ROOM TO BREATHE
Battlefords Healthcare Foundation launches $250K campaign to transform hospital courtyard
A new campaign by the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation aims to give patients, families and healthcare workers at Battleford Union Hospital a peaceful place to step outside and take a breath.Called Room to Breathe, the campaign will transform the hospital's outdoor courtyard into a welcoming space that recognizes the i...
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Golfing in November
This Sask. golf course is reopening for the next week thanks to favourable weather
Golfers in Saskatchewan itching to get another round in this season have an opportunity to do so beginning this weekend. The Perdue Oasis Golf Course, just outside Perdue, Sask., west of Saskatoon along Highway 14, is reopening their doors on Saturday and will remain open for the following week as mild seasonal weather...
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ROOM TO BREATHE
Battlefords Healthcare Foundation launches $250K campaign to transform hospital courtyard
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
meeting preview
North Battleford council to weigh $1 building sale against $480,000 demolition
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Golfing in November
This Sask. golf course is reopening for the next week thanks to favourable weather
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Battlefords
COMEBACK VICTORY
North Stars erase early deficit in 4-3 win vs Klippers
The Battlefords North Stars erased an early three-goal deficit to beat the Kindersley Klippers 4-3 on Friday night."It's not how we wanted to start the game going down 3-0 that quick. But really proud of the guys for sticking with it and believing in themselves that they could come back," said North Stars ass...
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ROOM TO BREATHE
Battlefords Healthcare Foundation launches $250K campaign to transform hospital courtyard
A new campaign by the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation aims to give patients, families and healthcare workers at Battleford Union Hospital a peaceful place to step outside and take a breath.Called Room to Breathe, the campaign will transform the hospital's outdoor courtyard into a welcoming space that recognizes the i...
7h ago
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meeting preview
North Battleford council to weigh $1 building sale against $480,000 demolition
North Battleford city council will consider selling the vacant old Maher building for $1 Monday, with up to $125,000 in city funding to help rehabilitate the downtown property.A report prepared for the Nov. 9 meeting recommends the sale as an alternative to demolition, which staff estimate would cost about $480,000, in...
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Weekend home-and-home
North Stars head to Kindersley for matchup with rival Klippers
The Battlefords North Stars will look to return to their winning ways Friday evening against the Klippers in Kindersley. The North Stars split last weekend's series with the Weyburn Red Wings, losing 4-2 on Halloween night. Despite not coming away with two wins, North Stars head coach Connor Logan saw plenty of improve...
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"Budget 2026 fails to deliver"
New federal budget leaves farmers, forestry out of new tax break, MP Falk says
Member of Parliament Rosemarie Falk said the federal budget leaves agriculture and forestry out of a new capital gains tax exemption and fails to address constituents' concerns about the cost of living."While presented as support for entrepreneurs and business owners, it specifically excludes agriculture and fores...
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Business first
Making the business case, Premier Scott Moe talks about Port of Churchill expansion
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe told a group of municipal and business leaders on Friday that once the Port of Churchill can show strong interest from business, getting related government infrastructure funding will flow more easily. Moe was speaking in Prince Albert at the annual meeting of the Hudson Bay Route Associ...
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Saskatchewan
Golfing in November
This Sask. golf course is reopening for the next week thanks to favourable weather
Golfers in Saskatchewan itching to get another round in this season have an opportunity to do so beginning this weekend. The Perdue Oasis Golf Course, just outside Perdue, Sask., west of Saskatoon along Highway 14, is reopening their doors on Saturday and will remain open for the following week as mild seasonal weather...
9h ago
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Shared concerns
Shellbrook-area break-ins prompt reeves to seek provincial action
A group of rural reeves plans to meet with two Saskatchewan cabinet ministers in December after reports of repeated thefts and break-ins in the Rural Municipality of Shellbrook.Shellbrook Reeve Christine Strube said some residents have been targeted more than once. What worries her most is that some break-ins have happ...
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Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
Radiothon raises $1.5M for bedside ultrasound at Saskatchewan children's hospital
The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Radiothon raised more than $1.5 million to help care teams assess sick and injured children at the bedside and share ultrasound images with specialists across Saskatchewan.The two-day fundraiser wrapped up Thursday around 5 p.m. after 37 radio stations across the province aired stor...
Nov 5, 2026
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municipal matters
Lloydminster proposes 3.75% municipal tax hike, higher infrastructure levy
Lloydminster's proposed 2027 budget would add $120 to the annual property tax bill for a $350,000 home and identifies $42.2 million in unfunded capital projects.The first draft includes a 3.75 per cent municipal tax-rate increase and an increase in the infrastructure tax rate to 1.5 per cent from one per cent. It also ...
Nov 5, 2026
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gas prices
What's leading to the sudden price drop at the pumps?
Gas prices in Saskatchewan are starting to drop, with some stations dropping as far as 30 cents per litre in the last week. According to Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis with GasBuddy.com, there's two main factors contributing to the price drop: refineries returning to full production, and positive talks bet...
Nov 5, 2026
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biofuel
Cenovus to halt Lloydminster ethanol production after 20 years
Cenovus Energy will halt operations Dec. 15 at its Lloydminster ethanol plant, which has bought about 350,000 tonnes of grain a year from farmers.The company said in a written statement that the decision follows an economic review."We are working to transition ethanol plant employees to other roles in the company....
Nov 5, 2026
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Local Sports
COMEBACK VICTORY
North Stars erase early deficit in 4-3 win vs Klippers
The Battlefords North Stars erased an early three-goal deficit to beat the Kindersley Klippers 4-3 on Friday night."It's not how we wanted to start the game going down 3-0 that quick. But really proud of the guys for sticking with it and believing in themselves that they could come back," said North Stars ass...
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Weekend home-and-home
North Stars head to Kindersley for matchup with rival Klippers
The Battlefords North Stars will look to return to their winning ways Friday evening against the Klippers in Kindersley. The North Stars split last weekend's series with the Weyburn Red Wings, losing 4-2 on Halloween night. Despite not coming away with two wins, North Stars head coach Connor Logan saw plenty of improve...
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player profile
Hometown boy: Getting to know Battlefords North Stars rookie Millar Kramer
For every player in the Battlefords North Stars locker room, the opportunity to wear the star on their chest is important. For a local rookie like Millar Kramer, however, it means even more. Kramer and Lukamus Lehman are the only local players on the North Stars this year. For Kramer, it is still hard to believe he get...
Nov 5, 2026
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NSFL Final
NBCHS Vikings season comes to an end after finals loss vs PA Carlton
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings ended their football season with a 28-9 loss to the Prince Albert Carlton Crusaders in Saturday's league final. "PA is a really well-coached team and they looked really good and ready to play that day," said Vikings head coach Shaun Webster. "We were...
Nov 4, 2026
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Getting healthy
Rolan Milligan focused on getting healthy for 2027, wants to return to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Rolan Milligan is focused on getting ready for 2027 after a frustrating 2026 CFL campaign that only saw him appear in two games due to injuries."Just trying to get back out there more than anything," Milligan said. "I still have a lot of ball left in me. Everybody ...
Nov 4, 2026
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Green Light to play
Roughiders' Jermarcus Hardrick wants to return for 2027 season
As Jermarcus Hardrick left the CFL West semifinal, there were some questions about whether it could have been the 36-year-old's final season.But he quickly put any worries to rest about that, as he is already focused on 2027."Definitely have to get better. Looking forward to getting better. My kids and wife want m...
Nov 4, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
The SIMA Awards are back for 2026, and this year promises to be more exciting than ever. As a platform dedicated to celebrating Indigenous talent, the awards recognize the contributions of Indigenous artists across various genres. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this is your chance to shine.The...
Jun 30, 2026
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30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
SIGA hit a record $418 million in gross revenue, and $167 million in a final distribution of income for its 2025-26 fiscal year. June 23, 2026 - Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is reporting record-breaking profits for the fourth year in a row, achieving $418 million in gross revenue and ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
The Smoke Signals Progressive Jackpot must hit before it reaches $2 million and for Yvonne Greenwald, it was as close to the limit as possible.Yvonne, from Unity, Sask., became Saskatchewan's newest millionaire on Wednesday when she officially won a total of $1,924,070.69 at the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (...
Jun 16, 2026
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Canada
Federal budget looks to restore auditor general's access to privileged information
OTTAWA - The federal government is looking to restore the auditor general's access to privileged information. In Thursday's federal budget, a line item in a list of proposed legislative changes indicated Ottawa plans to update the Auditor General Act "...
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U.S. Treasury sanctions Canadian firms connected to Ryan Wedding
OTTAWA - The United States Treasury Department has slapped sanctions on eight Canadian businesses for allegedly helping to evade sanctions on Iran's government. The department says it sanctioned money services businesses in British Columbia and Ontario...
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Carney says Canada welcomes 'any moves' to restore free trade after U.S. midterms
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says his government welcomes "any moves" to restore free trade between Canada and the United States as officials south of the border push to end the trade war. In the days since the U.S. midterm elections gave the De...
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Alek Minassian, convicted in deadly 2018 Toronto van attack, drops appeal
TORONTO - The man who carried out a deadly van attack in Toronto eight years ago is no longer challenging his more than two dozen convictions. Ontario's top court says Alek Minassian has abandoned the appeal of his convictions on 10 counts of first-deg...
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Driver who helped B.C. bus crash victims credits firefighter training
A man from Mackenzie, B.C., who was the first to respond to a crash that injured 20 people when a shuttle bus careened off the highway said he is grateful he was in the wrong place at the right time. Rich Rogers was driving along Highway 39 with his wi...
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Doerkson's a fan of Carney's budget, but it may not work as a template for B.C.
VICTORIA - British Columbia premier-designate Lorne Doerkson is a fan of this week's federal budget, but two economists caution that it may not be easily emulated provincially. Marc Lee, senior economist with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives...
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World
Powerful Haitian gang reaches out to state disarmament group as gunfights persist
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - One of Haiti's most powerful gangs said Friday that it reached out to a government agency responsible for dismantling armed gangs in a push for "peace, stability and national reconciliation." The 400 Mawozo ga...
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US Justice Department drops bid to force California to set aside disputed ballots
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday requested to dismiss its own lawsuit that sought to stop California from counting roughly 20,000 ballots it alleged went to noncitizens until their immigration statuses could be verified. ...
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Democrat Nancy Lacore wins election to U.S. House in South Carolina's 1st Congressional District
Democrat Nancy Lacore won election Friday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing South Carolina's 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican Jenny Costa Honeycutt. Lacore is a former Navy vice admiral who served as chief of the Navy Re...
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Tropical Storm Pena forms in the Pacific Ocean south of Hawaii
MIAMI (AP) - Tropical Storm Pena formed Friday in the Pacific Ocean, well south of the Hawaiian islands. Pena had maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (72 kph) and was centered about 650 miles (1,046 kilometers) southeast of South Point, Haw...
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Cornell faculty vote 'no confidence' in university leadership after alleged fraternity gang rape
Cornell University's Faculty Senate approved a resolution Friday declaring "no confidence" in the school's top leaders, a symbolic gesture reflecting deep discontent on campus in the wake of a former student's lawsuit saying she was gang raped at a fra...
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Polls close in a New Zealand election expected to be the tightest in years, with early results due
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Polling places closed on Saturday after the final day of voting in New Zealand's election following a tense campaign that left the main contenders neck and neck with no clear route to victory for either. An ...
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