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Humboldt Mayor Rob Muench gives thoughts on 2025, 2026

The mayor of Humboldt is weighing in on the year that was in 2025, and what's to come for 2026. Rob Muench told northeastNOW the city was excited to enter into a partnership with George Gordon First N...

Dec 29, 2025

Year in Review: Melfort's Luthi completes major marathons

A Melfort athlete completed the seventh of seven major marathons in 2025. Robyn Luthi finished the Sydney Marathon in September, completing the final Abbott World Marathon Major. Luthi's performance w...

Dec 29, 2025

'A very progressive year': North Battleford first female mayor reflects on 2025, looks ahead

As 2025 comes to a close, North Battleford Mayor Kelli Hawtin says the past year was about laying the groundwork for long-term change rather than delivering quick wins."It's been a very progressive ye...

Dec 29, 2025

Top 10 stories of 2025 from battlefordsNOW and meadowlakeNOW

If 2025 felt heavier than most, many people can point to why.Wildfires forced evacuations and choked the air. Economic uncertainty crept in through headlines from Washington and Ottawa. Crises unfolde...

Dec 27, 2025

Battlefords MLA Cockrill reflects on 2025, says 'there's more work to do'

As 2025 draws to a close, Jeremy Cockrill describes the past year less as a list of milestones and more as a period shaped by uncertainty - much of it beyond the borders of the Battlefords."We live in...

Dec 27, 2025

Crime trending downward in the Battlefords as RCMP doubles down on core policing

Crime in the Battlefords is trending in the right direction. Local RCMP commander Insp. Ryan How said overall calls for service are down three per cent compared to the five-year average, even after wh...

Dec 26, 2025

MP Falk says 2025 was a 'long year' in Ottawa as she keeps the same focus heading into 2026

After what she describes as a long year marked by political upheaval, Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake MP Rosemarie Falk says her focus remains unchanged heading into 2026 - affordability, crime, ...

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

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

Horizon School Division Christmas Hamper Project a big success

The Horizon School Division has helped spread some Christmas cheer. Their Christmas Hamper Project has supported 147 families and 368 children across the division during the holiday season. The projec...

Dec 24, 2025