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Carney unveils plan to lower electricity costs
The federal government is planning to adjust the clean electricity regulations to give more flexibility to LNG power plants and help to double Canada's electricity grid by 2050.Prime Minister Mark Car...
May 14, 2026 Hydro towers are seen over a golf course in Toronto on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darren Calabrese)
Spring storm to bring high winds, rainfall to Saskatchewan on Thursday
The spring storm set to hit Saskatchewan is "just getting itself wound up," according to Terri Lang, a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.A wind warning has been put in place by ...
May 14, 2026 “Really, really strong winds” will develop across much of the southern part of Saskatchewan, meteorologist Terri Lang said, along with wind gusts “in excess of 90 kilometres per hour.” (Image Credit: CJME)
‘I’m going to be a starter’: Riders first-round pick Malcolm Bell arrives at camp
Over the past month, Malcolm Bell has needed to have a suitcase nearby, with doors to opportunity opening left and right for the star defensive back.This week, he got the call to hop on a plane and jo...
May 14, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders first round pick Malcolm Bell made his training camp debut at Griffiths Stadium on May 13, 2026 after the defensive back officially inked his CFL contract. (Image Credit: CKOM)
Spring football season gives Battlefords athletes chance to grow
As spring sports return across the Battlefords, Battlefords Minor Football is preparing to send three teams to a series of spring jamborees focused on development, learning and introducing young athle...
May 14, 2026 Battlefords Minor Football looks ahead to the spring season with a group of jamborees. (Image Credit: battlefordsminorfootball.ca)
Alumina project ready for next steps, says CEO
A massive alumina discovery in northeastern Saskatchewan could eventually lead to aluminum smelting in Tisdale, according to the CEO of Canadian Energy Metals (CEM) - but only if the province can supp...
May 13, 2026 Chris Hopkins spoke at Prince Albert Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Wednesday afternoon and gave an update on the alumina project near Tisdale. (Image Credit: Susan McNeil/paNOW)
NBCHS brings awareness to missing and murdered Indigenous people with student-led school walk
Students, teachers and staff at North Battleford Comprehensive High School, as well as members of various Indigenous communities, came together May 13 for a walk to Eagles Landing in North Battleford....
May 13, 2026 The walk to raise awareness for missing and murdered indigenous people was brought upon by students at North Battleford Comprehensive High School. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Ile-à-la Crosse nearly ready for 250th anniversary celebration
Organizers of the 250th anniversary celebration of Ile--la Crosse are asking those who are connected to the northern Mtis to come home. According to event coordinator Maureen Belanger, the itinerary f...
May 13, 2026 Ile-à-la Crosse was formally founded by the Hudson Bay Company in 1776. (Image Credit: ilex250.ca)
Lloydminster trafficking investigation reaches Taiwan as RCMP warm of rising sex-trade activity
Lloydminster RCMP say human trafficking investigations linked to the sex trade are happening in the city, with cases involving hotels, short-term rentals and online booking systems - and in one instan...
May 13, 2026 The building of the Lloydminster RCMP detachment. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW Staff)
International shortage of helium could be opportunity for Sask. industry
When one thinks about drilling and mining in Saskatchewan, it's likely about uranium, potash or oil, but global shortages have recently put the spotlight on the province's helium industry.Saskatchewan...
May 13, 2026 The provincial government set a goal in 2021, of Saskatchewan supplying 10 per cent of the world’s helium by 2030, in 2026 it’s at about three per cent. (Image Credit: North American Helium/Facebook)
Judge quashes Alberta separation petition in favour of First Nations
An Alberta judge quashed a separatist petition Wednesday, saying the provincial government had a duty to consult with First Nations.Justice Shaina Leonard said the petition should never have been issu...
May 13, 2026 Supporters fly flags in support of Mitch Sylvestre as he submits his signatures for a separation referendum to Elections Alberta in Edmonton, on Monday, May 4, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)