"IT'S AN ONGOING PROCESS"
Artwork offers visual reminder of Battleford's reconciliation journey
A new piece of artwork now hangs in the Town of Battleford's council chambers, offering a visual representation of reconciliation as the community marks the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6.For Chief Administrative Officer Landon Chambers, the artwork is a deeply personal part of his ongoing learning and journey."I a...
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2025 wildfire response
Meadow Lake, Prince Albert tribal councils join forces with SPSA for wildfire plan
First Nations leaders from Prince Albert Grand Council and Meadow Lake Tribal Council said a new wildfire partnership with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is meant to bring local crews and Indigenous knowledge into the response earlier, before small fires force evacuations. The three organizations signed a memora...
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"IT'S AN ONGOING PROCESS"
Artwork offers visual reminder of Battleford's reconciliation journey
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
2025 wildfire response
Meadow Lake, Prince Albert tribal councils join forces with SPSA for wildfire plan
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A CHAMPION FROM THE BATTLEFORDS
Battlefords' Wrench reflects on road to WCBL, championship with the Saskatoon Berries
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Battlefords
"IT'S AN ONGOING PROCESS"
Artwork offers visual reminder of Battleford's reconciliation journey
A new piece of artwork now hangs in the Town of Battleford's council chambers, offering a visual representation of reconciliation as the community marks the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6.For Chief Administrative Officer Landon Chambers, the artwork is a deeply personal part of his ongoing learning and journey."I a...
11h ago
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A CHAMPION FROM THE BATTLEFORDS
Battlefords' Wrench reflects on road to WCBL, championship with the Saskatoon Berries
In his first season with the Saskatoon Berries, Battleford-born left-handed pitcher Brody Wrench can call himself a Western Canadian Baseball League champion. "It was a really special season. The guys really came together and Saskatoon supported us so well all season. It made the whole experience amazing, and it w...
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CRIME
Unity RCMP seek public help locating wanted 30-year-old man
Unity RCMP are asking the public to report sightings and information regarding the whereabouts of a 30-year-old man.On Aug. 17 at about 12:40 p.m., RCMP officers saw a man they knew to be an unauthorized driver get into the driver's seat of a vehicle in Unity.Officers attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle failed to...
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municipal matters
Former RCMP building gets green light for eight apartments in North Battleford
A long-idle building on North Battleford's 100th Street could soon house tenants after city council approved eight apartment units Monday, adding rental space Mayor Kelli Hawtin said the community needs.The development at 1962 100th Street, the former RCMP building, would include four apartments on the upper floor and ...
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municipal matters
$1.16M Territorial Drive widening moves ahead with change at Airport Road
Drivers can expect changes along Territorial Drive this fall, including a right-turn-only configuration at Airport Road, as North Battleford moves ahead with a scaled-back $1.16-million widening project.City council approved Monday awarding the first two phases of the project to K&S Asphalt Services for $1.16 milli...
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FROM THE ICE TO THE FLOOR
Pair of former Sharks represent Sask at the National Ball Hockey Championships
Two players from the Battlefords Sharks swapped skates for running shoes earlier last week.Former Sharks Sarah McNabb and Ayden Kehrig were in Calgary for the national ball hockey championships with the Saskatchewan Sabers. The Sabers fell 2-1 to Newfoundland United in the quarterfinals, but it was still a valuable exp...
Aug 17, 2026
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Saskatchewan
2025 wildfire response
Meadow Lake, Prince Albert tribal councils join forces with SPSA for wildfire plan
First Nations leaders from Prince Albert Grand Council and Meadow Lake Tribal Council said a new wildfire partnership with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is meant to bring local crews and Indigenous knowledge into the response earlier, before small fires force evacuations. The three organizations signed a memora...
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Widespread outage
Power outage spreads across northern Saskatchewan
A significant number of communities in the northern half of Saskatchewan are currently without power. The outage affecting over 13,000 customers spans from the Alberta to Manitoba borders, from north of Wollaston Lake and south almost to Prince Albert. Much of northern Saskatchewan is currently without power. (Image...
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Worst year since 2018
Fatal collisions rising in Saskatchewan as RCMP investigator sees same preventable mistakes
Saskatchewan is on pace for its deadliest year on the roads in nearly a decade, and an RCMP collision investigator says many of the deaths he's seeing could have been prevented.Cpl. Robert Topping has attended more than 250 collision scenes during his 14 years with the Saskatchewan RCMP, including almost all involving ...
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Questions about the mandate
Sniper rifles, ballistic helmets on provincial wish list for Sask. marshals
The Government of Saskatchewan and its Ministry of Community Safety is requesting bids to supply specialized police equipment to its Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS).On the SaskTenders website, the Government of Saskatchewan is requesting submissions for "the Supply and Delivery of Police Special Response Unit ...
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'Lots of unknowns'
Sask. businesses brace for U.S. tariffs as Wednesday deadline approaches
Murray Hannigan is expecting to feel the sting of tariffs from the United States."This new layer of potential tariffs is very concerning," he said. "It just makes us want to look for other alternatives."His apiary, Hannigan Honey, is just one Saskatchewan business bracing for 50 per cent tariffs if ...
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municipal matters
Lloydminster debt projected to top $100M as major infrastructure spending continues
Lloydminster's debt could top $100 million by the end of the year as the city finances major infrastructure projects, with more borrowing potentially on the horizon as it develops a 10-year capital plan.The city projects about $102.5 million in outstanding debt by Dec. 31 if all currently approved borrowing proceeds, a...
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A CHAMPION FROM THE BATTLEFORDS
Battlefords' Wrench reflects on road to WCBL, championship with the Saskatoon Berries
In his first season with the Saskatoon Berries, Battleford-born left-handed pitcher Brody Wrench can call himself a Western Canadian Baseball League champion. "It was a really special season. The guys really came together and Saskatoon supported us so well all season. It made the whole experience amazing, and it w...
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Lasting legacy
Respected Sask. veteran and famed boxer passes away
A respected veteran, famed boxer and a key member of the organizing committee for Back-to-Batoche will be laid to rest this week.Claude Petit died on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the age of 90. His wake service and funeral are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at the Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation Veterans Memorial Hall...
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FROM THE ICE TO THE FLOOR
Pair of former Sharks represent Sask at the National Ball Hockey Championships
Two players from the Battlefords Sharks swapped skates for running shoes earlier last week.Former Sharks Sarah McNabb and Ayden Kehrig were in Calgary for the national ball hockey championships with the Saskatchewan Sabers. The Sabers fell 2-1 to Newfoundland United in the quarterfinals, but it was still a valuable exp...
Aug 17, 2026
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ETCHED IN HISTORY
Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes 2026 induction class
Some of Saskatchewan's top baseball figures were enshrined in history Saturday as the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum welcomed its 2026 induction class, honouring 11 individuals, three teams and one family.Dr. Craig Weran, who grew up playing baseball in the Battlefords before his career took him across N...
Aug 16, 2026
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Ti-Cats pounce
Tre Ford provides spark for Hamilton to beat the Riders 26-19
A depleted Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't overcome injuries a second straight week as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats got a win at home on Saturday.Quarterback Tre Ford came into the game in the second half as starter Harrison Frost appeared to have suffered an injury. The dynamic dual-threat quarterback had 151 yards and a...
Aug 16, 2026
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Thunderous victory
White Lightning Express wins Territorial Days Indian Relay championship
It was a historical first for the North Battleford's Northwest Territorial Days fair on Friday.The beloved summer event hosted an Indian Relay championship for the first time, with Mistawasis First Nation's White Lightning Express topping a field of 19 teams. They finished ahead of host Northern Sky Relay, KL Stables a...
Aug 15, 2026
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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
In the news today: Trump delays tariffs, B.C. wildfire update, Alberta data centres
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump delays 50 per cent tariffs on Canada for three days Canada has temporarily dodged 50 per cent tariffs on roughly $28-billion worth of goods after U.S. Preside...
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Trump delays 50 per cent tariffs on Canada for three days
OTTAWA - Canada has temporarily dodged 50 per cent tariffs on roughly $28-billion worth of goods after U.S. President Donald Trump announced late Tuesday he would delay the levies for three days. The new wave of tariffs was set to hit Canada just after...
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Wildfire near Summerland, B.C., remains active as residents return
SUMMERLAND - While most evacuation orders have come down for the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland, the BC Wildfire Service is reporting the blaze remains active. The BC Wildfire Service says in an update posted Tuesday that the blaze saw increased b...
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Alexandra Lodge, a gold rush-era landmark, survives B.C. wildfire
The owners of the gold rush-era Alexandra Lodge in southwestern B.C., are celebrating news that the landmark is still standing after a wildfire came perilously close. The BC Wildfire Service said on Tuesday the "leading edge of the fire" has passed by...
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Sikh activists in B.C., Ontario warned by police of threat against life
RCMP have issued "duty to warn" letters to at least two Canadian Sikh activists, telling them their lives are under threat for their involvement in trying to create an independent Sikh state in India. Police have issued the notices to Inderjeet Singh G...
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Wildfire season tracking to be 4th worst on record; fire risk remains elevated
OTTAWA - Canada is on track for its fourth worst wildfire season on record. At a regular fire briefing in Ottawa Tuesday, federal forecasters said September's fire risk stands to be well above seasonal averages across northern British Columbia., northe...
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World
Ukrainian man arrested over undersea explosions that damaged gas pipelines in 2022
BERLIN (AP) - A Ukrainian man was arrested Wednesday in Croatia in relation to undersea explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines between Russia and Germany in 2022, Germany's federal prosecutor said. Ukrainian national Vladim...
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Congo's Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts at unprecedented speed
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 5,000 cases, government data showed Wednesday, as responders warn it is spreading at an unprecedented speed outpacing efforts to slow it in one of the country's remotest regions. ...
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Sen. Sullivan, former congresswoman Peltola will face off for Alaska US Senate seat in November
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former congresswoman Mary Peltola advanced to November's general election on Tuesday, setting the stage for what is expected to be a costly fight for a seat that could determine the bala...
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South Korean and US militaries shorten drills by about half after Trump ordered a reduction
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - The South Korean and U.S. militaries have agreed to shorten their drills at the U.S.'s request, South Korean officials said Wednesday, a move that likely reflected President Donald Trump's hopes to reengage with North Korean l...
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US Rep Byron Donalds wins GOP nod for Florida governor against Ex-Rep David Jolly for the Democrats
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) - U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds won the Republican nomination for Florida governor and former Rep. David Jolly picked up the Democratic nod in Tuesday's primaries, setting the stage for a fall campaign to replace outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis...
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Before-and-after NASA images show crater carved by a SpaceX rocket that slammed into the moon
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - A NASA spacecraft circling the moon is providing the sharpest views yet of the crater carved by a crashing SpaceX rocket. The space agency released before-and-after photos of the impact area on Tuesday. ...
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