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Government of Saskatchewan Launches Independent Review to Strengthen Hospital Safety and Security

The Government of Saskatchewan is launching an independent, third-party review of hospital safety and security at the request of the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA). The Ministry of Health will le...

Jan 23, 2026

La Loche comes together on 10th anniversary of mass shooting

To mark the 10th anniversary of the deadly shooting at La Loche's Dene High School, students, staff and community members came together for moments of reflection on Thursday. The day began with a mass...

Jan 22, 2026

North Battleford council invites residents to monthly ‘Council Connect’ meet-ups

It's an opportunity to engage in casual conversation with members of the public. City councillors from North Battleford will host an event on a Thursday each month, with rotating times and locations t...

Jan 22, 2026

'It's such a huge experience': inside a family’s 14-year commitment to North Stars billeting

This feature is part of an ongoing series to highlight the contribution of Battlefords North Stars billet families.For many Battlefords residents, a trip to the Access Communications Centre when the N...

Jan 22, 2026

Facing reality: inside North Battleford’s Poverty Simulation Exercise

BattlefordsNOW reporter Alyssa Rudolph was invited to participate in The Poverty Simulation Exercise hosted in North Battleford on Jan. 21. The simulation is an interactive learning experience designe...

Jan 21, 2026

Coming Together Project - Seeking Indigenous Artists

The Prince Albert Grand Council is seeking Indigenous Artists to celebrate ad showcase Indigenous Fire Knowledge in the Coming Together Project. See the poster for details. Deadline is Midnight, Janua...

Jan 21, 2026

Record-breaking year: Battleford Fire Department sees rise in calls for service

The Battleford Fire Department recorded 135 calls for service in 2025, marking an increase of 58 calls over the previous year. Fire Chief Larry Gabruch, said last year the department established a rec...

Jan 20, 2026

Battleford council appoints Landon Chambers as CAO for three-year term

The hunt for a town Chief Administrative Officer has come to an end in Battleford, following the announcement of Landon Chambers' extended employment. Last month, Chambers joined the town council on a...

Jan 20, 2026

Ag Tech Innovation Ignites in Saskatoon as Thousands Gather for the 43rd Western Canadian Crop Production Show

Saskatoon became the centre of agricultural innovation this week as the 43rd annual Western Canadian Crop Production Show, presented by Farm Credit Canada, wrapped up another record-breaking year at t...

Jan 20, 2026

Saskatchewan Signs Memorandum of Understanding with United Arab Emirates on Nuclear Program

The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) and the Global Institute for Energy, Minerals and Society Inc (GIEMS), have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Emirates Nuclear Energy Company ...

Jan 20, 2026