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North Stars announce Logan returning as head coach, GM for next season
After his first season behind the bench for the Battlefords North Stars, Connor Logan is staying put. The club announced the reigning SJHL Coach of the Year will return as head coach and general manag...
Jun 02, 2026 Connor Logan will be back for his second season as the head coach of the Battlefords North Stars for the 2026-27 season. (Image Credit: Battlefords North Stars)
PBR takes centre stage as Party in the Pasture roars back into St. Walburg
The roar of engines has long been the soundtrack of Party in the Pasture.This year, organizers are adding another kind of adrenaline.For the first time, the annual St. Walburg festival will feature a ...
Jun 02, 2026 Mud racers power through the track during Party in the Pasture at the exhibition grounds in St. Walburg in 2025. The annual festival returns June 5-7 with ATV racing, slo-pitch, a trade show and, for the first time, Professional Bull Riders (PBR) competition. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW Staff)
How a lifelong belief in volunteerism shaped Unity's 2026 Citizen of the Year
"My mom was very involved in the community I grew up in. So, from a young age, I was taught the importance of it and I just see how successful things can be when you have strong volunteers and a stron...
Jun 02, 2026 Sheena Weber poses with her 2026 Citizen of the Year award at the Unity Community Centre in Unity on Friday, May 29, 2026. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)
Nipawin war bride celebrates 100th birthday
A Nipawin woman has reached an extraordinary milestone, celebrating her 100th birthday surrounded by family and community.Frances Stevens, a World War II war bride, marked the occasion with loved ones...
Jun 02, 2026 Frances Stevens, a World War II war bride, celebrated her 100th birthday in Nipawin. (Image Credit: Nipawin Legion/Facebook)
Suspect arrested after fatal Pelican Narrows shooting as RCMP promise increased presence
The suspect in Monday's fatal shooting in Pelican Narrows was arrested at a residence in the community approximately five hours after the incident began, RCMP confirmed Tuesday.Police said officers re...
Jun 02, 2026 The community of Pelican Narrows, Sask., is seen from an aerial drone in an Aug. 19 2022, file photo. RCMP said Tuesday crime in the community has increased 49 per cent over the last decade. (Image Credit: Canadian Press/Dre Erwi)
Carney says economic plan ‘settling in’ after Canada enters recession territory
Prime Minister Mark Carney says the government's plan to build up the economy is "settling in" as work continues on getting major projects built and expanding non-U.S. trade relationships.These are th...
Jun 02, 2026 Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers remarks at Holy Blossom Temple in Toronto on Monday, June 1 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young)
The surprising Saskatchewan origin of Girl Guide cookies
A knock at the door.You open it to find a smiling girl standing on the step, pulling a little wagon stacked with boxes of cookies."Hi, would you like to buy some Girl Guide cookies?"For generations of...
Jun 02, 2026 Nearly 100 years ago, a Regina mother baked cookies so girls could go camping. Today, Girl Guide cookies remain one of Canada’s sweetest traditions, rooted in a Saskatchewan success story. Kids like Hila Smart gain confidence and raise funds with each and every sale. (Image Credit: Brittany Caffet/CKOM)
Battlefords RCMP seeking public assistance in finding missing 12-year-old
Battlefords RCMP received a report of a missing 12-year-old girl on May 27. Zaida Campbell was last seen at McKitrick School on 101st Street in North Battleford on May 26 at 8 a.m. Police have been ch...
Jun 01, 2026 Anyone with information on the whereabouts of 12-year-old Zaida Campbell is asked to report it to Battlefords RCMP. (Image Credit: Submitted/RCMP)
Battlefords pickleball player brings home three medals from provincials
The Saskatchewan Pickleball Provincial Championship was held over the weekend in Regina, drawing competitors from across Saskatchewan. Just one player made the trip from North Battleford and happened ...
Jun 01, 2026 Les Semchuk (right) won a medal in all three divisions he participated in at the Pickleball Saskatchewan Provincial Championships. (Image Credit: submitted/Les Semchuk)
Poundmaker Cree Nation cuts waste with reusable dishware initiative
For Ira Horse, caring for the environment is more than a personal value - it is a responsibility she believes communities should actively uphold."I'm forever hearing at powwows and round dances that w...
Jun 01, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 119376415 © Amnat Buakeaw | Dreamstime.com)