housing on First Nations across Saskatchewan is in short supply and often in disrepair. A new Saskatchewan company has come up with a new housing solution to these long-standing problems.Wastyapit Hom...
Mar 08, 2026 Wastēyapit Homes builds log-style affordable homes, coating them in a durable 'Insta-Coating' finish. (Image Credit: Submitted)
North Stars blanked by Tritt in 4-0 loss to the Flin Flon Bombers
The Battlefords North Stars were swept over the weekend by the Flin Flon Bombers, falling 4-0 in their Saturday night contest. Bombers goaltender Charlie Tritt had 34 saves in the shutout victory.The ...
Mar 08, 2026 The North Stars will conclude the season with a home and home against the Kindersley Klippers on March 12-13 as they prepare for the playoffs. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff)
Sask. finance minister shares details of provincial budget as Iran war upsets oil prices
Saskatchewan's finance minister is hinting that the province is still expecting a deficit budget, despite rising oil prices due to the war in the Middle East.In an interview on Friday, ahead of the un...
Mar 07, 2026 Finance Minister Jim Reiter says resource prices may be higher than expected, but hinted that the province should still expect to see a deficit budget tabled on March 18. (Image Credit: Roman Hayter/650 CKOM)
SARM, highways ministry to spend $46 million on rural road infrastructure
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways and the Saskatchewan Associations of Rural Municipalities (SARM) plan to spend $46 million on bridge, road and culvert projects in rural parts of the province.The...
Mar 07, 2026 Rural Saskatchewan faces substantial transportation infrastructure needs, as many of the goods and resources driving our provincial economy originate in rural municipalities,” said SARM president Bill Huber. (Image Credit: File photo/CKOM)
North Stars fall 4-3 in overtime to the Flin Flon Bombers in a heavyweight matchup
The Battlefords North Stars couldn't get their second straight victory, falling 4-3 on the road in overtime to the Flin Flon Bombers. Kobe Sawyer had a pair of goals for the North Stars, while Jack Ma...
Mar 07, 2026 The North Stars will look to get revenge on the Bombers when they face off again on Saturday. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff)
RCMP seek suspects after attempted armed robbery in Paynton
Maidstone RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects after an attempted armed robbery in Paynton. On March 4, around 4:50 p.m., RCMP received a report of an attempted armed ro...
Mar 06, 2026 Holly Gordon, a warrant has been issued for her arrest. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)