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Floodwaters ease near Prince Albert, but officials warn risk remains as hundreds stay evacuated
Flood levels affecting several Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC) member First Nations are beginning to recede, but officials say the threat is not over as emergency crews continue monitoring river co...
May 07, 2026 A car partially submerge by flood waters on the Shoal Lake First Nation. (Image Credit: submitted/Tina Pelletier)
Jane Shury steps down from Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame as Earl Berard takes over
After serving as the president of the Saskatchewan baseball Hall of Fame since 2008, Jane Shury has officially called it a career and stepped down. When asked what went into the decision to step down ...
May 07, 2026 Earl Berard has taken over as the president of the Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame after serving on the board since 2007. (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff)
Inflation impacting non-profit operations
Non-profit organizations in Saskatchewan are feeling the pinch when it comes to inflation. Staff with Meadow Lake Outreach Ministries have noticed the impact of inflation to the services they provide ...
May 07, 2026 Delton Sylvain of Meadow Lake Outreach Ministries said they are having to do more with less. (Image Credit: Kenneth Cheung/meadowlakeNOW Staff)
BUFC set to begin the outdoor season in Saskatoon
The Battlefords United Football Club (BUFC) is heading to Saskatoon this weekend to open the season at the Lakewood Tournament. The club is sending seven teams: two U9 squads, U13, U15, U17 boys, U19 ...
May 07, 2026 Battlefords United FC will send seven teams to Saskatoon this weekend to participate in the Lakewood Tournament. (Image Credit: sasksoccer.com)
Town of Battleford commits $3.7M to proposed regional arena and event centre
The Town of Battleford has agreed to a one-time $3.7 million capital contribution in support of the proposed Regional Twin Pad Arena and Event Center. In his report to council, CAO Landon Chambers pre...
May 07, 2026 An exterior rendering of the proposed regional arena and event centre. (Image Credit: Nustadia Recreation Inc.)
Town of Battleford commits $3.7M to proposed regional arena and event centre
The Town of Battleford has agreed to a one-time $3.7 million capital contribution in support of the proposed Regional Twin Pad Arena and Event Center. In his report to council, CAO Landon Chambers pre...
May 07, 2026 An exterior rendering of the proposed regional arena and event centre. (Image Credit: Nustadia Recreation Inc.)
North Battleford non-profit hit by late-night lumber theft
What looked like a quick loading job in North Battleford is now the subject of a police investigation. Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of stealing lumber fr...
May 07, 2026 Surveillance images released by Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers appear to show pieces of lumber being loaded into the car. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers)
Young artists celebrate Saskatchewan at Hazee Youth Art Awards
Celebrate Saskatchewan. That's what youth in the Battlefords based their art pieces on for this year's Hazee Youth Art Awards. The awards began in 2019, with a hope of inspiring youth to create and di...
May 07, 2026 One of the winners, Asher Shagan, with his painting. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW)
Volunteers help Arborfield escape worst of northeast flooding
The Town of Arborfield narrowly avoided what officials say could have been a catastrophic flood over the weekend, as fast-rising water levels pushed local infrastructure to the brink. Communities acro...
May 07, 2026 While some areas continue to deal with rising water, Arborfield appears to have escaped the worst-case scenario thanks to quick action from residents and town crews. (Image Credit: Ben Tompkins/northeastNOW)
Reports of firearm pointed at school bus lead to arrest in Lloydminster
A man was arrested Wednesday morning after reports of someone pointing what appeared to be a firearm at vehicles, including a school bus.Officers responded around 8:37 a.m. after receiving several com...
May 07, 2026 An imitation firearm seized by Lloydminster RCMP following an incident involving reports of a weapon being pointed at vehicles, including a school bus, on May 6, 2026. (Image Credit: Alberta RCMP)