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Measles exposure at Comfort Inn in North Battleford
People who were at the Comfort Inn on Carlton Trail in North Battleford are being warned that they may have been exposed to measles. The exposure came from a confirmed case and would have exposed the ...
Dec 26, 2025

Fire crews continue fighting downtown blaze
Prince Albert Fire Department remains in the downtown area this morning as they work to put out a fire that started in the Salvation Army building on Central Avenue that started Christmas Day. Crews w...
Dec 26, 2025

Meota Combines to host Empty Stocking Fundraiser after the Clash of the Battlefords
The Meota Combines host the Battleford Beaver Blues on Dec. 27 for the first time in the SPHL season. After the game, fans will have the opportunity to head upstairs to the lounge where the team is ho...
Dec 26, 2025

Wildfire season kept MLA Jordan McPhail busy during 2025
Cumberland NDP MLA Jordan McPhail has finished his first full year representing Northern Saskatchewan. "I would describe it as an incredible honour, and obviously I had some challenges," he remarked. ...
Dec 26, 2025

Sask Rivers MLA looks back at busy first year in provincial politics
Eric Schmalz had a busy year of change in 2025 as he began his first full year in provincial politics with first one, then two ministries as his responsibility. A small cabinet shuffle several weeks a...
Dec 26, 2025

Christmas Day fire ravages Prince Albert Salvation Army building
Thick plumes of black smoke and flames were seen Thursday night coming from the Salvation Army Building in downtown Prince Albert as a fire ravaged the structure.Emergency crews were called to the sce...
Dec 25, 2025

Year in Review: Nipawin Heliport grand opening celebrated
A project that was years in the making came to fruition in 2025 in Nipawin.The Nipawin Heliport became operational in May, and a grand opening ceremony was held in July. The Twin Lakes District Planni...
Dec 25, 2025

Battlefords holiday guide: what's open on Christmas and Boxing Day
Christmas has officially arrived in the Battlefords, bringing festive cheer and holiday hustle. As families gather, meals are prepared, and plans unfold. There's always a chance something slips throug...
Dec 25, 2025
About one-third of Canadians optimistic about the new year: Survey
This year has been marked by economic upheaval, global conflict and climate change-induced natural disasters, and only a third of Canadians are optimistic things will get better in 2026, a new Leger p...
Dec 24, 2025

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...
Dec 24, 2025