Historic run over
Canada eliminated by Morocco at World Cup
HOUSTON - Canada is out of the FIFA World Cup after falling 3-0 to Morocco in the round of 16 on Saturday.Azzedine Ounahi broke a 0-0 deadlock in the 50th minute, then added a second goal in the 82nd for a brace. Soufiane Rahimi sent a rolling shot in the eighth minute of stoppage time to seal the score.Canada controll...
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Canadian fans hoping for another historic win in World Cup match against Morocco
Fans across the country will be cheering on the Canadian men's soccer team as they take on Morocco in the next World Cup knockout round.It could be another history-making match for Canada, although they will face their toughest opponent yet.Morocco entered the tournament sitting seventh in FIFA's rankings while Canada ...
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
Tornado watch in effect
Saskatchewan could see more severe weather on Saturday
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Canadian fans hoping for another historic win in World Cup match against Morocco
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Historic run over
Canada eliminated by Morocco at World Cup
HOUSTON - Canada is out of the FIFA World Cup after falling 3-0 to Morocco in the round of 16 on Saturday.Azzedine Ounahi broke a 0-0 deadlock in the 50th minute, then added a second goal in the 82nd for a brace. Soufiane Rahimi sent a rolling shot in the eighth minute of stoppage time to seal the score.Canada controll...
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Tornado watch in effect
Saskatchewan could see more severe weather on Saturday
Parts of Saskatchewan could be in store for more unsettled weather on Saturday. This comes after a Friday evening that featured significant storm activity in western Saskatchewan and other areas. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a yellow Tornado Watch for much of western and north-central Saskatchewan. ...
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Downed trees
North Battleford Kinsmen Park closed temporarily after storm
The City of North Battleford is cautioning the public to stay away from Kinsmen Park. In a statement, the City said that Friday night's storm caused damage to parts of the park, including downed trees that affected the spray park and playground. The park has been closed until staff can complete the repairs and clean-up...
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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...
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Weather warnings
UPDATE: Severe weather continues following critical alert for tornados
UPDATE: A severe thunderstorm led to several critical tornado alerts being issued Friday afternoon by SaskAlert. By 7:39 p.m., Environment Canada said the tornado warning covered much of South Central Saskatchewan. "Extra care and attention should be exercised in and around the following localities: Spiritwood, De...
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back to the Comp
Nearly fifty years later, the search is on for NBCHS's Class of '77 ahead of reunion
Half a century after graduation, members of North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS)'s Class of 1977 have built lives across Canada and around the world. Now, a group of volunteers is trying to reconnect with as many of them as possible before the class's 50-year reunion, scheduled for June 4 to 6, 2027.For c...
Jul 03, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Weather warnings
UPDATE: Severe weather continues following critical alert for tornados
UPDATE: A severe thunderstorm led to several critical tornado alerts being issued Friday afternoon by SaskAlert. By 7:39 p.m., Environment Canada said the tornado warning covered much of South Central Saskatchewan. "Extra care and attention should be exercised in and around the following localities: Spiritwood, De...
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ONGOING INVESTIGATION
RCMP investigate fatal rollover near Frenchman Butte
A 40-year-old Lloydminster man has died following a single-vehicle rollover near Frenchman Butte.Onion Lake RCMP said officers responded to a report of the crash on Highway 797 at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday.The driver, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, was taken to hospital by EMS but was declared deceased upon ...
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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"It's a complete disaster."
Flooding triggers emergencies in 13 Saskatchewan communities
While floodwater runs into eastern Saskatchewan communities, many feel like they are sprinting to dry it all up.Several Saskathewan communities - including Canora, Kamsack, Norquay, Raymore, Sheho and Togo - remain under a state of emergency due to flooding.Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency spokesperson Jeff DeDekker s...
Jul 03, 2026
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Review withdrawn
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation backs Wheeler River uranium project
The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation says it now supports the Wheeler River uranium project in northern Saskatchewan after reaching an agreement with Denison Mines Corp., the company behind the development. The First Nation had filed for a judicial review of the provincial environmental assessment approval for the project,...
Jul 03, 2026
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Keaton Constant loves to dance
Red Pheasant powwow category includes young dancer in the circle
A new category at the Red Pheasant Cree Nation powwow is being celebrated as a step toward making the dance arena more inclusive for people with disabilities and diverse abilities. For James Smith Chief Kirby Constant, it was also a proud moment as a father. Constant's son, who uses a wheelchair and was born with skele...
Jul 03, 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...
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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...
21h ago
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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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HEADING ACROSS THE BORDER
Former North Star Konowalchuk signs with Colorado NAHL team
Adam Konowalchuk is continuing his hockey career across the border. The former Battleford North Stars forward announced he has signed with the Grand Junction River Hawks of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) for the 2026-27 campaign, his final year of junior hockey. Last year, Konowalchuk had 31 points (13 goals, ...
Jul 03, 2026
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Game Day
Mathew Sexton to make CFL debut, Emilus and Schaffer-Baker to start for Riders on Friday
Mathew Sexton has bounced around a lot in his football career.The 28-year-old Sexton is getting ready to play in his first CFL game as the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday."I'm out here every day trying to do my job, just making sure to do things right and focus on the little details...
Jul 03, 2026
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TURTLE RIVER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
Battlefords U18 Beavers preparing for Turtle River League finals against Unity
As the baseball season approaches its final weeks, one of the U18 Battlefords Beavers baseball teams will be competing for the Turtle River League championship when they face the Unity Cardinals in a best-of-three series. After finishing the regular season with a 9-5 record and placing third in the league, the Beavers ...
Jul 02, 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
Canada ousted from World Cup with 3-0 loss to Morocco
HOUSTON - Canada is out of the FIFA World Cup after falling 3-0 to Morocco in the round of 16 on Saturday. Azzedine Ounahi broke a 0-0 deadlock in the 50th minute, then added a second goal in the 82nd for a brace. Soufiane Rahimi converted a rolling sh...
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Victoria police arrest two following incident that injured three people in park
VICTORIA - Police in Victoria say they have arrested two people following an assault with a weapon during an incident that injured three individuals Victoria Police Department says in a statement that three people sustained non-life-threatening injuri...
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Nurses in British Columbia will picket the province's largest hospital next week
VICTORIA - The union representing nurses in British Columbia says it will put up pickets around the province's largest hospital starting next week as it escalates its strike. BC Nurses' Union says in a statement it will picket Vancouver General Hospit...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 4:40 p.m. Where was Alphonso Davies? Coach Jesse Marsch provided more details after Canada's captain remained on the bench in the loss to Morocco. Marsch says Davies had been on ...
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Canadian fans say they are proud of men's soccer team despite loss to Morocco
Canada's historic run at the FIFA World Cup might be over, but it has left many Canadians with that magic feeling that their men's national soccer team has left an indelible mark on the world's largest sporting stage. Fans like Mexican-Canadian Rafael ...
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U.S. taking 'obstructionist' approach to UN's efforts to foster equality: ambassador
OTTAWA - The Trump administration is hindering work at the United Nations on advancing equality, says Canada's UN Ambassador David Lametti. "There has been a general obstructionist policy, (a) cantankerous policy with respect to women's rights, a woman...
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World
Mali's government reports rebel attacks across north of the country, targeting major cities
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) - The Malian army said Saturday that several towns across the north of the country, including the major cities of Gao and Sévaré, were targeted by rebel attacks. The statement came as a rebel group in Mali announced a n...
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Iran begins dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Hundreds of thousands of mourners began a dayslong funeral on Saturday for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, beating their chests in sorrow before the glass case containing his flag-draped coffin in Tehran and calling fo...
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Iran begins dayslong funeral for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran began a dayslong funeral Saturday for the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, months after an airstrike killed him at the start of the war. He was 86. Khamenei's body was to be on display at the Grand Mosa...
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Mexico City tightens security and caps crowds for Mexico-England match after 4 deaths
MEXICO CITY (AP) - Mexico will double security and limit capacity at the monument known as the "Angel of Independence" and at the fan festival in Mexico City's main square for Sunday's Mexico-England World Cup match after four people died during celebr...
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Lionel Messi scores 20th World Cup goal, extends streak to 8 games and takes Golden Boot lead
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) - Lionel Messi's goal-scoring streak lived on, and he made it look easy. His hopes of a second consecutive World Cup title also lived on - and that accomplishment was anything but easy. Messi's goal ...
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Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori wins Peru's presidential election in a runoff
LIMA, Peru (AP) - Conservative politician Keiko Fujimori on Friday was declared the winner of the presidential runoff election in Peru, which was dominated by people's concerns over surging crime. Fujimori, 51, the daughter of a disgraced...
Jul 03, 2026
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