CRIME
RCMP searching for three people after vehicle damaged in Battleford
Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in identifying people of interest after a vehicle was damaged in Battleford. On Jan. 21, at approximately 8:50 p.m., RCMP received a report that a vehicle had been damaged at a business on the 500 block of 5th Avenue West. Officers determined a vehicle had a wind...
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hometown pride
Meadow Lake Broncos chase Sask-Alta title after dominant 15-1 season
The Meadow Lake Broncos spent the winter piling up wins and now the season has carried them to the doorstep of a championship.After finishing the regular season with a 15-1 record, the Senior AA Broncos powered through two playoff rounds and now find themselves in the best-of-seven Sask-Alta Hockey League finals, with ...
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No offence committed by police
SIRT report shows death on Fishing Lake First Nation was result of self-inflicted wound
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Every home tells a story worth telling
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CRIME
RCMP searching for three people after vehicle damaged in Battleford
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Name that town
No bids yet as deadline approaches for Duck Lake naming rights
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Battlefords
CRIME
RCMP searching for three people after vehicle damaged in Battleford
Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in identifying people of interest after a vehicle was damaged in Battleford. On Jan. 21, at approximately 8:50 p.m., RCMP received a report that a vehicle had been damaged at a business on the 500 block of 5th Avenue West. Officers determined a vehicle had a wind...
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NO INJURIES REPORTED
RCMP seek suspects after attempted armed robbery in Paynton
Maidstone RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in identifying suspects after an attempted armed robbery in Paynton. On March 4, around 4:50 p.m., RCMP received a report of an attempted armed robbery at a residence. Investigation determined a group of individuals approached the residence and threatened an occup...
Mar 06, 2026
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CRIME REDUCTION TEAM
Two women charged after RCMP seize firearms and drugs in RM of Mervin
Saskatchewan RCMP's North Battleford and Lloydminster Crime Reduction Teams have charged two women after firearms and illegal drugs were seized in the RM of Mervin. On Feb. 25, the CRTs were in the Turtleford detachment area working to arrest offenders wanted on warrants by the RCMP. CRTs attended a residence in the RM...
Mar 06, 2026
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Meeting preview
Economic development update, blessing box proposal on North Battleford council agenda
North Battleford city council will receive an update on the city's economic development efforts when it meets Monday evening, alongside a proposal to install a community "blessing box" food pantry outside the fire hall.The fourth-quarter 2025 economic development report outlines ongoing work to attract invest...
Mar 06, 2026
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FIVE CUPS COFFEE CO.
North Battleford high school entrepreneurs brew up business with in-school coffee company
Inside a classroom at North Battleford Comprehensive High School sits five students who shared the same passion of starting up a small business for their entrepreneur class project. Brendan Muli, along with his classmates, realized it was a daily inconvenience to leave school and grab a cup of coffee during their break...
Mar 06, 2026
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local talent
'We hope to make Saskatchewan proud': local curlers set for U-20 nationals after provincial win
Curling often begins with small moments - a first step onto the ice, learning to slide and balance, finding the rhythm of the sweep, and the precise push of the stone from the hack.For North Battleford's Chloe Semeniuk, those moment came when she was just a toddler."I first stepped on the ice when I was just littl...
Mar 06, 2026
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Saskatchewan
No offence committed by police
SIRT report shows death on Fishing Lake First Nation was result of self-inflicted wound
The death of a man being pursued by RCMP in Fishing Lake in September 2024 was due to a shotgun wound to his head, according to a report from the Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) released on Monday. The report into the death of Joey Desjarlais, 34, showed that the fatal wound was self-inflicted following a pursui...
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Name that town
No bids yet as deadline approaches for Duck Lake naming rights
It doesn't appear the Town of Duck Lake is going to change its name.The community is just weeks away from a deadline to submit bids for the naming rights and hasn't received any yet. "Was I ever actually expecting any? It's a hard call," said Mayor Jason Anderson.For him, the idea was worth the effort since i...
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Find My Plus One
Saskatchewan-made 'activity-first' app helps connect people with similar interests
"Loneliness is an epidemic. Health Canada backs that up. We have this incredible country full of things to do and too many of us are sitting them out because we don't have anybody to do them with. I wanted to change that."Aitken describes Find My Plus One as an 'activity-first app.'"This isn't about swip...
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Carney expected to be a no-show as MPs debate Iran war in House of Commons
OTTAWA - MPs are expected to square off tonight in a debate about Canada's approach to the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, although the prime minister won't be taking part.Liberal House leader Steven MacKinnon said Sunday the government is proposing a take-note debate in the House of Commons this evening over the conflict and...
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Historic Step
Saskatchewan enters agreement to advance national energy corridor
Saskatchewan and several other provinces and territories have signed an agreement to advance a proposal for a national energy corridor in Canada.The partnership also includes Alberta, B.C., Manitoba, Nova Scotia, the Northwest Territories, Ontario, P.E.I. and the Yukon.The Government of Saskatchewan said the agreement ...
Mar 08, 2026
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Travel Plans
Planning a vacation? CAA says Mexico OK, Middle East a no-go
After weeks filled with global conflicts, travellers may be rethinking their vacations - but whether they should reschedule or not depends on the destination.It has been two weeks since tourists in areas of Mexico were put under a shelter-in-place order due to cartel violence, including in the coastal city of Puerto Va...
Mar 08, 2026
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Local Sports
hometown pride
Meadow Lake Broncos chase Sask-Alta title after dominant 15-1 season
The Meadow Lake Broncos spent the winter piling up wins and now the season has carried them to the doorstep of a championship.After finishing the regular season with a 15-1 record, the Senior AA Broncos powered through two playoff rounds and now find themselves in the best-of-seven Sask-Alta Hockey League finals, with ...
15h ago
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WINLESS WEEKEND
North Stars blanked by Tritt in 4-0 loss to the Flin Flon Bombers
The Battlefords North Stars were swept over the weekend by the Flin Flon Bombers, falling 4-0 in their Saturday night contest. Bombers goaltender Charlie Tritt had 34 saves in the shutout victory.The North Stars had a powerplay opportunity late in the first period, but it was nullified when Finlay Klippenstein took an ...
Mar 08, 2026
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ROAD LOSS
North Stars fall 4-3 in overtime to the Flin Flon Bombers in a heavyweight matchup
The Battlefords North Stars couldn't get their second straight victory, falling 4-3 on the road in overtime to the Flin Flon Bombers. Kobe Sawyer had a pair of goals for the North Stars, while Jack Martin had two for the Bombers, including the game winner. It was a rough start to the game for the North Stars, who seemi...
Mar 07, 2026
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local talent
'We hope to make Saskatchewan proud': local curlers set for U-20 nationals after provincial win
Curling often begins with small moments - a first step onto the ice, learning to slide and balance, finding the rhythm of the sweep, and the precise push of the stone from the hack.For North Battleford's Chloe Semeniuk, those moment came when she was just a toddler."I first stepped on the ice when I was just littl...
Mar 06, 2026
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RACE TO THE TOP
North Stars in Flin Flon for a big weekend with the Bombers
It's a matchup between the first and third-place teams in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League as the Battlefords North Stars head to the Whitney Forum in Flin Flon, MB for a couple of games with the Bombers. The North Stars (33-14-3-2, 1st in Nutrien Division) are looking for their second straight victory after takin...
Mar 06, 2026
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NBCHS HOME TOURNAMENT
NBCHS Boys Senior Basketball team look to continue strong season in their home tournament
This weekend is the home tournament for the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings boys' basketball team.Heading into the season, it looked like the Vikings could be in a rebuild year; however, they've seen a lot of success so far this season and hold a 16-6 record heading into their tournament play.First y...
Mar 06, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
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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Every home tells a story worth telling
North of Extraordinary Celebrates How Canadians Experience The Feeling of Home
You see more than a house. We do too. Every home tells a story. It's the corner of the kitchen where the dog bowl lives, the pencil marks on the doorframe that quietly record the years, and the sound of hallway giggles as kids race through the house. Buying or selling a home isn't just about square footage or market tr...
Oct 06, 2025
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Canada
In the news: MPs debate Iran war, TikTok to continue operating, Stronach Trial
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Opposition parties call for clarity from government as MPs debate Iran war Prime Minister Mark Carney was absent from a debate on the U.S.-Israel war on Iran as op...
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Registration of U.S. nurses in B.C. soars amid recruitment push
This summer, Alex Alvarez will pack her belongings and make the 3,500-kilometre trek with her husband, young son and Boston Terrier from Anchorage, Alaska, to Nanaimo, B.C. - a city she's never visited - to work as a registered nurse. Alvarez is among...
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'Uncover what's really going on': UFO researcher in Manitoba supports AI tracking
WINNIPEG - Artificial intelligence is going to make it easier to spot whether a bird, a plane or an otherworldly creature is in the sky, as Canadians continue to report sightings of unidentified flying objects, says Canada's top UFO expert. Chris Rutko...
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Defence to call more witnesses in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial
TORONTO - Defence lawyers are set to call more witnesses today in the sexual assault trial of Canadian auto parts tycoon Frank Stronach. The defence began presenting its case Monday, calling several witnesses, including the businessman's former driver....
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Mother of wounded Maya Gebala sues OpenAI over mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
VANCOUVER - OpenAI's artificial intelligence chatbot acted as the "collaborator, trusted confidant, friend and ally" of the shooter in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass killings, according to a lawsuit by the mother of a girl critically wounded in the atta...
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TikTok to continue operating in Canada, subject to safety conditions
OTTAWA - TikTok is being allowed to continue its operations in Canada after the government wrapped up a national security review. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly says the decision hinges on key conditions, including for TikTok to bring in stronger prot...
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World
Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team
GOLD COAST, Australia (AP) - Australia granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were visiting the country for a tournament when the Iran war began, a government minister said Tuesday. The announcement followed...
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NBA cancels Atlanta Hawks' plans to celebrate famed Magic City adult entertainment club
The NBA has called off the Atlanta Hawks' plans for a night of celebrating the city's famed Magic City adult entertainment club, saying it was responding to "concerns" from many across the league. Atlanta announced the plan last month, saying it wanted...
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Alexander brothers are convicted of sex trafficking in case that shocked real estate world
NEW YORK (AP) - Three brothers, including two of the nation's most successful luxury real estate brokers, were convicted of sex trafficking charges Monday after a five-week trial over accusations that they used drugs and force to rape scores of women t...
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Alexander Butterfield, the Nixon aide who disclosed Watergate tapes, dies at 99
WASHINGTON (AP) - Alexander Butterfield, the White House aide who inadvertently hastened Richard Nixon's resignation over the Watergate scandal when he revealed that the president had bugged the Oval Office and Cabinet Room and routinely recorded his c...
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Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says
NEW YORK (AP) - Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, according to a court complaint. Emir Balat, 18, and Ibrahim Kayumi...
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Lebanese parliament extends term by 2 years as Israel intensifies attacks on Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) - The Lebanese parliament extended its term by two years on Monday due to the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, which has pushed the region into an escalating conflict, and Israel stepped up its attacks on Lebanon following renewed strikes with th...
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