Halloween Loss
Power-play struggles lead to North Stars' 4-2 loss to Weyburn
The Battlefords North Stars failed to sweep the Weyburn Red Wings, falling 4-2 at home in a Halloween afternoon matchup. Weyburn got on the board first at the 10:44 mark of the first period when Jaxson Doyle floated a puck on net from the point and past Nathan Claydon to give the Red Wings a 1-0 lead. The North Stars h...
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safety review
Saskatchewan reviews overpass safety after surge in crashes
Saskatchewan is looking to make some changes before the number of overpass strikes in the province reaches double digits.So far this year, there have been nine overpass crashes in Saskatchewan, with seven of them taking place in Saskatoon.The most recent crash took place Oct. 14 at the intersection of Lorne Avenue and ...
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Halloween Loss
Power-play struggles lead to North Stars' 4-2 loss to Weyburn
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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
Crime
Death in Pelican Narrows being investigated as homicide: RCMP
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Russia Reinstated
Russia's return to international hockey complicates Alberta World Junior tournament
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Battlefords
Halloween Loss
Power-play struggles lead to North Stars' 4-2 loss to Weyburn
The Battlefords North Stars failed to sweep the Weyburn Red Wings, falling 4-2 at home in a Halloween afternoon matchup. Weyburn got on the board first at the 10:44 mark of the first period when Jaxson Doyle floated a puck on net from the point and past Nathan Claydon to give the Red Wings a 1-0 lead. The North Stars h...
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Back in the Win Column
Nelson scores shootout winner as the North Stars snap their losing skid with 5-4 win over Weyburn
For the first time since Sept. 26, the Battlefords North Stars won a game with a 5-4 shootout victory over the Weyburn Red Wings. Owen Nelson scored the shootout winner. "That was a huge one for us tonight. Our guys fought hard the whole way, and I'm just really glad that they were able to get rewarded for it toni...
Oct 31, 2026
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
NBCHS Vikings one win closer to provincial title
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings have their sights set on a provincial championship as they continue their playoff run Saturday against the Carlton Crusaders at Max Clunie Field in Prince Albert. The Vikings defeated the Martensville High School Royals 12-0 on Oct. 24, earning a spot in the next r...
Oct 30, 2026
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COCKRILL
Battlefords MLA highlights what 2026 throne speech means locally
Expanded addictions treatment and more ways to access primary care could give Battlefords residents additional options for getting help, local MLA Jeremy Cockrill says.Cockrill, also Saskatchewan's health minister, highlighted 250 additional addictions treatment spaces promised province-wide in the Oct. 27 throne speec...
Oct 30, 2026
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Two Cold Teams
North Stars trying to end a nine-game skid as they host the Weyburn Red Wings
The Battlefords North Stars are back at the Access Communications Centre for the first time in nearly three weeks tonight as they host the Weyburn Red Wings. After a 4-0 loss to the Melfort Mustangs extended the North Stars' losing streak to nine games, head coach and general manager Connor Logan said the team had disc...
Oct 30, 2026
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project updates
'This is a catalyst': Relocation of Gold Eagle Casino targeted for 2029-30 as development could top $167M
A development that would relocate Gold Eagle Casino and add a hotel, homes and shops in North Battleford could cost more than $167 million, MGBHLM Casino and Resorts LP's CEO says.Neil Sasakamoose said Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation hopes to move the casino in late 2029 or early 2030. Construction o...
Oct 30, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Crime
Death in Pelican Narrows being investigated as homicide: RCMP
Saskatchewan RCMP are advising that there will be an increased police presence in Pelican Narrows for an undetermined amount of time as officials investigate a homicide. Pelican Narrows RCMP were called to a home in the northern community at around 7 p.m. on Oct. 29 for a report of an injured man. Officers quickly foun...
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safety review
Saskatchewan reviews overpass safety after surge in crashes
Saskatchewan is looking to make some changes before the number of overpass strikes in the province reaches double digits.So far this year, there have been nine overpass crashes in Saskatchewan, with seven of them taking place in Saskatoon.The most recent crash took place Oct. 14 at the intersection of Lorne Avenue and ...
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Riders gameday
Riders and Lions lock horns once again in CFL playoffs
For a third straight season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions will duel it out in the postseason as both teams look to end 2026 as Grey Cup Champions.In the previous two meetings, Saskatchewan was the home team and earned the important victories to end their opponent's season - a 28-19 win in the CFL West Se...
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In the books
Indigenous enrollment increase helps offset drop in international students for Sask Polytech
While Saskatchewan Polytechnic is facing a large drop in the number of international students, that loss is partially being made up by an increase in Indigenous student enrolment. The school, which has a campus in Prince Albert, said that 1,425 Indigenous students enrolled in the fall of 2026, an increase of 19 per ce...
Oct 30, 2026
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takes effect Sunday
'Henry's Law' could spread across Canada as Sask. rules begin
What started as a promise made in a hospital room after the death of an 11-year-old Regina boy could help save lives across Canada."Henry's Law" takes effect in Saskatchewan on Sunday, requiring carbon monoxide alarms in every residential suite in multi-unit buildings, regardless of their proximity to fuel-bu...
Oct 30, 2026
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Memory Lane
Taylor Field: Remembering 10 years since Riders' final game
Oct. 29, 2016, remains etched in the minds of Saskatchewan Roughriders fans, young and old.It was one final chance to gather and celebrate a stadium ingrained in the fabric of Saskatchewan sports.Ten years have passed since the final game at Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field, which saw a sold-out crowd of more than 33,000...
Oct 30, 2026
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Local Sports
Halloween Loss
Power-play struggles lead to North Stars' 4-2 loss to Weyburn
The Battlefords North Stars failed to sweep the Weyburn Red Wings, falling 4-2 at home in a Halloween afternoon matchup. Weyburn got on the board first at the 10:44 mark of the first period when Jaxson Doyle floated a puck on net from the point and past Nathan Claydon to give the Red Wings a 1-0 lead. The North Stars h...
4h ago
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Riders gameday
Riders and Lions lock horns once again in CFL playoffs
For a third straight season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions will duel it out in the postseason as both teams look to end 2026 as Grey Cup Champions.In the previous two meetings, Saskatchewan was the home team and earned the important victories to end their opponent's season - a 28-19 win in the CFL West Se...
17h ago
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Back in the Win Column
Nelson scores shootout winner as the North Stars snap their losing skid with 5-4 win over Weyburn
For the first time since Sept. 26, the Battlefords North Stars won a game with a 5-4 shootout victory over the Weyburn Red Wings. Owen Nelson scored the shootout winner. "That was a huge one for us tonight. Our guys fought hard the whole way, and I'm just really glad that they were able to get rewarded for it toni...
Oct 31, 2026
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Two Cold Teams
North Stars trying to end a nine-game skid as they host the Weyburn Red Wings
The Battlefords North Stars are back at the Access Communications Centre for the first time in nearly three weeks tonight as they host the Weyburn Red Wings. After a 4-0 loss to the Melfort Mustangs extended the North Stars' losing streak to nine games, head coach and general manager Connor Logan said the team had disc...
Oct 30, 2026
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Memory Lane
Taylor Field: Remembering 10 years since Riders' final game
Oct. 29, 2016, remains etched in the minds of Saskatchewan Roughriders fans, young and old.It was one final chance to gather and celebrate a stadium ingrained in the fabric of Saskatchewan sports.Ten years have passed since the final game at Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field, which saw a sold-out crowd of more than 33,000...
Oct 30, 2026
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Making History
Kardynal reflects on becoming the first Battlefords athlete to win Saskatchewan's top U16 track athlete
North Battleford runner Maryska Kardynal has added some hardware to her trophy case, bringing home the Bob Adams Award as Saskatchewan's top under-16 female track athlete. Kardynal said she is the first athlete from North Battleford to receive the award. "That was pretty cool to see that I'll be in history," ...
Oct 29, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
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 lays out demands ahead of budget, includes call to cut wasteful spending
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is pushing for the federal government to eliminate all federal taxes on diesel until Canada Day, part of a list of demands ahead of the budget being tabled on Nov. 5. In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carn...
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B.C.'s new time zone could cause confusion, from calendars to medical appointments
Missed surgeries, late deliveries and muddled meeting times are among the issues that could arise as a result of British Columbia's decision to stay permanently on daylight saving time, information technology experts have cautioned. When much of North ...
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The times aren't a-changin' in Western Canada but there's still adjustments ahead
WINNIPEG - The clocks aren't changing Sunday in the western half of the country, but that doesn't mean changes aren't coming as British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, northwestern Ontario and the Northwest Territories all chose this year to stick with da...
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Clocks from coast to coast to coast: A breakdown of time change rules across Canada
Much of the eastern half of Canada switch their clocks back on Sunday, while the western half will not this year. Here's a look at the breakdown of what it means to residents: British Columbia Announced in March that it was moving to permanent Pacifi...
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'Associate' EU membership for Canada not a 'short-term' project: expert
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has laid out a timeline that would see Canada sign an agreement on a new partnership with the European Union in the next seven months, if all goes well. Carney said Friday that Ottawa and Brussels are working toward ...
Oct 31, 2026
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Ottawa's tailpipe emissions delay a 'wait and see' approach to U.S. policy: experts
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has delayed tougher new emissions standards for passenger vehicles until 2029, just eight months after the government said it wanted them to take effect in 2027. Experts say the move will buy Ottawa time to see how U...
Oct 31, 2026
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World
Williams leads Valkyries to WNBA championship, beating Dream 68-63 in Game 7
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Gabby Williams scored her team's final 11 points of the third quarter and dazzled through the fourth on the way to 30 points, and the Golden State Valkyries captured a championship in just their second season by beating the Atlanta...
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'Grasping at straws': Judge dismisses Trump suit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein letter
Saying the president was "grasping at straws," a federal judge on Saturday threw out Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. ...
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Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) - Alaska's Republican-run state government on Saturday urged a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed at President Donald Trump's direction to stop the certification of a possible Democratic win in that state's pivotal U.S. Sen...
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Over 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens are not on Calif. voter rolls, analysis finds
WASHINGTON (AP) - More than 4 in 10 names flagged as possible noncitizen voters in California by the Trump administration cannot be found on the state's voter rolls, according to a legal filing Saturday by an immigrant-rights group. It's ...
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Evacuees reunite with family at the Ukrainian-Belarusian border after fleeing Oleshky
CHERNIHIV REGION, Ukraine (AP) - Residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky crossed into Ukrainian-held territory Saturday in a major evacuation operation carried out under the most significant truce since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine 4 1/2 years...
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Shooting leaves 1 dead and 6 wounded at Solano Town Center in Fairfield, California police say
A shooting on Friday night at a mall in Fairfield has left one person dead and six wounded, California police said. Police said they responded to a shooting at around 8:30 p.m. inside Solano Town Center at the Spirit Halloween store. The...
Oct 31, 2026
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