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20,000 flee as explosive B.C. wildfire races toward Summerland, burning homes in path
SUMMERLAND - More than 20,000 residents have been forced to evacuate British Columbia communities near Okanagan Lake overnight as an explosive wildfire surged toward them, destroying homes in its path...
Aug 08, 2026 The Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland, B.C., is shown in this Friday handout photo. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — B.C. Wildfire Service)
Parade brings Battleford community together for celebration
Battleford's streets came alive Friday evening as a colourful parade rolled through town, drawing crowds to the sidewalks for an evening of celebration.Floats and decorated vehicles made their way alo...
Aug 08, 2026 Battleford's annual parade was filled with themed floats on Friday evening. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph/battlefordsNOW Staff)
20,000 flee as explosive B.C. wildfire races toward Summerland, burning homes in path
SUMMERLAND - More than 20,000 residents have been forced to evacuate British Columbia communities near Okanagan Lake overnight as an explosive wildfire surged toward them, destroying homes in its path...
Aug 08, 2026 The Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland, B.C., is shown in this Friday handout photo. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — B.C. Wildfire Service)
20,000 flee as explosive B.C. wildfire races toward Summerland, burning homes in path
SUMMERLAND - More than 20,000 residents have been forced to evacuate British Columbia communities near Okanagan Lake overnight as an explosive wildfire surged toward them, destroying homes in its path...
Aug 08, 2026 The Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland, B.C., is shown in this Friday handout photo. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — B.C. Wildfire Service)
Onion Lake RCMP searching for wanted man
Onion Lake RCMP are asking the public to report sightings and information on the whereabouts of a wanted man. Guy Lewis, 34, is wanted by police for charges including break and enter, uttering threats...
Aug 08, 2026 A photo of Guy Lewis. (Image Credit: Submitted photo/RCMP)
NDP bringing plan for power grid to public discussions
The Saskatchewan NDP has outlined their plan for Saskatchewan's power grid in the future, and they're taking that plan around the province. Leader Carla Beck along with Economy and Jobs Shadow Ministe...
Aug 07, 2026 The Saskatchewan NDP's Aleana Young is the Shadow Minister for Jobs & Economy. (Image Credit: Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
North Stars name Zacharias as assistant captain
The Battlefords North Stars have named the last of their leadership group for the 2026-27 SJHL season. North Stars forward Raiden Zacharias has been named an assistant captain, joining fellow assistan...
Aug 07, 2026 Raiden Zacharias joins Owen Dyck, Owen Nelson and Finlay Klippenstein on the North Stars leadership group. (Image Credit: Battlefords North Stars/Facebook)
Woman killed in Corrections transport crash was from Poundmaker First Nation
A 24-year-old North Battleford woman who died in a crash involving a Correctional Service Canada transport vehicle in eastern Alberta was a member of Poundmaker First Nation. Poundmaker First Nation o...
Aug 07, 2026 Kiara Mooswa, age 24, was from Poundmaker Cree Nation and died in a collision yesterday along with two Corrections Canada officers in eastern Alberta. (Image Credit: file photo/paNOW)
‘This is pro football’: Riders taking nothing for granted against 0-7 Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders don't have to look too far back in their history to know you can't take any team lightly in the CFL.In 2024, the 5-2 Riders locked horns with the 0-7 Edmonton Elks at Mosa...
Aug 07, 2026 The Saskatchewan Roughriders know they can't take the 0-7 Ottawa Redblacks lightly in Week 10 of 2026 CFL action. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Roughriders)
SIRT releases timeline in Turtleford RCMP in-custody death
Saskatchewan's police watchdog has released more details about the death of a 37-year-old man who went into medical distress while in custody at the Turtleford RCMP detachment. The Saskatchewan Seriou...
Aug 07, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/battlefordsNOW Staff)