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How the US captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro
After months of growing military pressure on Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro, President Donald Trump ordered a brazen operation into the South American country to capture its leader and whisk him t...
Jan 03, 2026
U.S. strikes Venezuela and says its leader, Maduro, has been captured and flown out of the country
The U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro and flew him out of the country in an extraordinary nighttime operation that was accompanied by a flurry of strikes following months of escalating ...
Jan 03, 2026
Canada defeats Slovakia, sets up showdown with Czechia at World Juniors
Team Canada's offensive firepower was on showcase in a quarterfinals win over Slovakia at the 2026 World Juniors Hockey Championship.Canada recorded five goals in the first period to power it to a 7-1...
Jan 03, 2026

Tisdale Fire Department responds to crash
The Tisdale Fire Department was called to a two-vehicle crash on Thursday afternoon.Crews found that a vehicle heading west had been struck by a northbound vehicle on the driver's side. One occupant w...
Jan 02, 2026
Crown Corps ask for significant rate increases
Two of Saskatchewan's crown corporations are applying for significant rate increases over the next year or so. SaskPower has applied for an almost eight per cent increase - split into two parts - to b...
Jan 02, 2026

Mustangs start 2026 in Flin Flon, against Bombers
The year 2026 has now arrived, as the Melfort Mustangs are set to begin the second half of their season.Melfort will start the new year in Northern Manitoba, as they head to Flin Flon to take on the B...
Jan 02, 2026
Canada to take on Slovakia in quarter-final at World Juniors
The job's not finished yet, but Team Canada is getting closer to being back on the podium at the World Juniors.The Canadian team (3-1-0-0) finished at the top of Group B after going undefeated in the ...
Jan 02, 2026

From backstage to belonging: Inside NBCHS's rising drama program
This story is part of a four-part series highlighting the visual arts, drama, music and cosmetology programs at North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS).Read more: 'The sky is the limit': Ho...
Jan 02, 2026

Thunder, Wolfpack in action tonight
Local hockey is back after the Christmas break. In the Prairie Junior Hockey League (PJHL), the Carrot River Outback Thunder have a pair of home games this weekend. They host the Prince Albert Timberj...
Jan 02, 2026

Melfort RCMP hand out charges after three impaired driving incidents
There was a trio of impaired driving calls for Melfort RCMP as the calendar flipped to 2026. They received a call from a motorist following a suspected impaired driver on Highway 3 on Dec. 31. Police ...
Jan 02, 2026