Feeling the heat
First Nations fire crews battle it out in 31st regional competition as female firefighters dwindle
Half a dozen volunteer fire departments were in Prince Albert this weekend to test their skills in a friendly competition. The 2026 Saskatchewan First Nation Firefighting Competition ran Saturday at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds with six First Nations communities taking part, including Black Lake, Hall Lake, Fon...
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Saskatchewan heritage sector contributed $73M to GDP in 2024
Some new research is shining a light on the importance of Saskatchewan's heritage sector.In 2024 alone, Saskatchewan's cultural heritage sector contributed more than $73 million to the province's GDP.Emma Morris, the executive director of the Museums Association of Saskatchewan, explained how the heritage sector is an ...
Sep 19, 2026
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Feeling the heat
First Nations fire crews battle it out in 31st regional competition as female firefighters dwindle
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
BOUNCE BACK VICTORY
North Stars rebound with 4-1 home win over Nipawin
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Saskatchewan Health Authority investigating woman's death after she broke ankle
Sep 19, 2026
Battlefords
BOUNCE BACK VICTORY
North Stars rebound with 4-1 home win over Nipawin
Just one night after falling to the Kindersley Klippers in their home opener, the Battlefords North Stars got into the win column with a 4-1 victory over the Nipawin Hawks. After the game, North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb said the team moved the puck much better than it did the previous night. "That just allo...
16h ago
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HOME OPENER LOSS
North Stars run into hot goalie, fall 3-1 to Kindersley in season opener
The Battlefords North Stars' seven-game winning streak against the Kindersley Klippers ended with a 3-1 loss in the season opener. "Came in a little bit too confident and got outworked for 60 minutes," North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb said after the game. "Kindersley did a really good job of winning...
Sep 19, 2026
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GAME ONE
North Stars open up the season at home against the Kindersley Klippers
After a five-month wait, Battlefords North Stars hockey is finally back at the Access Communications Centre. The North Stars are set to face off against the archrival Kindersley Klippers to begin the season. This year, the North Stars have a much more familiar group than last season, with 14 returning players. One of t...
Sep 18, 2026
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CCMA Week
Red Pheasant Cree Nation artist brings Indigenous designs to Country Music Week
Flashes of lavender purple will be visible at Gather Local Market and throughout Saskatoon during the Canadian Country Music Awards' Country Music Week, thanks to a local artist's design.Chris Chipak, a teacher and Indigenous artist from Red Pheasant Cree Nation who lives in Saskatoon, said he's excited to be creating ...
Sep 17, 2026
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MEET A MACHINE
Battlefords ready for fifth annual 'Meet a Machine' event
The Battlefords Early Years Family Resource Centre is preparing for its fifth annual Meet-A-Machine event. Children six and younger and their families can explore machines of all shapes and sizes and interact with their operators. Each year, hundreds of people attend, while several community organizations and businesse...
Sep 17, 2026
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ON THE BLUE LINE
A look at the Battlefords North Stars defense heading into the 2026-27 season
With the season approaching, it is time for Battlefords North Stars fans to get to know the team's new defence corps. There is a greater mix of returning and new players on defence than among the forwards.A new No. 1 Like the forward group, the North Stars' biggest loss on the blue line is a graduate, Gavin Granger. Th...
Sep 16, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Feeling the heat
First Nations fire crews battle it out in 31st regional competition as female firefighters dwindle
Half a dozen volunteer fire departments were in Prince Albert this weekend to test their skills in a friendly competition. The 2026 Saskatchewan First Nation Firefighting Competition ran Saturday at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds with six First Nations communities taking part, including Black Lake, Hall Lake, Fon...
7h ago
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Investigation
Saskatchewan Health Authority investigating woman's death after she broke ankle
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has launched an investigation into the death of a Saskatoon woman who was waiting for surgery to fix her broken ankle.The authority said Friday it will be speaking with Kirsten Hanke's family as part of a formal internal review.It declined to provide details of her care due to privacy ...
Sep 19, 2026
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heritage
Saskatchewan heritage sector contributed $73M to GDP in 2024
Some new research is shining a light on the importance of Saskatchewan's heritage sector.In 2024 alone, Saskatchewan's cultural heritage sector contributed more than $73 million to the province's GDP.Emma Morris, the executive director of the Museums Association of Saskatchewan, explained how the heritage sector is an ...
Sep 19, 2026
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health care
Lloydminster could be next in line for urgent care centre, Sask. premier says
Lloydminster could be the next community added to Saskatchewan's urgent-care plans as the province seeks to ease pressure on the city's hospital emergency room. Premier Scott Moe raised the possibility while speaking with reporters during the Lloydminster Heavy Oil Show Thursday, when he was asked about the future of L...
Sep 19, 2026
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Showtime
Saskatchewan artists ready to shine at 2026 CCMA Awards in Saskatoon
The province will be firmly in the national spotlight tonight, as Saskatoon hosts the Canadian Country Music Association's Awards.But Saskatchewan talent will also get a chance to strut their stuff, as several artists are nominated and/or performing in the big show at SaskTel Centre.At the Country Music Week kickoff on...
Sep 19, 2026
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Investment in north needed
Province well positioned to weather tariff trade winds, Sask. Chamber says
The province is doing well when a range of economic indicators are considered, according to Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce CEO Prabha Ramaswamy. She also said that in order to capitalize on the growing demand for minerals, investment is needed in the north. Housing starts are strong, provincial GDP hit a record $85 b...
Sep 18, 2026
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Local Sports
BOUNCE BACK VICTORY
North Stars rebound with 4-1 home win over Nipawin
Just one night after falling to the Kindersley Klippers in their home opener, the Battlefords North Stars got into the win column with a 4-1 victory over the Nipawin Hawks. After the game, North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb said the team moved the puck much better than it did the previous night. "That just allo...
16h ago
Read More
HOME OPENER LOSS
North Stars run into hot goalie, fall 3-1 to Kindersley in season opener
The Battlefords North Stars' seven-game winning streak against the Kindersley Klippers ended with a 3-1 loss in the season opener. "Came in a little bit too confident and got outworked for 60 minutes," North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb said after the game. "Kindersley did a really good job of winning...
Sep 19, 2026
Read More
GAME ONE
North Stars open up the season at home against the Kindersley Klippers
After a five-month wait, Battlefords North Stars hockey is finally back at the Access Communications Centre. The North Stars are set to face off against the archrival Kindersley Klippers to begin the season. This year, the North Stars have a much more familiar group than last season, with 14 returning players. One of t...
Sep 18, 2026
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BETWEEN THE PIPES
Meet the new faces guarding the crease for North Stars this season
The crease will look much different than it did last season for the Battlefords North Stars. Heading into the SJHL season, North Stars fans have learned about the forwards and defence corps. Now, it's time to meet the team's new goalies. Nathan Claydon, who is expected to start the season opener, signed with the North ...
Sep 17, 2026
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ON THE BLUE LINE
A look at the Battlefords North Stars defense heading into the 2026-27 season
With the season approaching, it is time for Battlefords North Stars fans to get to know the team's new defence corps. There is a greater mix of returning and new players on defence than among the forwards.A new No. 1 Like the forward group, the North Stars' biggest loss on the blue line is a graduate, Gavin Granger. Th...
Sep 16, 2026
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CALGARY FIRESTARTER
Battlefords Sharks reflect on silver medal at the Calgary Firestarter Tournament
The Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks are back from the Calgary Firestarter tournament with a silver medal. After finishing the round-robin stage undefeated, the Sharks took down the Weyburn Gold Wings to punch their ticket to the final in dramatic fashion. "Weyburn scored late, with about 30 seconds left, to tie i...
Sep 16, 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
Poilievre says Canada will never be the '28th state' of the European Union
BRANTFORD - Pierre Poilievre says Canada will "never be the 28th state of the European Union" as Prime Minister Mark Carney pursues deeper ties with Europe amid a trade war with the United States. Poilievre made the comments at a rally in Brantford, On...
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As Parliament returns, focus is on the U.S. trade war, new EU ties and cost of living
OTTAWA - Parliament will get back to work Monday after a three-month break, with the trade war with the United States and Prime Minister Mark Carney's move to formalize closer ties with the European Union top of mind. Public opinion backs Carney's appr...
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Findlay resigns as B.C. Conservative leader after weeks of caucus upheaval
Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned as the leader of British Columbia's Conservatives on Sunday, after weeks of upheaval in the official Opposition caucus. A statement from Findlay posted to social media said it was not an easy decision, but she believed it w...
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'La Bola Negra' wins People's Choice Award at Toronto International Film Festival
TORONTO - "La Bola Negra," an epic film about the interconnected lives of three gay men in Spain, took home the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sunday. Its directors Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, known collectiv...
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MPs, senators on intelligence committee scrutinize Canada's ability to spy overseas
OTTAWA - Parliamentarians are taking a hard look at Canada's overseas intelligence gathering capabilities as debate simmers over the need for a new foreign spy agency. The MPs and senators who make up the National Security and Intelligence Committee of...
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Bills, byelections and bilats: what you need to know as MPs return to Parliament Hill
OTTAWA - Members of Parliament are making their way back to Ottawa for the fall sitting of the House of Commons that gets underway on Monday. It's set to be a busy season with the release of the federal budget, debate on legislation and looming byelect...
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World
ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man on Sunday afternoon in the Texas' capital of Austin, local officials said. The man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital after bein...
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18 suspects accused in the July 2021 killing of Haiti's president being extradited from Haiti to US
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday, marking the end of a drawn-out judicial process in Haiti for a killing that sh...
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Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic state election defeat
BERLIN (AP) - German Chancellor Friedrich Merz suffered a bruising electoral setback in two state elections on Sunday, including a historic defeat for his party, but vowed to press ahead with potentially painful reforms to Europe's biggest economy. ...
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National Hurricane Center: Tropical Storm Fay forms in the northern Atlantic
MIAMI (AP) - A new tropical storm has formed in the northern Atlantic Ocean but does not appear to pose a threat to land. Tropical Storm Fay, which formed early Sunday, was located about 450 miles (730 kilometers) southwest of the Azores....
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North Korea launches 2 ballistic missiles toward the sea and dials up pressure on the US
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea launched two short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, South Korea's military said, days after the North threatened to bolster its nuclear deterrent capabilities and respond to what it called U.S. ho...
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Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including 'largest ever' attack on Moscow
Ukrainian forces fired more than 1,000 drones at Russia overnight, including hundreds that were launched toward Moscow, officials said Sunday, as the Kremlin was wrapping up the third and last day of its parliamentary elections. Moscow's...
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