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Economy grew 0.3% in May, on track for solid Q2 rebound: StatCan
The economy was growing steadily in May and appeared on track for a solid rebound in the second quarter as a whole, Statistics Canada said Friday.The agency said real gross domestic product rose 0.3 p...
Jul 31, 2026 Containers are unloaded from the Yang Ming Throne container ship at Deltaport, at Roberts Bank in Delta, B.C., on Thursday, July 16, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck)
Battlefords RCMP respond to over 60 calls on Wednesday night
Battlefords RCMP reported receiving more than 60 calls for service between 6 p.m. July 29 and 6 a.m. July 30.The calls included the following serious assaults:Battlefords RCMP received a report of a s...
Jul 30, 2026 Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 60 calls on Wednesday evening including assaults, vehicle thefts, and arrested two people who were wanted on warrants. (Image Credit: file photo/battlefordsNOW)
A look inside the athletes’ village at the Tony Cote Summer Games
With the Tony Cote Games in town, people around the Battlefords have the opportunity to take in various summer sports as First Nations from across Saskatchewan come together not only to compete, but a...
Jul 30, 2026 The Tony Cote games have brought people of different First Nations across Saskatchewan to the Battlefords. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Derick Roberson eager to make quick impact with Riders
After a few years of calls from the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Derick Roberson has finally ventured north and joined the CFL."I've been with the UFL for a couple of years, and the agent reached out to ...
Jul 30, 2026 After being named an All-UFL defensive end nearly two months ago, Derick Roberson (#50) is now a member of the CFL's Saskatchewan Roughriders. (Image Credit: Britton Gray/980 CJME)
SIRT begins investigation into Makwa Sahgaiehcan arrest
The actions of RCMP officers involved in the arrests of two wanted men, and a woman who was in a home with them, are now under investigation by Saskatchewan's Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT). SI...
Jul 30, 2026 (Image Credit: CKOM News via Teyonah Angus/Facebook)
WestJet flight attendants' union serves airline 72-hour strike notice
The union representing 4,400 flight attendants at WestJet says it has issued 72-hour strike notice, paving the runway for a possible strike during a busy summer travel season.The Canadian Union of Pub...
Jul 30, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 467350778 © Oasisamuel | Dreamstime.com)
Poundmaker Cree Nation teen brings Saskatchewan to national spelling bee
A trip to the national stage gave one Poundmaker Cree Nation teen more than a chance to test her spelling - it also gave her the opportunity to represent Saskatchewan and inspire other Indigenous yout...
Jul 30, 2026 Dallynn Tootoosis competes at the Canada National Super Spelling Bee in Ottawa. (Image Credit: Dallynn Tootoosis/submitted)
SIRT investigating man's death at Turtleford RCMP detachment
A 37-year-old man died while in RCMP custody at the Turtleford Detachment on Tuesday afternoon, prompting an investigation by Saskatchewan's police watchdog.According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officer...
Jul 29, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/paNOW)
Battlefords-area First Nations volleyball players reflect on inaugural First Nations team at Canada Cup
The Volleyball Canada Cup took place July 21 to 26 in Regina. While most participating teams were provincial squads, this year's tournament was the first to include a First Nations team, made up of In...
Jul 29, 2026 The First Nations volleyball team played in the Canada Cup for the very first time in the tournaments history, made up of Indigenous athletes from across Canada. (Image Credit: John Paul II Collegiate/Facebook)
NDP says possible healthcare strike will have a big impact
When children across the province are returning to school, thousands of health care workers may be walking off the job and the Saskatchewan NDP are very worried about the ripple effects.Standing outsi...
Jul 29, 2026 CUPE 5430 held a rally outside of Regina General Hospital on Wednesday. (Image Credit: Submitted)