North Battleford runner Maryska Kardynal has added some hardware to her trophy case, bringing home the Bob Adams Award as Saskatchewan's top under-16 female track athlete. Kardynal said she is the first athlete from North Battleford to receive the award. "That was pretty cool to see that I'll be in history," ...

A 13-year-old dancer from Unity is celebrating a world championship title after representing Canada at the IDO World Hip Hop and Popping Championships in Poland."It was wonderful!" said Mikaela Hennings. "I had so much fun and it was so life-changing. I just really want to do it again." (Image Credi...

A skateboard hanging on the wall at Living Faith Chapel in North Battleford carries a story from Oregon - and has helped to inspire a new indoor skatepark built around community.Pastor Deb McNabb brought the skateboard home after meeting its owner, Chris, during a trip to Portland for a snowboarding conference."We...

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is reminding residents to have a safe Halloween. "In our communities, it gets dark early and the weather can be an issue, so a little planning helps keep the night fun, healthy and safe for everyone," a public release by Dr. Angela Silveira states. There are a number of tips ...

North Battleford's Access Communications Centre will be closed Thursday night, Oct. 29, and during the day Friday, Oct. 30, for maintenance.The city said crews are carrying out the work. Parks and recreation staff are contacting user groups directly if their bookings are affected.The city's Oct. 29 notice did not speci...

Pruning or removing a city tree without permission can now bring North Battleford residents a fine of at least $500 and a separate bill for damage.Council's newly-adopted Urban Forestry Protection Bylaw protects entire city trees, including branches and roots extending into neighbouring private yards.A tree is covered ...

Ahead of health-care union leaders heading into a meeting with provincial ministers Wednesday morning, health-care workers showed up in force for a rally in front of the Legislative Building.Bashir Jalloh, president of CUPE Local 5430, was among the leaders who attended the meeting.Normally the unions face off against ...

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Chief Tammy Cook-Searson is calling on the federal government to take action on longstanding First Nations issues, including justice for Timber Bay Children's Home survivors and proposed changes to the Indian Act.Cook-Searson represented northern Saskatchewan at a historic meeting in Ottawa on ...

Cumberland NDP MLA Jordan McPhail believes residents of Saskatchewan are looking for change and the Sask. Party failed to deliver that in Tuesday's Speech from the Throne. "We see from the government they have taken on a steady-on approach. I think a lot of people were looking for change," he said. "I h...

This year's candy haul could be a big one with Halloween landing on a Saturday, giving kids a whole day to try and collect as much as they can. But when that candy haul gets too big to deal with, what options do parents have to get rid of some of that candy without upsetting their kids stomachs or feelings? Catherine A...

The fall session of the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly kicked off Tuesday, with Premier Scott Moe's government outlining its priorities and promising several new laws in the throne speech.It includes legislation to provide greater oversight and accountability in personal care homes, restrictions on assisted dying, s...

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says a process to review the Indian Act won't necessarily lead to the controversial legislation's termination.The Indian Act gives Ottawa sweeping powers over First Nations communities and people, including the authority to determine who qualifies for recognition and what reserves ca...

North Battleford runner Maryska Kardynal has added some hardware to her trophy case, bringing home the Bob Adams Award as Saskatchewan's top under-16 female track athlete. Kardynal said she is the first athlete from North Battleford to receive the award. "That was pretty cool to see that I'll be in history," ...

The Battlefords North Stars lost their ninth straight game, falling 4-0 to the Melfort Mustangs.It was the North Stars' second shutout loss to the Mustangs this season and their fourth overall, surpassing last season's total.North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb described the loss as "disappointing," saying t...

Wyatt Fennig reached a point this season when he wanted it to be over.Now, with the Bull Riders Canada finals approaching next weekend, the North Battleford bull rider wants to end it with a win.The 25-year-old currently sits 12th in the national standings with 2,545 points and $6,310 in season earnings. He hopes to br...

The Battlefords North Stars are on the road today to take on the Melfort Mustangs. The North Stars (2-9-0-1, fourth in the Nutrien Division) are looking to snap a league-high eight-game losing streak and avoid losing nine straight for the first time since the 2008-09 regular season. The North Stars have struggled offen...

Both John Paul II Crusaders soccer teams are headed to the provincial championships this weekend. Girls Crusaders The girls' team earned its spot at provincials after a 7-3 regular season and a silver-medal finish at regionals, losing to Valley Christian Academy in the final. A big difference between last season and th...

The high school football season has come to an end for the John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders. Although the Crusaders finished with a 2-4 record and missed the playoffs, head coach Kevin Pinno said he was pleased with the team's development. "The team that we were at the end of the year was significantly different ...

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...

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 ...

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 (...

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Canada-European Union summit in Montreal concludes today with digital trade on agenda A major summit Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting with European Union lea...

OTTAWA - Statistics Canada is set to release GDP figures for the month of August and its early estimate for September and the third quarter overall this morning. A Reuters poll of economists show they're predicting 0.2 per cent growth for August, whic...

MONTREAL - A major summit Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting with European Union leaders is set to conclude today with announcements on digital trade and academic exchanges. Carney welcomed European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Euro...

U.S. President Donald Trump has been telling supporters to vote like he's on the midterm ballot next Tuesday - but voters are heading to the polls looking for politicians ready to tackle the affordability crisis. Trump returned to the White House with ...

DRUMMONDVILLE - A man wanted in a fatal 2025 hit and run in British Columbia has been arrested in Quebec. Police say the man was arrested by RCMP with help from the Quebec provincial police on Oct. 14 near Drummondville, about 100 kilometres northeast ...

VICTORIA - The City of Victoria has issued a warning after the same person was attacked by an owl at a park twice in three days. The city says in a statement that it received a complaint on Oct. 4
about a barred owl attack on the shared pedestrian and ...

KHERSON, Ukraine (AP) - Russian and Ukrainian officials on a humanitarian mission said Friday they entered the devastated city of Oleshky following a rare ceasefire. The chief coordinators of the operation, Yana Lantratova from Russia and...

DETROIT (AP) - Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed will campaign Sunday in Detroit alongside former primary rival Rep. Haley Stevens, marking their first public appearance together in months after a week in which lingering divisions spi...

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - An Australian appeals court on Friday ordered triple-murderer Erin Patterson to never be released from prison because of the "shocking criminality" involved in poisoning four of her estranged husband's relatives with death c...

LOS ANGELES (AP) - The U.S. Justice Department has issued subpoenas to California officials in an escalation of its scrutiny of local election administration. The Associated Press obtained copies of three subpoenas sent Oct. 21 and Oct. 2...

JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denied Thursday that she knew anything about an effort to put another candidate on the Alaska ballot with the same name as the Republican incumbent as the Justice Department escalated a cri...

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The Republican Party of Virginia said a shooting Thursday just outside its offices in Richmond doesn't appear to have anything to do with its operations. The party said in a statement posted online that a woman was sh...