missing youth
RCMP seek missing 13-year-old known to travel to North Battleford
Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's help finding a 13-year-old boy last seen on Sweetgrass First Nation who is known to travel to the North Battleford area.Police received a report that Christopher Desjarlais was missing at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Desjarlais is described as 5-7 and 200 pounds, with...
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big changes
Grandmother's Bay, 300-mile race returns to Canadian Challenge
There will be a couple of notable changes to the Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race in 2027. Those changes include the return of the 300-mile (483-kilometer) distance as part of the 12-dog race, as well as the return of the Northern Route to Grandmother's Bay. 2023 was the last year a 300-mile race was held, and the last...
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missing youth
RCMP seek missing 13-year-old known to travel to North Battleford
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big changes
Grandmother's Bay, 300-mile race returns to Canadian Challenge
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missing youth
RCMP seek missing 13-year-old known to travel to North Battleford
Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's help finding a 13-year-old boy last seen on Sweetgrass First Nation who is known to travel to the North Battleford area.Police received a report that Christopher Desjarlais was missing at approximately 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday. Desjarlais is described as 5-7 and 200 pounds, with...
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'No child should be lost'
COPP helps reunite 99 children during Northwest Territorial Days, eases pressure on Battlefords RCMP
Decades before Paul Robertson began helping reunite lost children with their families in the Battlefords, he experienced the fear the program is designed to prevent.The vice-president of the Battlefords Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) said he lost his daughter for six or seven hours many years ago while living in Bri...
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North Battleford golfer bounces back from nationals with first hole-in-one, 10-stroke win
Natalie Maunula left her first national championship without the scores she wanted.Not too long after, the 14-year-old North Battleford golfer had her first hole-in-one, a 64-foot birdie putt and a 10-stroke victory.Maunula shot rounds of 75 and 76 for a two-day total of 151 to win the Girls U15 division at the Maple L...
Aug 31, 2026
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municipal matters
North Battleford locks in lower natural gas rate with U.S. supplier
North Battleford has locked in a lower natural gas rate with an American supplier after city council questioned whether tariffs or worsening Canada-U.S. trade tensions could affect the deal.Council approved a one-year agreement with Twin Eagle during a special meeting Monday, securing a rate of $2.58 per gigajoule from...
Aug 31, 2026
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MISSING
Battlefords RCMP seek public help locating missing Paynton woman
Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 47-year-old woman from Paynton.Police received a report Aug. 30 that Nelda Delorme was missing. She was last seen at a business on Railway Avenue in North Battleford at about 5 p.m. Aug. 29.Delorme is described as 5-foot-7 and 250 pounds, with brow...
Aug 31, 2026
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Eliza Sunshine
Three generations of women at heart of new novel
Michelle Good, an author originally from Red Pheasant Cree Nation, explores colonial violence and the resilience of Indigenous women in her new novel, Eliza Sunshine."The original idea for the book was to basically tell the story of my mother [Eliza] ... It was because her life was so extraordinary for the time. A...
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Saskatchewan
“Godzilla of El Niños”
Warmer fall and tame winter ahead in Saskatchewan: Climatologist
Saskatchewan can expect a warmer-than-normal fall and a slow start to winter this year, according to Environment Canada's senior climatologist.David Phillips said September will almost feel like an extension of the summer, with the next three months expected to be warmer than normal."It's fall warmth - compared to...
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Top dogs descend on Prince Albert ahead of National Championships
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Meadow Lake girl swims 2.5 kilometres to raise money for shelter animals
Eleven-year-old Sloane Reid swam across Greig Lake, raised $300 for shelter animals and then delivered a matter-of-fact assessment of the feat."I didn't really find it hard, but it was tiring," she said.Her father, Layne Reid, estimated the crossing at just under 2.5 kilometres. Sloane has been part of Meadow...
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big changes
Grandmother's Bay, 300-mile race returns to Canadian Challenge
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Cree Smartphone
Sask entrepreneurs developing first Indigenous-owned smartphone
Sometimes the biggest dreams start in the most modest places. For Priscilla Netmaker-English, her dream was set in motion at a laundromat.Netmaker-English, a member of Big River First Nation, had long dreamed of creating a piece of technology that would inspire generations to embrace their Indigenous languages. A Cree ...
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Emotional return
100 years later, stolen tipi returned to Kawacatoose First Nation
After a 3,000 kilometre journey, a stolen tipi has been returned to Kawacatoose First Nation.On Friday August 28, Chief (Okimow) Cory Dustyhorn of Kawacatoose First Nation, drove into his community and delivered a 100 year-old tipi cover, which was being held at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian ...
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Shemar Bridges ready to go with Saskatchewan Roughriders
It's been a busy couple of weeks for Shemar Bridges.The wide receiver was back at practice for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, preparing for an Aug. 15 game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders after dealing with an injury all season.But he was released by the Ti-Cats on Aug. 19. On Aug. 25, it was announced that the former C...
Aug 27, 2026
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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...
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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
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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
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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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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
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Canada
RCMP ask to meet ex-B.C. Conservative who says he was offered job to quit as MLA
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