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SaskEnergy to conduct natural gas flaring in Battle River next week
On May 10 through May 14, between 6-10 am, SaskEnergy is conducting controlled natural gas flaring at the block valve site adjacent to the Brada Compresser Station, approximately nine kilometres south...
May 09, 2026 The natural gas flaring conducted by SaskEnergy will begin on Sunday. (Image Credit: ID 16581821 © Worldshots | Dreamstime.com)
WorkSafe Saskatchewan drops Mission Zero branding
Mission Zero may be ending, but Saskatchewan officials say the mission behind it is far from complete.WorkSafe Saskatchewan unveiled a new strategic framework Wednesday aimed at reducing serious workp...
May 09, 2026 Labour Relations and Workplace Safety Minister Ken Cheveldayoff poses with WorkSafe Bob during Wednesday’s WorkSafe Saskatchewan announcement in Regina. (Image Credit: Jacob Bamhour/980 CJME)
Three local prospects drafted to the WHL
Meadow Lake and Battleford were well represented during the WHL Prospects Draft earlier this week with three local players being picked up.Kacy Turberfield - Meadow Lake Turberfield was taken in the f...
May 08, 2026 L-R: Kai Genereaux, Kacy Turberfield, Alex Kowalyk represent Battleford and Meadow Lake as they get drafted to the WHL. (Image Credit: neutralzone.com / puckpreps.com / North East Wolfpack U15 AA)
Opposition demands action after historical flooding washes out roads across the province
Saskatchewan's provincial opposition is calling for urgent action by the Saskatchewan Party government, after multiple roads were washed out amid rising water levels and flooding concerns during the c...
May 08, 2026 Erika Ritchie, shadow minister for government relations, said urgent action is needed. (Image Credit: Susan McNeil/paNOW)
Powwow documentary brings cinematic Indigenous storytelling to the Battlefords
Beneath a tunnel of towering trees, an Indigenous fancy shawl dancer moves gracefully through the natural corridor. One by one, more dancers emerge beside her, their vibrant shawls sweeping through th...
May 08, 2026 A new documentary is highlighting powwows in the Battlefords region. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung)
'It's a difficult time for us': Battlefords food bank cuts hampers as Saskatchewan grocery inflation tops Canada
As Saskatchewan records the highest food inflation rate in Canada, the Battlefords food bank says demand for children's food bags has nearly doubled compared with a year ago.The Battlefords District F...
May 08, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 443554064 © Evgdneprua | Dreamstime.com)
Fishing season opens in Southern Management Zone as snowmelt delays Northern, Central areas
While many people in Northern Saskatchewan are waiting for the snow and ice to melt off of the lakes, others in the southern parts of the province are getting to enjoy some of the first days of the fi...
May 08, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 5962629 © Matthew Mill | Dreamstime.com)
Federal defence minister to declare future of Snowbirds in Moose Jaw later this month
The federal defence minister will travel to Moose Jaw to give an update on the future of the Snowbirds later this month.The opposition Conservatives accused the Liberal government of plans to try and ...
May 08, 2026 The federal defence minister will visit Moose Jaw on May 19, 2026 for an update on the Snowbirds. (Image Credit: Gillian Massie/CJME)
Some Sask. floodwaters receding as warmer weather threatens other areas
A weekend warmup could add more pressure to Saskatchewan's flooding crisis after the number of local states of emergency more than doubled this week.The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said 3...
May 08, 2026 Just off Kalyna Road, there's meant to be a bridge taking drivers over Garden River, though, by Wednesday afternoon that structure was completely submerged. The bridge was only closed hours earlier, with the flooding developing in a short span of time. (Image Credit: Marija Robinson/CKOM)
UPDATE: On Air for Healthcare Radiothon underway with focus on life-saving dialysis care
UPDATE: As of 4 p.m. today, the Pattison Media's radiothon had raised $157,573 toward its $200,000 goal for upgrades to the dialysis unit at Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH).Come donate and be part of...
May 08, 2026 (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/battlefordsNOW)