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New boat licensing rules mean renewals, fees for Saskatchewan boaters
Saskatchewan boaters heading into the 2026 season will face new federal licensing requirements, including renewals every five years and a new service fee.Transport Canada introduced the changes at the...
Apr 23, 2026 Under new rules, Pleasure Craft Licences must now be renewed every five years, with a $24 fee to issue, renew, transfer or replace a licence. (Image Credit: ID 5579189 © Anne Kitzman | Dreamstime.com)
“It’s a nice historic piece”: 1953 tow truck restoration nears completion
Years of hard work, and a lot of heart, are paying off for Battlefords Vintage Automobile Club. Roughly eight years ago, members took on the restoration project for a 1953 Chevrolet tow truck. Work is...
Apr 23, 2026 The original Lighthouse Service tow truck compared to the vehicle now. (Image Credit: Battlefords Vintage Automobile Club)
Wind and snowfall warnings in effect for Saskatchewan as late-season storm moves into province
Wind and snowfall warnings from Environment Canada blanketed much of Saskatchewan on Thursday morning as a spring snowstorm makes its way into the province.Areas around Saskatoon, Prince Albert, David...
Apr 23, 2026 “A strong low pressure system will bring heavy snowfall to the region today,” Environment Canada said. “Snow will continue through this morning and be particularly heavy through the day, ending Thursday evening.” (Image Credit: CKOM)
Monette Group files for creditor protection
A Saskatchewan-based, large-scale farming and ranching business has filed for creditor protection. According to a letter sent to landowners on Apr. 21, Monette Group made the filing under the Companie...
Apr 23, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 4752631 © Helen Filatova Dreamstime.com)
Battlefords Humane Society at max capacity as they look to push adoptions
The Battlefords Humane Society is currently searching for people looking to adopt cats and dogs as the shelter is at max capacity. They are currently offering 50% off all adoptions until they are no l...
Apr 22, 2026 The Battlefords Humane Society is at max capacity as they try to find their animals new homes. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW Staff)
Battlefords Pickleball Club to host their spring tournament this weekend
On April 25-26, the NationsWEST fieldhouse will be filled with pickleball players from all over for the Battlefords Pickleball Spring tournament. This year, the tournament is being held in memorial of...
Apr 22, 2026 The Battlefords Pickleball Club spring tournament is held in memorial of former member Karen Williams. (Image Credit: Dreamstime ID: 33216831)
'A big summer ahead of us': Sask. Indian Relay team charges toward Calgary Stampede and Muckleshoot Gold Cup
The horses aren't racing yet.Not really.On a cold Prairie spring, they move in a steady routine instead - building strength, finding their breath again after a winter off. In the saddle, Jay Peeaychew...
Apr 22, 2026 Jay Peeaychew rides Kiton, also known as “Ice,” during a past Indian Relay race. The seven-year-old California-bred horse serves as the Black Bear Indian Relay team’s starter and is entering his second season in relay competition. (Image Credit: Black Bear Indian Relay Team)
Consumers aren’t ditching beef due to high costs, they’re just 'trading down'
Affordability is key for consumers right now, but the high cost of living isn't enough for people in Saskatchewan to stop asking, "Where's the beef?" Instead, consumers are shifting to cheaper cuts.Br...
Apr 22, 2026 Consumers are switching from premium cuts of meat to ground beef as a cost-saving measure. (Image Credit: Facebook/Northern Meats)
BATC donates $20K to support Battlefords Ag Society renovations
Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) Community Development Corporation (CDC) has donated $20,000 to Battlefords Agricultural Society to help support renovations on the exterior of the Agrivilla bui...
Apr 22, 2026 An Ag society representative (left) with Tracy Benson of BATC CDC (right) outside of the Agrivilla. (Image Credit: Battlefords Ag Society)
From lake to plate: La Ronge major centre for wild rice processing
La Ronge is an important stop in the wild rice industry in Saskatchewan as it is home to the only processing plant in the province. Wild rice fresh off the lakes arrives in La Ronge in 55-pound bags. ...
Apr 22, 2026 Wild rice is loaded on a truck in bags after processing is completed. (Image Credit: Derek Cornet/larongeNOW Staff)