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Changes made to assistance to help individuals and businesses impacted by disasters in province
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced changes to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) in the midst of a busy season of storms, floods and wildfires.The province said the changes ai...
Jul 17, 2026 Michael Weger, Minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, addresses reporters at an event in Alvena on July 16, announcing changes to the PDAP program. (Image Credit: Marija Robinson/CKOM)
Wednesday storm could have produced a tornado in Northern Sask: ECCC
A significant storm in Northern Saskatchewan on Wednesday night could have spawned a tornado near Buffalo Narrows. That's according to Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), where meteorologist...
Jul 17, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 31976814 © Welcomia | Dreamstime.com)
Two people found dead in suspected wildlife incident near McTavish Lake
Two people have died in what officials are calling a suspected wildlife-related incident near McTavish Lake, located about 90 kilometres north of La Ronge. La Ronge RCMP received a call on July 15 abo...
Jul 16, 2026 McTavish Lake is located 88 kilometres north of La Ronge and is only accessible by plane. (Image Credit: SaskLakes.ca)
Erratic driving complaint leads to arrests of two wanted people on Little Pine First Nation
A report of an erratic driver on Little Pine First Nation led RCMP to two wanted people and a vehicle later confirmed to have been stolen from Alberta after it fled from officers.Cut Knife RCMP said o...
Jul 16, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/battlefordsNOW)
Province pledges support for 117 workers affected by Big River sawmill curtailment
The Saskatchewan government said it is committed to supporting the 117 workers affected by Carrier Forest Products' decision to indefinitely curtail operations at its Big River sawmill starting this O...
Jul 16, 2026 Carrier Forest Products in Big River. (Image Credit: file photo/paNOW)
Battlefords Pride highlights inclusion with week of events
Battlefords Pride group will mark Pride Week beginning July 19 with a week of events aimed at celebrating inclusion and creating welcoming spaces throughout the community.Kelly Waters, secretary with ...
Jul 16, 2026 (Image Credit: Image Credit: file photo/battlefordsNOW)
2026-27 season approaches as SJHL releases pre-season schedule
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has released its pre-season schedule.The pre-season will begin Sept. 4 with three games across the league and run through Sept. 13.Each team will play betw...
Jul 16, 2026 The Battlefords North Stars will play three of their four preseason matchups against divisional opponents as they prepare for the season. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
New bylaw tightens taxi regulations in North Battleford
North Battleford council has approved a new vehicle-for-hire bylaw that strengthens regulations for taxi companies and drivers while bringing the city's rules in line with provincial legislation.City ...
Jul 16, 2026 (Image Credit: Image Credit: ID 159939776 © Syda Productions | Dreamstime.com)
More North Battleford streets to see roadwork as summer paving ramps up
Drivers across North Battleford can expect more traffic disruptions over the next six weeks as the city's summer road construction program expands into additional neighbourhoods, with paving scheduled...
Jul 16, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 31259376 © Blazej Lyjak | Dreamstime.com)
Thousands of seedlings planted as Narrow Hills recovery continues
Thousands of tree seedlings have been planted in Narrow Hills Provincial Park as recovery efforts continue following the devastating wildfires that forced the park's closure last year.According to the...
Jul 16, 2026 Since recovery efforts began, more than 154,260 seedlings have been planted throughout Narrow Hills Provincial Park. (Image Credit: Submitted/Parks, Culture and Sport)