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Residents urged to stay indoors as RCMP investigate on English River First Nation
There is an increased RCMP presence on English River First Nation (ERFN) as officers continue an ongoing investigation Tuesday.While police have not released details about the case, the ERFN emergency...
Oct 21, 2025

Data from Farm Stress Line shows slightly lower call number in 2025
Harvest has come and gone for the farmers of Saskatchewan and they can relax a little knowing they are no longer at the mercy of Mother Nature. However, the stress for producers doesn't end with harve...
Oct 21, 2025

John Paul II downs Delisle to advance to the provincial football quarterfinals
The John Paul II Crusaders played their first home playoff game in seven years over the weekend, taking down the Delisle Rebels 36-19. The game couldn't have started better for the Crusaders when Nate...
Oct 21, 2025

Swimming registration at new pool starts Friday
New swimmers will soon have a chance to take lessons in Prince Albert's new Lake Country Co-Op Leisure Centre swimming pool.Registration will open on Friday, Oct. 24 at 8 a.m. Non-residents can regist...
Oct 21, 2025
Blue Jays edging Mariners a bittersweet moment for Saskatchewan’s Andrew Albers
The Toronto Blue Jays took down the Seattle Mariners 4-3 in Game 7 of the American League Championship Series (ALCS) - a result that comes a little bittersweet to Andrew Albers. The North Battleford n...
Oct 21, 2025

Melfort RCMP cracking down on trespassing
Melfort RCMP want to remind the public about changes to trespassing laws amid concerns about people entering properties uninvited.S.Sgt. Ryan Case told northeastNOW the detachment issued the reminder ...
Oct 21, 2025

Battleford greenlights $3.4M arena expansion, targets 2027-28 completion
The Town of Battleford is moving ahead with a $3.4-million expansion of its 1977 arena following years of planning and strong public backing for improvements to accessibility, safety and user comfort....
Oct 21, 2025

Creighton School Division signs up for provincial mental health building program
Mental health supports are coming to Creighton School Division. The Government of Saskatchewan's Mental Health Capacity Building (MHCB) program has expanded to the division. The program is designed to...
Oct 21, 2025

Battleford adopts new water and sewer bylaw with monthly billing, gradual rate hikes
Battleford residents will begin receiving monthly utility bills in 2026 under a new bylaw that replaces flat-rate charges with a pay-for-use system and gradual rate increases through 2028.Council on O...
Oct 21, 2025

Inflation jumps to 2.4% in September thanks to gas, grocery costs
OTTAWA - Inflation jumped higher in September, Statistics Canada said Tuesday, thanks largely to annual changes in gas prices and persistent pressure at the grocery store.Annual inflation accelerated ...
Oct 21, 2025