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John Paul II prepares to host upcoming volleyball provincials
The Saskatchewan High School Athletics Association (SHSAA) Volleyball regional and provincial tournaments are coming up, and the John Paul II Collegiate boys and girls teams are preparing for the regi...
Nov 06, 2025

Aspen Power Station generating $500-million+ locally as project reaches halfway mark
Construction of the Aspen Power Station near Lanigan, has already generated half a billion dollars locally, in just the first half of the project's construction.According to SaskPower, a total of $558...
Nov 06, 2025

MP Rosemarie Falk calls new federal budget 'costly,' says it overlooks rural Sask.
Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake MP Rosemarie Falk says the new federal budget will do little to make life more affordable for Canadians, calling it a "costly" plan that overlooks the realities of...
Nov 06, 2025

Getting to know Battlefords North Stars forward Josh Knittig
Since joining the North Stars last season, Josh Knittig says he feels right at home in the Black and Silver.Hailing from Saskatoon, the assistant captain is close to home and has the opportunity to go...
Nov 06, 2025

Men's mental health the focus of MENtality gathering Friday in Melfort
It's a chance for men to discuss the importance of mental health. The Marguerite Riel Centre is hosting their 3rd annual MENtality gathering at the Kerry Vickar Centre Friday, Nov 7. Guest speakers in...
Nov 06, 2025

RCMP investigating La Ronge stabbings
Police are investigating two cases of men being stabbed on Wednesday. In an email to larongeNOW from Saskatchewan RCMP, it was stated on Nov. 5 at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers received a report o...
Nov 06, 2025

Red Pheasant introduces hockey academy for local students
Red Pheasant Cree Nation has introduced a new hockey program at its school to help bring new opportunities to children in the community. Red Pheasant's Chief and council have supported the idea for a ...
Nov 06, 2025

Man busted with drugs after falling asleep in vehicle
A 43-year-old man from Prince Albert who was asleep in a car woke up to police and a subsequent arrest early Thursday morning. A Prince Albert police officer spotted the sleeping man while on patrol i...
Nov 06, 2025

First snowfall of season blankets much of Central Sask, but it won’t be sticking around
Many residents in Central Saskatchewan woke up to their first look at winter on Thursday morning. The white stuff blanketed much of the province stretching almost border to border, dropping up to 10 c...
Nov 06, 2025

6th Ave viaduct rehabilitation, user fees part of long list council will consider during budget
A list of possible projects for council to consider during their upcoming budget discussions includes things like rehabilitation of the sixth Ave. viaduct, replacing the air conditioner at city hall a...
Nov 06, 2025