Saskatchewan

One man arrested after stolen vehicle from Melfort found on Wahpeton Dakota Nation

A 28-year-old man from Prince Albert faces a number of charges after police investigated a suspicious vehicle on Wahpeton Dakota Nation.RCMP said they received the call on Sept. 8 and later found out ...

Sep 12, 2023

RCMP searching for men who allegedly threatened two people in Nipawin

Police in Nipawin say a group of men threatened two other people in the town and they are still on the run.On Sept. 7, around 6 a.m., RCMP received a report of suspicious people around 5th Street West...

Sep 11, 2023

Three arrested after cocaine & firearm seized in Town of Battleford

An earlier version stated the search warrant was executed in North Battleford when, in fact, it happened in the Town of Battleford. battlefordsNOW apologizes for the error.Three men from North Battlef...

Sep 11, 2023

La Loche detachment commander wins international policing award

Staff Sgt. Jillian McLaren, the current detachment commander in La Loche and a 19-year officer with the RCMP, has received a 40 Under 40 Award from the International Association of Chiefs of Police.Th...

Sep 11, 2023

City of P.A. not budging despite inside workers on strike, contingency plan in place for six months

The City of Prince Albert is prepared to run operations normally for the next six months despite inside workers going on strike.Members of CUPE 882 officially hit the picket line on Monday after their...

Sep 11, 2023

New dental therapy program hopes to address needs in rural and remote communities

A first-of-its-kind dental therapy program has now started with hopes of benefiting patients across Saskatchewan, including those in the North.On Aug. 28, the University of Saskatchewan's new Bachelor...

Sep 11, 2023

Saskatchewan gov’t attacks Trudeau again over trade with India

The Saskatchewan government is again speaking out against Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal government, this time over the trade situation with India.Canada and India had been working towa...

Sep 11, 2023

Longtime broadcasters inducted into Hall of Fame

He's been 'off the air' for a few years now, but Don Mitchell continues to make an impact in the broadcast industry across the province.Recently, the 82-year-old was inducted into the Saskatchewan Ass...

Sep 11, 2023

Province gives more funding for rapid-access counselling in North Battleford and beyond

Rapid access counselling is reaching more youth and children in North Battleford thanks to a recent boost in funding.The provincial government announced on Monday, that it is providing $1.7 million in...

Sep 11, 2023

Council to discuss new drone for fire department, flooding study

North Battleford's Fire Department is looking to purchase a drone to help with emergency situations.That's one of the discussions the city's council is set to have when they meet on Monday.The cost is...

Sep 11, 2023