Rustic Nine fundraiser
Two acres of sunflowers bloom in North Battleford as a thank-you to volunteer firefighters
Against a wall of green trees, thousands of sunflowers turn the front of Rustic Nine gold.But the field is about more than a pretty backdrop for photos. This year, owners Elaine and Victor Liebaert are using the two-acre field at their North Battleford golf course and event centre to raise money for the Saskatchewan Vo...
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"WE WANT EVERYBODY TO HAVE FUN"
E-bikes are gaining popularity - but are riders following the rules?
E-bikes are becoming a more common sight around the Battlefords, and one local business believes the growing popularity is a sign that technology is moving beyond a niche market. At PT Performance Cycles, owner Tom Smith and Richard Nelson said demand for e-bikes has increased by about 50 per cent each year since 2023...
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Rustic Nine fundraiser
Two acres of sunflowers bloom in North Battleford as a thank-you to volunteer firefighters
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
"WE WANT EVERYBODY TO HAVE FUN"
E-bikes are gaining popularity - but are riders following the rules?
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Tariff fallout
Some businesses seeing tariff impacts now, consumers may feel it later
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Battlefords
Rustic Nine fundraiser
Two acres of sunflowers bloom in North Battleford as a thank-you to volunteer firefighters
Against a wall of green trees, thousands of sunflowers turn the front of Rustic Nine gold.But the field is about more than a pretty backdrop for photos. This year, owners Elaine and Victor Liebaert are using the two-acre field at their North Battleford golf course and event centre to raise money for the Saskatchewan Vo...
5h ago
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"WE WANT EVERYBODY TO HAVE FUN"
E-bikes are gaining popularity - but are riders following the rules?
E-bikes are becoming a more common sight around the Battlefords, and one local business believes the growing popularity is a sign that technology is moving beyond a niche market. At PT Performance Cycles, owner Tom Smith and Richard Nelson said demand for e-bikes has increased by about 50 per cent each year since 2023...
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'kinship'
'A little bit of Batoche here': New Ma Faamii centre brings Métis culture and support to North Battleford
Allysa Woodrow grew up in North Battleford with a Métis identity her family had learned to keep quiet.Her grandmother had been told, "We're not Métis. We can't talk about it," Woodrow said. That message was passed to her mother and then to her."As I grew older, I started embracing it. I sta...
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GIVING BACK
Battlefords RCMP donate $8,500 to local organizations
Battlefords RCMP have donated a combined $8,500 to three local organizations following their annual golf tournament at Jackfish Lodge.Battlefords Citizens on Patrol, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 70 and Battlefords Victim Services each received $2,800. Sgt. Chris Stephens said the fundraiser has been held for many years...
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CRIME
Battlefords RCMP seek public help locating wanted man
Battlefords RCMP are asking the public to report any sightings or information about 23-year-old Tristan Honch Rosendahl.Rosendahl is wanted on an aggravated assault charge stemming from an Aug. 25 incident in North Battleford that left a victim seriously injured.He is described as 5'8" and 130 pounds, with green e...
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School Zone Safety
Start of school brings reminder for drivers to slow down
With students returning to class, North Battleford drivers are being reminded to use extra caution around schools, sidewalks and crosswalks.Motorists are being asked to slow down early, put their phones away and be prepared to stop at intersections, school entrances and marked crossings. Community Safety Officers will ...
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Saskatchewan
Tariff fallout
Some businesses seeing tariff impacts now, consumers may feel it later
Some Saskatchewan businesses are already paying more for inventory because of the Canada-U.S. trade disputeAt Windsor Plywood in Prince Albert, owner Ray Kokotailo said the biggest impact so far has been on steel and aluminum products, with the cost of some steel products rising by about 30 per cent."We have defin...
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Sask to tariff US alcohol
Moe says cost of living will go up for everyone, as Saskatchewan responds to trade war
For the average Saskatchewan resident, and Canadians in general, the cost of living will go up because of tariffs on Canadian goods and coming counter-tariffs, Premier Scott Moe said Wednesday in response to the U.S. trade war.How much it goes up and how quickly that happens is much less tangible, but buyers of U.S. al...
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In Conversation with Adam Johnson - Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: Adam Johnson/DMDS Adam Johnson joins us on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup
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Health care
Rural recruitment incentive expands to 12 more Saskatchewan communities
A provincial program that allows communities to offer up to $50,000 to recruit high-priority workers has expanded to include another dozen communities. Hafford, Cudworth, Sandy Bay, Loon Lake, Whitewood, Canwood, Stoughton, Strasbourg, Eston, Langenburg, Leask and Norquay are now part of the Rural and Remote Recruitmen...
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In Conversation with Josh Stumpf - Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: Dale Peters/DMDS A skilled multi-genre writer, Stumpf has already made his mark in the music scene by winning the 2024 Emerging Artist o...
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In Conversation with Tenille Arts - Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: Charlie Dean Tenille Arts joins us on the phone to talk new music, CCMA's and what's on the way Have a listen to her brand new so...
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Local Sports
Riders now 6-and-4
Penalties, mistakes lead to 30-16 Riders loss to Lions
A number of miscues and costly penalties were something the Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't shake in B.C. as they lost to the Lions on Sunday night.The 30-16 loss to the B.C. Lions (5-5) was Saskatchewan's second in a row, as they have now dropped to 6-4 on the season."I have to do a better job. This is two game...
Aug 24, 2026
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Game weekend
Woods relishing first season with Riders ahead of B.C. return
A phone call with Corey Mace made it clear where Josh Woods wanted to play football in 2026.The linebacker spent five seasons with the B.C. Lions but elected to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders this off-season."Off that first phone call with Mace, I knew this was somewhere I wanted to be," Woods said. "...
Aug 21, 2026
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PREPPING FOR HOCKEY SEASON
A look at the off-ice part of a North Stars offseason
With the 2026-27 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season approaching, the Battlefords North Stars have been working throughout the off-season to prepare. From securing sponsorships and planning community events to ordering new jerseys and off-ice equipment, the North Stars have covered their bases ahead of the upcomin...
Aug 20, 2026
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A CHAMPION FROM THE BATTLEFORDS
Battlefords' Wrench reflects on road to WCBL, championship with the Saskatoon Berries
In his first season with the Saskatoon Berries, Battleford-born left-handed pitcher Brody Wrench can call himself a Western Canadian Baseball League champion. "It was a really special season. The guys really came together and Saskatoon supported us so well all season. It made the whole experience amazing, and it w...
Aug 18, 2026
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Lasting legacy
Respected Sask. veteran and famed boxer passes away
A respected veteran, famed boxer and a key member of the organizing committee for Back-to-Batoche will be laid to rest this week.Claude Petit died on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the age of 90. His wake service and funeral are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at the Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation Veterans Memorial Hall...
Aug 18, 2026
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FROM THE ICE TO THE FLOOR
Pair of former Sharks represent Sask at the National Ball Hockey Championships
Two players from the Battlefords Sharks swapped skates for running shoes earlier last week.Former Sharks Sarah McNabb and Ayden Kehrig were in Calgary for the national ball hockey championships with the Saskatchewan Sabers. The Sabers fell 2-1 to Newfoundland United in the quarterfinals, but it was still a valuable exp...
Aug 17, 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
B.C. forestry leader backs Canada's trade walkout despite possible softwood progress
VANCOUVER - A leader in British Columbia's forestry sector is voicing support for Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to walk away from trade talks with the United States despite reported concessions on lumber tariffs in a scuttled deal. Kim Haakstad...
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The president says the U.S. doesn't need anything from Canada. Exports say otherwise.
OTTAWA - "WE DON'T NEED CANADA, THEY NEED US!" U.S. President Donald Trump's social media post this week was a continuation on a theme he's maintained throughout the trade war: that his country doesn't need anything from Canada. Experts - and exports ...
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New child safety measures Meta pledged in U.S. settlement not coming to Canada
OTTAWA - New child protection measures Meta has promised as part of a massive legal settlement in the United States won't be implemented in Canada. A spokesperson for Meta says the changes on its Facebook and Instagram platforms will only be made in th...
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As Carney pivots trade from U.S., here are some of Canada's new deals
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney was elected on a platform to stand up to the United States on tariffs, and diversify trade so Canada is no longer as dependent on the U.S. as it has been. Carney said on Saturday, hours after he suspended trade talks...
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Fact File: News story using Jim Balsillie to promote AI crypto platform is fake
An article made to look like it came from CBC News was shared on LinkedIn this month claiming that former BlackBerry chief executive Jim Balsillie was encouraging investment in an artificial intelligence-powered cryptocurrency platform. Balsillie says ...
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Saskatchewan's Premier Moe announces 50% retaliatory tax on U.S. booze amid trade war
PRINCE ALBERT - As Canada's trade war with the United States escalates, Saskatchewan is hitting back with a reciprocal tax on American alcohol. Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe announced Wednesday that starting Sept. 8, Saskatchewan is to impose a 50 per...
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World
Nearly 1,000 are missing in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic floods caused by a glacial collapse
UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal (AP) - China's Xinhua News Agency said Thursday that mudslides in Tibet caused by a glacial collapse have left three people dead and 558 missing, while police in Nepal reported at least 162 were killed after massive flash floods in a...
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More than 550 missing in Tibet after floods that left hundreds also missing in Nepal
UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal (AP) - China's Xinhua News Agency said mudslides Wednesday caused by a glacial collapse in Tibet have left 558 people missing, while police in Nepal reported Thursday morning that at least 162 were killed after massive flash floods i...
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Sal Veder, Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer who shot iconic 'Burst of Joy,' dies at age 99
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - Pulitzer Prize winning photographer Slava 'Sal' Veder, best known for his picture of a U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel joyfully reuniting with his family after five years in a prisoner of war camp in Vietnam, died Aug. 22. H...
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Judge denies Minnesota's bid to compel the extradition of an ICE officer from Texas
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (AP) - A federal judge on Wednesday refused to order Texas to extradite an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. U.S....
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Testimony concludes in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. Jury to hear closing arguments Thursday
Testimony concluded Wednesday in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, a mother accused of strangling her three young children in a case that has drawn attention to postpartum mental health. Closing arguments are expected to begin Thursday,...
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Talarico wants to unearth Paxton's depositions to keep focus on opponent's past in Texas Senate race
James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, wants to reveal depositions involving Ken Paxton, his Republican opponent, as part of an ongoing effort to keep the focus on Paxton's history of scandals. The depositions...
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