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Saskatchewan organizations to collaborate with UAE on nuclear development

Two Saskatchewan organizations have signed a memorandum of understanding agreeing to collaborate on the development of a nuclear program in the United Arab Emirates.On Friday, the provincial governmen...

'Nothing but positivity': Local RCMP's first Coffee with a Cop event

Saskatchewan RCMP officers sat down for a cup of coffee with North Battleford residents on Jan. 15; it was the first local 'Coffee with a Cop' event. Cpl. Steve Bell with the Battlefords Crime Prevent...

Small-town idea sparks efforts to address feral cat overpopulation

What began as a small group of concerned cat lovers in Radisson has grown into a province-wide effort to address feral cat overpopulation. The West Central Cat Care Program Foundation (WCCCPF), former...

Not unusual for black bears to emerge from den during winter months: wildlife expert

After watching a video circulating on social media of bear running on a froze lake in Northern Saskatchewan, a provincial wildlife specialist said while the situation isn't normal, it also isn't unusu...

Twin Rivers Curling Club receives $10K through annual donation

With junior curling numbers on the rise, a longtime partnership between the Battlefords Hotel Association and Twin Rivers Curling Club is helping ensure the sport remains accessible to the community. ...

Canadian citizen has died in Iran as anti-government protests continue: Anand

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says a Canadian citizen has died in Iran as anti-government protests continue across the country.In a social media post, Anand says the Canadian died "at the hands...

John Paul II Crusaders and Aerial Athletics Cheer teams see success in Warman

The Winter Knockout Cheer Tournament was held in Warman on Jan. 10, and the Battlefords had a pair of clubs participate: Aerial Cheer Athletics Club, and John Paul II Crusaders. With Aerial Cheer Athl...

Yellow wind warning issued for central, southern Saskatchewan

The Humboldt and North Battleford areas are under a wind warning. The yellow warning encompasses much of central and southern Saskatchewan, as a system moves through the province on Thursday. Christy ...

P.A. man jailed for driving charter bus carrying 52 kids while impaired

A 71-year-old bus driver from Prince Albert will spend six months in jail for driving a charter bus with 52 children on board while he was over the legal limit for alcohol.Richard Arthur Potratz recei...

Loyal Comfort Inn and Suites guest wins $10K grand prize in North Battleford

Comfort Inn and Suites North Battleford awarded a loyal customer with $10,000, as part of their 2025 Stay and Win promotion. Each week, the hotel holds a draw that rewards one customer with a $100 gif...