HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
A look at recent high school sports in the Battlefords
With the school year well underway, various high school sports are well into their seasons. John Paul II Collegiate: Football: The Crusaders football team is fourth in its five-team conference with a 1-3 record. Its most recent game was a 28-14 home loss to Delisle. The Crusaders' next game is Oct. 1 in Meadow Lake. Th...
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Kicker Brett Lauther returns to Riders' roster after Redblacks trade
Kicker Brett Lauther is a Saskatchewan Roughrider once again after a trade with the Ottawa Redblacks.According to the Roughriders, the team acquired Lauther in exchange for their fifth-round pick in the CFL's 2027 draft.Lauther spent eight previous seasons with the Riders, suiting up for 114 regular-season games and ei...
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A look at recent high school sports in the Battlefords
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'The proof is in the history': Sask. lawyer challenges residential school denialism
Eleanore Sunchild has heard residential school survivors tell their stories, helped them seek compensation and accompanied them to the Vatican to speak to the Pope.On Wednesday, as she reflected on those experiences at an Orange Shirt Day walk in Battleford, she spoke of her frustration with people who deny that histor...
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
A look at recent high school sports in the Battlefords
With the school year well underway, various high school sports are well into their seasons. John Paul II Collegiate: Football: The Crusaders football team is fourth in its five-team conference with a 1-3 record. Its most recent game was a 28-14 home loss to Delisle. The Crusaders' next game is Oct. 1 in Meadow Lake. Th...
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'We feel like a family here'
North Battleford supportive housing for unhoused people to double capacity
A trip down to the river to fish gives William Leech something to do and, when his housemates join him, someone to spend time with.Leech has lived at Haven-4-Eight in North Battleford for five years. He said staying sober is work he does himself, with support from the people around him."We all try to keep each oth...
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'Kind of lost for words': Red Pheasant's Jay Peeaychew signs pro hockey contract in the United States
Red Pheasant Cree Nation has its first professional hockey player. Jay Peeaychew, a Red Pheasant and North Battleford native, has signed with the Columbus River Dragons of the Federal Prospects Hockey League in Columbus, Ga. The 23-year-old spent the past two seasons in the Sask Premier Hockey League with the Battlefor...
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
North Battleford to increase rates for leased downtown parking
Rates for leased city parking stalls in downtown North Battleford will increase in January after eight years without an adjustment.The downtown parking strategy was implemented in 2018, with rates set at $400 per year plus GST, or $33.33 per month and $200 for six months.As of Jan. 1, rates will increase to $500 for a ...
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North Battleford considers charging people who damage public trees
People who damage or remove public trees without permission in North Battleford could be required to pay the trees' appraised value, along with removal and replacement costs and a fine.Council reviewed a proposed urban forestry protection bylaw Sept. 28 and asked staff to clarify its penalties and other provisions befo...
Sep 29, 2026
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Residential school took her away. Her language brought her home
It was a beautiful day in August of 1964 when Rosalie Tsannie-Burseth was told she was going to school.She was six years old, and she was delighted."I didn't understand what school meant," she reflected.She remembers getting onto a small airplane. There were goodbyes, familiar faces, familiar voices.The plane...
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Residential school survivor says system worked against Indigenous students
Kerry Benjoe is holding her family's stories from the Qu'Appelle Indian Residential School close to her."I carry forth the stories from my parents, my grandparents and great-grandparents, because they didn't have the opportunity we have today to share these stories," Benjoe said. "It was hidden."The...
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Nuclear lessons
What Saskatchewan can learn from an Ontario nuclear host community
For an Ontario community that has lived alongside nuclear power for decades, the industry has brought well-paying jobs, business opportunities and investments - benefits its mayor said could also reshape communities in Saskatchewan.But Adrian Foster said prospective host communities should plan early to make the most o...
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Nuclear power plans
Saskatchewan unveils plan for two nuclear reactors in the northwest
The provincial government has unveiled plans to establish two nuclear reactors in northwest Saskatchewan, with the first expected to come online by 2042.The Government of Saskatchewan's plan - titled Delivering Energy Security Through Nuclear Power - outlines a goal of generating at least 2,600 megawatts utilizing nucl...
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Saskatchewan at the table for federal meeting about health transfers
OTTAWA - Health ministers from across the country are set to meet Tuesday to warn they're headed toward a "fiscal cliff" if federal funding agreements for things like home care and mental health are not renewed, Ontario's health minister said.Sylvia Jones told a provincial committee meeting on Monday that she...
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Western nuclear project
Saskatchewan government to confirm nuclear reactor plan
Saskatchewan's future power generation will include nuclear energy, with an announcement on plans and the location of potential reactors expected Tuesday afternoon.Speaking to reporters at the Oil and Gas Show in Lloydminster on Sept. 17, Premier Scott Moe confirmed the province is considering potential nuclear power s...
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS
A look at recent high school sports in the Battlefords
With the school year well underway, various high school sports are well into their seasons. John Paul II Collegiate: Football: The Crusaders football team is fourth in its five-team conference with a 1-3 record. Its most recent game was a 28-14 home loss to Delisle. The Crusaders' next game is Oct. 1 in Meadow Lake. Th...
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Rider news
Kicker Brett Lauther returns to Riders' roster after Redblacks trade
Kicker Brett Lauther is a Saskatchewan Roughrider once again after a trade with the Ottawa Redblacks.According to the Roughriders, the team acquired Lauther in exchange for their fifth-round pick in the CFL's 2027 draft.Lauther spent eight previous seasons with the Riders, suiting up for 114 regular-season games and ei...
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COLUMBUS RIVER DRAGONS
'Kind of lost for words': Red Pheasant's Jay Peeaychew signs pro hockey contract in the United States
Red Pheasant Cree Nation has its first professional hockey player. Jay Peeaychew, a Red Pheasant and North Battleford native, has signed with the Columbus River Dragons of the Federal Prospects Hockey League in Columbus, Ga. The 23-year-old spent the past two seasons in the Sask Premier Hockey League with the Battlefor...
Sep 29, 2026
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Tevaughn Campbell returns to practice as Riders prepare for Calgary
The Saskatchewan Roughriders could be close to getting another key piece of their team back.Tevaughn Campbell, the all-star defensive back who has been out since Week 9, was back on the field with the CFL club on Monday as a limited participant in practice."I feel healthy and I feel as good as I can feel after wha...
Sep 29, 2026
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local talent
Maunula caps breakout golf season with provincial high school championship
Shae Maunula has done it again.From winning the under-17 division at the Saskatchewan Junior Golf Provincial Championship and earning a spot on Team Saskatchewan to capturing the Junior Male Lobstick, the 16-year-old Battlefords golfer has spent much of the year adding accomplishments to his resume.Now, as the golfing ...
Sep 28, 2026
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SHUTOUT LOSS
Wolverines blank North Stars to win fourth straight
Playing their third game in a 48-hour span, the Battlefords North Stars came up flat in a 4-0 loss to the Warman Wolverines. Wolverines' goaltender Luke Brunen stopped all 41 shots he faced to earn Warman its first shutout win in franchise history. Owen Parks opened the scoring early for the Wolverines when he took a p...
Sep 28, 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 (...
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Canada
Ottawa is shifting its stance on 'anti-Zionism' - and the reactions so far are mixed
OTTAWA - The federal government has identified "anti-Zionism" as a driver of anti-Jewish hate - a major policy shift that has prompted a range of reactions. The change took place on Sept. 24 when Public Safety Canada published a progress report on fede...
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Canada urges France to back off plan for snow crab fishery off coast of Newfoundland
ST. JOHN'S - Canada's fisheries minister urged France on Wednesday to abandon a plan to launch a snow crab fishery in waters near Newfoundland and the French territory of St-Pierre-Miquelon. Joanne Thompson said France made no mention of its plan to Ca...
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2 killed, 2 hurt in crash involving medical emergency at Delta, B.C., mall
DELTA - Two people have been killed in a crash at the Tsawwassen Mills mall in Delta, B.C., while two other pedestrians were injured in what police said appears to have been set off by a medical emergency. Police said Wednesday the injured were treate...
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Canada's memorable year in space set to continue with NASA's SpaceX Crew 13 mission
COCOA BEACH - Astronaut Joshua Kutryk is set to blast off for the International Space Station on Thursday as Canada continues a memorable year for space exploration and research. The 44-year-old is one of four people assigned to NASA's SpaceX Crew 13 m...
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Carney reflects on 'dark chapter' at Truth and Reconciliation ceremony in Edmonton
EDMONTON - Prime Minister Mark Carney came home to Alberta's capital Wednesday to meet with First Nations leaders and families and honour the children who suffered and endured in Canada's residential schools. "Today is about all the truth," Carney said...
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Ontario Conservative MP Scott Aitchison to resign when fall sitting ends
OTTAWA - Ontario Conservative MP Scott Aitchison announced Wednesday he will resign his seat of Parry Sound-Muskoka at the end of the fall parliamentary sitting. In a letter released to constituents, Aitchison said he will explore other opportunities a...
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World
Arizona State places hockey coach Greg Powers on administrative leave following player's collpase
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) - Arizona State placed hockey coach Greg Powers on administrative leave on Wednesday as the school investigates the collapse of a player during an outdoor workout. Powers will not join the team for its season opener at L...
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Helicopter with 6 aboard crashes in Zimbabwe with no survivors, officials say
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - A helicopter with six people on board crashed in a rural part of Zimbabwe on Wednesday and it appears there were no survivors, officials said. Among the victims was a prominent businessman and his wife, state medi...
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Police say parents to face charges after a Michigan toddler displayed a gun at daycare
CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - The parents of a Detroit-area toddler who pulled a loaded pistol out of his backpack at a daycare will face charges in the case, police said Wednesday. In a statement, police in Canton Township said the paren...
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Hurricane Rachel forms in Pacific Ocean, no threat to land, forecasters say
MIAMI (AP) - Hurricane Rachel formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean but posed no threat to land, the National Hurricane Center said. Rachel was located about 380 miles (615 kilometers) west of Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico, or about 220 miles (...
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Hurricane Rachel forms in Pacific Ocean, no threat to land, forecasters say
MIAMI (AP) - Hurricane Rachel formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, the National Hurricane Center said. The center of the cyclone was at sea and posed no threat to land. Rachel was located about 380 miles (615 kilometers) west of Lazaro ...
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UK-France deal aimed at reducing number of migrants crossing Channel in small boats is scrapped
LONDON (AP) - A pilot program between the U.K. and France that aimed to curb the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats has been scrapped, Britain's government said Wednesday. In a statement, the Home Office said t...
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