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Coroner's inquest into the death of Boden Umpherville begins Monday
Just over three years after his brother's passing, Chase Sinclair confirms feelings of nervousness about a coroner's inquest that he hopes results in real changes. Boden Umpherville's inquest begins M...
Jul 18, 2026 The SIRT investigation found Boden Umpherville died of a heart attack, aggravated by cocaine ingestion and positional asphysxia. (Image Credit: File photo/paNOW)
Back To Batoche returns for 56th year as new ‘President's Medals’ are introduced
The beloved festival celebrating Mtis and Indigenous culture returns for its 56th installment this weekend. Back to Batoche will become one of the largest communities in the province from July 16-19 a...
Jul 17, 2026 Glen McCallum, president of the Métis Nation–Saskatchewan (MN–S), said a few words ahead of handing out the first President's Medals at the 56th Back to Batoche festival on July 17, 2026. (Image Credit: Logan Lehmann/paNOW Staff)
Sask. communities react positively to provincial disaster assistance changes
Residents in Saskatchewan are favourable towards the new Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) changes announced on Thursday.The province said the changes aim to better help individuals and bu...
Jul 17, 2026 The reeve of Fish Creek, Ryan Sawitzky, said the changes could help municipalities tackle long-standing drainage issues on July 16, 2026. (Image Credit: Marija Robinson/CKOM)
Scott Research Farm gets potential lifeline under federal-provincial agreement
The future of the Scott Research Farm took a step toward greater certainty Thursday after the federal and Saskatchewan governments signed an agreement to explore ways of keeping the research site oper...
Jul 17, 2026 A combine harvesting in the field. (Image Credit: University of Saskatchewan/website)
Storm leaves Ag World picking up the pieces ahead of harvest
A Kinistino farm equipment business is back open after powerful weekend winds pushed in doors, tore tin from the roof and damaged a training room.Ag World Equipment co-owner Jeffrey Freedman said he w...
Jul 17, 2026 The aftermath of the storm that destroyed part of Ag World in Kinistino last week. (Image Credit: Ag World/Facebook)
Unexpected sewer collapse forces North Battleford to overhaul Gregory Drive project
An unexpected sewer collapse beneath Gregory Drive is forcing North Battleford to add major underground repairs to one of its summer road projects after crews uncovered broader underground infrastruct...
Jul 17, 2026 This map provided by the City of North Battleford highlights Gregory Drive, shown in pink, where crews will carry out underground sewer and drainage upgrades before resurfacing the road as part of the 2026 Urban Pavement Asset Rehabilitation program. (Image Credit: City of north Battleford)
Province confirms bear involved in McTavish Lake deaths
The Ministry of Community Safety is confirming a bear was involved in the incident that resulted in the death of two individuals who were found at McTavish Lake, about 90 kilometres north of La Ronge....
Jul 17, 2026 McTavish Lake is located 88 kilometers north of La Ronge and is only accessible by plane. (Image Credit: SaskLakes.ca)
Royal Canadian Legion marks 100 years of service with community celebrations
Legions across Canada are commemorating the organization's 100th anniversary on July 17, marking a century since the Royal Canadian Legion was officially incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1926.I...
Jul 17, 2026 The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #2 in Prince Albert held a flag raising ceremony to mark it's 100th Anniversary celebration on Friday, July 17, 2026. (Image Credit: Susan McNeil/paNOW Staff)
RCMP charge Nipawin man after girl found at residence
Ahtahkakoop RCMP have charged a Nipawin man with unlawful confinement and sexual interference. Police said the man had been communicating with a teenage girl on social media. On July 12, he met her on...
Jul 17, 2026 (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
North Battleford continues mosquito control as wet weather fuels breeding
As mosquitoes become increasingly difficult to avoid across North Battleford this summer, the city said it has been targeting mosquito breeding areas since spring but warns unusually wet and warm weat...
Jul 17, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 17013002 © Natursports | Dreamstime.com)