New Chapter
Snowbird replacements 'extremely manoeuverable, powerful,' RCAF commander says
The Royal Canadian Air Force welcomed on Thursday the first two of its new trainer aircraft, the CT-157 Siskin II - the same planes that will replace the old Tutor jets flown by the Snowbirds aerial demonstration team.The turboprop planes will soon be headed to 15 Wing Moose Jaw, where the air force eventually will sta...
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BETWEEN THE PIPES
Meet the new faces guarding the crease for North Stars this season
The crease will look much different than it did last season for the Battlefords North Stars. Heading into the SJHL season, North Stars fans have learned about the forwards and defence corps. Now, it's time to meet the team's new goalies. Nathan Claydon, who is expected to start the season opener, signed with the North ...
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New Chapter
Snowbird replacements 'extremely manoeuverable, powerful,' RCAF commander says
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
CCMA Week
Red Pheasant Cree Nation artist brings Indigenous designs to Country Music Week
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BETWEEN THE PIPES
Meet the new faces guarding the crease for North Stars this season
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Battlefords
CCMA Week
Red Pheasant Cree Nation artist brings Indigenous designs to Country Music Week
Flashes of lavender purple will be visible at Gather Local Market and throughout Saskatoon during the Canadian Country Music Awards' Country Music Week, thanks to a local artist's design.Chris Chipak, a teacher and Indigenous artist from Red Pheasant Cree Nation who lives in Saskatoon, said he's excited to be creating ...
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MEET A MACHINE
Battlefords ready for fifth annual 'Meet a Machine' event
The Battlefords Early Years Family Resource Centre is preparing for its fifth annual Meet-A-Machine event. Children six and younger and their families can explore machines of all shapes and sizes and interact with their operators. Each year, hundreds of people attend, while several community organizations and businesse...
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ON THE BLUE LINE
A look at the Battlefords North Stars defense heading into the 2026-27 season
With the season approaching, it is time for Battlefords North Stars fans to get to know the team's new defence corps. There is a greater mix of returning and new players on defence than among the forwards.A new No. 1 Like the forward group, the North Stars' biggest loss on the blue line is a graduate, Gavin Granger. Th...
Sep 16, 2026
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Prince Albert Police Commission
Sask. Marshals have arrested over 100 fugitives in P.A. this year
The Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) is continuing to execute warrants and put away fugitives in the Prince Albert area. That's according to members of the SMS who shared some updated stats in front of the Prince Albert Police Commission at their monthly board meeting at City Hall on Tuesday. Noting one person ma...
Sep 16, 2026
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public safety
North Battleford break-ins more than double, driven by small number of people: RCMP
A small number of people are driving a sharp increase in break-ins across North Battleford, RCMP said, with several properties sometimes targeted in a single night.Police recorded 119 break-and-enters between April and June, more than double the 57 reported during the same period last year.Residential break-ins rose fr...
Sep 16, 2026
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CALGARY FIRESTARTER
Battlefords Sharks reflect on silver medal at the Calgary Firestarter Tournament
The Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks are back from the Calgary Firestarter tournament with a silver medal. After finishing the round-robin stage undefeated, the Sharks took down the Weyburn Gold Wings to punch their ticket to the final in dramatic fashion. "Weyburn scored late, with about 30 seconds left, to tie i...
Sep 16, 2026
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Saskatchewan
New Chapter
Snowbird replacements 'extremely manoeuverable, powerful,' RCAF commander says
The Royal Canadian Air Force welcomed on Thursday the first two of its new trainer aircraft, the CT-157 Siskin II - the same planes that will replace the old Tutor jets flown by the Snowbirds aerial demonstration team.The turboprop planes will soon be headed to 15 Wing Moose Jaw, where the air force eventually will sta...
10h ago
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Missing persons
Edmonton police believe missing man, two kids are in Saskatchewan
The Edmonton Police Service is extending their request for assistance in locating a missing 42-year-old man and his two children. Police said that Scot MacDermid and his two children, George, 6, and Lesley, 9, have been missing since Aug. 28 and were last spotted at the Manning Town Centre in Edmonton. Further investig...
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busted
Lloydminster man charged after drugs and two firearms seized
A Lloydminster man is facing four charges after officers seized cocaine, methamphetamine and two firearms from a residence.The Lloydminster Saskatchewan Trafficking and Response Team executed a search warrant at the home on Sept. 9 as part of an ongoing drug-trafficking investigation.Police said officers found about 41...
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Triton's Northern Exploration
Uranium City's mining past draws a new search for what's left
Uranium City was once home to thousands of people drawn by mining. Now, a company exploring nearby hopes new drilling will show whether uranium mining could return to the area. Triton Uranium said Wednesday it had completed four technical reports on its Atlas project, a roughly 46,000-acre property in the historic Beav...
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Brooklyn Anderson
This one's for Brookie': Shellbrook teen remembered after fatal crash.
The regular season hadn't even started, but Brooklyn Anderson was already planning which of her brother's hockey games she could attend this fall. Her mother Brandee Anderson said she had become 'such a big fan.' She even went to watch tryouts and decided with her mom who the team should pick and who they should cut. &...
Sep 16, 2026
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Brooklyn Anderson
This one's for Brookie': Shellbrook teen remembered after fatal crash.
The regular season hadn't even started, but Brooklyn Anderson was already planning which of her brother's hockey games she could attend this fall. Her mother Brandee Anderson said she had become 'such a big fan.' She even went to watch tryouts and decided with her mom who the team should pick and who they should cut. &...
Sep 16, 2026
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BETWEEN THE PIPES
Meet the new faces guarding the crease for North Stars this season
The crease will look much different than it did last season for the Battlefords North Stars. Heading into the SJHL season, North Stars fans have learned about the forwards and defence corps. Now, it's time to meet the team's new goalies. Nathan Claydon, who is expected to start the season opener, signed with the North ...
11h ago
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ON THE BLUE LINE
A look at the Battlefords North Stars defense heading into the 2026-27 season
With the season approaching, it is time for Battlefords North Stars fans to get to know the team's new defence corps. There is a greater mix of returning and new players on defence than among the forwards.A new No. 1 Like the forward group, the North Stars' biggest loss on the blue line is a graduate, Gavin Granger. Th...
Sep 16, 2026
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CALGARY FIRESTARTER
Battlefords Sharks reflect on silver medal at the Calgary Firestarter Tournament
The Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks are back from the Calgary Firestarter tournament with a silver medal. After finishing the round-robin stage undefeated, the Sharks took down the Weyburn Gold Wings to punch their ticket to the final in dramatic fashion. "Weyburn scored late, with about 30 seconds left, to tie i...
Sep 16, 2026
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NORTH STARS UP FRONT
A look at the Battlefords North Stars forwards heading into the season
With the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season set to return, North Stars fans are looking forward to getting to know the 2026-27 team. As the week progresses, Ryan Lambert, the Voice of the North Stars, will preview each positional group with head coach and general manager Connor Logan, starting with the forwards. ...
Sep 15, 2026
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Banjo Blues
Offence dries up for Riders in low-scoring Banjo Bowl loss to Blue Bombers
Offensive production was a struggle all afternoon long for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers came out victorious in the 22nd edition of the Banjo Bowl.The Roughriders failed to find the end zone against the Blue Bombers, with Winnipeg holding Trevor Harris and company in check to ea...
Sep 12, 2026
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Riders gameday
'Great test for us': Riders head to Winnipeg for Banjo Bowl clash
After claiming victory in the Labour Day Classic, the Saskatchewan Roughriders head into hostile territory today.It's the annual Labour Day rematch as the Riders take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Princess Auto Stadium. Saskatchewan is coming off of a 32-26 overtime victory at Mosaic Stadium in the Labour Day Classic...
Sep 12, 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
In the news today: Carney caucus meeting, BC election speculation, IKEA affordability
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... PM Carney to deliver remarks at caucus meeting in Ottawa today Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address his Liberal caucus in Ottawa today. The Liberal caucus...
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Clutch moments galore, on friends' epic road trip from Vancouver to Arctic and back
VANCOUVER - When Jaden Konishi rolled his 1986 Porsche 944 into Vancouver after an 8,000-kilometre road trip to the Arctic Circle, he had a surplus of new memories but no clutch. It had died about 3,000 kilometres earlier, somewhere in the Yukon's Tomb...
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Premier Eby will speak to local politicians amid snap election speculation
VANCOUVER - British Columbia Premier David Eby will speak to local politicians at their annual convention today just as he contemplates disrupting their upcoming municipal elections with his own provincial vote. The premier's annual speech to delegates...
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Von der Leyen's pitch for EU security council involves Canada, but it's not clear how
OTTAWA - A proposed new European security forum would include Canada, Britain and Ukraine as partners - but defence experts here say it's not clear what the council, or Ottawa's involvement, ultimately would look like. European Commission President Urs...
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PM Carney to deliver remarks at caucus meeting in Ottawa today
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to address his Liberal caucus in Ottawa today. The Liberal caucus retreat comes just before the fall sitting of the House of Commons gets underway on Monday. Among the Liberals' first bills of the sitting wil...
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Canadian Medical Association updates code of ethics to address racism, discrimination
OTTAWA - The Canadian Medical Association has updated its code of ethics to clarify how doctors are expected to address racism and discrimination in health care. The CMA says the updates give physicians clearer guidance on providing culturally safe, tr...
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World
Alabama carries out execution of Jeffery Lee for 1998 double murder at pawnshop
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - Alabama executed a man by lethal injection on Thursday for a 1998 double murder, three months after a judge's ruling blocked the state from putting him to death with nitrogen gas. Jeffery Lee, 49, was pronounced dead a...
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Postal Service chief says work stopped on computer system key to Trump effort to limit mail voting
WASHINGTON (AP) - The top official at the U.S. Postal Service said Thursday that the agency has stopped work on developing a controversial computer system that was central to President Donald Trump's effort to limit mail voting after the Supreme Court ...
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The driver who slammed into an LA bus before a news helicopter crash is charged with murder
LOS ANGELES (AP) - An SUV driver was under the influence of drugs when she swerved into the wrong lane, blew a red light and slammed into a Los Angeles city bus, killing two riders, prosecutors said Thursday as they charged her with murder. ...
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At least 33 illegal mining suspects found dead in Nigerian custody with officials blaming disease
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) - At least 33 suspects arrested for alleged illegal mining were found dead in Nigerian security custody on Thursday, officials said, claiming a suspected disease outbreak was to blame. But Dauda Shehu, a survivor of th...
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Michigan authorities advise shelter in place after small plane crash in Grand Traverse County
BLAIR TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) - An F-16 fighter jet from Texas crashed in rural Michigan during a routine training exercise on Thursday, and the pilot ejected safely, a military spokesman said. Sgt. Derek Gutierrez, a public affairs speciali...
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Bail set for ICE officer accused of lying and assault in non-fatal shooting in Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A federal immigration officer charged with shooting and wounding a Venezuelan man in January and lying about the circumstances to investigators made a brief initial appearance Thursday before a Minnesota judge after state authorities...
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