WITHIN THE ROPES
Demers Boxing preps for home card at Saskatoon event
A pair of boxers from Demers Boxing travelled to Dakota Dunes Casino on Oct. 3 to compete in the Kopas Boxing Pro-Am and dinner show. Seventeen-year-old Havanna Demers earned a unanimous-decision victory over Olivia Wilcocks of Cold Lake, Alta., while 12-year-old Luke Lenko lost by split decision to hometown boxer Zeke...
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MISSING PERSON
Battlefords RCMP seek public's help locating 28-year-old
Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's help locating a missing 28-year-old woman from North Battleford.Police received a report Oct. 6 regarding Teshina "Tess" Nahbexie, who was last seen the evening of Oct. 2 in North Battleford.Nahbexie is described as 5'4 and 160 pounds, with brown eyes and long brow...
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WITHIN THE ROPES
Demers Boxing preps for home card at Saskatoon event
A pair of boxers from Demers Boxing travelled to Dakota Dunes Casino on Oct. 3 to compete in the Kopas Boxing Pro-Am and dinner show. Seventeen-year-old Havanna Demers earned a unanimous-decision victory over Olivia Wilcocks of Cold Lake, Alta., while 12-year-old Luke Lenko lost by split decision to hometown boxer Zeke...
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MISSING PERSON
Battlefords RCMP seek public's help locating 28-year-old
Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's help locating a missing 28-year-old woman from North Battleford.Police received a report Oct. 6 regarding Teshina "Tess" Nahbexie, who was last seen the evening of Oct. 2 in North Battleford.Nahbexie is described as 5'4 and 160 pounds, with brown eyes and long brow...
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Bullseye
Battlefords archer places 14th at World Championships
A North Battleford man has returned from the 2026 World Archery Field and 3D Championships among the Top 15 archers in the world.Jovica Djukic was one of three locals to make the trip for the tournament in Yankton, South Dakota, where he beat out over 200 other competitors to finish the event at 14th overall."Ever...
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Hot start
AAA Stars shining bright through first two weeks of the season
The Battlefords AAA Stars are firing on all cylinders to start the season.The Stars are off with a 4-0-0-0 (W-L-OTL-SOL) record, putting them in a tie for second with Moose Jaw in the SMAAAHL standings behind only Prince Albert (5-1-0-0).Head coach Martin Smith is happy with the record, but wants to see more consistenc...
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MISSING PERSON
Battlefords RCMP seek missing woman suspected to have travelled to Ontario
Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating a 35-year-old woman reported missing.RCMP received a report about Jamie Osecap on Oct. 5. She was last in contact with loved ones on Aug. 14 at about 6:30 p.m.Osecap is described as 5-3 and 121 pounds, with brown eyes and medium-length brown hair. She ...
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municipal matters
North Battleford residents to get first look at 2027 budget priorities
North Battleford residents will get their first public look this month at the spending and service decisions that will shape the city's 2027 budget.The process begins Oct. 19 at 4:45 p.m. with third-party grant requests from community organizations, followed by the city's main budget deliberations in November.Mayor Kel...
Oct 5, 2026
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Saskatchewan
More crime
RCMP investigate two serious assaults in Pelican Narrows amid broader policing changes
A teenager and a man were found seriously injured on the same street in Pelican Narrows in separate incidents Saturday, prompting police to ask residents for surveillance footage as investigators determine whether the assaults are connected.At approximately 7:50 a.m. on Oct. 3, Pelican Narrows RCMP received a report th...
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Crime
UPDATED: Man injured in Tuesday morning shooting in Sandy Bay
Update: On Tuesday afternoon, Sandy Bay RCMP reported that an individual has been arrested in relation to this investigation.No charges have been laid at this time. The investigation into the circumstances of the shooting continues and police will provide updates when they are able.--A man is recovering from non-life-t...
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Flu season
Fall immunization appointments now open across Saskatchewan
Appointments for fall influenza and COVID-19 vaccines opened across Saskatchewan on Tuesday.The provincial government said seniors, children under five, pregnant women and those with chronic health conditions are at the greatest risk of contracting a respiratory illness, and members of those groups were encouraged to g...
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Traffic safety
Melville pedestrian death pushes road fatalities to 87: Sask. RCMP
A 73-year-old woman is dead after being hit by a vehicle near Melville, marking the 87th fatality on Saskatchewan RCMP-policed roadways so far this year.Her death on Oct. 2 adds to a growing provincial toll, with Mounties reporting a total of 72 crashes resulting in 87 deaths on roads as of Monday morning.Saskatchewan ...
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764 Group
Yorkton resident, 18, facing terrorism charges: RCMP
A Yorkton resident is facing three terrorism-related charges over their alleged participation in the activities of a group the Mounties described as "violent online predators."According to the RCMP, officers investigating a report about "concerning online activity" began looking into a user on Teleg...
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Health
Canadian Dental Association report finds dental care program limits coverage
OTTAWA - The national dental care program has "transformed access to care for millions of patients" but claims are being denied without explanations and too many people are confused about what's covered, says a new report from the Canadian Dental Association.The association commissioned the report to assess t...
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WITHIN THE ROPES
Demers Boxing preps for home card at Saskatoon event
A pair of boxers from Demers Boxing travelled to Dakota Dunes Casino on Oct. 3 to compete in the Kopas Boxing Pro-Am and dinner show. Seventeen-year-old Havanna Demers earned a unanimous-decision victory over Olivia Wilcocks of Cold Lake, Alta., while 12-year-old Luke Lenko lost by split decision to hometown boxer Zeke...
6h ago
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Hot start
AAA Stars shining bright through first two weeks of the season
The Battlefords AAA Stars are firing on all cylinders to start the season.The Stars are off with a 4-0-0-0 (W-L-OTL-SOL) record, putting them in a tie for second with Moose Jaw in the SMAAAHL standings behind only Prince Albert (5-1-0-0).Head coach Martin Smith is happy with the record, but wants to see more consistenc...
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Early Passing
Sask. Stanley Cup champion defenceman Lyle Odelein dead at 58
Stanley Cup champion defenceman and Saskatchewan product Lyle Odelein has died at the age of 58.As reported Saturday by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Odelein died from a heart attack overnight on Friday.A native of Quill Lake, Odelein played over 1,000 games in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Phoe...
Oct 4, 2026
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Go Riders
Saskatchewan Roughriders lose 37-31 to Calgary Stampeders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have to wait a little longer to punch their ticket to the playoffs.The Calgary Stampeders held off a late Saskatchewan push for a 37-31 win Friday night at Mosaic Stadium, preventing the Riders from clinching a post-season berth and handing the green and white a third straight loss.Cal...
Oct 3, 2026
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North Stars lose 5-2
North Stars drop second straight game in road loss to Kindersley
The Battlefords North Stars fell to 2-3-1-0 on the season after a 5-2 road loss to the Kindersley Klippers. It was the second straight loss for the North Stars, who have been outscored 9-2 in their last two games. After an overachieving season last year, North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb said the team's large retur...
Oct 2, 2026
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DIVISIONAL MATCHUP
North Stars head on the road against the Kindersley Klippers
The Battlefords North Stars are on the road tonight for a Nutrien Division matchup against the rival Kindersley Klippers. It marks the second meeting between the North Stars and the Klippers this season. Kindersley spoiled the North Stars' home opener on Sept. 18 with a 3-1 win at the Access Communications Centre. In t...
Oct 2, 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
New details in extensive FBI account of Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting
SEATTLE - A complaint by the FBI against James Bryant in U.S. district court provides extensive new allegations about the mass killings in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., where eight victims died on Feb. 10, 2026. FBI special agent Joseph Rico swears in the compl...
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Delta plane 'clipped' Air Canada aircraft at Los Angeles airport: aviation agency
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration says it is investigating after a Delta Air Lines plane "clipped" an Air Canada aircraft at Los Angeles International Airport on Tuesday. The aviation agency says the incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. local ti...
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Author Steven Galloway testifies that split was 'amicable' with former student
VANCOUVER - Author and former UBC professor Steven Galloway says he was "shocked" to learn he was being accused of sexual assault, and believed he had split amicably after an affair with the former student making the allegation. Galloway told a B.C. S...
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Martel returns to Conservative caucus, joins the Tory Senate group
OTTAWA - Quebec Sen. Richard Martel is back in the opposition caucus after joining the Conservative Senate group today. Sen. Leo Housakos, the opposition leader in the Senate, says Martel is a "natural fit" in a statement issued today. Martel left the ...
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Alberta separatists see an ally in Quebec premier-designate St-Pierre Plamondon
EDMONTON - Leading figures in the push for Alberta separation are celebrating the election of Quebec premier-designate Paul St-Pierre Plamondon. Jeff Rath said Tuesday that St-Pierre Plamondon's election victory could change the political dynamic of Ca...
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U.S. suspect conspired with Tumbler Ridge killer before and during attack: FBI
The FBI says that on Feb. 10, Jesse Van Rootselaar told online friend James Cody Bryant that she had dressed for the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that would claim the lives of eight victims that day. An FBI complaint that recounts alleged inte...
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World
Trump says he has call scheduled with Putin to discuss possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has a call scheduled with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a possible case of plague at a Siberian research institute. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump ...
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Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after Tennessee failed execution, her attorneys say
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is awake and speaking at a hospital, her lawyers said Tuesday, six days after the state's failed attempt to execute her by lethal injection left her unconscious and on a ventilator. Pike, 50, surviv...
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Washington resident conspired with Canadian school shooter before attack, officials say
SEATTLE (AP) - Federal authorities said Tuesday that they have arrested and charged a 30-year-old from Washington state with encouraging an 18-year-old to commit one of the worst school shootings in Canada's history by offering to livestream the Februa...
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California couple arrested on child abuse charges in horrifying surrogacy probe
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A wealthy couple in suburban Los Angeles recruited women across the country to serve as surrogates, promising them that they were just looking for another child to grow their family. Instead, prosecutors say, the couple...
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Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school's handling of sex assault claims
ITHACA, N.Y. (AP) - A former high-ranking Department of Justice official will look at how Cornell handles sexual misconduct complaints, university trustees announced Tuesday as they tried to address an outpouring of anger over allegations of a 2024 gan...
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UK police arrest a 7th man in connection with a security incident at a US-run air base
LONDON (AP) - British police on Tuesday arrested a 22-year-old man in London on suspicion of a terror offense over a security incident at a U.S.-run military air base in England that authorities have linked to Iran. The arrest is the seve...
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