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Fred Light’s 1984 portrait now welcomes visitors to his museum
Fred Light wasn't particularly interested in having his photograph taken in 1984.The lifelong collector was more comfortable spending time with artifacts than standing in front of a camera, but photog...
Jun 11, 2026 The mural of Fred Light is displayed on Battleford's Fred Light Museum. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph/ pattisonmedia)
UPDATE: Emergency crews on scence at North Battleford structure fire, deemed suspicious
*This story was updated at 4:25 p.m. to include updated information.North Battleford Fire Department has deemed the cause of the fire to be suspicious. This incident has been referred to Battlefords R...
Jun 11, 2026 The North Battleford Fire Department was on the scene of a structure fire located on the 1100 block of 107th Street on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Image Credit: North Battleford Community Safety Officers)
East Central Saskatchewan falls behind in seeding
Most of Saskatchewan is nearing the finish line for seeding operations. Provincially, 93 per cent of seed is in the ground, still well behind the five and 10-year averages. The west-central region lea...
Jun 11, 2026 (Image Credit: file photo/farmnewsNOW Staff)
Wilkie to 'Jump into Summer' this weekend
A parade, baseball, bouncy castles, a classic car show and a Bon Jovi and Journey tribute concert are set to usher in the start of summer as Wilkie prepares for its Jump Into Summer celebration this w...
Jun 11, 2026 Residents enjoy Wilkie’s new $3.2-million outdoor swimming pool during its first season in August 2025. (Image Credit: Submitted/Lori Fenrich)
Riders’ KeeSean Johnson ready for action after late-season injury in 2025
KeeSean Johnson was one of the biggest contributors to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2025.But when it came to the biggest moment for the team last season, Johnson had to watch from the sidelines.The...
Jun 11, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver KeeSean Johnson (3) had nearly 1,200 yards receiving last season, but missed playoffs due to a knee injury. (Image Credit: Britton Gray/CJME)
Alameda family grateful to be alive after tornado destroys Saskatchewan farm
The Brock family farm is now something akin to a wasteland.A tornado that ripped through the yard just south of Alameda Tuesday night, 234 km southeast of Regina, left only wreckage behind. In the col...
Jun 11, 2026 Chelsea, Danny, and Bronsyn Brock stand in their farm yard torn to shreds by a tornado on June 10, 2026. (Image Credit: Gillian Massie/CJME)
Nakon’i’a with Kunsi: How a puppet is reviving the Nakoda language
When Theresa O'Watch was a little girl growing up on Carry the Kettle First Nation, language lived all around her.It wasn't something written in books or taught from a curriculum. It was something tha...
Jun 11, 2026 Theresa O’Watch is one of fewer than 100 Nakoda speakers in Canada. With the help of a puppet named Kunsi, she is passing the language down to the next generation. (Image Credit: Brittany Caffet/CKOM)
Notre Dame students explore identity and strengths through art
North Battleford's Chapel Gallery is showcasing a collection of artwork created by students from Notre Dame Elementary School, exploring themes of identity, culture and personal strengths.The exhibit,...
Jun 10, 2026 Students feature their artwork in North Battleford's Chapel Gallery. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph/ battlefordsNOW)
How Battlefords Minor Baseball teams are shaping up almost midway through season
The baseball season is nearing its halfway point, and Battlefords Minor Baseball teams have gained experience through league games and tournaments as they move closer to the playoffs. U18 AA Beavers T...
Jun 10, 2026 The U18 Battlefords Beavers are 8-5 so far this season, while the U15 Beavers sit at 1-10. (Image Credit: Battlefords Minor Baseball Inc)
New prison-art exhibit spotlights issues in colonial prison system
A new, one-of-a-kind exhibition is spotlighting the ongoing issue of over-representation of Indigenous peoples in provincial and federal custody.The exhibition, currently on display in Regina, has bee...
Jun 10, 2026 The Native Brotherhood at Saskatchewan Penitentiary exhibition, curated by Jason Demers, opened in May and runs through September. (Image Credit: EFN Media)