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Battlefords Humane Society; Furbaby's helping animal evacuees
As wildfires rage in the north, calls for help from animal shelters are starting to roll in, and the Battlefords Humane Society is preparing to answer the call. On Sunday, the local shelter received a...
Jun 03, 2025

RCMP lay murder charge in death of Sweetgrass man near Cut Knife
A man from Sweetgrass First Nation is facing a charge of first-degree murder following a fatal assault in a rural field east of Cut Knife.Cut Knife RCMP responded around 2 a.m. on May 31 to a report o...
Jun 03, 2025

Wanted man arrested after false name; suspected fentanyl seized in North Battleford
A 30-year-old man from Saskatoon is facing a number of charges after a drug bust in North Battleford involving suspected fentanyl.On May 30, around 12:10 p.m., Battlefords RCMP responded to a disturba...
Jun 02, 2025

‘We’re not all well until they’re well’: Outreach program brings care to North Battleford’s most vulnerable
"God bless you," a person told Cymric Leask. "Thank you for caring about us."Those words might sound like a simple thank-you - but for her, they capture exactly what the monthly outreach program is ab...
Jun 02, 2025

BIRC brings community together to celebrate culture
The Alex Dillabough Centre came alive this past weekend with vibrant colours, delicious food and sounds from around the globe as the Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre (BIRC) hosted its annual 'A...
Jun 02, 2025
Saskatchewan, Ontario premiers sign MOU to remove trade barriers
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have signed a Memorandum of Understanding between the two provinces, agreeing to remove all trade barriers between the two provinces."A goo...
Jun 01, 2025

Joan Sperle named Unity’s Citizen of the Year following decades of dedication
"It just feels good when you do something for the community. It feels really good. It gives you a sense of pride. You've accomplished something. You've done something good for the community."That's wh...
May 31, 2025

42nd annual Western Days brings crowd and cowboy spirit back to Unity this weekend
It only takes eight seconds to ride a bull, but for Terry Smith, the memories and meaning of Western Days last a lifetime."I've been on this committee since 1998," said Smith, president of the Unity W...
May 30, 2025

Community members coming together to support evacuees and firefighters
It's a scary time right now for a lot of people in Saskatchewan as wildfires continue to threaten communities in the North.The one thing evacuees have been able to count on, however, is their fellow m...
May 30, 2025

Mayor credits Montreal Lake firefighters for saving parts of Weyakwin
The mayor of a northern hamlet evacuated due to wildfires is crediting firefighters from Montreal Lake Cree Nation for saving parts of his community. "They made the difference," said Weyakwin Mayor Me...
May 30, 2025