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Sentencing date set for woman guilty in Battle River RM animal neglect case
Ellen Haudeck has been found guilty in North Battleford provincial court following a trial into animal abuse and neglect allegations, with sentencing set for June 10.The case stems from an investigati...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 3787145 © Jakezc | Dreamstime.com)
Black bears expected to be more active after long winter
With spring finally arriving after an extended winter in Saskatchewan, black bears across the province are emerging from hibernation hungry and in search of food.While often associated with more mount...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: ID 57346010 © Rkpimages | Dreamstime.com)
Three hospitalized after multiple stabbings in Stanley Mission
RCMP in Stanley Mission have arrested several people following multiple stabbings in the community early Thursday morning. Three victims were taken to hospital with serious injuries, according to poli...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: File photo/paNOW)
Time change confusion fades as Sask. updates law for Lloydminster
No need to worry about missing appointments because of the one-hour time difference anymore.Saskatchewan is updating its time legislation as neighbouring Alberta prepares to stop changing clocks, a mo...
Apr 30, 2026 The Lloydminster Border Markers mark the boundary between the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. (Image Credit: Tourism Saskatchewan)
Warmer weather greeting us for the weekend
Finally - a taste of spring. Temperatures will be at or above normal for much of the province through the weekend. Environment and Climate Change Canada Meteorologist Justin Shelley said there has bee...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: Cam Lee/northeastNOW)
Take precautions against hantavirus during spring cleaning: Sask. Health Authority
Spring cleaning brings smiles to some people's faces and leads to plenty of grumbles from others.But regardless of whether you love or dread the annual chore, the Saskatchewan Health Authority is warn...
Apr 30, 2026 Hantavirus infection is caused by inhaling airborne particles from the feces, urine or droppings of infected deer mice, the health authority explained. (Image Credit: Olavi Anttila/pexels.com)
Former Mountie convicted of killing his lover will now serve less time in jail
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has reduced the sentence former RCMP officer Bernie Herman will serve following his conviction for manslaughter in the death of Braden Herman.The two were not related,...
Apr 30, 2026 Bernie Herman with the victim, Braden Herman. (Image Credit: Facebook)
Some Saskatchewan farmers dealing with timeline worries due to snowy spring
An unpredictable spring is causing problems for farmers in Saskatchewan, with snow one day and summer-like temperatures the next.Jeremy Welter is the vice-president of the Agricultural Producers Assoc...
Apr 30, 2026 (Image Credit: josefpittner / Depositphotos.com)
Indigenous-led birthing centre opens at Sturgeon Lake First Nation
For Christine Longjohn, a new birthing and childrearing centre in her community is more than a building, it's a way of life.The Chief of Sturgeon Lake First Nation made the comment on Wednesday at the...
Apr 29, 2026 Wednesday's grand opening ceremony was marked by a ribbon cutting ceremony. (Image Credit: Nigel Maxwell/ paNOW Staff)
Meadow Lake posts $2.6M surplus in 2025
The City of Meadow Lake posted a $2.64-million operating surplus in 2025, but a new financial report shows reserves were used to help fund construction of a major recreation facility.The fourth-quarte...
Apr 29, 2026 (Image Credit: meadowlakeNOW Staff)