CRIME
UPDATE: North Battleford aggravated assault suspect arrested in Regina
Update: Aug. 28, 1:43 p.m.Regina Police Service arrested Tristan Honch Rosendahl on Aug. 27, in Regina. He is scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on Aug. 31.--Battlefords RCMP are asking the public to report any sightings or information about 23-year-old Tristan Honch Rosendahl.Rosendahl is wanted ...
Aug 26, 2026
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Rising costs
SaskPower bills could rise as much as 6.4 per cent in February, rate panel warns
The Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel is warning SaskPower customers to be prepared for their bills to go up by as much as 6.4 per cent on February 1.The panel confirmed the 3.9 per cent rate hike which took effect on February 1 of this year, but noted that ratepayers should be prepared for next year's increase to be high...
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Escalating Trade War
Indigenous leaders condemn Trump's move to rename Lake Ontario
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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
Rising costs
SaskPower bills could rise as much as 6.4 per cent in February, rate panel warns
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crime
RCMP release sketch after report of attempted abduction of 9-year-old girl in Lloydminster
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Battlefords
crime
Armed robbery suspect flees RCMP in stolen vehicle in North Battleford
A North Battleford man faces 11 charges after RCMP say he fled from officers in a stolen vehicle and struck multiple parked vehicles following an alleged robbery involving a weapon.Battlefords RCMP received a report of a robbery outside a business on Railway Avenue East at about 10:10 p.m. Wednesday.A man threatened a ...
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Hitting the Target
Battle River Archers embrace challenge of new outdoor range
Since opening its new outdoor range this spring, the Battle River Archers have given local athletes a new place to test their skills and a new challenge to take on. Trevor Kuntz, president of the club, said the provincial-level range has expanded what members can do beyond the traditional indoor setting. "It's a f...
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retrial
Acquittals overturned, new trial ordered in 155-kilogram drug seizure near Maidstone
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for two men acquitted after police found 155 kilograms of methamphetamine and cocaine in a vehicle near Maidstone, ruling the RCMP had lawful grounds to arrest them.Police found packages containing 90 kilograms of methamphetamine and 65 kilograms of cocaine in th...
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municipal matters
North Battleford issues $16.7M in building permits through June
North Battleford issued seven residential building permits in the second quarter, down from 17 a year earlier, while the total value of all building permits fell by $1.33 million.The city issued 27 permits worth $6.6 million during the quarter, according to its Engineering, Planning, Asset Management and Infrastructure...
Aug 27, 2026
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GIVING BACK
Community giveaway helps families tackle back-to-school costs
For dozens of local families, getting ready for the new school year came with a little less financial pressure thanks to a community school supply giveaway.Chelsey Gladue said families began arriving almost as soon as she reached the pickup location."We had our first family come at about 2:20, and it seemed like a...
Aug 27, 2026
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2026 BBEX
Kramer Auction Service, family headed to Hall of Fame as BBEX finalists named
Kramer Auction Service and the Kramer family will enter the Battlefords Business Hall of Fame as part of the 32nd BBEX Awards.The Battlefords Business Excellence Committee independently selected the Hall of Fame inductee and announced finalists Thursday in seven competitive categories. CI Assante Hein Financial Group a...
Aug 27, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Rising costs
SaskPower bills could rise as much as 6.4 per cent in February, rate panel warns
The Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel is warning SaskPower customers to be prepared for their bills to go up by as much as 6.4 per cent on February 1.The panel confirmed the 3.9 per cent rate hike which took effect on February 1 of this year, but noted that ratepayers should be prepared for next year's increase to be high...
8h ago
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crime
RCMP release sketch after report of attempted abduction of 9-year-old girl in Lloydminster
Lloydminster RCMP have released a composite sketch of a person of interest after receiving an Aug. 14 complaint about the reported attempted abduction of a 9-year-old girl.Investigators developed the drawing with an RCMP forensic sketch artist. Police said the person depicted is believed to be of interest and want to i...
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Professions in very short supply
Northern university needed to keep students closer to home, MP says
Liberal MP Buckley Belanger is launching an exploratory process to look at creating a university for northern Saskatchewan, saying local access to higher education is needed to help train and keep professionals in the region. Belanger, the Liberal MP for Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River and Secretary of State...
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Alcohol Tarrifs
Prince Albert distiller caught between Canadian, U.S. alcohol markets as trade tensions grow
A Prince Albert distiller says the Canada-U.S. trade dispute is creating new challenges for his business, but the difficulties of selling alcohol across borders existed long before the latest tariffs.Drew Martin, president and co-founder of Phantom Light Distillery, said selling Saskatchewan-made alcohol within Canada ...
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Trade War Update
Intensifying trade war could permanently alter Canada-U.S. trade, economist says
A prominent U.S. investment strategist says the intensifying trade war between Canada and the U.S. could permanently alter cross-border trade.Peter Schiff, chief economist and global strategist at Euro Pacific Asset Management, says new tariffs and the increasing unreliability of the U.S. as a trading partner is prompt...
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health care
Rise Air, La Ronge EMS celebrate 30 years of medivac services
Thirty years of delivering essential medical care transportation was celebrated Wednesday at the La Ronge Airport. The event, which included an impressive list of dignitaries, marked the 30th year of a partnership between Rise Air and La Ronge EMS to provide medivac services to residents throughout Northern Saskatchew...
Aug 27, 2026
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Local Sports
Rider News
Shemar Bridges ready to go with Saskatchewan Roughriders
It's been a busy couple of weeks for Shemar Bridges.The wide receiver was back at practice for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, preparing for an Aug. 15 game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders after dealing with an injury all season.But he was released by the Ti-Cats on Aug. 19. On Aug. 25, it was announced that the former C...
Aug 27, 2026
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Riders now 6-and-4
Penalties, mistakes lead to 30-16 Riders loss to Lions
A number of miscues and costly penalties were something the Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't shake in B.C. as they lost to the Lions on Sunday night.The 30-16 loss to the B.C. Lions (5-5) was Saskatchewan's second in a row, as they have now dropped to 6-4 on the season."I have to do a better job. This is two game...
Aug 24, 2026
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Game weekend
Woods relishing first season with Riders ahead of B.C. return
A phone call with Corey Mace made it clear where Josh Woods wanted to play football in 2026.The linebacker spent five seasons with the B.C. Lions but elected to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders this off-season."Off that first phone call with Mace, I knew this was somewhere I wanted to be," Woods said. "...
Aug 21, 2026
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PREPPING FOR HOCKEY SEASON
A look at the off-ice part of a North Stars offseason
With the 2026-27 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season approaching, the Battlefords North Stars have been working throughout the off-season to prepare. From securing sponsorships and planning community events to ordering new jerseys and off-ice equipment, the North Stars have covered their bases ahead of the upcomin...
Aug 20, 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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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
'Epic fighter': Tributes for B.C. Indigenous leader and MLA Joan Phillip, dead at 74
British Columbia legislator and Indigenous leader Joan Phillip has died, with Premier David Eby honouring her as an "epic fighter." The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs said in a statement on Friday that the NDP MLA died peacefully Friday aftern...
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Privacy watchdog takes Google to court in long-running 'right to be forgotten' case
OTTAWA - Canada's privacy commissioner is asking the Federal Court to order Google to de-list specific search results, after Google refused to comply with the watchdog's recommendations. Privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne's office said a year ago t...
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'Surrey Six' killer loses bid to throw out murder convictions
VANCOUVER - One of the men found guilty in the so-called "Surrey Six" killings in 2007 has lost his bid for a stay of proceedings, meaning his convictions for first-degree murder still stand. Cody Haevischer alleged he suffered an abuse of process, but...
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Indigenous leaders condemn Trump's move to rename Lake Ontario
OTTAWA - Indigenous leaders and advocates are outraged after U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America on Thursday. The name Lake Ontario comes from the Wendat word Ontari:io, which means "...
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After criticism, CBC changes policy that said not to label 9/11 attacks 'terrorism'
OTTAWA - CBC/Radio-Canada is changing its language policy to state that direct attribution will no longer be required when describing 9/11 as an act of "terrorism." The decision comes after CBC came under fire over its long-standing policy of not label...
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Premiers at odds over leveraging potash in Canada's trade war with U.S.
OTTAWA - Premiers are sharply divided over whether to use Canada's natural resources as leverage in the trade war with the U.S., and potash has emerged as a key point of contention. Canada is a major global supplier of potash, a key ingredient in ferti...
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World
Flood rescue enters fourth day in Nepal-China border as weather hampers air operations
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) - Poor weather hampered aerial rescue operations in Nepal on Saturday as the search for hundreds of missing people in areas devastated by catastrophic flash floods along the border with China entered its fourth day. ...
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Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno sentenced to 5 years for corruption
QUITO, Ecuador (AP) - Former Ecuadorian President Lenín Moreno was sentenced Friday to 5 years in prison after a court found him guilty of accepting bribes from a Chinese company in exchange for helping it secure a contract to build a hydroelectric pla...
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Tampa Bay Rays set for new $2.3B stadium project after county and city approve financing plan
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) - The Tampa Bay Rays got county approval Friday on a financing plan that will allow them to build a new stadium, a day after city officials approved their part for the $2.3 billion ballpark project that will replace the domed Tropicana...
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FBI no longer treating an applicant's experience with prostitution as automatic bar against hiring
WASHINGTON (AP) - The FBI is dropping a categorical hiring ban on applicants who have had sexual encounters with prostitutes and will instead consider in a more holistic manner at least some candidates who have engaged in the practice in the past, acco...
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National Park Service backs Trump's arch, despite its impact on Washington's sightline
WASHINGTON (AP) - A new National Park Service report backs President Donald Trump's proposed arch, despite what it says are adverse effects to the sightline between a host of iconic landmarks in Washington, including the Washington Monument and Lincoln...
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Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration enforcement
U.S. Immigration officials arrested controversial British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos on Thursday in New Orleans, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Immigration officials announced on Friday that Yiannopoulos w...
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