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Spring moisture sustains crop through dry July
The area of Canada covered by drought increased from 18.8 per cent at the end of June to 38.9 per cent at the end of July. According to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Canadian Drought Monitor, the...
Aug 12, 2026 (Image Credit: Submitted/Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada)
Sharks’ Weber, Mucha bring national camp experience home
A pair of Battlefords Sharks players had the opportunity to travel to Richmond, B.C., in early August to participate in Hockey Canada's national women's under-18 selection camp. Forward Brooke Weber a...
Aug 12, 2026 Brooke Weber and Savannah Mucha come back to Saskatchewan with experience learning from and playing with some of the best hockey players in the country. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
145th Northwest Territorial Days gets underway in North Battleford
The 145th Northwest Territorial Days is underway in North Battleford, bringing a mix of long-standing traditions and new attractions to the city.The festivities kicked off Tuesday evening as crowds li...
Aug 12, 2026 the 145th Northwest Territorial Days have begun in North Battleford. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/ battlefordsNOW)
Federal government invests $24 million for cannabis and brain health research
TORONTO - Federal Minister of Health Marjorie Michel has announced $24 million to create the Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium.Funded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, th...
Aug 12, 2026 Cannabis products are displayed at Cosmic Charlies on Queen Street West in Toronto on Thursday, June 4, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey)
Man from RM of Martin charged after allegedly altering cattle brands
A 52-year-old man from the RM of Martin is facing charges after an investigation into a case of alleged fraud involving cattle brands.According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers got a report about fr...
Aug 12, 2026 “Investigation determined that 99 head of cattle carried an altered brand being applied over-top of the original brand,” the RCMP said. “The remaining 98 were branded fraudulently with a new brand.” (Image Credit: Nicole Garn/CJME)
P.A. woman and Melfort man win Frank Dunn Triathlon
A Prince Albert woman was victorious in the 45th annual Frank Dunn Triathlon held Sunday in Waskesiu. Anne Marie Charles of Prince Albert won the women's event with a time of 3:07:20. On the men's sid...
Aug 11, 2026 Women's Individual winner Anne Marie Charles exits the 1500 meter swim in 22:21 minutes. (Image Credit: submitted/Bob Holtsman)
North Battleford horseshoe players shine at national championships
The Canadian Horseshoe Pitching Championships were held in Manitou Beach, Sask., from Aug. 5 to 8, with several members of the North Battleford Horseshoe Club competing.Carol Wakelin finished fourth i...
Aug 11, 2026 Four players from the North Battleford Horseshoe Club played in the National Championships in Manitou Beach from Aug. 5-8. (Image Credit: ID 26329858 © Lorenjamison | Dreamstime.com)
Saskatchewan economy shows strength as inflation pressures hit local food bank
Saskatchewan's economy showed signs of strength in the latest provincial figures, with gains in manufacturing sales and exports, even as inflation and a softer labour market continued to put pressure ...
Aug 11, 2026 Some members of the Prince Albert Community Garden donate produce to the food bank but say thefts have impacted how much surplus they have to spare. (Image Credit: Susan McNeil/paNOW)
Original Treaty 6 parchment to be showcased at 150th signing commemoration
The original Treaty 6 parchment will be present at the 150th commemoration event later this month honouring the signing of the historical document. Beardy's and Okemasis' Cree Nation (BOCN) near Duck ...
Aug 11, 2026 Beardy’s and Okemasis’ Cree Nation Chief Edwin Ananas, center, began the process of bringing the original Treaty 6 parchment to the commemoration about a year ago. (Image Credit: Submitted photo/Jamin Mike)
Woman charged with aggravated assault after man injured on Onion Lake Cree Nation
RCMP have charged a woman with assault after a man was injured on Onion Lake Cree Nation.On July 28, Onion Lake RCMP received a report of an injured man who was transported by EMS from a residence to ...
Aug 11, 2026 (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)