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Carney arrives in Paris for talks with Ukraine's allies about security guarantees
Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Paris Monday ahead of a meeting with Ukraine's allies to pursue security agreements to prevent Russia from repeating its invasion if a ceasefire deal is reached.M...
Jan 05, 2026

The Ridge: a winter wonderland experience
Residents in the Battlefords area are invited to visit The Ridge for a festive community winter celebration. The Ridge, located south of Battleford, is the former site of the Battleford Industrial Sch...
Jan 05, 2026

Big River drug trafficking case results in guilty verdicts
A man who openly admitted in court to selling drugs to pay for his addiction, has been found guilty of trafficking meth, cocaine and LSD, but was successful arguing the fentanyl seized by police was f...
Jan 05, 2026

Woman charged after gun found following 2nd Street E. standoff with police
A 29-year-old woman is facing multiple gun and weapons charges following an incident in the 900 block of 2nd Street East on New Year's Day. Prince Albert Police were called out just after 9 p.m. for t...
Jan 05, 2026

North Stars Campbell, Granger reflect on SJHL Viking Cup Win
In the first Viking Cup since 2006, the SJHL U20s team took down the SAIT Trojans 5-4 in overtime in the gold medal game, finishing the tournament undefeated and taking home first place.The Battleford...
Jan 05, 2026

Residents near Creighton asked to check yards for missing man
People between Creighton and Flin Flon areas are being asked to check their outbuildings and yards for signs of a missing man. Moise Sewap, age 66, was last seen in Flin Flon on Dec. 9, 2025 but is a ...
Jan 05, 2026
Town of Nipawin issues snow removal update after equipment breakdown
The Town of Nipawin has issued an update on their snow removal efforts. "Over the Christmas break, we ran into an unexpected grader breakdown just as we started receiving a large amount of snowfall," ...
Jan 05, 2026

Phones kept ringing as Operation Red Nose saw busier season in the Battlefords
Snowy roads, bitter cold and holiday parties didn't slow things down for Operation Red Nose in the Battlefords this year - if anything, they kept the phones ringing.The volunteer-run safe-ride service...
Jan 05, 2026

Man charged with murder after death of infant in Melfort
A man faces a second-degree murder charge after the death of an infant in Melfort. RCMP were called about an infant in medical distress at a home in Melfort Dec. 24. Officers got to the scene and foun...
Jan 05, 2026

Battlefords Area Pride brews support with monthly 'Queer Coffee Connection'
Battlefords Area Pride is welcoming the new year with an event focused on connection and community. On the third Sunday of every month, members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community and supporting allies will ga...
Jan 05, 2026