Shocking theft
Wide-spread power outage caused by copper wire theft attempt
A power outage that covered much of northern Saskatchewan yesterday afternoon was the result of an attempted theft of copper wire from a place north of Prince Albert, according to SaskPower. The lights went out just after 3:20 p.m. and covered an area that stretched from the Alberta provincial border in the West to th...
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New Lakeland ETC dean: retirement gaps, new hazards are reshaping firefighting
The job of a firefighter is getting harder to fit into a textbook.Wayne Rose, the new dean of Lakeland College's Emergency Training Centre (ETC), said today's responders need to understand everything from traditional firefighting to drones, electric vehicles, lithium batteries and emerging uses of hydrogen."Back i...
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Trade Deal
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Battlefords
REPAIR WORK
Water main break prompts road closures in North Battleford
Repairs are continuing after a water main break in North Battleford on Tuesday evening.City officials said water service has been restored to Discovery Co-op Mall, but additional work will continue throughout the week.Road closures are planned for Aug. 20, which includes the 2000 block of 97th Street, and 21st Avenue b...
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"BIGGEST WE'VE EVER HAD"
St. Walburg getting ready for 36th annual Blueberry Festival
St. Walburg will see its population multiply for a day as thousands of people are expected to gather for the 36th annual Blueberry Festival. Bobby Domes, treasurer of the St. Walburg Chamber of Commerce and chair of the Blueberry Festival, said this year's festival will be the biggest one yet. "We are currently si...
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"I HAVE SEEN THAT THESE WORK"
Battleford introduces tax payment plan for struggling property owners
A new tax enforcement payment plan aims to help struggling Battleford property owners catch up on outstanding taxes while keeping current payments up to date.Shawn Sylvester, town clerk for the Town of Battleford, presented the policy to council Monday evening."These are people that often haven't made any payments...
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DEMO DERBY
North Battleford gearing up for demo derby west finals
This weekend, people from across the Battlefords will gather for the 41st annual demolition derby, which will serve as the Western final. The event will begin at 2 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Battlefords Agricultural Society exhibition grounds in North Battleford. The derby will feature three vehicle classes: full-size, com...
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"IT'S AN ONGOING PROCESS"
Artwork offers visual reminder of Battleford's reconciliation journey
A new piece of artwork now hangs in the Town of Battleford's council chambers, offering a visual representation of reconciliation as the community marks the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6.For Chief Administrative Officer Landon Chambers, the artwork is a deeply personal part of his ongoing learning and journey."I a...
Aug 18, 2026
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A CHAMPION FROM THE BATTLEFORDS
Battlefords' Wrench reflects on road to WCBL, championship with the Saskatoon Berries
In his first season with the Saskatoon Berries, Battleford-born left-handed pitcher Brody Wrench can call himself a Western Canadian Baseball League champion. "It was a really special season. The guys really came together and Saskatoon supported us so well all season. It made the whole experience amazing, and it w...
Aug 18, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Trade Deal
Old CUSMA deal no longer possible, Moe says after Carney briefing
Details of a pending trade agreement between Canada and the United States remain scarce, but Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe said Wednesday that people first need to understand the old deal is no longer on the table. Moe made the comments in Prince Albert moments after a First Ministers meeting with Prime Minister Mark ...
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public safety
New Lakeland ETC dean: retirement gaps, new hazards are reshaping firefighting
The job of a firefighter is getting harder to fit into a textbook.Wayne Rose, the new dean of Lakeland College's Emergency Training Centre (ETC), said today's responders need to understand everything from traditional firefighting to drones, electric vehicles, lithium batteries and emerging uses of hydrogen."Back i...
11h ago
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Shocking theft
Wide-spread power outage caused by copper wire theft attempt
A power outage that covered much of northern Saskatchewan yesterday afternoon was the result of an attempted theft of copper wire from a place north of Prince Albert, according to SaskPower. The lights went out just after 3:20 p.m. and covered an area that stretched from the Alberta provincial border in the West to th...
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Culture
Sask. family donates 14 eagle feathers to Provincial Court
Fourteen eagle feathers have been gifted to the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan and will be available for use during court proceedings.One eagle feather will be kept at each of the Court's thirteen permanent locations. A person who is swearing or affirming to tell the truth may hold the eagle feather or have it placed...
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shared promise
'We still have a long way to go': Treaty 6 relationship examined 150 years on
"When I hold your hand and touch your heart, let us be as one; use your utmost to help me and help my children so that they may prosper."Chief Sweetgrass offered those words to Crown negotiator Alexander Morris as he stepped forward to sign Treaty 6 at Fort Pitt on Sept. 9, 1876, according to Crown-Indigenous...
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2025 wildfire response
Meadow Lake, Prince Albert tribal councils join forces with SPSA for wildfire plan
First Nations leaders from Prince Albert Grand Council and Meadow Lake Tribal Council said a new wildfire partnership with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is meant to bring local crews and Indigenous knowledge into the response earlier, before small fires force evacuations. The three organizations signed a memora...
Aug 18, 2026
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A CHAMPION FROM THE BATTLEFORDS
Battlefords' Wrench reflects on road to WCBL, championship with the Saskatoon Berries
In his first season with the Saskatoon Berries, Battleford-born left-handed pitcher Brody Wrench can call himself a Western Canadian Baseball League champion. "It was a really special season. The guys really came together and Saskatoon supported us so well all season. It made the whole experience amazing, and it w...
Aug 18, 2026
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Lasting legacy
Respected Sask. veteran and famed boxer passes away
A respected veteran, famed boxer and a key member of the organizing committee for Back-to-Batoche will be laid to rest this week.Claude Petit died on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the age of 90. His wake service and funeral are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at the Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation Veterans Memorial Hall...
Aug 18, 2026
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FROM THE ICE TO THE FLOOR
Pair of former Sharks represent Sask at the National Ball Hockey Championships
Two players from the Battlefords Sharks swapped skates for running shoes earlier last week.Former Sharks Sarah McNabb and Ayden Kehrig were in Calgary for the national ball hockey championships with the Saskatchewan Sabers. The Sabers fell 2-1 to Newfoundland United in the quarterfinals, but it was still a valuable exp...
Aug 17, 2026
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ETCHED IN HISTORY
Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes 2026 induction class
Some of Saskatchewan's top baseball figures were enshrined in history Saturday as the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum welcomed its 2026 induction class, honouring 11 individuals, three teams and one family.Dr. Craig Weran, who grew up playing baseball in the Battlefords before his career took him across N...
Aug 16, 2026
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Ti-Cats pounce
Tre Ford provides spark for Hamilton to beat the Riders 26-19
A depleted Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't overcome injuries a second straight week as the Hamilton Tiger-Cats got a win at home on Saturday.Quarterback Tre Ford came into the game in the second half as starter Harrison Frost appeared to have suffered an injury. The dynamic dual-threat quarterback had 151 yards and a...
Aug 16, 2026
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Thunderous victory
White Lightning Express wins Territorial Days Indian Relay championship
It was a historical first for the North Battleford's Northwest Territorial Days fair on Friday.The beloved summer event hosted an Indian Relay championship for the first time, with Mistawasis First Nation's White Lightning Express topping a field of 19 teams. They finished ahead of host Northern Sky Relay, KL Stables a...
Aug 15, 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
In the news today: Trade talks bring hope, Russian missile strikes, Alberta AI debate
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Some premiers optimistic about trade talks with U.S. ahead of extended deadline Some of Canada's premiers say they're optimistic about Ottawa's progress in reachi...
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Some premiers optimistic about trade talks with U.S. ahead of extended deadline
OTTAWA - Some premiers say they're optimistic about Canada's progress in reaching a trade deal to avoid punishing tariffs from the United States, while others say they're waiting for more details about the agreement. U.S. President Donald Trump announc...
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Poilievre invites Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi to visit Canada
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has invited the former crown prince of Iran, who is pitching himself as the best option to lead Iran back to democracy, to visit Canada. Poilievre told a crowd at an event in British Columbia on Saturday th...
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'Lucky' collapsed on Amsterdam street. Did he go missing in Vancouver in 1994?
VANCOUVER - Vancouver police say they are working with Dutch counterparts and Interpol to determine if an unidentified man who collapsed on the street in the Netherlands three years ago is a Canadian who went missing in B.C. in the 1990s. Amsterdam pol...
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BC Prosecution Service says appeal not viable after man accused of murder acquitted
The BC Prosecution Service says appealing the acquittal of a man accused of killing 33-year-old Vanessa Terry isn't viable, after a judge tossed out incriminating statements made to police due to "degrading and humiliating" treatment by investigators a...
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Carney asks provinces to return U.S. alcohol to stores
OTTAWA - Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says Prime Minister Mark Carney has asked provinces to restock American alcohol on their shelves as Canada finalizes a trade deal with the U.S. U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday he would put a three...
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World
South Korea says North Korea fires about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea launched about 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Thursday, South Korea's military said, a day after North Korea shrugged off a U.S. decision to scale back military drills with South Korea in an ap...
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A Russian missile and drone barrage kills at least 14 in Ukraine's Kyiv region
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia pounded the Ukrainian capital Kyiv and the surrounding region with scores of missiles and drones in a nighttime aerial attack that lasted for hours and killed at least 14 people, officials said Thursday. Moscow...
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Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts to be used in November election
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A Missouri judge has allowed new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump to be used in the November elections, rejecting a bid by to put the Republican-friendly districts to a statewide vote of the people. ...
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Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts be used in November election
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A Missouri judge has allowed new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump to be used in the November elections, rejecting a bid by to put the Republican-friendly districts to a statewide vote of the people. ...
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Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children, British newspaper says
LONDON (AP) - Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family, British news media reported late Wednesday. The couple's children, Pr...
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Rescue mission is called off for NASA's aging Swift space telescope
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - The mission to save NASA's sinking Swift Observatory was called off Wednesday, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year. NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies announced the news more than a month...
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