Court proceedings
Big River drug trafficker receives 5 year prison sentence
Stating the need for a denunciation and deterrence, a Prince Albert judge has sentenced a convicted drug trafficker to five years in prison.Wilson Coutts's case was concluded Monday afternoon at Prince Albert Provincial Court. Guilty verdicts were rendered last January to trafficking meth, cocaine and LSD. He was also ...
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Jeremy Hansen challenges future generations to break new Artemis record
As the Artemis II astronauts set a new record for being the farthest humans from Earth during a lunar flyby, Canadian Jeremy Hansen said they hoped others would soon go even farther.The six-hour flyby is the highlight of NASA's first return to the moon since the Apollo era with three Americans and one Canadian - a step...
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Court proceedings
Big River drug trafficker receives 5 year prison sentence
Stating the need for a denunciation and deterrence, a Prince Albert judge has sentenced a convicted drug trafficker to five years in prison.Wilson Coutts's case was concluded Monday afternoon at Prince Albert Provincial Court. Guilty verdicts were rendered last January to trafficking meth, cocaine and LSD. He was also ...
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Spring storm
Old man winter returning with heavy snowfall
Another 10 to 15 cm of snow that is expected to arrive in the Prince Albert and Melfort areas starting tonight and clearing off on Wednesday.The North Battleford is expected to receive about 5 to 10cm. with the heaviest snowfall occurring in the morning.Meteorologist Chris Stammers with Environment Canada said a curren...
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Crime Watch
Battlefords RCMP arrest two men after vehicle theft with firearm
The incident happened just outside of North Battleford around 3 a.m. April 2.Battlefords RCMP received a report of a theft with a firearm. A man driving a truck saw two others walking on the side of the road and offered them a ride. The two passengers pointed a firearm at the victim, threatened him, and drove off in hi...
Apr 03, 2026
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infrastructure
North Battleford backs Red Pheasant bid for new band office study
The City of North Battleford has agreed to partner with Red Pheasant Cree Nation to support a federal funding application for a feasibility study on a proposed band office.Council approved the partnership Monday as part of an application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Green Municipal Fund, which supports...
Apr 02, 2026
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From the Battlefords to Victoria, B.C. and back
Century-old artifacts return home to Poundmaker Cree Nation
For decades, they were kept in private hands: a buffalo horn headdress and a carved wooden club, carefully stored, rarely questioned.They were seen as artwork, but would come to be understood as something more.The items had travelled far from where their stories began.Long before they reached Bob Hewitt's home, they we...
Apr 01, 2026
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That's not on the menu
Two charged after RCMP seize suspected methamphetamine hidden in pizza box
It certainly wasn't the topping police expected to find when they opened a pizza box after a recent traffic stop: meth. On March 28, RCMP conducted a traffic stop in the town of Battleford in relation to an ongoing investigation by Unity RCMP. The vehicle was towed to a secure police facility after officers obtained a ...
Apr 01, 2026
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Saskatchewan
2025 SASKATCHEWAN VOLUNTEER MEDAL
'It's very much appreciated': blind golf ambassador recognized for volunteer work
Comfort during a hard time. That's how Gerry Nelson described the start of his blind golf career after losing his eyesight at 25 years old. "When golf came along, it was the closest thing to doing something sighted like I used to do," he said. Now at 62, Nelson has won six Canadian Open Blind Golf Champions...
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real estate
Saskatchewan home prices rising as supply remains low: Realtors association
The price for a standard home in Saskatchewan is hitting a record high this spring.According to the Saskatchewan Realtors Association, the province is seeing persistently low inventory - sitting "well below historical norms" - with levels about half as high as are typical for this time of year.The province's ...
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respected leader
LLRIB announces death of former chief
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) has announced the passing of former chief James Thomas (Tom J.) McKenzie of Stanley Mission.He's being described as a beloved community member, and one of the most dedicated leaders in LLRIB history. McKenzie's connection to the band and Kitsaki Management Limited Partnership spanne...
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space exploration
Jeremy Hansen challenges future generations to break new Artemis record
As the Artemis II astronauts set a new record for being the farthest humans from Earth during a lunar flyby, Canadian Jeremy Hansen said they hoped others would soon go even farther.The six-hour flyby is the highlight of NASA's first return to the moon since the Apollo era with three Americans and one Canadian - a step...
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WestJet to add surcharge to some bookings and combine flights due to fuel costs
Calgary-based WestJet says it will be introducing a temporary $60 surcharge for certain bookings and has consolidated numerous flights due to skyrocketing fuel prices.The airline said in an email the additional charge will be included with all bookings made with a companion voucher after this Wednesday.It has also comb...
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work progressing on memorial
Humboldt marks eight years since Broncos bus crash
Eight years after the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, the community continues to reflect, remember and build a lasting tribute to those affected.On April 6, 2018, a semi drove through a stop sign and collided with the team's bus, leaving 16 people dead and 13 others injured. The City of Humboldt said work is steadily progr...
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SHARKS SEASON COMES TO AN END
Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks fall in Western Regionals to the Winnipeg Ice
The Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks have been eliminated from Esso Cup Contention after falling in three games to the Manitoba Female Hockey League (MFHL) winning Winnipeg Ice.After staging a comeback from a 3-1 deficit, the Sharks would lose 4-3. The final goal came shortly after a power play and Sharks captain Danik...
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THIRD PERIOD COMEBACK
North Stars even up the series with a 3-1 win over the Yorkton Terriers
The SJHL semifinals between the Battlefords North Stars and Yorkton Terriers will head back to the Battlefords tied up at 1-1 after the North Stars won 3-1 over the Terriers to steal home ice advantage in the series. Finlay Klippenstein had a pair of goals including the game winner for the North Stars, while Spencer Mi...
Apr 05, 2026
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TERRIERS TAKE GAME ONE
North Stars fall 3-2 in close game one battle with the Yorkton Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars have gone down 1-0 in the SJHL semi-finals after a 3-2 loss to the Yorkton Terriers. It was an opposite start to the series for both teams as opposed to the first round. The Terriers fell in game one of the first round, while the North Stars won the opening game in round one. The North Stars...
Apr 04, 2026
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SJHL PLAYOFFS
North Stars open second round in Yorkton against the Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars are set for Game 1 of the second round of SJHL playoffs against the Yorkton Terriers tonight at Westland Arena in Yorkton. The North Stars advanced after beating the Melfort Mustangs in five games in the first round. Linken Fisher scored the overtime series winner in Game 5.In the Highway 10...
Apr 03, 2026
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Kotai goes pro
From the Battlefords to New York: former North Stars goalie signs with Islanders
Josh Kotai is levelling up his hockey career. On March 24, former Battlefords North Stars goaltender Josh Kotai signed a two-year, entry-level deal with the New York Islanders. Kotai was a part of the North Stars Centennial Cup winning team in the 2022-23 season, when he also won the SJHL Goalie of the Year honour with...
Apr 02, 2026
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Junior Hockey
OLCN Scouts play underdogs to win inaugural USPHL Premier Alberta Division title
The Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) Scouts have written themselves into the history books. The Junior A hockey club claimed the first-ever Alberta Division title within the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Premier after downing the Calgary Bandits 6-3 in Game 3 of the best-of-three finals on Tuesday in Calgary...
Apr 01, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
Celebrates A Decade Of Learning
Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee
The Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2026, bringing together 256 First Nations students from across the province for a day of learning, confidence‑building, and cultural pride. Held at Tommy Douglas Collegiate in Saskatoon, the event welcomed youths between the ages of 6 and ...
Mar 25, 2026
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SIGA named a 2026 Saskatchewan Top Employer
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud, for a third consecutive year, to be named a Saskatchewan Top Employer by Canada's Top 100 Employers. Now in its 21st year, Saskatchewan's Top Employers is a special designation that recognizes employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places t...
Mar 02, 2026
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Self-determination in healthcare
Battlefords Family Health Center celebrates 25 years of Indigenous-led primary care and systemic advocacy
Twenty-five years after its initial development began, the Battlefords Family Health Center (BFHC), operating under the umbrella of Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre (BRT6), stands as a powerful testament to self-determination in healthcare, providing a unique and expansive model of primary care. The organization was...
Dec 29, 2025
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Canada
No difference between suspending and amending DRIPA, says First Nations leader
VICTORIA - A First Nations leader in B.C. says Premier David Eby's plan to suspend the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act will create less certainty, especially because the NDP may not be in government three years from now. Judith Say...
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Portion of park closed as Volkswagen shell hangs on rock face in Squamish, B.C.
SQUAMISH - British Columbia's Environment Ministry is urging visitors to stay away from the area where the shell of a red Volkswagen Beetle is suspended on a rock face above Highway 99 in Squamish, as a plan is formed to safely remove it. A statement f...
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Two orphaned bear cubs rescued on Vancouver Island, after mom found dead
ERRINGTON - A wildlife sanctuary on Vancouver Island has taken in two young black bear cubs after their mother was found dead in their den. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre says in a Facebook post that the cubs were discovered by members of the p...
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Advance polls in three federal byelections to close Monday night
Voters in two ridings in Ontario and one in Quebec have until the end of the day to head to advance polls in upcoming federal byelections that could give Prime Minister Mark Carney a majority government. Last month, Carney announced byelections in the ...
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Ahead of World Cup, ICE says its agents don't carry guns in Canada
OTTAWA - United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Canada don't carry firearms, the agency said following questions about a potential ICE presence at upcoming FIFA World Cup games. An ICE spokesperson said personnel from the agency's ...
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CAQ leadership and Quebec premier's office is still up for grabs, pollsters say
MONTREAL - With less than a week left in the race to replace outgoing Quebec Premier François Legault, pollsters say neither candidate can be ruled out. Christine Fréchette, a former economy minister, and Bernard Drainville, a former environment mini...
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Trump administration terminates agreements to protect transgender students in several schools
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Education Department said Monday it has terminated agreements that previous administrations reached with five school districts and a college aimed at upholding rights and protections for transgender students. The dec...
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Artemis II kicks off trip around the moon after surpassing Apollo 13's distance record
HOUSTON (AP) - With the moon now filling their windows, the Artemis II astronauts kicked off their lunar flyby Monday, taking in magnificent views of the far side never before witnessed while setting a new distance record for humanity. Th...
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Trump endorses Republican Steven Hilton for California governor, reordering wide-open race
LOS ANGELES (AP) - President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Steve Hilton for California governor, reordering a crowded, wide-open race to lead the nation's most populous state. Trump posted late Sunday on his social media platform T...
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Steve Bannon wins Supreme Court order likely to lead to dismissal of contempt of Congress conviction
WASHINGTON (AP) - Steve Bannon, a longtime ally of President Donald Trump, on Monday won a Supreme Court order that is expected to lead to the dismissal of his criminal conviction for refusing to testify to Congress. Prodded by the Trump ...
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Trump issues fiery new threat against Iran as details of US aviator's rescue emerge
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday made new, expletive-laden threats to escalate strikes on Iran and its infrastructure if it doesn't open the Strait of Hormuz by his deadline, after American forces rescued an aviator whose Iran-do...
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Artemis II toilet acts up again as astronauts speed toward the moon to break Apollo 13's record
HOUSTON (AP) - Now more than halfway to the moon, the Artemis II astronauts prepared for their historic lunar fly-around to push deeper into space than even the Apollo astronauts. On the downside, their toilet is on the blink again. ...
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