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Cannabis store development permit approved at Nipawin Council meeting
A couple of significant items emerged from Nipawin's council meeting this week. The first is that Council approved the discretionary use application for a new cannabis store in the community. The stor...
Jan 15, 2026

Twin Rivers Curling Club receives $10K through annual donation
With junior curling numbers on the rise, a longtime partnership between the Battlefords Hotel Association and Twin Rivers Curling Club is helping ensure the sport remains accessible to the community. ...
Jan 15, 2026

Applications Open for Ness Creek Music Festival Performers
Applications for main stage and after hours performers are closing soon for the 2026 Ness Creek Music Festival, and this is your final chance to be part of the magic in the forest.If you're interested...
Jan 15, 2026

Pipeline leak responsible for Pelican Narrows water shortage
The root cause of a water supply emergency in Pelican Narrows has been confirmed. A significant leak is suspected on a six-inch raw water pipeline that runs from the intake pump house at the beach to ...
Jan 15, 2026

Mintos cruise past Battlefords to snap lengthy skid
The Prince Albert Mintos chalked up their first win of the new year on Wednesday night, dominating the Battlefords Stars 7-3 at the Access Communications Centre. The win also marks the end of an eight...
Jan 15, 2026

Humboldt/Lanigan RCMP locate wanted man
Humboldt/Lanigan RCMP have reported that Dawson Kondraczynski has been apprehended.He will make a court appearance on Friday.Original story below:-Humboldt and Lanigan RCMP want your help to find a wa...
Jan 15, 2026

Theft near Watson under investigation
Melfort RCMP are looking for help in solving a recent theft. Police were called Dec. 16 about a break, enter, and theft at a rural property near Watson, in the RM of Spalding. The thefts occurred some...
Jan 15, 2026
Canadian citizen has died in Iran as anti-government protests continue: Anand
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says a Canadian citizen has died in Iran as anti-government protests continue across the country.In a social media post, Anand says the Canadian died "at the hands...
Jan 15, 2026

Tisdale Trojans drop overtime decision to Warman
The Tisdale Trojans now have points in four straight games after a 6-5 overtime loss to the Warman Wildcats in AAA action last night. Ramy Borowsky, Easton Bley, and Jacob Tait scored in the first as ...
Jan 15, 2026

John Paul II Crusaders and Aerial Athletics Cheer teams see success in Warman
The Winter Knockout Cheer Tournament was held in Warman on Jan. 10, and the Battlefords had a pair of clubs participate: Aerial Cheer Athletics Club, and John Paul II Crusaders. With Aerial Cheer Athl...
Jan 15, 2026