BATTLEFORDS BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
Local artist's unique moon artwork featured at BBEX Awards
For the third year, Pam Beaver's artwork has been presented to local entrepreneurs as part of the Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards."I feel so honoured," the local artist said. "It's such a thrill for me to go into a business and see my piece of art hanging on the wall there; I love it."...
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ENSHRINED IN BATTLEFORDS HISTORY
Battleford's Wall of Fame inducts two family duos
The Battleford Arena held its second annual Wall of Fame ceremony on Nov. 5, welcoming two family duos to the Wall of Fame. Roy and Blair Atcheynum - Player Category (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff) (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff) Sweetgrass First Nation natives, son and father, Blai...
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municipal matters
North Battleford approves $1 sale to redevelop vacant Maher building
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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
"I CAN'T WAIT!"
Tenille Townes brings intimate Living Room Tour to sold-out North Battleford show
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BATTLEFORDS BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
Local artist's unique moon artwork featured at BBEX Awards
2h ago
Battlefords
municipal matters
North Battleford approves $1 sale to redevelop vacant Maher building
North Battleford council has approved a $1 sale and up to $125,000 in renovation assistance for the vacant old Maher building, choosing redevelopment over a demolition estimated in a staff report at $480,000.Council approved the deal with 102246474 Saskatchewan Ltd. on Nov. 9. The sale of the properties at 1161 and 116...
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"I CAN'T WAIT!"
Tenille Townes brings intimate Living Room Tour to sold-out North Battleford show
Alberta indie-folk artist Tenille Townes will take the stage in North Battleford tonight for a sold-out acoustic performance as part of her Living Room Tour.In an interview with battlefordsNOW, Townes reflected on her last time performing in the Battlefords."I think I might have been there on a school tour way bac...
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BATTLEFORDS BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
Local artist's unique moon artwork featured at BBEX Awards
For the third year, Pam Beaver's artwork has been presented to local entrepreneurs as part of the Battlefords Business Excellence (BBEX) Awards."I feel so honoured," the local artist said. "It's such a thrill for me to go into a business and see my piece of art hanging on the wall there; I love it."...
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ENSHRINED IN BATTLEFORDS HISTORY
Battleford's Wall of Fame inducts two family duos
The Battleford Arena held its second annual Wall of Fame ceremony on Nov. 5, welcoming two family duos to the Wall of Fame. Roy and Blair Atcheynum - Player Category (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff) (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff) Sweetgrass First Nation natives, son and father, Blai...
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municipal matters
'Driving us nuts': North Battleford fills more than 11,000 potholes and patches
North Battleford crews filled more than 11,000 potholes and patches by the end of September, but new holes keep appearing as the city asks residents to report trouble spots.City operations director Stewart Schafer said potholes were still appearing even after precipitation stopped, with holes ranging from the size of h...
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CRIME
Battlefords RCMP charge man after resisting arrest
RCMP have charged a 27-year-old man from Sweetgrass First Nation after he resisted arrest during a traffic stop. On Nov. 7, Battlefords RCMP received a report of a possible impaired driver on Highway #40 near North Battleford. Officers began patrolling and located the vehicle, which they observed to be driving erratic...
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Saskatchewan
Public Holiday?
Truth and Reconciliation Day bill won't be supported by Sask. government
This year was the fifth year Truth and Reconciliation Day was officially recognized in Canada at the federal level. But the date wasn't a public holiday in Saskatchewan, and won't be in the near future.On Monday, NDP MLA Leroy Laliberte introduced a bill which would make the day a public holiday in the province."I...
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“It was their priority to go to war."
'Miracle of Debden': Sask. village retells Remembrance Day story
A small Saskatchewan community is sharing a story of thanks this Remembrance Day.Local historian Cecile Demers said the people of Debden will spend the day recounting the "miracle" that protected 46 local men from harm as they served in Canada's armed forces during the Second World War."It was their prio...
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Remembrance Day
Prince Albert Legion no longer has Second World War veterans among its members
Rick Hodgson remembers when the Prince Albert Legion was full of older veterans, talking and laughing."Now, it's pretty quiet," he said.As the branch prepares for Remembrance Day on Wednesday, Hodgson, president of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 2, said none of its current members served in the Second World...
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incomparable to 2020
Warm, dry weather here to stay for remainder of the week
The unseasonably warm weather will be here for a while. Temperatures will remain well above what we normally see for the month of November. Environment and Climate Change Meteorologist Brian Proctor said the warm, sunny conditions should be a fixture for the rest of the week. "This really warm air is flooding in f...
Nov 9, 2026
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local talents
Local riders cap Bull Riders Canada season with top-25 finshes nationally
Marshall Senger finished fifth in Bull Riders Canada (BRC)'s 2026 standings, leading three Meadow Lake riders who ended the season among the circuit's top 22.The season wrapped up with the Nov. 6-7 finals in Sylvan Lake, Alta. Senger finished with 6,205 points and $17,345.63 in season earnings, according to the circuit...
Nov 9, 2026
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'Something has changed...'
Sask. wolf attack 'rare,' animal incidents rising: Outdoorsman
A Canadian backpacker said there have been a lot of "disturbing" incidents reported involving wildlife in North America this year, citing a noticeable increase in "abnormal animal incidents.""Something has changed this year in some way with animals. There's no question about it," Stuart Ho...
Nov 9, 2026
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ENSHRINED IN BATTLEFORDS HISTORY
Battleford's Wall of Fame inducts two family duos
The Battleford Arena held its second annual Wall of Fame ceremony on Nov. 5, welcoming two family duos to the Wall of Fame. Roy and Blair Atcheynum - Player Category (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff) (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff) Sweetgrass First Nation natives, son and father, Blai...
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local talents
Local riders cap Bull Riders Canada season with top-25 finshes nationally
Marshall Senger finished fifth in Bull Riders Canada (BRC)'s 2026 standings, leading three Meadow Lake riders who ended the season among the circuit's top 22.The season wrapped up with the Nov. 6-7 finals in Sylvan Lake, Alta. Senger finished with 6,205 points and $17,345.63 in season earnings, according to the circuit...
Nov 9, 2026
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Three Wins in Four Games
Kettles stops 39 as the North Stars dominate Klippers 6-2 to sweep the weekend
The Battlefords North Stars have won two straight games and three of their last four after a 6-2 win over the Kindersley Klippers. Six different players scored for the North Stars, while goaltender Chase Kettles stopped 39 of the 41 shots he faced. "I thought it was a really good 60-minute effort from our guys,&qu...
Nov 7, 2026
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COMEBACK VICTORY
North Stars erase early deficit in 4-3 win vs Klippers
The Battlefords North Stars erased an early three-goal deficit to beat the Kindersley Klippers 4-3 on Friday night."It's not how we wanted to start the game going down 3-0 that quick. But really proud of the guys for sticking with it and believing in themselves that they could come back," said North Stars ass...
Nov 7, 2026
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Weekend home-and-home
North Stars head to Kindersley for matchup with rival Klippers
The Battlefords North Stars will look to return to their winning ways Friday evening against the Klippers in Kindersley. The North Stars split last weekend's series with the Weyburn Red Wings, losing 4-2 on Halloween night. Despite not coming away with two wins, North Stars head coach Connor Logan saw plenty of improve...
Nov 6, 2026
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player profile
Hometown boy: Getting to know Battlefords North Stars rookie Millar Kramer
For every player in the Battlefords North Stars locker room, the opportunity to wear the star on their chest is important. For a local rookie like Millar Kramer, however, it means even more. Kramer and Lukamus Lehman are the only local players on the North Stars this year. For Kramer, it is still hard to believe he get...
Nov 5, 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
Climate activists award Carney, other absent world leaders 'fossil of the day' title
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney and several other world leaders who failed to attend the UN Climate Conference in Turkey have been awarded the "fossil of the day" title. Climate Action Network International, which has handed out the satirical award...
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Ottawa releases list of companies lending staff to major projects office
OTTAWA - The major projects office has seconded employees from banks, oil and gas companies and mining firms as it pursues its mandate to improve Canada's review process and get shovels in the ground faster, a new document shows. The list of 41 employe...
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Fact File: Military chaplains can't lead prayers on Remembrance Day; no blanket ban
Recent social media posts claim Canadian Armed Forces chaplains have been banned from saying prayers on Remembrance Day, or that prayers and references to God are banned among members. A policy directive issued by the military in July does instruct mil...
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Legion branch founded by Japanese Canadian veterans is reinstated after 84 years
VICTORIA - A descendant of a decorated soldier who fought at Vimy Ridge says the revival of a British Columbia Legion branch founded by Japanese Canadian veterans like his grandfather helps correct an injustice. Legion Branch No. 9 was shut down in 194...
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Federal report offers 'first step' toward health strategy for men and boys: advocate
OTTAWA - The federal government has released a report outlining challenges related to boys' and men's health as it works toward a national strategy to be released next year. The report, published last week, raises concerns about stereotypes about mascu...
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Four grizzly bears involved in deadly attack on mother and daughter in B.C.
The B.C. Conservation Officer Service says four grizzly bears that it captured in Bella Coola in recent days were all involved in a deadly attack that claimed the lives of a mother and daughter in the community this month. Insp. Jeff Tyre with the serv...
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World
Republican Maria Elvira Salazar wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 27th Congressional District
Republican Maria Elvira Salazar won election Tuesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Florida's 27th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Eliott Rodriguez. Salazar, a former journalist, secured a fourth term after distancing hers...
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Senate Republicans vote to keep Thune as leader after steep election losses
WASHINGTON (AP) - Senate Republicans reelected South Dakota Sen. John Thune as leader of the GOP conference after a tense day of discussions about steep losses in the midterm elections that cost them their majority. Thune was always expec...
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US charges 3 men with plotting terror attacks, including planned assault on UK airbase
NEW YORK (AP) - Three men, including one already jailed in the United States, were accused by U.S. authorities Tuesday of being Iran-supported operatives who plotted nearly 20 attacks on Jewish communities in Europe and the U.S. as well as a planned as...
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Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio elected to lead House Republicans in the minority
WASHINGTON (AP) - Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio won the race Tuesday to serve as House Republican leader as the party prepares for its new role in the minority and a flurry of Democratic investigations aimed at its standard-bearer in the White House. ...
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Ex-officer convicted of killing Sandra Birchmore to keep Massachusetts woman quiet about sex abuse
BOSTON (AP) - A former police detective was convicted Tuesday of murdering a pregnant Massachusetts woman, Sandra Birchmore, to keep her from revealing that he had sexually abused her when she was 15. Matthew Farwell, 40, was found guilty...
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Democrat Darren Soto wins reelection to U.S. House in Florida's 9th Congressional District
Democrat Darren Soto won election Tuesday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Florida's 9th Congressional District, defeating Republican Dan Green. Soto won a sixth term despite being targeted under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis's redistri...
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