Switching Tracks
North Battleford athlete named finalist RBC Training Ground finalist
A North Battleford athlete is making a gradual switch from the running track to the ice track. Keira Van Nortwick crossed the stage at North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) earlier this year and won the senior girls aggregate award in track and field at the 2026 Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Associati...
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point-in-time counts
Lloydminster plans new homeless count after identifying 246 people in 2024
Lloydminster will conduct another homelessness count on Oct. 21, nearly two years after its previous snapshot identified approximately 246 people experiencing homelessness, including 62 who were unsheltered.The 2026 point-in-time homeless count will run from 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Lloydminster is one of a small number of...
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Switching Tracks
North Battleford athlete named finalist RBC Training Ground finalist
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Pre-feasibility study
CEM gets ready to show numbers on Tisdale alumina project
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point-in-time counts
Lloydminster plans new homeless count after identifying 246 people in 2024
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Battlefords
"IT'S QUICK, IT'S EASY, IT'S PAINLESS"
Free stethoscope checks aim to raise heart valve disease awareness
A free public stethoscope check is bringing awareness of heart valve disease to the Battlefords area.The event, hosted by Saskatoon-based cardiologist Dr. Janine Eckstein, will take place Sept. 15 at the Twin City Medical Clinic from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m."Heart valve disease is very common and serious," said...
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Pímōcíkīw - Pitõkàhēw
SJHL preseason play-by-play called in Cree by Thunderchild radio host
Pímōcíkīw - Pitõkàhēw Those words translate from Cree to English as "He shoots. He scores." Thunderchild First Nation radio host Vince Natomagan said them many times while providing play-by-play commentary for the preseason game between the Battlefords North Stars and the Lloydm...
Sep 09, 2026
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court proceedings
Charge stayed against one accused in North Battleford taxi driver death
Proceedings have been stayed against one of two men charged following the March death of a North Battleford taxi driver, while a first-degree murder case against the other accused continues.The latest court information for Garren Baptiste, who was charged with manslaughter and forcible confinement, lists the case as a ...
Sep 09, 2026
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CRIME
RCMP arrest young girl following Finlayson Island robbery
Battlefords RCMP arrested a young girl following a robbery.On Sept. 8, around 2:40 p.m., RCMP received a report of a robbery in Battleford at Finlayson Island.An investigation determined a suspect approached a victim, assaulted them and attempted to steal their vehicle. The victim reported non-life-threatening injuries...
Sep 09, 2026
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DIVISION I HOCKEY
Battlefords Sharks' Brooke Weber talks NCAA Division I commitment
Just one season after the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks sent seven graduating players to play hockey at the post-secondary level, two more players have already committed for future seasons. Along with Savannah Mucha, who committed to the University of Maine for 2027-28, the Sharks recently announced that Brooke Webe...
Sep 09, 2026
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LOCAL TALENT
Battleford hosts Saskatchewan's first national disc golf championship
The Battlefords made history at the end of August as athletes from across Canada gathered for Saskatchewan's first-ever national disc golf championship.The National Amateur Disc Golf Tour (NADGT) Canada National Championship was held Aug. 29 and 30 at the Riverview Disc Golf Course in Battleford, attracting roughly 50 ...
Sep 09, 2026
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Saskatchewan
1956-2026
Former NHL coach, Sask. native Barry Melrose dies at 70
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died. He was 70.ESPN announced Melrose's death Wednesday after his wife informed the network."From the flowing locks of his distinctive mullet to t...
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Pre-feasibility study
CEM gets ready to show numbers on Tisdale alumina project
A potential alumina mine near Tisdale is getting ready to drill down into the numbers, showing whether the project makes economic sense or not with a pre-feasibility study.CEO Chris Hopkins said that Canadian Energy Metals has shown they can produce high-purity and chemical-grade alumina and now have also shown they ca...
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point-in-time counts
Lloydminster plans new homeless count after identifying 246 people in 2024
Lloydminster will conduct another homelessness count on Oct. 21, nearly two years after its previous snapshot identified approximately 246 people experiencing homelessness, including 62 who were unsheltered.The 2026 point-in-time homeless count will run from 8 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Lloydminster is one of a small number of...
15h ago
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"Life changing"
Freezing for fun; Choiceland woman takes a cold plunge every morning
For the last two years, Choiceland resident and business owner Patricia Kowtek has been waking up every morning, having coffee, going for a walk and then jumping into a freezer filled with cold water for exactly four minutes. Kowtek said the habit has changed her life. "I think like a new person. In the last two...
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Lessons for everyone
Think Métis jigging is just dancing? Think again
There's a particular kind of magic that happens when a fiddle starts playing and someone's feet begin to move.The music rises, the toe tapping begins and before long, the room is alive. Not just with movement, but with culture and connection.This is Métis jigging.At the University of Saskatchewan, Dr. Heather Fo...
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Advocating for Saskatchewan's interests
Premier Moe says new U.S. tariffs will have little impact on Sask. economy
Premier Scott Moe responded Wednesday to the latest U.S. trade announcement, reiterating that he believes the move will have a relatively small effect on Saskatchewan."The latest round of US tariffs will have relatively little net impact on Saskatchewan. While some Saskatchewan exports like wooden furniture and ho...
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Switching Tracks
North Battleford athlete named finalist RBC Training Ground finalist
A North Battleford athlete is making a gradual switch from the running track to the ice track. Keira Van Nortwick crossed the stage at North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) earlier this year and won the senior girls aggregate award in track and field at the 2026 Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Associati...
11h ago
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Pímōcíkīw - Pitõkàhēw
SJHL preseason play-by-play called in Cree by Thunderchild radio host
Pímōcíkīw - Pitõkàhēw Those words translate from Cree to English as "He shoots. He scores." Thunderchild First Nation radio host Vince Natomagan said them many times while providing play-by-play commentary for the preseason game between the Battlefords North Stars and the Lloydm...
Sep 09, 2026
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DIVISION I HOCKEY
Battlefords Sharks' Brooke Weber talks NCAA Division I commitment
Just one season after the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks sent seven graduating players to play hockey at the post-secondary level, two more players have already committed for future seasons. Along with Savannah Mucha, who committed to the University of Maine for 2027-28, the Sharks recently announced that Brooke Webe...
Sep 09, 2026
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LOCAL TALENT
Battleford hosts Saskatchewan's first national disc golf championship
The Battlefords made history at the end of August as athletes from across Canada gathered for Saskatchewan's first-ever national disc golf championship.The National Amateur Disc Golf Tour (NADGT) Canada National Championship was held Aug. 29 and 30 at the Riverview Disc Golf Course in Battleford, attracting roughly 50 ...
Sep 09, 2026
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TRYING TO GO BACK TO BACK
Battlefords Sharks head to Calgary Firestarter tournament ahead of the season
A season after finishing one goal shy of their first appearance at nationals, the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks are ready to get back in the saddle at the Calgary Firestarter, one of the premier tournaments in girls hockey, running Sept. 10 to 13. The Sharks won the tournament last year to kick off the season. While...
Sep 09, 2026
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GEARING UP FOR THE SEASON
North Stars look to round out the roster as the preseason continues
With training camp complete and their first preseason game in the books, the Battlefords North Stars are looking ahead as they work to finalize their roster. "It was good," North Stars head coach and general manager Connor Logan said of camp. "A lot of evaluation taking place and just seeing where guys a...
Sep 08, 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
Parti Québécois leader says sovereignty referendum would cost $130 million
QUÉBEC - The leader of the Parti Québecois says it would cost at least $130 million to pay for the sovereignty referendum he plans to hold in 2029 or 2030 if his party forms a government. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Paul St-Pierre Plamondo...
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In the news today: Gander remembers 9/11, Carney cabinet meetings wrap, TIFF Day 2
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago Thousands are expected to fill an arena in central Newfoundland today for a sole...
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Sept. 11 first responders to attend B.C. border ceremony on anniversary of attacks
SURREY - New York first responders on Sept. 11, 2001, are expected to be among the guests at a British Columbia memorial marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks. Organizers say they're among hundreds of first responders attending the annual Northwe...
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Carney's cabinet enters final day of closed-door meetings in Banff
BANFF - Prime Minister Mark Carney's cabinet is set to meet for a second and final day of meetings in the Alberta Rocky Mountain resort town of Banff as ministers prepare for the fall sitting of Parliament. The meetings are taking place as the province...
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Thousands expected in Gander, N.L., for ceremony marking 9/11 attacks 25 years ago
GANDER - Thousands are expected to fill an arena in central Newfoundland today for a solemn ceremony remembering those killed in terrorist attacks in the United States 25 years ago. Thirty-eight planes carrying more than 6,500 passengers were grounded ...
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Canada won't even hit 2030 emissions target by 2050, new study suggests
OTTAWA - A new study released Friday suggests that Canada is on track to miss its 2030 emissions target under the Paris Agreement - and it won't even reach it by 2050, the year it was supposed to hit net-zero. The analysis, published by the Canadian Cl...
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World
Emma Bonino, leader of abortion and divorce battles that changed Italy, dies at 78
ROME (AP) - Emma Bonino, who rose to political prominence as a leader of campaigns by the Radical Party that legalized abortion and divorce in the 1970s in heavily Roman Catholic Italy, against the objections of the Vatican, has died. She was 78. ...
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Police say 5 dead, 40 injured in tour bus crash in eastern Switzerland
GENEVA (AP) - Police say five people have died and 40 others were injured after a Dutch tour bus slammed into a roadside crash barrier and overturned in eastern Switzerland. The bus, with 45 people on board, overturned Thursday afternoon ...
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Philippine firefighters enter charred ferry as rescuers search for 84 missing
CORON, Philippines (AP) - Firefighters entered a charred ferry in Philippine waters on Friday after a fire two nights earlier left five people dead and 84 missing and produced heat and smoke that prevented search and rescue efforts onboard. ...
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Hong Kong court sentences 3 Tiananmen vigil organizers to prison in national security case
HONG KONG (AP) - Three Hong Kong activists who organized annual vigils in remembrance of China's 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown were sentenced Friday to about 5 to 7 years in prison in a case widely seen as a barometer of the city's eroding freedoms a...
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In Florida's 15th execution this year, man put to death for killing linked to 'Hog Trail Murders'
STARKE, Fla. (AP) - A Florida man convicted in one of a series of suspected killings that became known as the "Hog Trail Murders" in the 1990s was put to death Thursday, becoming the state's 15th person executed this year. Daniel Owen Co...
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Prosecutor brought in to lead investigation of Trump foes tells AP that he has resigned his position
WASHINGTON (AP) - An ally of President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has resigned from his post leading a Justice Department investigation into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against the Republican president. ...
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