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'Heartbreaking': Sask. mom says daughter barred from school over diabetes accommodations
Many kids around Saskatchewan are eagerly awaiting the end of the school year and summer holidays, but Kinsley Simmons only wants to be back in the classroom.The seven-year-old student joined her mother, Jennifer, at the legislative building in Regina last month. Jennifer said she's been frustrated with the lack of car...
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NB Football prospects reflect on CFC prospects game
The Canadian Football Chat (CFC) Prospects Game aired on TSN on May 25 from Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ont. Two players from North Battleford - defensive tackle Brandyn Schmunk and offensive lineman Reed Johnson took part. Both players were on Team Milt, playing for head coach Milt Stegall in a 30-12 victory. The ga...
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'Heartbreaking': Sask. mom says daughter barred from school over diabetes accommodations
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'What about our men?': North Battleford's first memorial walk to honour missing, murdered Indigenous men and boys
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'What about our men?': North Battleford's first memorial walk to honour missing, murdered Indigenous men and boys
Nearly six years after her 14-year-old grandson was killed, Krista Fox still waits for him to visit her in a dream.On June 6, she hopes a new gathering in North Battleford will help keep his name - and the names of many other Indigenous men and boys - alive."He hasn't visited me in my dreams or anything," she...
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"The experience was amazing"
NB Football prospects reflect on CFC prospects game
The Canadian Football Chat (CFC) Prospects Game aired on TSN on May 25 from Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ont. Two players from North Battleford - defensive tackle Brandyn Schmunk and offensive lineman Reed Johnson took part. Both players were on Team Milt, playing for head coach Milt Stegall in a 30-12 victory. The ga...
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local talent
From a childhood "miracle" to national recognition: Cut Knife artist stitches mermories into art
When Marcella Pedersen was six years old, she sat in quiet amazement watching her great-aunt Ida make lace.The bobbins moved so quickly through her fingers that the child from Cut Knife could barely follow what was happening."To me, it was a miracle moving all these bobbins to make lace," Pedersen recalled. ...
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CRIME
Triple-murder trial set in deaths of Lloydminster father and two sons
Nearly two years after a father and his two sons were found shot to death inside a Lloydminster home, a trial date is now set for the man accused in the killings.Nokota Pooyak is scheduled to stand trial beginning Oct. 4, 2027, in Battleford Court of King's Bench. The proceedings are expected to last 20 days.Pooyak, of...
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ADDICTION AND MENTAL HEALTH
'The opposite of addiction is connection': New recovery homes aim to break cycle of addiction in the Battlefords
For many people battling addiction in the Battlefords, the hardest part is not getting into treatment - it is figuring out where to go once treatment ends.That fear echoed through North Battleford city council chambers Monday night, as people in recovery spoke publicly about homelessness, addiction and the struggle to ...
May 26, 2026
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municipal matters
North Battleford unveils proposed site for $94M arena project as city pushes ahead alone
North Battleford has identified land beside the InnovationPlex Recreation and Cultural Centre as the preferred site for a proposed new arena and events centre, as the city moves ahead with a municipally owned model after regional ownership talks failed to reach consensus.Council voted Monday to authorize administration...
May 26, 2026
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Saskatchewan
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'Heartbreaking': Sask. mom says daughter barred from school over diabetes accommodations
Many kids around Saskatchewan are eagerly awaiting the end of the school year and summer holidays, but Kinsley Simmons only wants to be back in the classroom.The seven-year-old student joined her mother, Jennifer, at the legislative building in Regina last month. Jennifer said she's been frustrated with the lack of car...
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Traffic blitz
Cops handed out 2,013 charges, suspensions, tickets and warnings in Sask. during Road Safety Week
More than 2,000 drivers and passengers were charged, suspended, ticketed or warned by police in Saskatchewan during Canada Road Safety Week.According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, police from various agencies stopped 5,271 vehicles around the province between May 12 and May 18 during their annual traffic blitz, focusing on...
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Spring melt 2026
McArthur River/Key Lake back to full production after floods
Cameco's McArthur River mine and Key Lake mill in northern Saskatchewan are back at full production after spring flooding disrupted operations earlier this month. The company made the announcement Wednesday afternoon and said neither operation's 2026 output will be affected by the closures. On May 10, Cameco announced ...
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new data
Nearly 15 per cent of emergency room visits due to alcohol
The Community Alcohol Mobilization Plan (CAMP) committee has released new data when it comes to alcohol consumption and emergency room visits in the tri-communities. Dr. Jeff Irvine and CAMP coordinator Brandi Bell presented the data to La Ronge council at a regular meeting earlier this week. The data covers a two-year...
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We don't issue fire bans 'willy-nilly'
RM of Duck Lake reeve frustrated over delay on provincial fire ban as Lobstick fire burns in Nisbet Forest
A local reeve is frustrated the province is not moving quickly enough to impose fire bans in provincial forest land.Rural Municipality of Duck Lake Reeve Remi Martin said the RM has already put a fire ban in place, but the same restriction is not currently in effect in the adjacent Nisbet forest where the Lobstick wild...
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WALK FOR MENTAL WELLNESS
St. Walburg walk aims to raise awareness for mental health and addictions
Yellow, green and blue ribbons will soon line trees in St. Walburg as part of a community effort to raise awareness about mental health, addiction and suicide prevention."There are two trees that we had planted in Legion Park. One is for those who have lost a loved one and the other one is to support a loved one s...
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Local Sports
Celebrating inclusion and ability through sport
I Can Games highlight Special Olympics Saskatchewan opportunities in Turtleford
Approximately 200 students from Turtleford and surrounding schools will take part in the 2026 I Can Games in Turtleford, according to a Special Olympics Saskatchewan press release.The event is scheduled for June 3 at the Turtleford Community Centre and is supported by Special Olympics Saskatchewan. Organizers said the ...
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"The experience was amazing"
NB Football prospects reflect on CFC prospects game
The Canadian Football Chat (CFC) Prospects Game aired on TSN on May 25 from Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ont. Two players from North Battleford - defensive tackle Brandyn Schmunk and offensive lineman Reed Johnson took part. Both players were on Team Milt, playing for head coach Milt Stegall in a 30-12 victory. The ga...
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Saskatchewan Roughriders
Why defensive end Desmond Evans finally signed
It wasn't a quick decision by Desmond Evans to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The defensive end said he received about 20 calls from the CFL club over a nine-month span before he eventually gave them the answer they were looking for."I got cut from the Tennessee Titans and then went back home for three months,&...
May 27, 2026
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GROWING female hockey
Northwest committee aims to expand girls' hockey opportunities across region
As girls' hockey continues to surge in popularity across Saskatchewan, a new regional committee hopes to make the sport more accessible for families in smaller Northwest communities by creating more local teams and reducing travel demands.The Northwest Female Hockey Committee has been formed to create more opportunitie...
May 26, 2026
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Riders roster decisions loom as training camp returns to Mosaic Stadium
As the Saskatchewan Roughriders return to Regina for the last week of training camp, a few players are looking to make things difficult when it comes to who the coaches end up sending home.The Riders are coming off a 31-27 pre-season win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in Saskatoon on Saturday. In that contest, a number...
May 25, 2026
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1-1 pre-season record
Hometown hero Daniel Wiebe snags game-winning TD in Riders' Saskatoon pre-season tilt
The football gods wrote a script Saturday night at Griffiths Stadium even Disney would say was too fantastical.A graduated university icon returning to his home field, catching the game-winning touchdown in front of friends and family while wearing the jersey of his childhood team.That dream was realized for Rosetown's...
May 24, 2026
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Community Investment Program
30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA's Community Investment Fund increased to $2 Million to Strengthen Saskatchewan Communities Increased investment to support local events, sports teams, fundraisers and cultural celebrations province-wideSASKATOON, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud to announce a significant expansion of i...
Apr 29, 2026
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$60 Million Economic Development
Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation Advances Plans For Future Casino Development With Support From SIGA
Battlefords, Saskatchewan - The Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation hosted an update on its exciting Casino and Resorts economic development project on Tuesday April 14, 2026, at The Ridge Interpretive Centre, Battlefords, Saskatchewan. The approximately $100 million project, which includes an i...
Apr 23, 2026
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Celebrates A Decade Of Learning
Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee
The Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2026, bringing together 256 First Nations students from across the province for a day of learning, confidence‑building, and cultural pride. Held at Tommy Douglas Collegiate in Saskatoon, the event welcomed youths between the ages of 6 and ...
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Canada
More than 24,000 immigration documents could be suspended by Ebola border measures
OTTAWA - The Immigration Department says more than 24,000 travel documents could be suspended by the government's measures to keep Ebola out of Canada. The government has announced a 90-day suspension of a variety of immigration and travel documents fo...
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In the news today: Carney visits New York, Human trafficking risk, CPKC strike notice
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Carney set to deliver remarks, pitch Canada as investment hub in New York Prime Minister Mark Carney is in New York City to meet with business leaders as relations...
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Little has changed since Kenneth Law's arrest, says father whose son died by suicide
TORONTO - Years after Kenneth Law's arrest, a father who holds the Ontario man responsible for his son's death by suicide says little has been done to rein in the online trade of lethal substances that continues to claim lives in Canada and abroad. Dav...
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Montreal businesses feel effect of Canadiens playoff run on customer traffic
MONTREAL - On NHL playoff nights in Montreal, the wood-fired oven at St-Viateur Bagel keeps burning - even if the lineups at the counter get a little shorter. At the flagship location of the Mile End bakery, employees say they have noticed a familiar p...
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'Letting it rip': Beyblade fanatics are giving childhood craze another spin
RICHMOND - At Imperial Hobbies in Richmond, B.C., the air is filled with the sounds of battle. "Three, two, one - shoot!" The combatants unleash their weapons, setting off high-pitched whirring, and clashes of plastic and metal. Beyblades - the spinn...
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By the numbers: Quebec's struggles with social housing
MONTREAL - Nearly one-third of Quebec's social housing units - roughly 21,500 homes - is in a state of disrepair. Advocates worry existing budgets will be inadequate because inflation is outpacing the pace of renovations. Social housing is owned by th...
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World
Supreme Court rules for Black death row inmate from Mississippi over racial bias in makeup of jury
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled for a Black death row inmate from Mississippi who claims there was racial bias in the makeup of the jury that convicted him. By a 5-4 vote, the justices sided with Terry Pitchford, wh...
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Top-ranked Jannik Sinner loses in the French Open second round
PARIS (AP) - Overwhelming favorite Jannik Sinner is out of the French Open in the second round. The top-ranked Sinner struggled with the heat and lost to 56th-ranked Juan Manuel Cerundolo 3-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-1, 6-1 after wasting a chance to ...
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Justice Department opens investigation into E. Jean Carroll, who accused Trump of assault: AP source
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department has opened an investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll, the longtime advice columnist who has said Donald Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store 30 years ago, lied during the course of ci...
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Federal judge refuses to block Trump order to create federal voter list and limit mail voting
A federal judge has declined to halt President Donald Trump's executive order creating a federal voter list and limiting mail voting, clearing the way for potential sweeping changes in how American elections are run shortly before this year's midterm e...
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Israel strikes Beirut southern suburb ahead of crucial Washington talks
BEIRUT (AP) - Israel's air force carried out an airstrike on a southern suburb of the capital, Beirut, Thursday afternoon, the Israeli military said, further straining a fragile ceasefire a day ahead of crucial negotiations in Washington. ...
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Man stabs 3 people at Swiss train station in what authorities call an 'act of terror'
GENEVA (AP) - A man stabbed and wounded three people in what authorities described as an "act of terror" at the train station in the Swiss city of Winterthur on Thursday before being arrested. The attack took place shortly before 8:30 a.m...
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