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Fond du Lac leadership not renewing Northern Store lease
A store operated by the North West Company will be taken over by Fond du Lac First Nation. A statement released by the band's chief and council on Monday states a decision has been made not renew a le...
Feb 03, 2026 Band leadership plans to operate a store in the location itself. (Image Credit: North West Company)
Saskatchewan extending secondary suite construction initiative into 2027
The Government of Saskatchewan is extending a grant program designed to help offset the costs of building secondary suites into 2027.The Saskatchewan Secondary Suite Initiative (SSI), which was first ...
Feb 03, 2026 To qualify, the suites must be a new, separate unit located on the same property as the owner’s primary residence. The program covers basement suites, garden suites, laneway homes or garage suites, but they must include a full kitchen, full bathroom and a separate entrance, while meeting all applicable codes and standards. (Image Credit: CKOM File Photo)
Warm start to February across Saskatchewan
The January cold snap is now a distant memory, as February has started off with much warmer weather. High temperatures will be nearly 20 degrees above normal for this time of year later this week. Jam...
Feb 03, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
North West College student represents non-traditional learners on Saskatchewan Student Council
For Irvin Applegarth, going back to school wasn't just about earning a diploma; it was about opening doors to new opportunities. Now in his first year of business at North West College, Applegarth has...
Feb 03, 2026 Irvin Applegarth, student at North West College. (Image Credit: North West College/ Facebook)
North Stars host the Humboldt Broncos looking to avoid fourth straight loss
After a winless weekend in Melville and Yorkton, the Battlefords North Stars are trying to get back to their winning ways when they host the Humboldt Broncos. The North Stars (25-11-3-2, 1st in Nutrie...
Feb 03, 2026 The Battlefords North Stars are looking to clinch the season series victory against the Humboldt Broncos. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Community Safety Officers seek information after injured dog found in garbage bin
Community Safety Officers are seeking information after an injured dog was found in an outdoor garbage bin in North Battleford. On Feb 2 at 4:45 p.m., CSOs were dispatched to a business at 111-100th S...
Feb 03, 2026 Dog found in outdoor garbage bin in North Battleford. (Image Credit: City of North Battleford)
Gang prevention symposium returns to North Battleford with focus on early intervention
It's about stopping harm before it starts.Service providers, youth and Elders will gather in North Battleford this week for the second annual Gang Prevention Symposium and Elders and Youth Gathering, ...
Feb 03, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 87641786 © Rawpixelimages | Dreamstime.com)
A.J. Ouellette excited to be back with Riders for 2026
It nearly reached the CFL Free Agency Communication Window but a deal was struck between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and running back A.J. Ouellette.The team announced Sunday morning before the windo...
Feb 03, 2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders running back A.J. Ouellette signed a one-year extension with the club. (Image Credit: Britton Gray/980 CJME)
Reconciliation-focused priest named as archbishop of northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba
The Vatican has appointed a priest from southern India as the archbishop of northern Saskatchewan and Manitoba.Susai Jesu was ordained and installed as the Archbishop of Keewatin - Le Pas on Jan. 26 a...
Feb 02, 2026 The newly-ordained Archbishop Susai Jesu conveyed a blessing following his episcopal ordination and installation mass on Jan. 26, 2025 in The Pas, Manitoba. (Image Credit: Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate - OMI Lacombe Canada/Facebook)
Canadian woman's remains found in 1985 linked to suspected serial killer in Florida
A sheriff's office in Florida says the remains of a woman identified by DNA as a Canadian who went missing in the 1980s were found with those of a second woman, who was thought to have fallen victim t...
Feb 02, 2026 Missing Canadian woman Jeanette Marcotte is seen in this undated handout photo provided by U.S. DNA firm Othram. Othram says it has identified skeletal remains found in Florida in 1985 as those of Marcotte. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — Othram (Mandatory Credit))