Murray Wood: Carney not rising to Trump's threats around CUSMA
Murray Wood says U.S. President Donald Trump seems to be at the bluster-and-threaten stage of trade negotiations. He say...
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'We need a break': Red Pheasant Cree Nation takes a two-year timeout from cattle grazing
On Red Pheasant Cree Nation, cattle have become such a constant - in the yards, in the ditches, even in the graveyard - that the community is now telling ranchers it needs a break. A long one. After y...
Nov 17, 2025
Police dog helps arrest 18-year-old armed suspect after robbery attempt in North Battleford
An 18-year-old man has been charged after an attempted robbery involving a machete in North Battleford. Police responded around 10:45 p.m. on Oct. 24 after several reports of a male threatening people...
Oct 28, 2025
Ten people arrested in four-day operation in Turtleford area: Police
In the span of four days between Oct. 18 and 21, members of the Turtleford RCMP detachment arrested 10 people in connection with several investigations. The eight men and two women were detained after...
Oct 27, 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 22, 2025
Red Pheasant first Sask. First Nation to sign Marshals Service MOU
Red Pheasant Cree Nation has become the first Indigenous community in Saskatchewan to partner with the province's new Marshals Service in a bid to curb drugs, gangs and violent crime. The memorandum o...
Oct 21, 2025
Two men in hospital after early morning shooting in North Battleford
Two men are in hospital after an early-morning shooting in North Battleford on Monday. RCMP say officers were called around 7:15 a.m. on Oct. 6 to a home on the 1200 block of 110 Street, where they fo...
Oct 06, 2025 (Alex_Schmidt / Depositphotos.com)
RCMP cross-border raid nets rifles, cocaine and stolen vehicles
A pair of suspects from the RM of Manitou Lake are facing multiple charges after a joint RCMP investigation led to the seizure of firearms, cocaine and stolen vehicles valued at more than $100,000. Th...
Oct 03, 2025 On Sept. 11, Saskatchewan RCMP seized one loaded 9mm carbine rifle, approximately two ounces of cocaine and additional items indicative of drug trafficking. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Two charged, one wanted after alleged kidnapping, attempted murder on Moosomin First Nation
Two people have been arrested, and a woman remains on the run in connection with an attempted murder and kidnapping on Moosomin First Nation. Battlefords RCMP say they responded to a serious assault o...
Oct 03, 2025 Wionna Katcheech, 25, of Moosomin First Nation, is wanted on charges including attempted murder, kidnapping with a firearm and robbery. (Saskatchewan RCMP/Submitted)
Former Lloydminster hockey executive pleads guilty to theft over $270,000
A former executive of the Lloydminster Minor Hockey Association (LMHA) has admitted to defrauding the organization of more than $273,000 over a five-year period. Aaron Troy Foster pleaded guilty in Ll...
Oct 02, 2025
Battleford teacher organizes land-based learning day for students
In the glow of a spring day at Battleford Central School, Grade 3 and 4 students gathered around small campfires, laughing as they struck flint, cooked bannock on sticks and tasted fresh berry jam. Fo...
Sep 28, 2025
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Sarah Mills: The World Cup has not opened with the beautiful game
Sarah Mills says the World Cup should be a showcase of the best of soccer and win over the skeptical north Americans, bu...
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The Evan Bray Show - Friday, June 12
8:30 - The Riders are getting ready for their home opener this weekend, complete with tailgating, new this year. Add in ...