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Calm, dry weather expected across much of Saskatchewan over Easter weekend
The Easter Bunny shouldn't get too cold delivering Easter baskets to kids in Saskatchewan this weekend.Environment Canada Meteorologist James Colangelo said much of the province should be staying dry ...
Apr 03, 2026 Temperatures are expected to warm over the next couple of days. (Image Credit: File photo/CKOM)
Progress on Humboldt Broncos memorial continues eight years after tragic crash
As another anniversary approaches, the memory of the 2017-18 Humboldt Broncos remains close to the hearts of many, reflected in ongoing efforts to create spaces for remembrance and healing. The Humbol...
Apr 03, 2026 The memorial site is located about 170 kilometres northeast of Humboldt, at the intersection of Highways 35 and 335 near Tisdale. (Image Credit: broncostributecampaign.com)
Battlefords RCMP arrest two men after vehicle theft with firearm
The incident happened just outside of North Battleford around 3 a.m. April 2.Battlefords RCMP received a report of a theft with a firearm. A man driving a truck saw two others walking on the side of t...
Apr 03, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/battlefordsNOW)
North Stars open second round in Yorkton against the Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars are set for Game 1 of the second round of SJHL playoffs against the Yorkton Terriers tonight at Westland Arena in Yorkton. The North Stars advanced after beating the Melfor...
Apr 03, 2026 The North Stars are in Yorkton for games one and two of the second round. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Sask NDP sound alarm over TB cases in northern Saskatchewan
Claiming the provincial government is hiding an active Tuberculosis outbreak, the Saskatchewan NDP is calling for better reporting and more transparency.Keith Jorgenson, Associate Shadow Health Critic...
Apr 02, 2026 Saskatoon MLA and Associate Shadow Health Critic Keith Jorgenson met with reporters outside a health clinic in Prince Albert. (Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell/paNOW Staff)
“It’s special to pass this on”: Saskatchewan family celebrates Ukrainian Easter heritage
You will treasure that egg forever. That's what Rona Painter said as she recalled the collection of Ukrainian pysanky Easter eggs passed down to her by her own Baba - delicate heirlooms rich with hist...
Apr 02, 2026 Pysanky Easter eggs made by Rona Painter and her daughter. (Image Credit: Rona Painter)
Death with a side of cake: Discussion group aims to open conversation about dying
The topic of death is an uneasy one for many people, but one La Ronge resident is hoping to make it less taboo and more accepted. Death Cafes are group-led discussions on death and dying over a cup of...
Apr 02, 2026 Colin Jackson has held two Death Cafes since moving to La Ronge last year. (Image Credit: Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)
From the Battlefords to New York: former North Stars goalie signs with Islanders
Josh Kotai is levelling up his hockey career. On March 24, former Battlefords North Stars goaltender Josh Kotai signed a two-year, entry-level deal with the New York Islanders. Kotai was a part of the...
Apr 02, 2026 Josh Kotai looks to become the first North Stars goaltender in team history to reach the NHL level after signing an entry-level deal with the New York Islanders. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW/Augustana Athletics/New York Islanders)
New uranium mines to push Saskatchewan into ‘new era’
The approval of two uranium mines in northern Saskatchewan is helping the sector pick up some momentum. Two mines were given the green light from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission earlier this ye...
Apr 02, 2026 NexGen Energy Ltd.'s Rook I Project in the Athabasca Basin in northern Saskatchewan. (Image Credit: NexGen Energy Ltd./file)
North Battleford backs Red Pheasant bid for new band office study
The City of North Battleford has agreed to partner with Red Pheasant Cree Nation to support a federal funding application for a feasibility study on a proposed band office.Council approved the partner...
Apr 02, 2026 (Image Credit: file photo/battlefordsNOW)