Cocaine, guns and trafficking paraphernalia, were all found by police after searching a home in Sandy Bay.The search warrant was executed Thursday night and was the result of a continuing drug trafficking investigation by the RCMP.Sixteen grams of crack-cocaine were found divided into small packages.Four individuals we...

The reality of Indigenous-led policing in northern Saskatchewan took another big step. On Friday, the provincial and federal governments and Grand Chief Brian Hardlotte of the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), announced an investment of more than $1.4 million toward a study for implementing an Indigenous-led police s...

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) says it is not relocating its head office from Regina to Quebec.FCC is Canada's largest farm lender and has operated out of Saskatchewan for around 60 years.In a news release Thursday, the Saskatchewan United Party said the organization is planning to relocate its headquarters."Multiple hi...

The provincial government has released Orano Canada Inc. from decommissioning approvals and its associated surface lease on the Cluff Lake Project's mine.That follows the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission's (CNSC) Record of Decision on May 11, 2023, to revoke the mine and mill operating licence. With the recent accept...

The nominations for the 30th edition of the BBEX are now open for submission. "The members of the public can nominate a business or a person that they believe is deserving of one of the categories of the BBEX awards," said Linda Machniak, of the Chamber of Commerce. She explained that once they get the nomina...

The North Battleford Downtown BID (Business Improvement District) has announced the return of their Live at Lunch summer concert series starting July 10.Showcasing local artists from around the Battlefords and area, the Live at Lunch series has traditionally been held every other Wednesday through July and August and t...

It was an exciting time at this year's Hazee Awards at the Chapel Gallery Thursday night.Many talented youth were awarded for their entries in this year's competition, focusing on the theme of "Hope."About 41 pieces were entered in the annual event, now in its fifth year. Participants ranged from age six to 2...

A 31-year-old man is missing and the Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's assistance. Jordan Thomas was last seen on April 27 and is about 6'2 and 200 lbs with a tattoo of lettering on his neck. According to police he travels to Saskatoon and Tisdale, however, his current location isn't known. If anyone has inf...

The nominations for the 30th edition of the BBEX are now open for submission. "The members of the public can nominate a business or a person that they believe is deserving of one of the categories of the BBEX awards," said Linda Machniak, of the Chamber of Commerce. She explained that once they get the nomina...

The North Battleford Downtown BID (Business Improvement District) has announced the return of their Live at Lunch summer concert series starting July 10.Showcasing local artists from around the Battlefords and area, the Live at Lunch series has traditionally been held every other Wednesday through July and August and t...

It was an exciting time at this year's Hazee Awards at the Chapel Gallery Thursday night.Many talented youth were awarded for their entries in this year's competition, focusing on the theme of "Hope."About 41 pieces were entered in the annual event, now in its fifth year. Participants ranged from age six to 2...

A 31-year-old man is missing and the Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's assistance. Jordan Thomas was last seen on April 27 and is about 6'2 and 200 lbs with a tattoo of lettering on his neck. According to police he travels to Saskatoon and Tisdale, however, his current location isn't known. If anyone has inf...

Fresh off their first North Sask River Baseball League (NSRBL) championship since the team's dynastic run of four straight from 1994-97, the North Battleford Beavers are now gearing up to begin their title defense, with the start of the 2024 senior ball season just over a week away.Player/coach with the Beavers, Kyle G...

Six years ago, the City of North Battleford commissioned a crime perception survey done. At the time, Maclean's Magazine had named North Battleford, which had a crime severity index that was five times the national average, Canada's "crime capital." Tarah Hodgkinson, lead researcher and assistant professor fr...

Wordsmiths in Meadow Lake are getting another chance to dig out their pens, paper, quills and typewriters as a new writer's group is about to host its inaugural meeting at the library. "I felt that it did help myself as a writer," said Organizer Donovan Thiesson of his time in other groups in Saskatoon. "...

People in the North as well as across Saskatchewan will now have access to new spaces for detox treatment at Onion Lake Cree Nation, located 30 minutes north of Lloydminster. The province announced 15 detox addictions treatment beds would open to adults at Ekweskeet Healing Lodge to serve the area and anyone in the pro...

With the news of Ray Mitsuing's recent passing, local drivers from the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA) are sharing their memories and stories remembering Loon Lake's legendary Chuckwagon champion. A seven-time CPCA champion and four-time Calgary Stampede Finalist, who was recently named to the Saska...

Farm Credit Canada (FCC) says it is not relocating its head office from Regina to Quebec.FCC is Canada's largest farm lender and has operated out of S...

A national organization representing Canadian business is putting pressure on the federal government to clarify rules surrounding capital gains propos...

Farmland rental rates are keeping pace with the value of farmland across Canada. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) provides a rental rate analysis for all cult...