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Sexton sparks Riders in 27-22 win over Redblacks
Matthew Sexton only needed one lane to change the game.In his first game as Saskatchewan's primary returner, Sexton fielded a punt near his own goal line and took it 101 yards the other way for a touc...
Jul 04, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders' KeeSean Johnson (3) scores a touchdown past Ottawa Redblacks' A.J. Allen (bottom right) during second half CFL football action in Ottawa on Friday, July 3, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang)
North Battleford Beavers senior baseball team gearing up for NSRBL playoffs
The North Saskatchewan River Baseball League (NSRBL) regular season is winding down, and the North Battleford Beavers are getting ready for the playoffs to roll around. The Beavers finished off their ...
Jul 03, 2026 Beaver Lions Stadium will once again play host to NSRBL playoff games next week. (Image Credit: file photo/battlefordsNOW)
UPDATE: Severe weather continues following critical alert for tornados
UPDATE: A severe thunderstorm led to several critical tornado alerts being issued Friday afternoon by SaskAlert. By 7:39 p.m., Environment Canada said the tornado warning covered much of South Central...
Jul 03, 2026 Tornado alerts have been issued for several areas, mostly in southern Saskatchewan. This funnel cloud was spotted near Spring Water, Saskatchewan which is in the R.M. of Biggar. It was reported a few hours prior to the tornado spotted in Edam Friday afternoon. (Image Credit: 306StormChaser/Facebook)
Nearly fifty years later, the search is on for NBCHS's Class of '77 ahead of reunion
Half a century after graduation, members of North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS)'s Class of 1977 have built lives across Canada and around the world. Now, a group of volunteers is trying...
Jul 03, 2026 This 1977 graduation photo shows members of North Battleford Comprehensive High School’s Class of 1977. (Image Credit: Wendy Davies/ submitted)
RCMP investigate fatal rollover near Frenchman Butte
A 40-year-old Lloydminster man has died following a single-vehicle rollover near Frenchman Butte.Onion Lake RCMP said officers responded to a report of the crash on Highway 797 at about 11:30 a.m. Thu...
Jul 03, 2026 (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)
Riders to clash with winless Redblacks in Ottawa
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-1) will look to get back into the win column this week.In order to do so, the team will look to avoid giving the Ottawa Redblacks (0-3) their first win of the 2026 camp...
Jul 03, 2026 While he was limited in practice this week, wide receiver Sam Emilus will play against the Ottawa Redblacks. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Roughriders)
Flooding triggers emergencies in 13 Saskatchewan communities
While floodwater runs into eastern Saskatchewan communities, many feel like they are sprinting to dry it all up.Several Saskathewan communities - including Canora, Kamsack, Norquay, Raymore, Sheho and...
Jul 03, 2026 Brandi Zavislak, a member with the Town of Canora office, said the sewer lift stations were overwhelmed during the flooding. (Image Credit: Submitted/Brandi Zavislak)
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation backs Wheeler River uranium project
The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation says it now supports the Wheeler River uranium project in northern Saskatchewan after reaching an agreement with Denison Mines Corp., the company behind the developmen...
Jul 03, 2026 Denison's Wheeler River uranium mine will begin construction soon after being approved by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission. (Image Credit: Image Credit: Denison Mines website)
Red Pheasant powwow category includes young dancer in the circle
A new category at the Red Pheasant Cree Nation powwow is being celebrated as a step toward making the dance arena more inclusive for people with disabilities and diverse abilities. For James Smith Chi...
Jul 03, 2026 Chief Kirby Constant’s son Keaton takes part in the drumming for the grand entry and flag song at the Red Pheasant Cree Nation powwow on July 1. (Image Credit: Faceook/Northern Cree)
Former North Star Konowalchuk signs with Colorado NAHL team
Adam Konowalchuk is continuing his hockey career across the border. The former Battleford North Stars forward announced he has signed with the Grand Junction River Hawks of the North American Hockey L...
Jul 03, 2026 Adam Konowalchuk will play with the Grand Junction River Hawks of the North American Hockey League for his final year of junior hockey. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)