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Battlefords

CRIME
Sentencing date set for woman guilty in Battle River RM animal neglect case
Ellen Haudeck has been found guilty in North Battleford provincial court following a trial into animal abuse and neglect allegations, with sentencing set for June 10.The case stems from an investigation that began in November 2023 and continued into January 2024 at a rural property in the RM of Battle River, where conc...
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'THAT WILL GO A LONG WAY FOR EVERYBODY'
Battleford, Poundmaker Cree Nation partner on outdoor sports park development
Poundmaker Cree Nation and the Town of Battleford continue to strengthen ties with a newly announced outdoor sports park. The park will be located along the Battle River on roughly 500 acres of land previously purchased by Poundmaker Cree Nation from a private entity. Plans include four baseball diamonds, soccer field...
Apr 29, 2026
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CRIME WATCH
Saskatchewan RCMP investigating suspicious death in North Battleford
Battlefords RCMP received a report of an injured male in an alley behind a residence on 105 street in North Battleford on April 28, 2026, at approximately 4 p.m. Upon locating the victim at the scene, he was taken to the hospital by EMS and later declared deceased at the hospital. The victim was identified as 36-year-o...
Apr 29, 2026
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retail growth
Winners hiring points to new store in North Battleford
Job postings from retail giant TJX Companies are signalling plans for a Winners store in North Battleford, reinforcing earlier indications of a major retail development at the city's Frontier Centre.Postings on TJX Canada's website show the company is hiring a store manager and assistant store managers for what is desc...
Apr 29, 2026
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'IT'S A LOT OF WORK'
From pasture to PBR: Sask. breeder raises high-level bucking bulls
Corey Chmelnyk began raising bucking rodeo bulls near North Battleford in 2007. What began as a small interest while helping in local rodeo, has now put his bulls in some of the highest-level rodeos across North America. Corey Chmelnyk and one of his bulls. (Image Credit: Corey Chmelnyk/ submitted) "It all comes...
Apr 29, 2026
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annual maintenance
North Battleford to begin annual water line flushing May 4
If your tap water runs a little murky after supper next week, don't be alarmed - it's part of the annual effort to keep the water system clean.The City of North Battlefoord's unidirectional water line flushing program is set to begin the evening of May 4, with work expected to take 10 to 14 days to complete. "Thi...
Apr 28, 2026
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Saskatchewan

better reporting
Sask. Health Authority directed to report ER service disruptions more frequently
The Government of Saskatchewan says it is taking steps to ensure residents will be made aware of service disruptions at their local emergency rooms as quickly as possible, while also working to reduce the frequency of health-care disruptions across the province.On Thursday, the government said the Saskatchewan Health A...
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secretary of state
Busy first year for Sask. Liberal MP Buckley Belanger
Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River Liberal MP Buckey Belanger said it's been a very busy 12 months representing his riding and Saskatchewan as a whole in Ottawa. This week marks one year since Belanger was elected as the Member of Parliament, and said so far he's been busy in his role as Secretary of State for...
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Babies at risk
Whooping cough exposure at Victoria Hospital
People who were inside the Victoria Hospital emergency room in Prince Albert on Sunday, April 19 between 3 p.m. and 10 p.m. may have been exposed to pertussis, also known as whooping cough. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) issued a public notice on April 30 warning of the danger to babies and pregnant women in ...
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BUSTED
Online sales of stolen construction goods lead to charges in Lloydminster
A Lloydminster man is facing multiple charges after RCMP linked a series of construction site break-ins to stolen property being sold online.The local RCMP's Crime Reduction Unit began investigating on April 28 after several active construction sites reported break-ins and thefts. Officers were alerted to items being s...
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They're hungry
Black bears expected to be more active after long winter
With spring finally arriving after an extended winter in Saskatchewan, black bears across the province are emerging from hibernation hungry and in search of food.While often associated with more mountainous regions, thousands of black bears live in Saskatchewan, primarily throughout the northern forest, and experts say...
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Environment
Unusually late ice breakup recorded on North Saskatchewan River
A long-awaited and familiar sign of spring arrived in Prince Albert late Wednesday, as the North Saskatchewan River's ice finally gave way.Between 7:15 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., large chunks of ice were seen moving downstream, marking the official breakup and an annual milestone that signals winter's grip is loosening across...
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Local Sports

U18 AAA hockey
North Stars prospect wins bronze at the Telus Cup with Regina
Grady Hodgins made his presence felt at the Telus Cup. The North Stars prospect scored in the bronze medal game and finished with three points (2G-1A) in seven games, helping the Regina Pat Canadians secure a 6-2 win over the Okanagan Rockets to claim bronze at the national men's AAA championship in Peterborough, ON fr...
Apr 29, 2026
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White Rock Basketball
Using sports for good; how a local basketball program is keeping kids off the streets
For struggling youth, it can be easy to fall into a lifestyle on the streets without access to much. Sports can be a good outlet for people that are struggling, but often the financial aspect keeps people away. That is why Denzyl Gopher started White Rock Basketball Inc, a basketball program that is free of charge for ...
Apr 29, 2026
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CFL season to start on Victoria Day weekend in 2027, adds eight-team playoffs
Changes are coming to the Canadian Football League (CFL), beginning next year with season starting at the earliest date in its history.The newly-announced changes include updates to the season schedule and changes to the league's playoff format.In 2027, the season will begin on Victoria Day Weekend, "anchoring the...
Apr 29, 2026
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“Greatest time of the year”
Battlefords Minor Baseball preps for start of the season
Ball season is just around the corner and Battlefords Minor baseball is ready for it. 18U AA Beavers head coach Dean Dimmers is looking forward to having a strong team. "Our strength, once we get rolling through the season, I really think it will be our pitching. We have some great arms. I think our bats will be ...
Apr 28, 2026
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BATTLEFORDS PICKLEBALL
Battlefords Pickleball Club annual tournament a success
The Battlefords Pickleball Club's annual spring tournament in memorial of Karen Williams was held over the weekend at the nationsWEST Field House with teams from across the province attending. "Very successful tournament, no issues at all," said tournament director Brad Wuitchik. "Had a great group of vo...
Apr 28, 2026
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GO RIDERS GO
Riders could target linemen early in CFL Draft, analysts say
A pair of CFL Draft analysts believe the Saskatchewan Roughriders will stick to their identity when it comes to their pick.Saskatchewan will select ninth overall in the first round after the team claimed the Grey Cup with a win over the Montreal Alouettes in Winnipeg.While the team has lost some Canadian receiver depth...
Apr 28, 2026
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Canada

In the news today: Diversifying Canada's economy, Refugee health, Fort Mac wildfire
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Bank of Canada head 'encouraged' by Ottawa's efforts to diversify economy Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he's "encouraged" by the federal government's ...
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'Who we are': Albertans remember Fort McMurray wildfire 10 years later
FORT MCMURRAY - Rob Rice says many residents of Fort McMurray, Alta., still can't stand the smell of campfire. It reminds them of the treacherous drive a decade ago through a tunnel of flames as, in their rear-view mirrors, they watched the massive wil...
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'Ash, smoke and flames everywhere': Memories of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire
FORT MCMURRAY - A massive wildfire quickly spread into the oilsands city of Fort McMurray, Alta., on May 3, 2016. It forced more than 90,000 people out of the region, damaged or levelled 2,500 homes and scorched nearly 5,900 square kilometres of fore...
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'Denial of care': Doctors worry about refugees as payment requirements take effect
TORONTO - Refugees now have to pay out of pocket for part of their drug prescriptions, mental health counselling, dental services, vision care and health equipment - including wheelchairs - as changes to a federal program take effect. For decades, Can...
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Bank of Canada head 'encouraged' by Ottawa's efforts to diversify economy
OTTAWA - Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he's "encouraged" by the federal government's efforts to diversify the economy and protect it against increasingly common shocks to global trade. He also says Ottawa's fiscal update, tabled earlier thi...
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How Montreal police and the city prepare for Habs playoff gatherings
MONTREAL - Montreal Canadiens fans across the city will be gathering to cheer on their team during Friday night's crucial Game 6 showdown against the Tampa Bay Lightning at the Bell Centre. While playoff fever brings a boost to the city's bars, restaur...
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World

Man charged with attempted murder after stabbings of Jewish men in London
LONDON (AP) - A 45-year-old man was charged Friday with attempted murder in the stabbings of two Jewish men in London, the latest in a string of attacks that have sparked fear and anger in Britain's Jewish community. Police said Essa Sule...
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North Texas man executed as his cousin claims he was shooter in fatal 2008 robbery
HUNTSVILLE, Texas (AP) - A North Texas man who claimed he wasn't the shooter in a fatal robbery that killed two people nearly 18 years ago and who said prosecutors misused rap lyrics he wrote to secure his death sentence was executed Thursday evening. ...
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Florida man executed for the killing of his brother's teenage stepdaughter nearly 50 years ago
STARKE, Fla. (AP) - A Florida man convicted of beating and choking his brother's 13-year-old stepdaughter to death nearly 50 years ago was executed Thursday evening. James Ernest Hitchcock, 70, was pronounced dead at 6:12 p.m. following a...
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Congress approves short-term extension of divisive US surveillance program hours before expiration
WASHINGTON (AP) - Congress has approved a short-term extension of a critical surveillance program used by U.S. spy agencies, staving off a Friday expiration as disputes over a longer reauthorization remain unresolved. The House sent the ...
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Brazil's Congress reduces Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence
SAO PAULO (AP) - Brazil's Congress voted Thursday to reduce former President Jair Bolsonaro's 27-year prison sentence, a decision likely to be appealed to the Supreme Court and one that could potentially upend the nation's October presidential election...
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Camp Mystic drops summer reopening plan over outrage by families and Texas lawmakers
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Camp Mystic on Thursday halted plans to reopen this summer on the Texas river where floodwaters killed 25 girls and two teenage counselors, backing down in the face of outraged families and investigations that accused the all-girls...
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