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Battlefords

NO RISK
Controlled burn to take place near North Battleford
If you see or smell smoke in North Battleford, there is no cause for concern. The City of North Battleford is conducting a small, controlled wood-burn at the Waste Management Facility, starting Tuesday. During this time, two clean wood piles will be burned to remove excess debris and increase safety on the site. It is...
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CRIME
Former Battleford CAO arrested in Bangladesh in international homicide case
A former chief administrative officer (CAO) for the Town of Battleford has been arrested in Bangladesh in connection with the 2023 killing of his wife.Bangladesh police say Ashraful Alam, also known as Ash Alam, was detained by immigration authorities at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Feb. 12 after arriving ...
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NEW BUSINESS
Battleford council considers bylaw change to accommodate new McDonald's
Battleford's mayor is expressing enthusiasm as a new business looks to expand its presence in the community. At the March 16 meeting, Northbound Planning presented a request to council seeking a discretionary amendment to the town's zoning bylaw. "The reason that came to council tonight is the golden arches sign f...
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BUSTED
Man faces 20-plus charges after RCMP seize guns, drugs, thousands of rounds of ammunition
A large cache of firearms, ammunition and illicit drugs seized during a search by police on Thunderchild First Nation is at the centre of more than 20 charges laid against a 37-year-old man.Turtleford RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on March 4. As part of an ongoing investigation, they seized a loaded han...
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catching up with Cockrill
Battlefords could see better access to care under new Sask. health plan, MLA says
A new provincial health-care plan aimed at expanding access to care could benefit residents in the Battlefords, Jeremy Cockrill says. The Battlefords MLA and Saskatchewan Health Minister pointed to the recently released Patients First Health Care Plan, saying recent recruitment efforts have already strengthened the loc...
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CRIME
18-year-old charged with robbery following Battleford incident
An 18-year-old man is facing a robbery charge following an incident reported in Battleford over the weekend.Battlefords RCMP say officers received a report of a robbery around 8 a.m. on March 14 at 19th Street West in Battleford. Police said a man entered a vehicle on the street, where an altercation occurred with the ...
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Saskatchewan

Middle Eastern Conflict
Anand says Canada's focus in Iran war is on unblocking Strait of Hormuz
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she agrees with Prime Minister Mark Carney that the U.S. attack on Iran violates international law - and so does Iran's blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route.Anand says Canada is looking at how it can support Gulf countries being attacked by Iran as Tehran pus...
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new opportunities
George Gordon First Nation excited for Bell Canada partnership on AI data centre
The new 300-megawatt artificial intelligence (AI) data centre being built outside of Regina will feature an agreement with a First Nation nearby.George Gordon First Nation signed a partnership with Bell Canada to focus on "Indigenous procurement participation and workforce development."Construction will begin...
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Budget 2026
Think tank researcher, business leaders focus on size of deficit and investments for northern Sask.
As Saskatchewan prepares to table its next provincial budget, observers say the key questions will centre on the size of the expected deficit, how quickly the province may return to balance, and how the government plans to support economic development, particularly in the northern half of the province."I've heard ...
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There's 'not much' Canada could contribute militarily to Iran war: Expert
A Canadian defence expert says there's "not much" Canada could do in the Persian Gulf region right now to protect the critical Strait of Hormuz, even if it wanted to.David Perry, president of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, says the Canadian Armed Forces does not have many available assets suited to in...
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Teen handed three-year sentence for attempted murder at Saskatoon's Evan Hardy Collegiate
A 16-year-old girl was handed a three-year sentence on Monday for lighting a fellow student on fire at Saskatoon's Evan Hardy Collegiate in 2024.Last month, the Crown and defence jointly requested a three-year sentence for the attacker: two years in custody and one in the community with no credit for time already serve...
Mar 16, 2026
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Annual inflation cools to 1.8% in February, StatCan says
Statistics Canada says the annual rate of inflation dipped below two per cent in February as the end of last year's federal "tax holiday" helped to take some steam out of the yearly price comparisons.The agency says inflation last month came in at 1.8 per cent year-over-year, half a percentage point lower tha...
Mar 16, 2026
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Local Sports

REGULAR SEASON CONCLUDES
North Stars close out the regular season on a high note with 4-1 win over Kindersley
The Battlefords North Stars have clinched the third seed in the SJHL at the very lowest with a 3-1 win over the Kindersley Klippers. Kindersley decided to go with affiliate player Jackson Dunn between the pipes, and he was arguably their best player all night. In the first period, the North Stars got three power play ...
Mar 14, 2026
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PLAYOFF OPPONENT STILL UNKNOWN
North Stars playoff scenarios as they finish off regular season against Kindersley
The final game of the regular season comes tonight for the Battlefords North Stars as they take on the Kindersley Klippers. It's ticket redemption night, meaning fans can use any unused ticket from the entire season for tonight's game.The North Stars are coming off an 8-5 win against the Klippers in Kindersley. The win...
Mar 13, 2026
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SHARKS IN THE PLAYOFFS
Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks prep for first round clash with the Saskatoon Stars
After having a bye through the first round of the playoffs, the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks are set to get back on the ice for their first taste of playoff action against the Saskatoon Stars. The Stars advanced through the first round of the playoffs, taking down the Mann-Northway Northern Bears. Saskatoon lost th...
Mar 13, 2026
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HOME ICE ADVANTAGE
North Stars clinch home ice in first round with 8-5 win over the Kindersley Klippers
The lowest the Battlefords North Stars can now finish is fourth place in the SJHL, ensuring home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs after an 8-5 win against the Kindersley Klippers. Kindersley was eliminated from playoff contention with the loss, leaving the Estevan Bruins and Humboldt Broncos as the fina...
Mar 13, 2026
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REGULAR SEASON WINDING DOWN
North Stars head to Kindersley with a chance to end the Klippers season
The Battlefords North Stars have made it to their final two games of the season; a home-and-home set with their division rival Kindersley Klippers that comes with an opportunity to eliminate Kindersley from playoff contention. The Klippers are currently two points behind the Estevan Bruins for the eighth and final play...
Mar 12, 2026
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WARMAN CHEER CLASSIC
North Battlefords Cheer teams place at Warman Cheer Classic
The Warman Cheer Classic took place over the weekend with a few teams from North Battleford competing. Aerial Cheer Athletics sent their U12 team Nova as well as their U16 team Eclipse, and John Paul II had their team in the scholastic division. John Paul II's team won the competition after hitting zero on both of thei...
Mar 11, 2026
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Canada

CAF 'not engaged' in 'prosecution' of Iran war: defence minister
BRAMPTON - Defence Minister David McGuinty says Canadian Armed Forces members are "not engaged" in the "prosecution" of the war against Iran. McGuinty was asked today at a news conference whether the Canadian military is involved in the war - and wheth...
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Longest ballot protest group returns, targets byelection in Terrebonne
OTTAWA - The group that recruited hundreds of people to run against Pierre Poilievre in last spring's election and last summer's byelection says it's now targeting the vote in Terrebonne. The Longest Ballot Committee says it's signing up candidates for...
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CRA worker arrested for identity theft and trafficking information in Vancouver
VANCOUVER - A worker with the Canada Revenue Agency in Vancouver has been arrested and charged with identity theft and trafficking private information after a four-year investigation. The RCMP's federal policing unit in the Pacific region says in a sta...
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More rain for B.C. in latest atmospheric river event after more than 100mm dumped
VANCOUVER - More heavy rain is in the forecast for British Columbia's coastal regions as a series of atmospheric rivers rolls in after the first deluge dropped more than 100 millimetres. Environment Canada has upgraded its rainfall warnings to orange ...
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Canada Energy Regulator projects power generation surge, with wind a major new source
CALGARY - A new report from the Canada Energy Regulator is projecting significant growth in electrical generation between now and 2050, in part due to new artificial intelligence data centres' thirst for power. The federal agency gamed out four supply...
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Strong winds leave thousands in the dark in Central Canada, Maritimes
MONTREAL - Strong winds put electrical grids to the test across Central Canada and the Maritimes on Tuesday, with Quebec particularly hard hit by the massive gusts. At their peak, the outages affected more than 310,000 customers in Quebec, as Environ...
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World

Republic of Congo's president reelected to fifth term, provisional results show
BRAZZAVILLE, Republic of Congo (AP) - The Republic of Congo 's President Denis Sassou N'Guesso has been reelected for a fifth consecutive term, according to provisional results announced Tuesday by the authorities. Sassou N'Guesso won 94...
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Rubio calls for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening economic crisis
HAVANA (AP) - The Trump administration made clear Tuesday that it sees Cuba as the next country where the U.S. can play out its desires on the world stage. A day after Cuba's third nationwide blackout in four months as the socialist isla...
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Trump delays China trip until next month to focus on the war in Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is delaying a diplomatic trip to China that had been planned for months but began to unravel as he pressured Beijing and other world powers to use military might to protect the Strait of Hormuz. Tr...
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WADA is weighing a rule to bar Trump and US officials from major events. Can it really do that?
The idea sounds outlandish, if not downright impossible. Leaders at the World Anti-Doping Agency are considering adopting a rule that could bar President Donald Trump and all U.S. government officials from attending major international events - even i...
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Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump's Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat
WASHINGTON (AP) - Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing his concerns about the justification for military strikes in Iran and saying he "cannot in good conscience" back the Trump ad...
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Vatican appeals court declares mistrial in the 'trial of the century' against a cardinal
ROME (AP) - The Vatican appeals tribunal declared a mistrial Tuesday in the Holy See's big "trial of the century," a stunning blow to both Pope Francis' legacy and Vatican prosecutors who had put a cardinal and several other people on trial over allege...
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