Northern Saskatchewan Local News

Flin Flon Hotel purchased, new hotel and redevelopment coming with Wyndham Ramada

The plans for the site include an 80-to-100-room hotel, complete with a restaurant, bar, fitness centre and other amenities.

Sep 17, 2023 8:00 AM Read more >

Canada's Alabama: Have we learned anything from a racist past?

1963 murder of Allan Thomas in Glaslyn, Sask.: Have things changed since Maclean's magazine compared the North Battleford region to the southern U.S. and said 'This is our Alabama'?

Sep 16, 2023 6:54 PM Read more >

Glaslyn Recreation Board scores $10,000 for diamond upgrades

ADAMA Canada helps meet needs of growing minor ball movement.

Sep 15, 2023 8:00 PM Read more >

Firefighters presented prestigious medals at NB council meeting

NBFD honours four members with Queen’s Platinum Jubilee medals.

Sep 15, 2023 7:00 PM Read more >

Expect heightened police presence in P.A. area

Reports of violent and property crime are likely gang-related, say police.

Sep 15, 2023 4:06 PM Read more >

Attempted robbery investigation nets additional arrest

A third armed person was arrested while searching for a robbery suspect.

Sep 15, 2023 3:43 PM Read more >

News-Optimist wins three Canadian newspaper awards for 2022

Lisa Joy has won two awards for her coverage of David Milgaard, and Miguel Fenrich won one award for his coverage of the arts in the Battlefords

Sep 15, 2023 3:17 PM Read more >

Buffalo River man charged with second-degree murder

Victim was declared deceased on the scene.

Sep 15, 2023 2:10 PM Read more >

Humboldt passes tax exemption on new home builds

The three-year tax exemption aims to promote more home construction at a time when demand for housing is increasing.

Sep 15, 2023 2:00 PM Read more >

Luseland byelection to fill all council seats

With a second call out for nominations, Luseland now has a full council after the by-election held Sept. 13 decided on the newest councillor.

Sep 15, 2023 11:30 AM Read more >