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A look at the off-ice part of a North Stars offseason
With the 2026-27 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season approaching, the Battlefords North Stars have been working throughout the off-season to prepare. From securing sponsorships and planning commu...
Aug 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff)
Fish kill likely caused by heat wave
A number of dead fish found in the water and along the shores of multiple lakes and rivers in Saskatchewan are likely the result of high temperatures lowering oxygen levels in the water, according to ...
Aug 20, 2026 This fish was seen near Pruden's Point on Tobin Lake. (Image Credit: submitted)
Saskatchewan Marshals say no tactical purchases committed as new unit faces scrutiny
The Saskatchewan Marshals Service says it has not committed to buying tactical equipment for a proposed specialized response unit, even as questions remain over what that unit would do - while its fir...
Aug 20, 2026 Saskatchewan Marshals Service Insp. Sebastian Andrews, left, of the Battlefords regional headquarters delivers his first presentation to North Battleford city council on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026, at the Don Ross Centre council chamber as local marshal Jonathan Antymniuk looks on. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
Battlefords Minor Football looks ahead to fall jamboree season
As the football season approaches, Battlefords Minor Football (BMF) has handed out equipment and will begin practices next week for the organization's two teams. "The equipment handout went as smoothl...
Aug 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Battlefords Minor Football/Facebook)
Cool start to August gives way to some warmth this weekend
While the summer may be starting to wind down, the weather looks promising to enjoy a weekend outdoors. Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Kyle Ziolkowski confirmed the rest of the we...
Aug 20, 2026 (Image Credit: Cam Lee/northeastNOW)
Provincial study targets North Battleford air-monitoring gap
When wildfire smoke or other pollution moves into North Battleford, residents do not have a permanent local monitoring station measuring the air they are breathing.A provincial study underway this sum...
Aug 20, 2026 (Image Credit: North Battleford Downtown Business Improvement District (BID))
Police vehicle rammed during two-hour chase of suspected impaired driver in Lloydminster
A two-hour police operation in Lloydminster ended after a fleeing vehicle rammed an RCMP vehicle and officers used a tactical vehicle contact to stop it.Lloydminster RCMP said officers responded aroun...
Aug 20, 2026 A suspect vehicle (red) is shown after Lloydminster RCMP brought it to a stop following an approximately two-hour police operation on Aug. 18, 2026. (Image Credit: Alberta RCMP)
Man from Prince Albert area killed in Wednesday crash on Petrofka Bridge
A 63-year-old man from the Prince Albert area has died following a crash on the Petrofka Bridge, south of Blaine Lake.Blaine Lake and Rosthern RCMP were called to the single-vehicle collision on Highw...
Aug 20, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/paNOW)
LeBlanc returning to Washington to meet with Greer, continue deal finalization
OTTAWA - Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is heading back to Washington to meet again with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer as work continues to finalize a deal to avert a new round ...
Aug 20, 2026 Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, and United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, speak to reporters in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Kelly Geraldine Malone)
Treaty 6 marks 150 years as Fort Carlton hosts four-day commemoration
This week marks the 150th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 6. To commemorate the historic agreement, Fort Carlton Provincial Historic Park is holding a four-day event.The signing of the treaty too...
Aug 20, 2026 Fort Carlton, as it appeared 154 years ago and what it looks like today. (Image Credit: ᐯᒥᐢᑲ Pêmiska Tourism/ Facebook)