changing canada's growth model
Sask. watching for infrastructure, tax moves in budget: Reiter
Members of Saskatchewan's government will be watching what comes out of Ottawa Thursday afternoon, as the federal government unveils its Budget 2026.Sask. Finance Minister Jim Reiter said there are already some things that were announced ahead of time that his government is pleased with, including the productivity mega...
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BUSTED
Onion Lake traffic stop leads to over 400 grams of meth, concaine seizure
An Onion Lake woman faces four charges after RCMP said they seized about 428 grams of methamphetamine, along with cocaine, during searches of a vehicle and a home on Onion Lake Cree Nation.The 35-year-old is now charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, one involving methamphetamine and the ...
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Riderville
Western Semifinal a snapshot of Rider season
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
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Carney's second budget
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Battlefords
NSFL Final
NBCHS Vikings season comes to an end after finals loss vs PA Carlton
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings ended their football season with a 28-9 loss to the Prince Albert Carlton Crusaders in Saturday's league final. "PA is a really well-coached team and they looked really good and ready to play that day," said Vikings head coach Shaun Webster. "We were...
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Crime
Canwood double stabbing results in five year prison sentence
A man who attacked and stabbed a father and son outside the Canwood hotel bar, has received a five year prison sentence.With remand credit, 34-year-old Roger Herman has about three years and eight months left to serve.Wednesday afternoon's hearing at Prince Albert Provincial Court came almost five months after guilty p...
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Soccer Provincials
John Paul II Soccer teams reflect on winning silver at provincial championships
Both John Paul II senior soccer teams took home silver medals from the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association provincial championships over the weekend. Senior girls team The girls team lost 3-2 in overtime to Valley Christian Academy in the final. The Crusaders reached the final after a 4-3 comeback win over Y...
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Cram the Ambulance
WPD Ambulance aims to bring Christmas gifts to more than 500 Battlefords children
An empty Christmas tree is a familiar sight in the homes WPD Ambulance paramedics enter in North Battleford.Erik Marcoux, an advanced care paramedic supervisor, said crews often meet people on their worst days. Their annual Cram the Ambulance toy drive is a chance to "give back in a positive way" and help chi...
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"IT WAS TIME FOR SOMETHING NEW"
New $2-million clubhouse planned for Meota golf course
Golfers at Meota and District Lakeside Golf Course can look forward to a new $2-million clubhouse next season, with plans to create a space that serves both the golf course and the wider community.Heath Gabruch, a golf course member and volunteer, said the current clubhouse was built more than 30 years ago using three ...
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Sharks win 6-2
Battlefords Sharks win in first Q98 broadcast
The Battlefords Sharks are back in the win column after a 6-2 victory over the Saskatoon Stars in Saskatoon. Charleigh Johnston scored a pair of goals for the Sharks, while Blake Turner had her first as a Shark in the win. The Sharks opened the scoring at the 6:47 mark of the first period when Ainslee Deobald passed th...
Nov 3, 2026
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Saskatchewan
changing canada's growth model
Sask. watching for infrastructure, tax moves in budget: Reiter
Members of Saskatchewan's government will be watching what comes out of Ottawa Thursday afternoon, as the federal government unveils its Budget 2026.Sask. Finance Minister Jim Reiter said there are already some things that were announced ahead of time that his government is pleased with, including the productivity mega...
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Carney's second budget
Here's what you need to know as the Liberals prepare to table Budget 2026
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are teeing up Thursday's budget as the government's next step toward fixing long-standing problems facing Canada's economy.Budget 2026 will be the second tabled under Prime Minister Mark Carney.Budgets detail a government's expectations for economic growth and the projected pace of spendin...
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BUSTED
Onion Lake traffic stop leads to over 400 grams of meth, concaine seizure
An Onion Lake woman faces four charges after RCMP said they seized about 428 grams of methamphetamine, along with cocaine, during searches of a vehicle and a home on Onion Lake Cree Nation.The 35-year-old is now charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, one involving methamphetamine and the ...
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exploration and investment
Sask. unveils first-in-the-world tech for analyzing minerals
New automated technology in Saskatoon is breaking new ground that is expected to contribute to mineral exploration in Saskatchewan and beyond.The Saskatchewan Research Council (SRC) has unveiled a new circuit of services in Saskatoon that will improve and speed up the process of identifying possible mineral deposits ba...
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Getting healthy
Rolan Milligan focused on getting healthy for 2027, wants to return to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Rolan Milligan is focused on getting ready for 2027 after a frustrating 2026 CFL campaign that only saw him appear in two games due to injuries."Just trying to get back out there more than anything," Milligan said. "I still have a lot of ball left in me. Everybody ...
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Commercial agreements
Beijing, Ottawa agree to extend deal on canola, Chinese steel access to late 2028
Beijing and Ottawa are extending a January agreement to provide Chinese market access to Canadian imports in exchange for Canadian market access for Chinese steel and aluminum.In March, after Prime Minister Mark Carney's January visit to Beijing, China dropped tariffs on Canadian canola meal, peas, lobster and crab.Can...
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NSFL Final
NBCHS Vikings season comes to an end after finals loss vs PA Carlton
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings ended their football season with a 28-9 loss to the Prince Albert Carlton Crusaders in Saturday's league final. "PA is a really well-coached team and they looked really good and ready to play that day," said Vikings head coach Shaun Webster. "We were...
18h ago
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Getting healthy
Rolan Milligan focused on getting healthy for 2027, wants to return to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Rolan Milligan is focused on getting ready for 2027 after a frustrating 2026 CFL campaign that only saw him appear in two games due to injuries."Just trying to get back out there more than anything," Milligan said. "I still have a lot of ball left in me. Everybody ...
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Green Light to play
Roughiders' Jermarcus Hardrick wants to return for 2027 season
As Jermarcus Hardrick left the CFL West semifinal, there were some questions about whether it could have been the 36-year-old's final season.But he quickly put any worries to rest about that, as he is already focused on 2027."Definitely have to get better. Looking forward to getting better. My kids and wife want m...
Nov 4, 2026
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Sharks win 6-2
Battlefords Sharks win in first Q98 broadcast
The Battlefords Sharks are back in the win column after a 6-2 victory over the Saskatoon Stars in Saskatoon. Charleigh Johnston scored a pair of goals for the Sharks, while Blake Turner had her first as a Shark in the win. The Sharks opened the scoring at the 6:47 mark of the first period when Ainslee Deobald passed th...
Nov 3, 2026
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On the Airwaves
Sharks to face Stars during first-ever Q98 female hockey broadcast
The Battlefords Sharks head to Saskatoon tonight to take on the Stars in the team's first-ever radio broadcast on Q98. The Sharks (W-L-OTW-OTL: 7-0-2-1, 1st in SFU18AAAHL) suffered their first loss of the season this past weekend, falling 1-0 in overtime to the Regina Rebels. Meanwhile, the Stars (2-5-2-0, 5th in SFU18...
Nov 3, 2026
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Riderville
VIDEO: Riders' Trevor Harris weighing future after loss
It's the day no player wants to have come early - locker clean-out day.The Saskatchewan Roughriders were at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday to pack up their things as the quest for a repeat came to an end at B.C. Place on Saturday with a 33-26 loss to the B.C. Lions.The #Riders cleared out their lockers after their #CFL West ...
Nov 2, 2026
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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
Mexican judge accused of taking $2M bribe to release Ryan Wedding's right-hand man
Officials in the United States say a Mexican judge has been arrested on allegations that he accepted a $2-million bribe in exchange for granting bail to a man accused of acting as second-in-command to Ryan Wedding, the former Canadian Olympic snowboard...
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In the news today: Liberals table budget, blue wave reaction, Kutryk spacewalk
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Here's what you need to know as the Liberals prepare to table Budget 2026 The federal Liberals will lay out next steps in their plan to fortify Canada's economy wh...
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U.S. midterm results spark joy among Canadians but trust in America remains shaky
TORONTO - Many Canadians welcome the Democratic sweep of U.S. Congress, but have mixed views on whether voters' strong rebuke of President Donald Trump's administration will change their attitude toward America amid the ongoing trade war. Trump's pun...
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Ghana thanks Carney for working to fix a 'rigged global system' for African countries
OTTAWA - Ghana's head of state praised Canada this week for advocating against what he called a "rigged global system" that keeps African countries trapped by debt and mired in climate chaos. His comments come as Canadian officials confirm Ottawa will ...
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Here's what you need to know as the Liberals prepare to table Budget 2026
OTTAWA - The federal Liberals are teeing up Thursday's budget as the government's next step toward fixing long-standing problems facing Canada's economy. Budget 2026 will be the second tabled under Prime Minister Mark Carney. Budgets detail a governmen...
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Here's how the U.S. midterm election results could affect Canada
OTTAWA - Control of both chambers of the U.S. Congress will shift to the Democrats next year, after Tuesday's midterm elections saw a blue wave wash over even some of the most reliably Republican states. Here are some ways the change in the distributio...
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World
Trump administration held talks with Iran on deporting Iranians during the war, court documents show
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's administration held secret talks with Iran on deporting Iranians even as the war there dragged on, court documents show. The court documents unsealed Thursday show the Republican administration a...
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Democrat Amish Shah wins election to U.S. House in Arizona's 1st Congressional District
Democrat Amish Shah won election Thursday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Arizona's 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican Jay Feely. Shah is an emergency room doctor and former state legislator. He ran for the seat two year...
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Democrat Sam Forstag wins election to U.S. House in Montana's 1st Congressional District
Democrat Sam Forstag won election Thursday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Montana's 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican Aaron Flint. Forstag is a labor union leader and Forest Service smokejumper, a specialized firefight...
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Republican John McGuire wins reelection to U.S. House in Virginia's 5th Congressional District
Republican John McGuire won election Thursday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Virginia's 5th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Tom Perriello. McGuire is a former Navy SEAL who used President Donald Trump's endorsement two yea...
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Democrat Shannon Taylor wins election to U.S. House in Virginia's 1st Congressional District
Democrat Shannon Taylor won election Thursday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Virginia's 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican incumbent Rob J. Wittman. Taylor has served as the top prosecutor in a suburban Richmond county ...
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Democrat Don Davis wins reelection to U.S. House in North Carolina's 1st Congressional District
Democrat Don Davis won election Thursday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing North Carolina's 1st Congressional District, defeating Republican Laurie Buckhout. Davis' victory in a rematch against Buckhout comes in a newly drawn congressio...
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