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Crime drops in first three months of 2026 in Lloydminster, RCMP report says
Crime in Lloydminster fell sharply in the first three months of 2026, driven by a steep decline in property offences and vehicle thefts, according to a new RCMP report.Total Criminal Code incidents dr...
Apr 15, 2026 The building of the Lloydminster RCMP detachment. (Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell /paNOW staff)
Ottawa ‘very seriously’ considering social media ban for kids, minister says
Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government is "very seriously" considering introducing a social media ban for kids.At the Liberal convention in Montreal on Saturday, members passed a non-binding...
Apr 15, 2026 Culture Minister Marc Miller speaks during a panel at the Liberal Party of Canada convention in Montreal on Friday, April 10, 2026. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes)
UPDATE: Travel not recommended in Lloydminster, surrounding highways
As of 2 p.m. on April 15, the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline has removed the "travel not recommended" alert for the route between North Battleford and Lloydminster.-Travel is not recommended in parts of...
Apr 15, 2026 Road conditions in Lloydminster as of the morning of April 15, 2026. (Image Credit: battlefordsNOW staff)
Travel not recommended in parts of northeast
Another shot of winter weather has led to some challenges on local highways. Travel is not recommended in the Nipawin, Carrot River, White Fox, Choiceland, and Smeaton areas. The Highway Hotline is re...
Apr 15, 2026 A screenshot of highways in the Smeaton area this morning. (Image Credit: Highway Hotline)
Comprehensive Farm Land Ownership Review
The Government of Saskatchewan will undertake a comprehensive review of The Saskatchewan Farm Security Act including additional public and stakeholder consultations after an initial review conducted b...
Apr 15, 2026 Comprehensive Farm Land Ownership Review (Image Credit: Government of Saskatchewan)
7-Eleven sandwiches and wraps recalled in Saskatchewan due to listeria risk
A number of sandwiches, subs and wraps sold by the convenience chain 7-Eleven have been recalled due to possible contamination with listeria.The Government of Canada said the sandwiches, which were di...
Apr 15, 2026 The affected products include the 7-Eleven brand’s turkey, ham and swiss subs, chicken Caesar wraps, egg, bacon and cheddar English muffins, egg, sausage and cheddar English muffins, pizza subs, hungryman subs, roast beef wedges, tuna salad wedges, spicy Buffalo chicken wraps, rotisserie chicken chipotle wraps, hoagie subs, Japanese-style egg salad sandwiches and veggie wraps. (Image Credit: Government of Canada)
Few changes from new Liberal majority expected by Sask. political scientist
A Saskatchewan political scientist is expecting few changes for people in this province, now that Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government.Three byelection wins on Monday have resu...
Apr 15, 2026 Byelection wins Monday secured a majority government for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals. Here, Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks at the beginning of a cabinet planning forum at the Citadelle in Quebec City, Thursday, Jan. 22, 2026. (Image Credit: Jacques Boissinot/The Canadian Press)
Meadow Lake goalie shines as La Crete captures provincial title
An unreal moment.That's how Meadow Lake's Ethan Fechter described the final seconds of the gold medal game at the Junior B Hockey Provincials in Lloydminster. It's a moment that felt even more signifi...
Apr 14, 2026 Ethan Fechter as goalie for the La Crete Lumber Barons. (Image Credit: Ethan Fechter/ submitted)
More snow expected over the coming days
It may not be Feb. 2, but the weather is reminiscent of the movie Groundhog Day. More snow is coming through Saskatchewan in the coming days, as Old Man Winter acts like a party guest who doesn't know...
Apr 14, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/northeastNOW Staff)
Lloydminster RCMP responds to five overdoses in seven hours
Lloydminster RCMP is warning the public after officers responded to five suspected overdoses in the span of seven hours. During this time, four doses of Narcan were utilized to help, and there was one...
Apr 14, 2026 Saskatchewan RCMP patrol vehicle. (Image Credit: Saskatchewan RCMP)