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North Stars take series lead with a 3-2 win vs the Yorkton Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars have gone up 2-1 in the SJHL semifinals against the Yorkton Terriers with a win at home in game three. "I thought our structure and our systems were really good," said Nort...
Apr 08, 2026 Josh Knittig, Finlay Klippenstein and Anthony Campbell all had two point nights, while Kaeden Serpa stopped 29 of 31 shots in the North Stars 3-2 win over the Yorkton Terriers. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)

Alberta clipper packs wallop across central Sask.
Old Man Winter is going out with a bang.An estimated 15 to 20 cm. of snow was forecasted for the Prince Albert and Melfort areas on Tuesday, and 5 to 10 cm. for North Battleford, but for many resident...
Apr 07, 2026 A view of highway 11 outside Prince Albert. (Image Credit: Facebook/ Highway 11 Conditions)

Cenovus invests $2M in Lakeland College to boost energy workforce training
Cenovus Energy is investing $2 million in Lakeland College to expand training programs and modernize facilities aimed at preparing more students for careers in the energy sector.The funding will suppo...
Apr 07, 2026 (From left, back) Dave King, Lakeland College dean of trades and technology, Kate Svidrak, Lakeland alumna and current Cenovus employee, Craig Party, senior manager, operations and maintenance, Adam Waterman, chair of the Lakeland College Board of Governors, Angela Minish, dean of business and energy. (From right, front) Clayton Ulrich, senior field manager, conventional heavy oil operations, Dr. Alice Wainwright-Stewart, Lakeland president and CEO, Patricia Hill, director, Lloydminster refinery and terminals. (Image Credit: Lakeland College)

Teenage boy alleged responsible for armed robbery at Debden business
A teenage boy from Pelican Lake First Nation is alleged responsible for an armed robbery that occurred last Friday at a business in Debden.At approximately 11 a.m., police said a male entered the busi...
Apr 07, 2026 The teenage boy is scheduled to appear Wednesday at Prince Albert Provincial Court. (Image Credit: File photo/ paNOW Staff)

'War crimes': Iranian Canadians horrified by Trump's latest threat to destroy Iran
Foad Farhani was driving to work Tuesday morning when his wife called him in tears while reading U.S. President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social threatening the existence of their homeland. Trump w...
Apr 07, 2026 President Donald Trump departs after speaking with reporters during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (Image Credit: AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Travel not recommended in Melfort area
The Alberta Clipper is causing travel headaches in the northeast. Travel is not recommended in the Melfort area due to heavy snow, poor visibility, slushy, drifting snow, and icy highway conditions. H...
Apr 07, 2026 (Image Credit: Cam Lee/northeastNOW Staff)

Battleford playground set for upgrade with new structure coming this summer
Children in Battleford will soon have a new play structure to explore. Town Mayor, Ames Leslie said the ACT playground, located on 35th Street in Battleford, will be replaced before the end of July. "...
Apr 07, 2026 ACT Park in Battleford. (Image Credit: (Screenshot/ Google Map))

Battleford council requests clarity on adult care facility application
Councillors are requesting more information after a long-term adult care facility application was submitted to the Town of Battleford. This facility, submitted by Ahtahkakoop Child and Family Services...
Apr 07, 2026 Town hall in Battleford. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph/ battlefordsNOW Staff)

North Stars back at home for game three vs the Yorkton Terriers
Game three of the Sask. Junior Hockey League (SJHL) semifinals between the Battlefords North Stars and Yorkton Terriers goes tonight at the Access Communications Centre in North Battleford. The series...
Apr 07, 2026 The North Stars look to take a series lead when they host the Yorkton Terriers in game three of the SJHL semifinals. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)

Apartment building fire in North Battleford deemed arson
The North Battleford Fire Department's investigation into an apartment building fire last week has been deemed arson. On March 31, officials were called to a fire on the 1100 Block of 99th Street in N...
Apr 07, 2026 North Battleford Fire Department. (Image Credit: City of North Battleford)