North Stars lose 7-2
North Stars drop eighth straight in road loss to Yorkton
For the first time since the 2013-14 season, the Battlefords North Stars have lost eight consecutive games. The latest defeat was a 7-2 road loss to the Yorkton Terriers. Despite the five-goal margin, the North Stars were pleased with their play in the second half and did not think the score reflected the game. "I...
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Agreement
SGEU, province reach tentative agreement for 2,040 Sask. health workers
Health-care workers in Saskatchewan could soon have a new collective agreement.According to the provincial government, the tentative agreement between the Saskatchewan Government Employees' Union and the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations would run for a six-year term, starting retroactively on April 1, 2...
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North Stars lose 7-2
North Stars drop eighth straight in road loss to Yorkton
For the first time since the 2013-14 season, the Battlefords North Stars have lost eight consecutive games. The latest defeat was a 7-2 road loss to the Yorkton Terriers. Despite the five-goal margin, the North Stars were pleased with their play in the second half and did not think the score reflected the game. "I...
3h ago
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Another Shutout Loss
North Stars blanked by Millionaires in seventh straight loss
The Battlefords North Stars lost their seventh consecutive game Friday, falling 1-0 on the road to the Melville Millionaires. Despite the loss, North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb was pleased with much of his team's play. "I thought it was a good game, but obviously didn't get the results we wanted," said L...
Oct 24, 2026
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Canadian Taxpayers Federation criticizes North Battleford over high spending per person in 2024
North Battleford ranked second in spending per resident among 13 small and medium-sized Saskatchewan cities in 2024, prompting the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) to call on the city to rein in expenses.The federation's municipal spending report put North Battleford at $3,321 per person, compared with $2,912 across...
Oct 23, 2026
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CROSS COUNTRY
High School cross country season concludes with recent provincial championship
Hundreds of runners from across Saskatchewan competed at the provincial cross-country championships at Table Mountain over the weekend. Competitors included athletes from the Battlefords and area, the Prince Albert area and northeastern Saskatchewan. Athletes from the Battle West region were familiar with the course, h...
Oct 23, 2026
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Province orders North Battleford to halt public intoxication arrests under bylaw
The province has directed North Battleford to stop its community safety officers from arresting people for public intoxication under a city bylaw after a review found arrest provisions were being applied beyond their appointed authority, according to a city report.City administration is asking council to repeal an amen...
Oct 23, 2026
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LOSING SKID
North Stars head south for a weekend vs Millionaires, Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars look to avoid their seventh straight loss tonight when they head to Melville to take on the Millionaires. The North Stars (2-7-1-0, fourth in the Nutrien Division) are coming off a 6-2 road loss to the Warman Wolverines. Meanwhile, the Millionaires (7-4-0-1, second in the Bunge Division) hav...
Oct 23, 2026
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Vigil tomorrow
Prince Albert pays tribute to Pte Shaun Farrell with homecoming procession
People lined the streets of Prince Albert, some holding back tears, as Pte. Shaun Farrell was brought home in a procession accompanied by police, firefighters and paramedics. One woman from Ukraine cried as she watched the vehicles approach. She said her husband was serving overseas with the military and she expected h...
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Agreement
SGEU, province reach tentative agreement for 2,040 Sask. health workers
Health-care workers in Saskatchewan could soon have a new collective agreement.According to the provincial government, the tentative agreement between the Saskatchewan Government Employees' Union and the Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations would run for a six-year term, starting retroactively on April 1, 2...
13h ago
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Offline
Sask. Crime Stoppers pauses tip lines after data breach
Anonymous Crime Stoppers tip lines across Saskatchewan have been frozen after a massive data breach hit P3, the specialized software used by the programs across Canada.The province-wide shutdown takes effect immediately and impacts programs operating out of Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, and provincial Sa...
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rare encounter
Man speaks out after wolf attack, calls incident entirely unprovoked
A man who was attacked by a wolf in Northern Saskatchewan about a week ago says the incident was entirely unprovoked. Ivan Salahub has been delivering supplies to northern mine sites for about three decades and his trip last Saturday to the Key Lake mill was very routine. He had stopped a roadside turnout on Highway 9...
Oct 23, 2026
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In Conversation with Brody Siebert - Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: DMDS/Brody Siebert Independent Canadian country recording artist Brody Siebert delivers a powerful blend of modern country energy...
Oct 23, 2026
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CWD
Chronic wasting disease testing to proceed unchanged in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's chronic wasting disease testing program won't see changes during the 2026-27 hunting season.While the provincial government previously said it planned to eliminate the testing service, Premier Scott Moe later said the government would reconsider the decision.On Thursday, the province announced that testi...
Oct 22, 2026
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North Stars lose 7-2
North Stars drop eighth straight in road loss to Yorkton
For the first time since the 2013-14 season, the Battlefords North Stars have lost eight consecutive games. The latest defeat was a 7-2 road loss to the Yorkton Terriers. Despite the five-goal margin, the North Stars were pleased with their play in the second half and did not think the score reflected the game. "I...
3h ago
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Riders Gameday
Roughriders and Elks meet in CFL regular season finale
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will take on the Edmonton Elks as both teams are resting a number of starters this week for different reasons.Edmonton has already clinched the top spot in the CFL West Division, while the Riders have clinched a playoff spot but do not know if they will be playing in the West or East semifi...
15h ago
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Another Shutout Loss
North Stars blanked by Millionaires in seventh straight loss
The Battlefords North Stars lost their seventh consecutive game Friday, falling 1-0 on the road to the Melville Millionaires. Despite the loss, North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb was pleased with much of his team's play. "I thought it was a good game, but obviously didn't get the results we wanted," said L...
Oct 24, 2026
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CROSS COUNTRY
High School cross country season concludes with recent provincial championship
Hundreds of runners from across Saskatchewan competed at the provincial cross-country championships at Table Mountain over the weekend. Competitors included athletes from the Battlefords and area, the Prince Albert area and northeastern Saskatchewan. Athletes from the Battle West region were familiar with the course, h...
Oct 23, 2026
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LOSING SKID
North Stars head south for a weekend vs Millionaires, Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars look to avoid their seventh straight loss tonight when they head to Melville to take on the Millionaires. The North Stars (2-7-1-0, fourth in the Nutrien Division) are coming off a 6-2 road loss to the Warman Wolverines. Meanwhile, the Millionaires (7-4-0-1, second in the Bunge Division) hav...
Oct 23, 2026
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VIDEO: Roughriders name Thurman, Harris among 2026 award winners
Linebacker Jameer Thurman and quarterback Trevor Harris are among the Saskatchewan Roughriders' award nominees for the 2026 season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced their team's award winners Thursday ahead of the team's regular-season finale against the Edmonton Elks. Kickoff for Saturday's game is set for 1 p.m....
Oct 22, 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
150 grads, chaperones rescued after boat cruise runs around off Vancouver
NORTH VANCOUVER - Mounties in North Vancouver say 150 youth and their chaperones had to be rescued when the vessel they were on ran aground on a sandbar off Vancouver. RCMP say the vessel was in Burrard Inlet on Friday night and was carrying the group...
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CP NewsAlert: BC NDP Leader David Eby wins Vancouver-Point Grey, loses election
VANCOUVER - The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting that British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby has been re-elected in his riding of Vancouver-Point Grey, but his party has lost the election to the B.C. Conservative Party. Eby has held the ridin...
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CP NewsAlert: BC Green Leader Emily Lowan wins bid for riding on Vancouver Island
BRENTWOOD BAY - The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting victory for BC Greens Leader Emily Lowan in the Vancouver Island riding of Saanich North and the Islands. Lowan became leader of the provincial Greens in September 2025, succeeding Sonia Fu...
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CP NewsAlert: Elenore Sturko loses seat for CentreBC in return to Surrey South
The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting that CentreBC Leader Elenore Sturko has lost her bid to win back her former seat in Surrey South. The former RCMP officer, who was defeated by B.C. Conservative Megan Knight, was previously elected to the ...
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CP NewsAlert: OneBC's Dallas Brodie loses Vancouver-Quilchena riding
VANCOUVER - The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting that OneBC interim leader Dallas Brodie has lost the riding of Vancouver-Quilchena. She has been defeated by B.C. Conservative candidate Carson Binda, who is the former provincial director of t...
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Meet Lorne Doerkson, 'guy from Williams Lake' and B.C.'s next premier
VANCOUVER - British Columbians got their best look so far at Lorne Doerkson on Saturday night, their premier-designate, and self-described "guy from Williams Lake." The interim B.C. Conservative leader delivered a rollicking victory speech as he revell...
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World
Serbia holds a parliamentary election as populist Vucic faces protesting students
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) - Serbians are voting Sunday in a parliamentary election that is seen as a showdown between the Balkan country's populist leader Aleksandar Vucic and a movement of university students who led protests against him for almost two ye...
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Bulgaria holds a presidential election dominated by economic hardship and the Ukraine war
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) - Bulgarians headed to the polls on Sunday to elect their next president in a campaign centered on growing economic hardship and drone attacks on Black Sea shipping. The vote will also be the first major test for the ...
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At least 12 people injured in shooting near a football stadium in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - At least 12 people were injured, including six children, in a shooting Saturday near a football stadium in Tallahassee on homecoming weekend for Florida A&M University, authorities said. Tallahassee Police Chi...
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Frelick, Pratt lift Brewers to 5-4 comeback win over Rays and 2-0 World Series lead
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Four-run deficits don't discourage the Milwaukee Brewers this October, not with those orange Life Savers. Sal Frelick and Cooper Pratt, two of the under-the-radar Brewers manager Pat Murphy thinks of with his nickname for less-apprecia...
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Explosion and fire erupt at Quaker Oats plant in Cedar Rapids, Iowa; no injuries
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) - An apparent explosion caused a fire Saturday at a Quaker Oats plant in Iowa that the company touts as the largest milling facility in the world. No one was hurt, fire officials said. The Cedar Rapids Fire Departm...
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China, South Korean news agency reports
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in China, his first visit to the country in a year, South Korea's government said Saturday. Kim's visit to China is his latest move in an increasingly assertive foreign policy a...
Oct 24, 2026
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