Crime
Sask. Pen manslaughter case concludes with final sentencings
Two men involved in a six-on-one fatal attack at Saskatchewan Penitentiary have now learned their fate. George Custer and Rene Merasty appeared Tuesday afternoon at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert and received respective sentences of 10 years and nine years. Guilty pleas to manslaughter were entered last June.Cu...
10h ago
Read More
Building Canada Strong Act
Onion Lake Cree Nation raises concerns over Bill C-39
Onion Lake Cree Nation is calling on the federal government to withdraw Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, citing concerns about the protection of Treaty rights and First Nations jurisdiction.The Nation said efforts to fast-track major industrial and infrastructure projects could come at the expense of meaningf...
13h ago
Read More
What's Trending
Crime
Sask. Pen manslaughter case concludes with final sentencings
10h ago
Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
municipal matters
North Battleford building permits hit $29M in third quarter, topping 2025 total
11h ago
Building Canada Strong Act
Onion Lake Cree Nation raises concerns over Bill C-39
13h ago
Battlefords
Crime
Sask. Pen manslaughter case concludes with final sentencings
Two men involved in a six-on-one fatal attack at Saskatchewan Penitentiary have now learned their fate. George Custer and Rene Merasty appeared Tuesday afternoon at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert and received respective sentences of 10 years and nine years. Guilty pleas to manslaughter were entered last June.Cu...
10h ago
Read More
municipal matters
North Battleford building permits hit $29M in third quarter, topping 2025 total
Two apartment permits helped push North Battleford's third-quarter building permit value to $29 million, exceeding the total for all of 2025.The city recorded $27 million in building permits last year, according to the engineering, planning, asset management and infrastructure report presented to council Oct. 26.The ap...
11h ago
Read More
Building Canada Strong Act
Onion Lake Cree Nation raises concerns over Bill C-39
Onion Lake Cree Nation is calling on the federal government to withdraw Bill C-39, the Building Canada Strong Act, citing concerns about the protection of Treaty rights and First Nations jurisdiction.The Nation said efforts to fast-track major industrial and infrastructure projects could come at the expense of meaningf...
13h ago
Read More
Crime Watch
Onion Lake RCMP searching for man on outstanding warrant
Onion Lake RCMP are asking for the public's help locating 39-year-old Brennan Sakebow. Police say Sakebow is wanted on a warrant for failing to comply with court-ordered conditions. Charges were originally laid following investigations in July and August 2026. Sakebow is described as five feet 10 inches tall and weighi...
14h ago
Read More
"VERY SUCCESSFUL"
Toys for Tickets campaign returns to North Battleford this holiday season
North Battleford residents can turn a parking ticket into Christmas magic this holiday season, with the Toys for Tickets Campaign returning for another three years.The campaign, which began in 2023, gives residents the option to pay their parking ticket at City Hall or donate a new toy valued at $20 or more, based on t...
15h ago
Read More
municipal matters
North Battleford changes bylaw after province orders end to public intoxication arrests
North Battleford council has repealed arrest provisions from its public-behaviour bylaw after a complaint prompted a provincial review that found they were being applied beyond community safety officers' authority.Council adopted Bylaw No. 2207 on Oct. 26, giving it all three readings without questions or debate from c...
16h ago
Read More
Saskatchewan
Provincial politics
Senior care, MAID and AI: Key takeaways from Saskatchewan's Throne Speech
The fall session of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly kicked off Tuesday, with Premier Scott Moe's government outlining its priorities and promising several new laws in the throne speech.It includes legislation to provide greater oversight and accountability in personal care homes, restrictions on assisted dying, s...
13h ago
Read More
Carney says Ottawa's Indian Act review might not end up abolishing the law
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says a process to review the Indian Act won't necessarily lead to the controversial legislation's termination.The Indian Act gives Ottawa sweeping powers over First Nations communities and people, including the authority to determine who qualifies for recognition and what reserves ca...
19h ago
Read More
Provincial politics
Health care, education, drunk driving tickets: Sask. throne speech set for Tuesday
The hallways of the Saskatchewan Legislative Building will be full and noisy again on Tuesday as MLAs and their staff return for the fall sitting.The new legislative session will open with the speech from the throne, laying out the government's priorities for the session.The focus Premier Scott Moe outlined ahead of Tu...
19h ago
Read More
Saul Laliberte
Prince Albert inquest watches cellblock videos of hours leading up to prisoner's death
Saul Laliberte suffered multiple violent seizures in the hours before he was taken from Prince Albert police cells to Victoria Hospital on the day he died. The first day of an inquest into the circumstances of Laliberte's death began Monday at the Coronet Hotel in Prince Albert. Multiple police officers testified, begi...
Oct 26, 2026
Read More
Politics
Sask. government joins calls to end B.C tanker ban
Saskatchewan's provincial government raised its voice Monday, joining others calling for the tanker ban off the north coast of B.C. to be scrapped.A Conservative Party bill to that end, Bill C-264, will make its way to second reading in Parliament this week, and the provincial government made it known it supports the b...
Oct 26, 2026
Read More
local talent
'I freaking did it': Meadow Lake's Senger claims first PBR Canada Cup Series win with 90.8-point ride
Marshall Senger's first PBR Canada Cup Series victory brought his father to tears."Honestly, seeing that was probably one of the best moments of my life," he said."My family's put so much time and money into me. So when I'm given the opportunities to make them proud, it means a lot when I can get it done...
Oct 26, 2026
Read More
Local Sports
JPII football
John Paul II Crusaders football coach reflects on the season
The high school football season has come to an end for the John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders. Although the Crusaders finished with a 2-4 record and missed the playoffs, head coach Kevin Pinno said he was pleased with the team's development. "The team that we were at the end of the year was significantly different ...
Oct 26, 2026
Read More
Sharks on air
Sharks broadcasts bring female hockey to Q98
Female hockey is getting a place on local radio as Q98 prepares to broadcast four Battlefords Sharks games this season. Starting Nov. 3, Pattison Media's North Battleford station will carry one road game a month featuring the U18 AAA female team, giving fans another way to follow a program coming off its first Fedoruk ...
Oct 26, 2026
Read More
North Stars lose 7-2
North Stars drop eighth straight in road loss to Yorkton
For the first time since the 2013-14 season, the Battlefords North Stars have lost eight consecutive games. The latest defeat was a 7-2 road loss to the Yorkton Terriers. Despite the five-goal margin, the North Stars were pleased with their play in the second half and did not think the score reflected the game. "I...
Oct 24, 2026
Read More
Riders Gameday
Roughriders and Elks meet in CFL regular season finale
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will take on the Edmonton Elks as both teams are resting a number of starters this week for different reasons.Edmonton has already clinched the top spot in the CFL West Division, while the Riders have clinched a playoff spot but do not know if they will be playing in the West or East semifi...
Oct 24, 2026
Read More
Another Shutout Loss
North Stars blanked by Millionaires in seventh straight loss
The Battlefords North Stars lost their seventh consecutive game Friday, falling 1-0 on the road to the Melville Millionaires. Despite the loss, North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb was pleased with much of his team's play. "I thought it was a good game, but obviously didn't get the results we wanted," said L...
Oct 24, 2026
Read More
CROSS COUNTRY
High School cross country season concludes with recent provincial championship
Hundreds of runners from across Saskatchewan competed at the provincial cross-country championships at Table Mountain over the weekend. Competitors included athletes from the Battlefords and area, the Prince Albert area and northeastern Saskatchewan. Athletes from the Battle West region were familiar with the course, h...
Oct 23, 2026
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
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
Read More
Canada
In the news today: West Bank import ban, Bank of Canada rate hike, MAID backlash
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canada's vow to ban imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, explained Weeks ago, the government of Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to ban imports of...
2h ago
Read More
Cut tax, reduce deficit, grow economy. Can B.C. Conservatives do it all at once?
VICTORIA - With two-thirds of the seats in the next legislature, the B.C. Conservatives may have a resounding mandate to follow through on their election promises to cut taxes, reduce the deficit and grow the economy at 3.2 per cent - but some economis...
2h ago
Read More
'A stab in the back': How it feels to be barred from accessing MAID for mental illness
TORONTO - For Lisa Marr, the government's decision to ban people from accessing medical assistance in dying for mental illness feels like "a stab in the back." "They're not thinking about those people who have lived with it their entire life and have t...
2h ago
Read More
Canada's vow to ban imports from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, explained
OTTAWA - Weeks ago, the government of Prime Minister Mark Carney promised to ban imports of products from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. It's not clear how or when Ottawa will implement that ban. A group of MPs and senators is urging quick actio...
2h ago
Read More
Bank of Canada expected to hike key rate for 1st time since 2023
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is widely expected to move its benchmark interest rate this morning for the first time in nearly a year. Financial markets and a Reuters poll of economists are betting that the central bank will deliver a quarter-point hike ...
2h ago
Read More
Doerkson tells of 'productive conversation' with Carney on supercharging B.C. economy
VICTORIA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he has spoken with British Columbia's incoming premier to discuss how to seize major economic opportunities. Carney says on social media that he and Lorne Doerkson also talked about building infrastructure and...
10h ago
Read More
World
At least 10 dead in crash between 2 Spanish trains in Toledo province
MADRID (AP) - A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 10 people on Wednesday in central Spain, authorities said. Esther Padilla, spokeswoman for the Castilla La M...
54m ago
Read More
Serbian police say assailant killed after attacking officer outside the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) - An assailant with knives attacked a police officer from an elite unit guarding the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade just after midnight on Wednesday, police said. The officer responded by fatally shooting the attacker. ...
4h ago
Read More
Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5 with 4-3 win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Milwaukee was three outs from its first World Series title when Junior Camerino started the bottom of the 12th inning with a grounder to third. Thousands of Brewers fans who trekked to Tropicana Field to witness the long-awa...
5h ago
Read More
Grand jury refuses to indict ex-White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department on Tuesday failed to secure a grand jury indictment against a former White House staffer who provided dramatic but disputed testimony against President Donald Trump before a House committee investigating the Jan...
12h ago
Read More
Alexander brothers each get 30 years in prison after women speak of being drugged and raped by them
NEW YORK (AP) - Three brothers convicted of leveraging their wealthy lifestyle to drug and rape dozens of women were each sentenced Tuesday to 30 years in prison after one victim described her attack as an "eternity of terror" and the judge slammed the...
13h ago
Read More
More than 100 people killed in Sudanese army drone attack on market says Sudanese rights group
SHENDI, Sudan (AP) - More than 100 people were killed in a Sudanese military drone strike on a busy market in Nyala, the capital city of the South Darfur province in southwestern Sudan, said Emergency Lawyers, a rights group tracking violence in the co...
13h ago
Read More
