new business in town
'Closer to home': Winners to open doors in North Battleford
People in the Battlefords and surrounding area will soon no longer need to travel to Saskatoon or Lloydminster for Winners, as the retail giant is set to open a 22,747-square-foot store in North Battleford on Sept. 27.The Frontier Centre location at 11429 Railway Ave. E. is scheduled to open at 9 a.m.The store will car...
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Cool, wet weather persists
Rain brings harvest to a halt
The incredibly wet weather of late is certainly not ideal for many across the region, especially agriculture producers. Rainy and cool conditions at harvest after late seeding in the spring are a tough blow. "Harvest is shut down, effectively, for I would say a minimum of a week, depending [on] how much rain you h...
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Pedestrian dead after Lloydminster hit-and-run
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TRADE WAR
Tariff tensions create new challenges for Battlefords businesses
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new business in town
'Closer to home': Winners to open doors in North Battleford
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TRADE WAR
Tariff tensions create new challenges for Battlefords businesses
Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs on American goods took effect just after midnight EDT on Tuesday, in response to the 50 per cent tariffs Washington, DC imposed on Canada last month. On Aug. 22, U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on nearly $28 billion worth of Canadian goods, from hockey sticks and cement to honey...
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new business in town
'Closer to home': Winners to open doors in North Battleford
People in the Battlefords and surrounding area will soon no longer need to travel to Saskatoon or Lloydminster for Winners, as the retail giant is set to open a 22,747-square-foot store in North Battleford on Sept. 27.The Frontier Centre location at 11429 Railway Ave. E. is scheduled to open at 9 a.m.The store will car...
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GEARING UP FOR THE SEASON
North Stars look to round out the roster as the preseason continues
With training camp complete and their first preseason game in the books, the Battlefords North Stars are looking ahead as they work to finalize their roster. "It was good," North Stars head coach and general manager Connor Logan said of camp. "A lot of evaluation taking place and just seeing where guys a...
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NO HEALTH RISK
Geosmin behind changes to Battlefords drinking water
Residents in North Battleford may notice an earthy or musty taste and odour in their drinking water as elevated levels of geosmin are detected in the North Saskatchewan River. Geosmin is a naturally occurring organic compound produced by certain algae and microorganisms. It can affect the taste and odour of drinking wa...
Sep 04, 2026
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2026-27 season
'When we come to the rink, it means business': New season takes shape at North Stars training camp
The Battlefords North Stars are back at the starting line, less than five months after their season ended one victory short of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League final.Training camp opened Thursday with returning players, experienced additions and young prospects divided among three teams and competing for places on...
Sep 04, 2026
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Harley Knife and Môhkomân Creative
Ahtahkakoop member starts Okanagan's first Indigenous animation studio
A man originally from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation has launched what he says is the first Indigenous-owned animation studio in B.C.Harley Knife has worked as an animator for the past 12 years on shows including Max and Ruby on Treehouse, Pete the Cat on Amazon Prime and Everybody Still Hates Chris on Comedy Central.This wee...
Sep 03, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Illegal hunting
Prince Albert trial hears about man accused of illegal hunting, sold deer meat to immigrants
One of the men charged after a nearly 18-month-long investigation openly admitted to an undercover conservation officer that he illegally sold young deer meat to Muslims for Ramadan and collected $200. That was among the evidence heard at the trial for Wyatt and Brody Sinclair, which continued Monday afternoon at Princ...
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crime
Pedestrian dead after Lloydminster hit-and-run
RCMP have identified a suspect vehicle and driver after a pedestrian died following a hit-and-run in Lloydminster, but investigators are still seeking video from the area.Police responded at about 6:30 a.m. Monday to a report of a person lying on the roadway near 49th Avenue.Officers determined the person had been inju...
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book release
Cree language book focuses on 'th' dialect
A new book has been published by the Lac La Ronge Indian Band's (LLRIB) Solomon Ratt. The book, mâci-nîhithawîwin / Beginning Woods Cree, was officially released on Sept. 1. It is essentially a redo of his previous book mâci-nêhiyawêwin / Beginning Cree: Plains Cree, which was relea...
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Cool, wet weather persists
Rain brings harvest to a halt
The incredibly wet weather of late is certainly not ideal for many across the region, especially agriculture producers. Rainy and cool conditions at harvest after late seeding in the spring are a tough blow. "Harvest is shut down, effectively, for I would say a minimum of a week, depending [on] how much rain you h...
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court proceedings
Another adjournment pushes Métis harvesting rights case into 2027
A Saskatchewan test case that could help clarify where Métis people may exercise constitutionally-protected harvesting rights has been pushed into 2027.The cases involving Warren Boyer, Oliver Poitras and Harold St. Pierre are now scheduled to continue Jan. 25, 2027, in Meadow Lake Provincial Court. They had mos...
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No alternatives
Sask. motorcycle store says retaliation tariffs will drive off customers
EMERALD PARK - A Saskatchewan motorcycle store is hoping the federal government hits the brakes on tariffs on Harley-Davidson bikes.Nearly every product in Prairie Harley-Davidson is subject to a new 50 per cent tariff as Canada targets the iconic American motorcycle brand.The federal government implemented a large lis...
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GEARING UP FOR THE SEASON
North Stars look to round out the roster as the preseason continues
With training camp complete and their first preseason game in the books, the Battlefords North Stars are looking ahead as they work to finalize their roster. "It was good," North Stars head coach and general manager Connor Logan said of camp. "A lot of evaluation taking place and just seeing where guys a...
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Labour Day Classic
Updated: Overtime thriller as Riders take Labour Day Classic over Bombers
It took some extra football, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders won another Labour Day Classic on Saturday.Saskatchewan emerged from a sold-out Mosaic Stadium with a 32-26 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers."That was the best atmosphere I've been a part of in my 20 years of playing football," defensive back Jon...
Sep 07, 2026
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Yearly showdown
'Sixty minutes of violent football': Riders, Bombers set to clash in Labour Day Classic
It's one of the most anticipated games of the CFL season - the annual Labour Day Classic at Mosaic Stadium between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.The yearly showdown has a reputation as a game where the teams' records don't matter but in 2026, it, along with the rematch between the two in the ne...
Sep 06, 2026
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Big Weekend
Riders look to build momentum, halt Bombers' surge in Labour Day Classic
Momentum is something teams are always trying to capture throughout a season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders were able to put an end to a two-game skid last week with a 28-24 victory over the Toronto Argonauts.Defensive back Marcus Sayles believes that momentum does carry over from game to game. "We had a really good...
Sep 05, 2026
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Big Weekend
Riders looking to hit their stride as Labour Day Classic approaches
The Saskatchewan Roughriders always look to improve throughout the season.But once Labour Day hits, head coach Corey Mace feels like this is the time of year when you really need to start seeing the team trend upward."The season standings usually start to get tighter and tighter around this time. You want to be hi...
Sep 03, 2026
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Roughriders
Riders' Burgess Jr.'s patience pays off with first interception in first CFL start
James Burgess Jr. was told one thing when he was cut by the Saskatchewan Roughriders following training camp - stay ready."I knew what I did in camp so I just stayed prepared and ready for any call from anyone. I got a call early and I was ready," the 24-year-old defensive back said.He had even gotten a job a...
Sep 03, 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
Winter to wait on the sidelines as El Nino extends fall: The Weather Network outlook
It's shaping up to be a mild fall across much of Canada, The Weather Network's forecast suggests, with a potentially historic El Nino expected to prolong the season and delay winter's arrival. September and October will still bring the usual swings be...
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Ottawa, Alberta pledge to build 1,460 affordable houses
OTTAWA - The federal government and Alberta are pledging to build at least 1,460 affordable housing units across the province. Ottawa will provide up to $220 million through Build Canada Homes, a federal agency formed to speed up the delivery of the h...
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In the news today: Trump escalates tariffs, Manitoba lab strike ends, Quebec debates
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canada to blame for Washington's escalation of trade war, says Trump trade czar U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says Canada is to blame for Washington's d...
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Canada to blame for Washington's escalation of trade war, says Trump trade czar
WASHINGTON - U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says Canada is to blame for Washington's decision to escalate the trade war with its northern neighbour. President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed new executive orders, ramping up retaliation after C...
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'Skyrunner' describes appeal and peril of sport as Canadian remains missing in Alps
Mountain trail runner Hillary Gerardi says traversing perilous terrain as an elite "skyrunner" is where she and those dedicated to the sport feel most alive, but some routes have little to no margin of error. The American-born athlete, who has been li...
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25 years ago, Canada faced a 'dramatic change' as it headed for war in Afghanistan
OTTAWA - A quarter of a century ago, the terror attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, forced Canadians to quickly wake up to a world that had changed overnight - and to confront a new war which would change everything for Canada's military. The Afghanistan war, C...
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World
Former US Sen. John E. Sununu to face US Rep. Chris Pappas in New Hampshire Senate race
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - Republican John E. Sununu and Democrat Chris Pappas will compete for an open U.S. Senate seat in New Hampshire in a race that has emerged as one of a handful around the country that could determine control of the chamber in Novembe...
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Holdout in Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn't acquit, juror says
A lone juror blocked Lindsay Clancy from being acquitted, insisting he wouldn't find her not guilty by reason of insanity despite saying during deliberations that he had reasonable doubt, the jury's foreperson said in a TV interview Tuesday. ...
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Holdout in Lindsay Clancy trial said he had reasonable doubt but still wouldn't acquit, juror says
BOSTON (AP) - A lone juror blocked the acquittal of Lindsay Clancy, despite acknowledging during deliberations that he had doubts about her guilt, the jury's foreperson said in a TV interview Tuesday. The interview with Boston's NBC10 air...
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Federal judge temporarily blocks Missouri from using old House map after Supreme Court declined case
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - A federal judge in Missouri on Tuesday temporarily blocked the state from using its old congressional districts in the November election, after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to get involved in the twisting and confusing leg...
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US military says it destroyed 5 more Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on Navy warship
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers on Tuesday in response to the latest attacks on its warships and Tehran hit back at American targets in Jordan, the latest burst of back-and-forth strikes that have lurched ...
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US strikes Iranian tankers plus other key Mideast news
The U.S. on Tuesday destroyed five Iranian tankers in response to attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship, marking the latest tit-for-tat strikes between the two countries. Earlier, Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia ignited fires at several oil facili...
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