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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 ...
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week:Earnings and the stock marketThe steady stream of third-quarter earnings reports from the biggest names in corporate Canada continues this week. The financial results come after technology stocks sold off on Friday amid worries about the billion...
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Riderville
VIDEO: Riders' Trevor Harris weighing future after loss
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Battlefords
Halloween Loss
Power-play struggles lead to North Stars' 4-2 loss to Weyburn
The Battlefords North Stars failed to sweep the Weyburn Red Wings, falling 4-2 at home in a Halloween afternoon matchup. Weyburn got on the board first at the 10:44 mark of the first period when Jaxson Doyle floated a puck on net from the point and past Nathan Claydon to give the Red Wings a 1-0 lead. The North Stars h...
Oct 31, 2026
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Back in the Win Column
Nelson scores shootout winner as the North Stars snap their losing skid with 5-4 win over Weyburn
For the first time since Sept. 26, the Battlefords North Stars won a game with a 5-4 shootout victory over the Weyburn Red Wings. Owen Nelson scored the shootout winner. "That was a huge one for us tonight. Our guys fought hard the whole way, and I'm just really glad that they were able to get rewarded for it toni...
Oct 31, 2026
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
NBCHS Vikings one win closer to provincial title
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings have their sights set on a provincial championship as they continue their playoff run Saturday against the Carlton Crusaders at Max Clunie Field in Prince Albert. The Vikings defeated the Martensville High School Royals 12-0 on Oct. 24, earning a spot in the next r...
Oct 30, 2026
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COCKRILL
Battlefords MLA highlights what 2026 throne speech means locally
Expanded addictions treatment and more ways to access primary care could give Battlefords residents additional options for getting help, local MLA Jeremy Cockrill says.Cockrill, also Saskatchewan's health minister, highlighted 250 additional addictions treatment spaces promised province-wide in the Oct. 27 throne speec...
Oct 30, 2026
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Two Cold Teams
North Stars trying to end a nine-game skid as they host the Weyburn Red Wings
The Battlefords North Stars are back at the Access Communications Centre for the first time in nearly three weeks tonight as they host the Weyburn Red Wings. After a 4-0 loss to the Melfort Mustangs extended the North Stars' losing streak to nine games, head coach and general manager Connor Logan said the team had disc...
Oct 30, 2026
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project updates
'This is a catalyst': Relocation of Gold Eagle Casino targeted for 2029-30 as development could top $167M
A development that would relocate Gold Eagle Casino and add a hotel, homes and shops in North Battleford could cost more than $167 million, MGBHLM Casino and Resorts LP's CEO says.Neil Sasakamoose said Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation hopes to move the casino in late 2029 or early 2030. Construction o...
Oct 30, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Innovation Fund
Saskatchewan doctors raise concerns about health-care pressures
Saskatchewan doctors raised concerns about administrative burdens, vacant positions and high patient volumes to a panel of provincial ministers on Friday.Doctors were able to question the ministers about patient care and health care at the Saskatchewan Medical Association's (SMA) conference in Regina.The assembly ran f...
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Canada's trucking industry at a crossroads as safety and compliance concerns grow
In the depths of winter more than 20 years ago, Kate Shingler set off on the Plaster Rock Highway, a remote two-lane route cutting east-west through the dense wilderness of central New Brunswick.It was 2005 and so snowy and slippery that the young driver behind the wheel of a Toyota Tercel had to pull over on the side ...
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week:Earnings and the stock marketThe steady stream of third-quarter earnings reports from the biggest names in corporate Canada continues this week. The financial results come after technology stocks sold off on Friday amid worries about the billion...
Nov 1, 2026
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"WE'RE REALLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS"
Sask. police and firefighters give bodily fluids law changes a positive review
Police and firefighters in Regina are happy to see new legislation that could give their members some peace of mind.This week, the provincial government introduced legislation that would amend an existing law and potentially speed up the process of getting a court order to test a person for diseases like hepatitis and ...
Nov 1, 2026
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Sask. army reservists raise over $5,000 walking for Wainwright victims
A little bit later than scheduled, one of the two army reservists finished his 200-kilometre walk in honour of the Canadian Armed Forces troops injured in the major grass fire at that Alberta base.Ethan Spiess and Owen Schultz set out on Monday at 6 a.m. to walk 200 kilometres around Saskatoon in honour of their fellow...
Nov 1, 2026
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HALLOWEEN WEEKEND
Spooky season all year? Canadians crave Halloween candy
Halloween has officially evolved past a single night of trick-or-treating into an entire cultural season, and a new survey reveals that a majority of Canadians also wish they could keep the sweet treats flowing all year long.According to the 2026 Mars Canada Spooktacular Trends Report, 57 per cent of Canadians say they...
Nov 1, 2026
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Local Sports
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 ...
5h ago
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Halloween Loss
Power-play struggles lead to North Stars' 4-2 loss to Weyburn
The Battlefords North Stars failed to sweep the Weyburn Red Wings, falling 4-2 at home in a Halloween afternoon matchup. Weyburn got on the board first at the 10:44 mark of the first period when Jaxson Doyle floated a puck on net from the point and past Nathan Claydon to give the Red Wings a 1-0 lead. The North Stars h...
Oct 31, 2026
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Riders gameday
Riders and Lions lock horns once again in CFL playoffs
For a third straight season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions will duel it out in the postseason as both teams look to end 2026 as Grey Cup Champions.In the previous two meetings, Saskatchewan was the home team and earned the important victories to end their opponent's season - a 28-19 win in the CFL West Se...
Oct 31, 2026
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Two Cold Teams
North Stars trying to end a nine-game skid as they host the Weyburn Red Wings
The Battlefords North Stars are back at the Access Communications Centre for the first time in nearly three weeks tonight as they host the Weyburn Red Wings. After a 4-0 loss to the Melfort Mustangs extended the North Stars' losing streak to nine games, head coach and general manager Connor Logan said the team had disc...
Oct 30, 2026
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Memory Lane
Taylor Field: Remembering 10 years since Riders' final game
Oct. 29, 2016, remains etched in the minds of Saskatchewan Roughriders fans, young and old.It was one final chance to gather and celebrate a stadium ingrained in the fabric of Saskatchewan sports.Ten years have passed since the final game at Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field, which saw a sold-out crowd of more than 33,000...
Oct 30, 2026
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Making History
Kardynal reflects on becoming the first Battlefords athlete to win Saskatchewan's top U16 track athlete
North Battleford runner Maryska Kardynal has added some hardware to her trophy case, bringing home the Bob Adams Award as Saskatchewan's top under-16 female track athlete. Kardynal said she is the first athlete from North Battleford to receive the award. "That was pretty cool to see that I'll be in history," ...
Oct 29, 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
Vessel owner asks for witnesses after kill switch flip led to grounding off Vancouver
VANCOUVER - The operator of a vessel that ran aground on a sandbar off Vancouver last month says "malicious" tampering was the cause and he's urging witnesses to come forward. Kevin Skewes, the owner of Spirit Cruises, says someone hit the Pride of Va...
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Publishing expert testifies of 'heated auctions' for Galloway's breakout book
VANCOUVER - A publishing industry expert says enthusiasm for author Steven Galloway's novel "The Cellist of Sarajevo" was "remarkable," but sales of books published after such breakout successes often fall off. Kevin Hanson, a publishing industry vete...
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Difficult and unpopular decisions ahead, B.C. premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says
VICTORIA - British Columbia premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says the Conservative caucus of 63 legislators is united to lead the province but he warns of difficult and unpopular decisions ahead. Doerkson made the comments as newly elected Conservativ...
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Survivor of Belleville, Ont., synagogue shooting cites need for extensive security
OTTAWA - The vice-president of the Belleville, Ont., synagogue that was attacked by a gunman in September says costly, enhanced security measures are needed to ensure the safety of congregants. Shima Vigodda of the Sons of Jacob Synagogue told a news c...
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Experts suggest Canada lock in gains with EU amid 'associate member' confusion
OTTAWA - Experts in European Union policy say Canada should try solidifying gains with the EU in legal frameworks, particularly as talk of becoming an EU "associate member" continues to cause confusion. Academics studying EU relations testified Monday ...
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Murder charge laid in death of 11-year-old boy reported missing in Burnaby, B.C.
BURNABY - Two people have been charged in the death of an 11-year-old boy who was reported missing in Burnaby, B.C., more than a year ago. Police received a report in September 2025 to check on the well-being of Kai Pavlovic, who was last known to be ...
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World
Trump spends the day before midterm Election Day promoting his Reflecting Pool makeover
WASHINGTON (AP) - As Republicans and Democrats were making their final pitch to voters on the eve of Election Day, President Donald Trump opted to forgo the campaign trail and instead focused on his renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, ...
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Evidence indicates parts of jet broke off before Florida crash that killed 9, investigators say
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Parts of a business jet appear to have broken off before the aircraft crashed in South Florida and erupted into a ball of flames, killing all nine people on board, a federal investigator said Monday. Video rec...
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Russia bombs aid center and shelter in southern Ukraine, killing 24, authorities say
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia bombed an aid distribution center and neighboring shelter in southern Ukraine on Monday, killing 24 people, Ukraine's emergency services agency said. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in a post on X...
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Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court in push to sideline 20,000 California mail ballots
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's administration appealed to the Supreme Court on Monday in its push to sideline thousands of disputed California mail ballots the day before the pivotal midterm elections. The emergency appeal ca...
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Judge cites 'weaponization' in tossing charges for ex-FBI agents accused of lying about Hunter Biden
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Monday dismissed a criminal complaint against two former FBI officials accused of making false statements to Congress about Hunter Biden, saying the investigation that produced the charges was rushed, overtly politi...
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Karl Bushby completes 28-year, 31,000-mile walk around world and returns to mother's house
HULL, England (AP) - Karl Bushby completed his 28-year odyssey to walk around the world Monday by returning to his mother's home in northern England. Bushby embraced his emotional mother, Angela, outside her row house in Hull, England, which he left in...
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