On Strike
WestJet strike: Flight attendants walk out after talks fail
WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants are on strike, with the airline's flights halted on a busy summer travel weekend after the carrier and union failed to reach a new contract.Both CUPE, the union representing the workers, and the airline announced the move after a strike deadline passed early Sunday morning.Read more:Me...
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National horse racing event galloping into Prince Albert
The Prince Albert area is less than a week away from hosting a national competition that hasn't happened in ten years. Towards Lily Plain, horseback riders are getting ready to welcome riders from all over the prairies for the 2026 Canadian Endurance Championship. Hosted by the Saskatchewan Long Riders, equestrians wil...
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Significant Loss
Saskatchewan Senator Todd Lewis dies at 65
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
On Strike
WestJet strike: Flight attendants walk out after talks fail
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horsin' around
National horse racing event galloping into Prince Albert
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Battlefords
HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Call to the Hall: read all about the newest members of the Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame
With the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony approaching on Aug. 15, the Hall of Fame has released additional information on each inductee.INDIVIDUAL CATEGORYGeorge Dimas - Regina, SKDimas played baseball from age 10 to 40 as a pitcher, shortstop, centre-fielder and outfielder. He played Little League...
Aug 01, 2026
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NATIONAL STAGE
Pair of Sharks picked for U18 women's summer selection camp
Two Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks have made franchise history. Forward Brooke Weber and defenceman Savannah Mucha have been invited to Hockey Canada's 2026-27 summer selection camp, where they will compete for an opportunity to play for Canada's women's U18 team. "It's phenomenal," said Sharks coach Nolan ...
Jul 31, 2026
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Crime
North Battleford man arrested on pair of outstanding warrants
The Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) has put a wanted 53-year-old man behind bars. On Thursday morning, officers arrested the man at his North Battleford home as part of a targeted investigation and coordinated enforcement efforts. The man had two outstanding warrants, including one for sexual interference and anoth...
Jul 31, 2026
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT
'Everything's so expensive': Sask. couple finds creative ways to pay for wedding
With Saskatchewan weddings costing hundreds of dollars per guest, 20-year-old Jasmine Bunnell and her fiancé, 21-year-old Clay Hunter, knew their September wedding would take careful saving.What they didn't plan for was a cow kick to the knee that left Bunnell injured, unable to work and searching for another wa...
Jul 31, 2026
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CRIME WATCH
Battlefords RCMP respond to over 60 calls on Wednesday night
Battlefords RCMP reported receiving more than 60 calls for service between 6 p.m. July 29 and 6 a.m. July 30.The calls included the following serious assaults:Battlefords RCMP received a report of a serious assault at a residence on Sweetgrass First Nation at approximately 11 p.m. July 29. Officers have been searching ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Home Sweet Home
A look inside the athletes' village at the Tony Cote Summer Games
With the Tony Cote Games in town, people around the Battlefords have the opportunity to take in various summer sports as First Nations from across Saskatchewan come together not only to compete, but also to celebrate Indigenous history and culture in Canada. As athletes from around the province gather in the Battleford...
Jul 30, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Significant Loss
Saskatchewan Senator Todd Lewis dies at 65
Saskatchewan Senator Todd Lewis, a longtime local volunteer and respected leader in the province's agriculture sector, has died at the age of 65.Lewis was appointed to the Senate by former prime minister Justin Trudeau on Feb. 7, 2025, and was serving as deputy liaison for the Canadian Senators Group.Lewis farmed near ...
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horsin' around
National horse racing event galloping into Prince Albert
The Prince Albert area is less than a week away from hosting a national competition that hasn't happened in ten years. Towards Lily Plain, horseback riders are getting ready to welcome riders from all over the prairies for the 2026 Canadian Endurance Championship. Hosted by the Saskatchewan Long Riders, equestrians wil...
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Revenge Win
Saskatchewan Roughriders win the rematch, defeat Elks in Edmonton
In a back-and-forth battle, the Saskatchewan Roughriders emerged as the victors in the rematch with the Edmonton Elks.While the offences exploded in the first meeting between the two last week, big plays were hard to come by on Saturday night at Commonwealth Stadium.Saskatchewan walked out of Edmonton with a 28-26 win....
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Perfect Pool Play
Semifinals ahead for undefeated Team Sask. at 19U Women's Baseball Nationals
Team Saskatchewan will play for a medal on their home diamond at the 19U Women's Baseball National Championships in Saskatoon following a dominant final game of the team's round-robin.Despite a slow start, Saskatchewan rallied to defeat Newfoundland and Labrador 11-2 at Cairns Field on Saturday afternoon to win their t...
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Hunting Season
Saskatchewan hunting, big-game draw licences now on sale
Saskatchewan's hunters are getting ready to head back into the wild.The Government of Saskatchewan is reminding hunters to prepare for the upcoming season.Read more:Late northern Saskatchewan winter contributes to 'worst season on record' for outfitterSask. game bird licence changes signal crackdown on illegal outfitti...
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Cancelled Flights
WestJet attendants strike update: What travellers need to know
Air travellers planning to fly WestJet may be concerned about potential disruptions from a strike, with dozens of flights already cancelled.The airline scrapped 81 scheduled flights for Saturday, as a work stoppage looms for 4,400 flight attendants at Canada's second-largest air carrier, after their union issued a 72-h...
Aug 01, 2026
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Local Sports
Revenge Win
Saskatchewan Roughriders win the rematch, defeat Elks in Edmonton
In a back-and-forth battle, the Saskatchewan Roughriders emerged as the victors in the rematch with the Edmonton Elks.While the offences exploded in the first meeting between the two last week, big plays were hard to come by on Saturday night at Commonwealth Stadium.Saskatchewan walked out of Edmonton with a 28-26 win....
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Saturday Night Football
Riders, Elks lock horns in CFL rematch at Commonwealth Stadium
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will try to throw a counterpunch against the Edmonton Elks in the season series.Saskatchewan lost 36-34 in the first meeting between the two teams last week. Edmonton can clinch the season series with another win today."It was tough (losing that last game). The last time I remember fee...
Aug 01, 2026
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HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Call to the Hall: read all about the newest members of the Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame
With the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony approaching on Aug. 15, the Hall of Fame has released additional information on each inductee.INDIVIDUAL CATEGORYGeorge Dimas - Regina, SKDimas played baseball from age 10 to 40 as a pitcher, shortstop, centre-fielder and outfielder. He played Little League...
Aug 01, 2026
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NATIONAL STAGE
Pair of Sharks picked for U18 women's summer selection camp
Two Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks have made franchise history. Forward Brooke Weber and defenceman Savannah Mucha have been invited to Hockey Canada's 2026-27 summer selection camp, where they will compete for an opportunity to play for Canada's women's U18 team. "It's phenomenal," said Sharks coach Nolan ...
Jul 31, 2026
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New guy in town
Derick Roberson eager to make quick impact with Riders
After a few years of calls from the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Derick Roberson has finally ventured north and joined the CFL."I've been with the UFL for a couple of years, and the agent reached out to me with the opportunity to make a few bucks," the San Antonio, Texas product said after Wednesday's practice.I...
Jul 30, 2026
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HISTORY ON THE COURT
Battlefords-area First Nations volleyball players reflect on inaugural First Nations team at Canada Cup
The Volleyball Canada Cup took place July 21 to 26 in Regina. While most participating teams were provincial squads, this year's tournament was the first to include a First Nations team, made up of Indigenous athletes from across Canada. Two Saskatchewan athletes on the All Nations team were 18-year-olds Mia Peyachew o...
Jul 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
Dozens protest Meta's plan for massive data centre in northern Alberta county
MORINVILLE - Dozens of people are protesting tech giant Meta's plan to build its first Canadian data centre in a county north of Edmonton. Ben Baril is the 20-year-old organizer of the protest in Morinville, a town in Sturgeon County, where the tech gi...
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Montreal's Jewish community on edge after blaze guts kosher restaurant
MONTREAL - Montreal police are investigating after a fire heavily damaged a kosher restaurant overnight Saturday in the city's Côte-des-Neiges-Notre-Dame-de-Grâce borough. Police said the case is being investigated as arson and that all hypotheses rem...
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Passengers looking for options as flights grounded in WestJet strike
OTTAWA - Hundreds of travellers are left looking for alternative options as 4,400 WestJet flight attendants went on strike this morning. WestJet and their roughly 4,400 flight attendants are at loggerheads with top issues at the bargaining table includ...
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What travellers should know about navigating WestJet strike disruptions
HALIFAX - Thousands of passengers are trying to navigate the cancellation process as WestJet halts hundreds of flights due to a strike by its 4,400 flight attendants. The airline operates more than 600 flights per day and says the travel of 250,000 pe...
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A quick look at recent airline labour disputes
WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants went on strike early Sunday morning, with the airline's flights halted on a busy summer travel weekend after the carrier and union failed to reach a new contract. Over the past three years, strikes by Air Canada flight...
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Saskatchewan senator, farmer Todd Lewis dies at age 65
OTTAWA - Todd Lewis, a Saskatchewan senator, farmer and agricultural sector advocate has died at the age of 65. Raymonde Gagné, the speaker of the Senate, announced Lewis's death Saturday afternoon and called him a "steadfast champion of Saskatchewan'...
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World
Suspect in shooting at Idaho fast-food restaurant died from self-inflicted gunshot wound, police say
TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) - The suspect in a fatal shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Idaho died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said. The suspect was identified as 24-year-old Chad Williams. Authorities said they ...
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Sen. Bernie Moreno says former son-in-law Max Miller should not serve in the House
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno said his former son-in-law, U.S Rep. Max Miller, should not be serving in the House and should "seek professional help" as Miller defended himself against allegations of domestic abuse in a live video on X Sund...
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A suicide bomber strikes an antimilitant rally in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 14
PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) - A suicide bomber targeted protesters at an antimilitant rally in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday, killing at least 14 people, mostly civilians and police officers, and wounding more than two dozen others, officials said. ...
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2 killed when firefighting helicopters collide near Athens as Europe's wildfire emergency rages
ATHENS, Greece (AP) - Two Greek firefighting helicopters collided in midair on Sunday as they were battling a wind-driven wildfire west of Athens, sending one aircraft crashing to the ground. Two crew members, a Greek and a Danish national, died in the...
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Moscow mayor calls a deadly bomb attack on a restaurant a 'terrorist act'
Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin called on Sunday a bomb attack on a restaurant in the capital the day before a "brutal terrorist act," but did not say who was responsible. The blast on Saturday evening at the Balzi Rossi, an upscale Italian ...
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Trump says he will order halt to Iran strikes after parameters reached for deal to end war
CAIRO (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump said in a Saturday evening social media post he will order American forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran, claiming Mideast allies had reached the parameters of a deal to end the five-month old war. ...
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