Saskatchewan

Spring Melt
Flood ravaged RMs continue calls for supports and resources
As of Wednesday afternoon, 15 local states of emergency remained active across Saskatchewan, with peak floodwaters expected to arrive within four to six days in some areas. The Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) reported dozens of communities have already been cut off by washed-out roads, and condi...
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Former NDP MLA says she was muzzled by party leader on Compassionate Intervention Act
Newly independent MLA Betty Nippi-Albright revealed a bit more about her frustrations with her former party on Wednesday.In a statement shared to social media, the former NDP MLA said she commissioned an analysis of Bill 48, The Compassionate Intervention Act, which would allow people in Saskatchewan to be forced into ...
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Pup rescue
RCMP, volunteers rescue dogs from flooded Red Earth First Nation
A combined effort from volunteers from Nipawin and Flin Flon, MB along with RCMP officers from Carrot River has helped save the lives of 16 dogs from Red Earth First Nation. Much of the community was evacuated earlier this week after flooding caused by spring runoff with some dogs left behind unable to make it to high...
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Flooding 2026
Some streams have peaked, Sturgeon, Garden, Torch Rivers still climbing: WSA update
While many streams and rivers across the central and northern portions of Saskatchewan have reached their peak, that is not the case everywhere said the Water Security Agency on May 5. Tributaries of the North Saskatchewan River near Prince Albert and downstream in the Saskatchewan River basin which flows past Nipawin...
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Prince Albert

Pots and Pansies
Growing kindness across generations: Free, family-friendly Mother's Day Weekend event
A simple idea is once again taking root in Prince Albert and organizers hope it will bloom into something much bigger.This Mother's Day weekend, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Prince Albert (BBBS) is inviting residents to the Prince Albert Heritage Seniors Centre to take part in "Pots and Pansies," a free, drop-...
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safe living
Government to invest about $500K in YWCA Prince Albert youth housing supports
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Justice is putting more than $125,000 a year into YWCA Prince Albert for the next four fiscal years to support youth who need a safe, supervised place to live."Supporting the YWCA Prince Albert reflects the government's commitment to ensuring that youth involved with the justice system...
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Spring cleaning
Prince Albert community clean-up week runs May 11 to 16
The City of Prince Albert is asking residents to do some spring cleaning during Community Clean-Up Week, which runs May 11 to 16.The week is meant to help people clear out unwanted items from yards, garages and other parts of their property, including old appliances, scrap materials, broken furniture, old wood and bran...
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Raiders win series 4-2
Prince Albert Raiders advance to Western Hockey League final
For the first time since 2019, the Prince Albert Raiders are Eastern Conference Champions.They punched their ticket to the WHL finals Sunday night with a 7-6 win in Game 6 against the Medicine Hat Tigers.Riley Boychuk scored two goals on the night including the game winner, while Aiden Oiring, Braeden Cootes, Daxon Rud...
May 04, 2026
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Battlefords

Community Support
Telemiracle Week begins
Kinsmen Telemiracle is celebrating its 50th anniversary and leading up to the big show that runs February 28 to March 1, this week has been proclaimed Telemiracle Week."Year after year, Saskatchewan people show their generosity through TeleMiracle," Minister Responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission E...
Feb 22, 2026
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BEYOND THE COURTROOM
BTC justice program expands to curb crime, support reintegration in the Battlefords
The Battlefords Tribal Council (BTC) Justice Program is expanding services in 2026 after receiving federal funding, restoring several community-based supports that had previously been on standby, officials say.Jason Agecoutay, the program's justice coordinator, said while some BTC justice services have operated for dec...
Jan 23, 2026
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
North Battleford approves land sale, tax break for 60-plus-unit apartment project
North Battleford city council has approved the sale of up to two acres of city-owned land on Buhler Avenue to PG Brar Investment Group for a planned four-storey apartment development.Council voted unanimously Friday to approve the offer to purchase land at 2430 Buhler Avenue at a price of $3.35 per square foot, for a m...
Jan 23, 2026
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Saskatchewan’s largest RCMP detachment
More than 20,000 calls kept Battlefords RCMP busy in 2025
Battlefords RCMP responded to more than 20,000 calls for service in 2025 as officers continued to balance enforcement, crime reduction, and community engagement across the region.According to Saskatchewan RCMP, the Battlefords detachment is the largest in the province and provides 24-hour policing to more than 25,000 r...
Jan 22, 2026
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Traffic blitz
RCMP traffic service checks over 500 vehicles in central and northern Sask in less than a week
Over 500 drivers in north and central Saskatchewan were pulled over by RCMP officers from Melfort and Prince Albert in mid-January, resulting in multiple tickets and charges being laid. From January 16 to 18, Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan officers patrolled and stopped vehicles spanning from Melfort to La Rong...
Jan 22, 2026
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HEALTHCARE
Swinging with the Stars fundraiser returns with $90K goal for BUH
A popular community fundraiser is returning to the Battlefords this month, with a clear goal of improving patient care at Battlefords Union Hospital.Swinging with the Stars, hosted by the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation, will take place at the Don Ross Centre with a preview evening on Friday, Jan. 30, followed by a s...
Jan 22, 2026
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