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A look at provincial budget highlights affecting north central Saskatchewan
Despite carrying a deficit of $819 million, the provincial government says this year's budget prioritizes protecting the areas that matter most to Saskatchewan residents."Protecting Saskatchewan means...
Mar 18, 2026 The 2026-27 budget was presented in the Saskatchewan Legislature Wednesday, March 18. (Image Credit: Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan/Facebook)
Saskatchewan charges stayed against ‘Queen of Canada’ cult leader Romana Didulo
The leader of a cult that bedevilled residents of a Saskatchewan village for two years is no longer facing charges.Romana Didulo, head of the so-called Kingdom of Canada, had been charged with two off...
Mar 18, 2026 Romana Didulo, a conspiracy theorist and self-proclaimed ”Queen of Canada,” leaves provincial court after she was granted bail in Swift Current, Sask., Monday, Sept. 8, 2025. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Heywood Yu)
Annette’s School of Dance expands studio space ahead of 40th anniversary
Bursting at the seams. That's how Cayla Nachtegaele, owner of Annette's School of Dance, described the busy studio atmosphere. She grew up dancing at the same studio when her mom was the owner, and no...
Mar 18, 2026 Nachtegaele's new studio space for Annette's School of Dance. (Image Credit: Annette's School of Dance/Facebook)
Sask. teen boxer breaks into world's top 17 after first international bout in Bangkok
Under towering screens and flashing lights in Bangkok, Havanna Demers stepped into the ring and into a level of boxing she had never faced before.The 16-year-old from Rapid View, just west of Meadow L...
Mar 18, 2026 Havanna Demers (blue), representing Canada, competes against Shannon Cabane of France (red) during a bout at the U19 World Boxing Futures Cup at Huamak Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand, from March 6–15, 2026. (Image Credit: Quenten Demers/submitted)
Man receives 15 year sentence for involvement in fellow inmate's death at Sask. Pen
A man involved in the death of a fellow inmate at Saskatchewan Penitentiary has received a 15 year sentence for manslaughter.Tyrel Peequaquat (Munroe), 27, appeared Wednesday morning at Court of King'...
Mar 18, 2026 Sask. Pen is located on the northwestern outskirts of Prince Albert. (Image Credit: File photo/paNOW Staff)
Lockdown at NBCHS deemed unrelated to firearm report
Battlefords RCMP has determined a lockdown at North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) was not linked to the report of an armed suspicious person. After further investigation, officers deter...
Mar 18, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/battlefordsNOW)
Bank of Canada holds key rate steady as Middle East war clouds outlook
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate at 2.25 per cent Wednesday as the economy performs below expectations but war in the Middle East threatens higher inflation.The central bank's decis...
Mar 18, 2026 Governor of the Bank of Canada Tiff Macklem listens to questions during a news conference following an interest rate announcement, at the Bank of Canada in Ottawa, on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang)
Health care, revenue sharing, global challenges: Sask. government prepares for provincial budget
Details about Saskatchewan's provincial budget are under wraps until the document is tabled in the legislative assembly on Wednesday afternoon, but some information has already been made public.For we...
Mar 18, 2026 Premier Scott Moe said the budget was designed to protect Saskatchewan services. His government has already said there will be a deficit for 2026-27. March 17, 2026. (Image Credit: Lisa Schick/980 CJME)
Blaine Lake takes early lead in Hockeyville race, eyes $250K national prize
Blaine Lake is heading into the next voting period of a national contest with a lead and a shot at something bigger.The small Saskatchewan town has been named the province's winner in the 2026 Kraft H...
Mar 18, 2026 The Blaine Lake Skating Rink, built in 1955, serves as home ice for the Blaine Lake Raiders senior hockey team, the Blaine Lake Jacks recreational team and youth teams from Muskeg Lake Cree Nation. (Image Credit: Blaine Lake Community Association)
UPDATED: Possible armed person triggers lockdown at NBCHS, now in custody
*This story was updated to include more details from RCMP.A man matching the description of the possible armed person was taken into custody around 4:15 p.m. on March 17.--The cause of a lockdown Tues...
Mar 17, 2026 North Battleford Comprehensive High School. (Image Credit: file photo/ battlefordsNOW Staff)