

Trade investigations
Canada says there's no basis for Trump's forced labour tariffs
WASHINGTON - The Canadian government told the Trump administration new legislation combating forced labour in supply chains should shield Canada from new tariffs.In a written submission to the United States Trade Representative's office, the Government of Canada said it "remains committed to working closely with t...
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"I JUST HAVE TO KEEP WORKING HARD"
Maidstone teen mogul skier sets sights on 2034 Winter Olympics
Seventeen-year-old Talance Kalmakoff is aiming for the 2034 Winter Olympics as she prepares for her biggest competitive season yet. The Maidstone mogul skier began six years ago after following her older sister into ski racing at Table Mountain. "I thought it was super boring because it was the same thing over and...
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Trade investigations
Canada says there's no basis for Trump's forced labour tariffs
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30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
Transportation Debate
NDP calls for broader Saskatchewan transportation strategy following Aurora service change
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MISSING PERSON
Battlefords RCMP seek public's help locating missing North Battleford man
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Battlefords

MISSING PERSON
Battlefords RCMP seek public's help locating missing North Battleford man
Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 39-year-old man from North Battleford.Gordon Falcon was reported missing on July 7. He was last seen July 1 on 92nd Street in North Battleford.Falcon is described as 5'9" and 209 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes and a broken-heart tattoo un...
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"I JUST HAVE TO KEEP WORKING HARD"
Maidstone teen mogul skier sets sights on 2034 Winter Olympics
Seventeen-year-old Talance Kalmakoff is aiming for the 2034 Winter Olympics as she prepares for her biggest competitive season yet. The Maidstone mogul skier began six years ago after following her older sister into ski racing at Table Mountain. "I thought it was super boring because it was the same thing over and...
4h ago
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CLOSE TO THE PODIUM
Battlefords Bandits U11 squad ends year in fourth at provincials
As the softball season winds down, teams across Saskatchewan are participating in their provincial tournaments. A pair of Battlefords Bandits squads are preparing for the climax of their seasons, while the U11 Bandits team, coached by Lindsay Palmer, is reflecting on its year after finishing fourth at provincials in Sa...
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community engagment
Battlefords RCMP brings officers, public closer at Police Week barbecue
A burger, a drone and a four-legged visitor gave people in the Battlefords a chance to see policing from a different angle Tuesday.The Battlefords RCMP welcomed the public to its rescheduled Police Week barbecue, giving residents a chance to meet officers outside the situations that usually bring police and the public ...
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safety hazards
Second hand store urges residents to stop after-hour donations amid safety concerns
The Mennonite Community Closet in North Battleford is urging residents to stop leaving donations outside after hours, saying it is creating safety hazards and attracting people to the property overnight.Manager Barb Rosendahl said the store has seen an increase in donations being left behind the building on weekends an...
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municipal matters
Heavy rain digs deeper into North Battleford's pothole problem
Recent heavy rain is taking a toll on North Battleford's streets, creating new potholes and worsening existing ones.According to Canada Weather Stats, the city received a combined 60.5 millimetres of precipitation during a multi-day rain event late last week, including 45.5 millimetres on June 27 and another 15 millime...
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Saskatchewan

Transportation Debate
NDP calls for broader Saskatchewan transportation strategy following Aurora service change
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling for a new approach to transportation in the province following the announcement that a Prince Albert-based bus company is ending its passenger service between Prince Albert and Saskatoon.Aurora Charter Shuttles announced last week it will stop operating its scheduled passenger route at t...
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Festival kick-off
Country Thunder campers can pitch their tents at Craven festival starting Thursday morning
Organizers are hoping the line to get into the Craven Country Thunder music festival this week won't impede highway traffic as eager campers set up their sites ahead of a long weekend of music.Megan Benoit, an organizer for the event, told The Greg Morgan Morning Show that campers can start setting up at 9 a.m. on Thur...
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Storm aftermath
Storm damage claims top $100 million after Saskatchewan storms
While the forecast this week doesn't call for much rain across most of Saskatchewan, the province is still dealing with the aftermath of major storms that moved through last weekend.SGI is reporting more than 16,000 claims have been filed related to storm damage from this summer so far.According to information provided...
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Long-term care homes running out of room, Official opposition says
The Saskatchewan NDP said seniors in the province may suffer if they find themselves needing a long-term care facility, due to a lacking number of beds to accommodate Saskatchewan's growing senior population.Speaking in front of Preston Special Care Home on Monday - the same care home an 86-year-old man with Alzheimer'...
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Opposition overall
Alberta pipeline plan puts Canada on wrong path, Sask. environmental group warns
The Saskatchewan Environmental Society is urging Ottawa to abandon plans for a new Alberta pipeline backed by public funding, arguing the project would move Canada further away from its climate commitments and toward greater dependence on fossil fuels.Peter Prebble, a board member with the society, said the pipeline an...
Jul 07, 2026
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HIDDEN WITHIN THE HUMAN HUSK
Local author hopes debut book inspires self-reflection
Life's greatest struggles can reveal strengths people never knew they had. That's the message Dustin McClellan hopes readers take away from his debut book, Hidden Within the Human Husk. "I've had experiences that really changed how I look at my life. I just figured maybe I should put some of these lessons and expe...
Jul 07, 2026
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What's Trending
Trade investigations
Canada says there's no basis for Trump's forced labour tariffs
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SIGA Scholarship Program
Transportation Debate
NDP calls for broader Saskatchewan transportation strategy following Aurora service change
30m ago
MISSING PERSON
Battlefords RCMP seek public's help locating missing North Battleford man
1h ago

Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
"I JUST HAVE TO KEEP WORKING HARD"
Maidstone teen mogul skier sets sights on 2034 Winter Olympics
4h ago
CLOSE TO THE PODIUM
Battlefords Bandits U11 squad ends year in fourth at provincials
17h ago

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CLOSE TO THE PODIUM
Battlefords Bandits U11 squad ends year in fourth at provincials
As the softball season winds down, teams across Saskatchewan are participating in their provincial tournaments. A pair of Battlefords Bandits squads are preparing for the climax of their seasons, while the U11 Bandits team, coached by Lindsay Palmer, is reflecting on its year after finishing fourth at provincials in Sa...
17h ago
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WORLD MUAY THAI FESTIVAL
Local coach reflects on World Muay Thai Festival in Thailand
The World Muay Thai Festival took place in Bangkok, Thailand, from June 25 to 29, and Warrior Spirit Martial Arts Academy made its mark representing Team Canada. Warrior Spirit had six fighters participate: Aiden Fox, Russ Paskimin, Christian Pete, Keetan Antoine, Tyrique Lemaigre and Braant Ford. Pete took home fourth...
Jul 07, 2026
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'Make everyone proud'
North Battleford bull rider surges to sixth nationally, eyes hometown win at annual PBR Classic
Wyatt Fennig is coming home at the right time.After a shaky start to the season, the 24-year-old North Battleford bull rider has surged to sixth in the Bull Riders Canada standings, propelled by a run of strong finishes and a mental shift that has him riding with renewed confidence.Now, with the McDonald's Colby Cave M...
Jul 06, 2026
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Back in win column
Sexton sparks Riders in 27-22 win over Redblacks
Matthew Sexton only needed one lane to change the game.In his first game as Saskatchewan's primary returner, Sexton fielded a punt near his own goal line and took it 101 yards the other way for a touchdown, helping the Roughriders hold off the Ottawa Redblacks 27-22 Friday night at TD Place Stadium.The special teams sc...
Jul 04, 2026
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REGULAR SEASON CONCLUDING
North Battleford Beavers senior baseball team gearing up for NSRBL playoffs
The North Saskatchewan River Baseball League (NSRBL) regular season is winding down, and the North Battleford Beavers are getting ready for the playoffs to roll around. The Beavers finished off their dominant regular season with a 12-2 record and will finish either first or second in the NSRBL, depending on the Unity C...
Jul 03, 2026
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Game Day
Riders to clash with winless Redblacks in Ottawa
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-1) will look to get back into the win column this week.In order to do so, the team will look to avoid giving the Ottawa Redblacks (0-3) their first win of the 2026 campaign."There are no bad football teams in the CFL. It's all good football teams. If you don't bring your A-game, it ...
Jul 03, 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

Second wildfire triggers upgraded evacuation order near Boston Bar, B.C.
BOSTON BAR - A second out-of-control wildfire has triggered an evacuation order near Boston Bar, B.C., already battered by another blaze that has forced people out of their homes. The Fraser Valley Regional District says it has upgraded a previous evac...
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Suspect arrested after repeated violence in Vancouver World Cup zone
VANCOUVER - Police in Vancouver say a man suspected in several violent confrontations in the Granville Street pedestrian zone set up for the FIFA World Cup has been arrested. Vancouver police say in a post on social media that a woman approached patrol...
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CP NewsAlert: Canadian creator of 'The Pitt' earns Emmy nod
Canada's R. Scott Gemmill has earned an Emmy nomination for best drama series as creator of "The Pitt." The HBO Max medical drama chronicles the grueling shifts faced by health-care workers in a fictional Pittsburgh hospital emergency room. Toronto's B...
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Toll from B.C. fishing charter sinking rises as woman dies in hospital
RICHMOND - One of four people rescued after a fishing charter boat sinking off Metro Vancouver has died in hospital, bringing the suspected death toll to seven. Mounties in Richmond, B.C., say the victims include residents of British Columbia, Toronto ...
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U.S. approves 'emergency rescue' plan to import Marineland's whales and dolphins
TORONTO - U.S. authorities have approved an "emergency rescue" operation to import Canada's last captive whales and dolphins, a consortium of marine parks said Wednesday. The shuttered Niagara Falls, Ont., tourist attraction is up for sale and the park...
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First images released of the wreck of Quest, explorer Ernest Shackleton's last ship
ST. JOHN'S - A team of explorers led by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society has released the first images of the wreck of Quest, the ship upon which legendary Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton died in 1922. The ghostly ship now lies at the b...
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World

Cargo plane wreckage found off Pakistan's coast as search continues for 5 missing crew
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Civilian and navy searchers off Pakistan's coast Wednesday located and recovered wreckage of a cargo plane that disappeared while approaching the southern port of Karachi while the search continues for five missing crew members, offici...
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Pakistan military says insurgents killed 18 abducted policemen and 11 soldiers in separate attacks
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Insurgents killed 18 police officers who had been abducted earlier this week and 11 soldiers in a separate attack in restive southwestern Pakistan on Wednesday, the military said. It was the latest escalation of violence ...
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New AP-NORC poll reveals sharp divides among US Jews over Israel and Gaza
As Israel's actions continue to divide America's Jewish communities nearly three years into the latest war in Gaza, a new AP-NORC poll reveals that some of the biggest gaps are between religious and secular Jews. The survey from The Assoc...
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Trump says the U.S. will give license to Ukraine to produce Patriot defense systems
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will give a license to Ukraine to manufacture Patriot air defense systems to help counter Russian missile attacks, a huge coup for Ukraine which has badly needed the technology f...
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Immigration agent fatally shot a man in Houston during an enforcement operation, authorities say
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and killed a man in Houston after he attempted to evade arrest in his vehicle during an operation Tuesday, the agency said. The Department of Homeland Security said in a statement th...
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Cargo plane with 5 aboard goes missing off Pakistan's coast, officials say
ISLAMABAD (AP) - A cargo plane with five crew members aboard went missing off the Pakistani port of Karachi late Tuesday after rapidly descending and losing contact with air traffic controllers on a flight from United Arab Emirates, officials said. ...
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