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UPDATE: RCMP investigate suspicious death on Waterhen First Nation
UPDATE: As a result of continued investigation, RCMP reported that the Homicide Investigative Unit arrested a man on Jan. 30.24-year-old Skye Lasas from Waterhen First Nation is charged with one count...
Jan 30, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/paNOW)
Federal settlement reached for Île-à-la-Crosse Residential School survivors
An agreement in the class action lawsuit between le--la-Crosse Residential School survivors and the federal government has been reached. On Thursday, Desneth-Missinippi-Churchill River MP Buckley Bela...
Jan 30, 2026 Liberal MP Buckley Belanger speaks with residents of Île-à-la-Crosse earlier this week. (Image Credit: Facebook/Buckley Belanger MP)
North Battleford removes snares following coyote control efforts
The City of North Battleford has issued an update on the recent placement of snares at the Waste Management Facility. Earlier this month, trapping activities began due to coyotes exhibiting bold behav...
Jan 30, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 13531278 © Richardseeley | Dreamstime.com)
North Battleford puts itself on developers’ radar at retail convention
North Battleford representatives attended an International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) convention in British Columbia this week in an effort to promote business and commercial development. Duri...
Jan 30, 2026 North Battleford representatives in attendance at the ICSC convention in British Columbia. (Image Credit: Kelli Hawtin/ Facebook)
SaskTel to provide Athlete's Village sponsor amenities for 2026 Sask. Winter Games
The reason why a place to plug in a phone and feel at home matters at a provincial sporting event is becoming clearer as organizers prepare for the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games.Telecommunications pr...
Jan 30, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/battlefordsNOW)
North Stars on the road for a pair of Bunge Division matchups
The Battlefords North Stars are trying to get back to their winning ways this weekend when they take on the Melville Millionaires and Yorkton Terriers. After a 4-3 loss against the Melfort Mustangs on...
Jan 30, 2026 The North Stars will look to get the momentum back as they continue to chase first place in the SJHL. (Image Credit: Byron Hildebrand Photography/Facebook)
Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara dead at 71
Canadian comedy giant Catherine O'Hara, known for over-the-top performances in ``Schitt's Creek'' and ``SCTV'' and a memorable turn as a stressed-out mom determined to reunite with her kid in ``Home A...
Jan 30, 2026 Catherine O'Hara arrives on the red carpet for the TIFF Tribute Awards at the Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Proctor (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Laura Proctor)
Jim Pattison Developments not proceeding with sale of industrial building in Virginia
Vancouver-based Jim Pattison Developments will not be selling a Virginia warehouse property to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which had said it wanted the site as an Immigration and Customs...
Jan 30, 2026 Jim Pattison. (Image Credit: File photo/The Canadian Press)
Trail Breakers mark new shelter opening with group ride
The Battlefords Trail Breakers snowmobile club fired up their sleds to celebrate the grand opening for the completion of their newest warm-up shelter. The day kicked off with club members, local mayor...
Jan 30, 2026 Community members gather at new Hamlin shelter to celebrate it's grand opening. (Image Credit: Alyssa Rudolph/ battlefordsNOW)
Premier Moe: Discovery of alumina near Tisdale of global importance
The discovery of a large amount of alumina - the source mineral for aluminum - near Tisdale, will be a game changer for the community, the province, the country and beyond. Saskatchewan Premier Scott ...
Jan 30, 2026 Canadian Energy Metals announced the discovery of the critical mineral alumina near Tisdale. (Image Credit: Submitted photo/Christopher Hopkins)