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Town of Battleford commits $3.7M to proposed regional arena and event centre
The Town of Battleford has agreed to a one-time $3.7 million capital contribution in support of the proposed Regional Twin Pad Arena and Event Center. In his report to council, CAO Landon Chambers pre...
May 07, 2026 An exterior rendering of the proposed regional arena and event centre. (Image Credit: Nustadia Recreation Inc.)
North Battleford non-profit hit by late-night lumber theft
What looked like a quick loading job in North Battleford is now the subject of a police investigation. Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of stealing lumber fr...
May 07, 2026 Surveillance images released by Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers appear to show pieces of lumber being loaded into the car. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers)
Young artists celebrate Saskatchewan at Hazee Youth Art Awards
Celebrate Saskatchewan. That's what youth in the Battlefords based their art pieces on for this year's Hazee Youth Art Awards. The awards began in 2019, with a hope of inspiring youth to create and di...
May 07, 2026 One of the winners, Asher Shagan, with his painting. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW)
Volunteers help Arborfield escape worst of northeast flooding
The Town of Arborfield narrowly avoided what officials say could have been a catastrophic flood over the weekend, as fast-rising water levels pushed local infrastructure to the brink. Communities acro...
May 07, 2026 While some areas continue to deal with rising water, Arborfield appears to have escaped the worst-case scenario thanks to quick action from residents and town crews. (Image Credit: Ben Tompkins/northeastNOW)
Reports of firearm pointed at school bus lead to arrest in Lloydminster
A man was arrested Wednesday morning after reports of someone pointing what appeared to be a firearm at vehicles, including a school bus.Officers responded around 8:37 a.m. after receiving several com...
May 07, 2026 An imitation firearm seized by Lloydminster RCMP following an incident involving reports of a weapon being pointed at vehicles, including a school bus, on May 6, 2026. (Image Credit: Alberta RCMP)
CSOs advise caution about increased use of scooters in North Battleford
As the weather warms up, there has been a notable increase in the ways that people are getting around town. Community Safety Officers (CSOs) have noticed a specific increase in the number of people us...
May 07, 2026 CSOs have noticed an increase of scooter use and near-misses involving scooters as the weather has gotten warmer. (Image Credit: ID 116152418 © Vladimirs Poplavskis | Dreamstime.com)
On Air for Healthcare Radiothon returns May 8 with support for dialysis patients
For many dialysis patients in northern Saskatchewan, life is measured in four-hour stretches connected to a machine that keeps them alive."It is," Dr. Ayesha Ahmed said when asked if dialysis becomes ...
May 07, 2026 From left to right, Battlefords Healthcare Foundation executive director Leanne Ducommun, CJNB/CJNS host Grant Schutte and 93.3 Beach Radio host Nic Fransoo are pictured at the live broadcast setup for the 12-hour Radiothon fundraiser in the Battlefords Union Hospital lobby on Friday, May 9, 2025. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
Sturgeon, Spruce and Garden Rivers record historically high flows
Three rivers north of Prince Albert are marking the highest flow rates in recorded history, according to the most recent update from the Water Security Agency.Flows on all three rivers have increased ...
May 07, 2026 A farmyard in the Garden River area surrounded by water. (Image Credit: submitted)
Avian flu confirmed in Saskatchewan cat
A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza has been confirmed in a domestic cat in southeastern Saskatchewan.Provincial officials said testing by Prairie Diagnostic Services and the Canadian Food Ins...
May 07, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 110940333 © Jarun011 | Dreamstime.com)
Saskatchewan sets record as more than 102,000 surgeries performed over past year
More than 102,000 surgeries and procedures were performed in the province between April 1, 2025 and March 31, 2026, setting a new record for Saskatchewan.According to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Heal...
May 07, 2026 A da Vinci robotic surgical system on display at a Saskatoon hospital. (Image Credit: File photo/CKOM)