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From wish lists to family traditions: that makes Christmas magical in the Battlefords

The Battlefords are buzzing with the little moments that make Christmas magical - from torn wrapping paper and family recipes to quirky wish lists and traditions that shine just as brightly as the sea...

A snowy Christmas awaits north central Saskatchewan

Drivers heading home for the holidays in north central Saskatchewan will notice decent roads in the Prince Albert to Melfort and North Battleford areas but they won't be quite as good further north. H...

Fresh snow exciting for snowmobile enthusiasts this Christmas

For the first time in a while, there will be quite a bit of snow on the ground this Christmas across Saskatchewan.While that may sound like bad news for people who hate shovelling, it's a dream come t...

Season of giving: SaskTel supports five local organizations

SaskTel helped to spread cheer in the Battlefords this holiday season by supporting five local organizations through charitable giving. Employees with the company have the option to donate money with ...

Wildfire review vendor seeks input through survey

As part of an independent review of the government's response to the 2025 wildfire season, MNP, the vendor chosen to perform the review, has opened a public survey for anyone impacted by the wildfires...

BUFC finishes 2025 with medals in multiple indoor tournaments

As the calendar year wraps up, so does the Battlefords United Football Club's (BUFC) Battlefords Youth Soccer Inc. (BYSI) season. The competitive season will continue into the new year. Club director ...

Sask population drops slightly in third quarter of the year

Reduced immigration is leading to lower population levels across most Canadian provinces including Saskatchewan, but at lower rates. In Saskatchewan, the quarterly population dropped by .06 per cent, ...

RCMP, Ministry of Highways warn drivers about deteriorating conditions as Alberta clipper slams Saskatchewan

The Highway Hotline map is lit up like a Christmas tree - full of different colours all indicating different driving conditions across the province. As of 5 p.m. Wednesday, every highway out of Saskat...

Sidelined by sickness: Flu outbreaks cancel Christmas gatherings and hockey games

Due to rising cases of influenza, chief and council on Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation near Duck Lake have postponed all community dinners and Christmas parties until the new year or when the flu se...

Q&A: Sask NDP leader Carla Beck sits down to discuss provincial concerns, including rent control and legislative absence

Saskatchewan NDP leader Carla Beck was in Prince Albert on Friday as part of her promise to improve her footprint across the province.Speaking with paNOW, she touched on a variety of different topics ...