Another Shutout Loss
North Stars blanked by Millionaires in seventh straight loss
The Battlefords North Stars lost their seventh consecutive game Friday, falling 1-0 on the road to the Melville Millionaires. Despite the loss, North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb was pleased with much of his team's play. "I thought it was a good game, but obviously didn't get the results we wanted," said L...
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Canadian Taxpayers Federation criticizes North Battleford over high spending per person in 2024
North Battleford ranked second in spending per resident among 13 small and medium-sized Saskatchewan cities in 2024, prompting the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) to call on the city to rein in expenses.The federation's municipal spending report put North Battleford at $3,321 per person, compared with $2,912 across...
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Another Shutout Loss
North Stars blanked by Millionaires in seventh straight loss
The Battlefords North Stars lost their seventh consecutive game Friday, falling 1-0 on the road to the Melville Millionaires. Despite the loss, North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb was pleased with much of his team's play. "I thought it was a good game, but obviously didn't get the results we wanted," said L...
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Canadian Taxpayers Federation criticizes North Battleford over high spending per person in 2024
North Battleford ranked second in spending per resident among 13 small and medium-sized Saskatchewan cities in 2024, prompting the Canadian Taxpayers Federation (CTF) to call on the city to rein in expenses.The federation's municipal spending report put North Battleford at $3,321 per person, compared with $2,912 across...
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CROSS COUNTRY
High School cross country season concludes with recent provincial championship
Hundreds of runners from across Saskatchewan competed at the provincial cross-country championships at Table Mountain over the weekend. Competitors included athletes from the Battlefords and area, the Prince Albert area and northeastern Saskatchewan. Athletes from the Battle West region were familiar with the course, h...
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Province orders North Battleford to halt public intoxication arrests under bylaw
The province has directed North Battleford to stop its community safety officers from arresting people for public intoxication under a city bylaw after a review found arrest provisions were being applied beyond their appointed authority, according to a city report.City administration is asking council to repeal an amen...
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LOSING SKID
North Stars head south for a weekend vs Millionaires, Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars look to avoid their seventh straight loss tonight when they head to Melville to take on the Millionaires. The North Stars (2-7-1-0, fourth in the Nutrien Division) are coming off a 6-2 road loss to the Warman Wolverines. Meanwhile, the Millionaires (7-4-0-1, second in the Bunge Division) hav...
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Families welcome new Riverview Park playground in North Battleford
Korrine Millard sees years of childhood memories ahead at Riverview Park's new playground, where her nearly five-year-old son has new places to climb and slide.The North Battleford resident has lived in Riverview for about seven years and has brought her nieces and nephews to the park since moving to the neighbourhood....
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Man speaks out after wolf attack, calls incident entirely unprovoked
A man who was attacked by a wolf in Northern Saskatchewan about a week ago says the incident was entirely unprovoked. Ivan Salahub has been delivering supplies to northern mine sites for about three decades and his trip last Saturday to the Key Lake mill was very routine. He had stopped a roadside turnout on Highway 9...
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Photo Credit: DMDS/Brody Siebert Independent Canadian country recording artist Brody Siebert delivers a powerful blend of modern country energy...
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Chronic wasting disease testing to proceed unchanged in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan's chronic wasting disease testing program won't see changes during the 2026-27 hunting season.While the provincial government previously said it planned to eliminate the testing service, Premier Scott Moe later said the government would reconsider the decision.On Thursday, the province announced that testi...
Oct 22, 2026
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Remembering Shaun
'Comfort kills dreams': Family remembers Prince Albert soldier who found his calling in uniform
Once told he would never graduate from high school, Pte. Shaun Farrell went on to earn his diploma and fulfil his lifelong dream of becoming a soldier.On Thursday, the family of the 23-year-old from Prince Albert remembered a young man who refused to let other people's expectations determine his future, and who found p...
Oct 22, 2026
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NDP pitches primary care teams to ease pressure on Victoria Hospital, northern Sask.
Connecting more Saskatchewan residents with primary care teams would help ease pressure on hospital emergency departments, the provincial NDP argued during a stop in Prince Albert Thursday.Keith Jorgenson, the Opposition's associate health shadow minister, outlined how the party's proposed healthcare changes could affe...
Oct 22, 2026
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Abacus poll finds cost of living is top concern as NDP, Saskatchewan Party nearly tied
If a provincial election were held tomorrow, a new Abacus Data poll shows the provincial NDP virtually tied with the Saskatchewan Party. The results, released Thursday, are the first from a new quarterly survey Abacus said will regularly track public opinion, political attitudes and issues in Saskatchewan. The company ...
Oct 22, 2026
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Another Shutout Loss
North Stars blanked by Millionaires in seventh straight loss
The Battlefords North Stars lost their seventh consecutive game Friday, falling 1-0 on the road to the Melville Millionaires. Despite the loss, North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb was pleased with much of his team's play. "I thought it was a good game, but obviously didn't get the results we wanted," said L...
2h ago
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CROSS COUNTRY
High School cross country season concludes with recent provincial championship
Hundreds of runners from across Saskatchewan competed at the provincial cross-country championships at Table Mountain over the weekend. Competitors included athletes from the Battlefords and area, the Prince Albert area and northeastern Saskatchewan. Athletes from the Battle West region were familiar with the course, h...
10h ago
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LOSING SKID
North Stars head south for a weekend vs Millionaires, Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars look to avoid their seventh straight loss tonight when they head to Melville to take on the Millionaires. The North Stars (2-7-1-0, fourth in the Nutrien Division) are coming off a 6-2 road loss to the Warman Wolverines. Meanwhile, the Millionaires (7-4-0-1, second in the Bunge Division) hav...
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VIDEO: Roughriders name Thurman, Harris among 2026 award winners
Linebacker Jameer Thurman and quarterback Trevor Harris are among the Saskatchewan Roughriders' award nominees for the 2026 season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders announced their team's award winners Thursday ahead of the team's regular-season finale against the Edmonton Elks. Kickoff for Saturday's game is set for 1 p.m....
Oct 22, 2026
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CFL
Riders to start Jack Coan over Trevor Harris vs. Elks
While Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace indicated Trevor Harris would play earlier in the week, he did preface it with he needed to sleep on it.A night of rest appears to have changed the mind of the Riders' bench boss."I had a good night's sleep and we are going to let Jack (Coan) spin," Mace sa...
Oct 22, 2026
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In the Ring
Demers Boxing showcases local talent at second Meadow Lake card
Demers Boxing hosted its second card at the Meadow Lake Civic Centre on Saturday in front of nearly 300 people. The event featured boxers and clubs from across Saskatchewan and Alberta, along with a main-event fighter from Colorado. "We had a number of local boxers on the card. They all performed really well,"...
Oct 21, 2026
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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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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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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
British Columbians vote in early election, with David Eby's job on the line
VICTORIA - British Columbians go to the polls today in an early election called by NDP Leader David Eby in the biggest gamble of his political life. The five-week campaign saw the major parties fight over issues from health care to housing, the provinc...
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Carney tours Kariye Mosque in Istanbul before departing Turkey
ISTANBUL - Prime Minister Mark Carney wrapped up a three-day trip to Turkey today by touring a mosque in Istanbul. Carney visited the Kariye Mosque, a former Byzantine church known for its beautiful frescoes and mosaics. The tour marks the end of the f...
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U.S. ambassador offers Canada help almost a week after Wainwright tragedy
OTTAWA - U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra says the United States has offered to help following the deadly fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta. Four soldiers were killed and 39 injured on Oct. 17 when a fire that began during a tra...
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Son says Canadian died in U.S. after declining hospital care due to deportation fear
The son of a Canadian woman who died after a fall at her home in Point Roberts, Wash., earlier this month said she refused to seek treatment, fearing she would be detained by U.S. authorities or prevented from returning to the country. Dylan Adamson sa...
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We're hearing more about rabies in the news. Here's what to know about the virus
TORONTO - Public health officials in B.C. and Quebec are dealing with rabies in wild animals that have come into contact with people or domestic pets. In Vancouver, it was a single skunk but in parts of Quebec, there is an outbreak of rabies in raccoon...
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Ottawa 'disappointed' after union announces strike votes for 120,000 workers
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China, South Korean news agency reports
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is in China, his first visit to the country in a year, South Korea's government said Saturday. Kim's visit to China is his latest move in an increasingly assertive foreign policy a...
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A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits off the coast of Vanuatu
A preliminary magnitude 6.9 earthquake on Saturday hit off the coast of Vanuatu, according to the U.S. Geological Survey, prompting a tsunami warning for the area that was later rescinded. The quake in the South Pacific struck at around 1...
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Brewers withstand Rays' comeback attempt to win 3-2 in Game 1 of World Series
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Trevor Megill was shouting in celebration and the Milwaukee Brewers were bolting out of the dugout to congratulate one another, believing they had just escaped a ninth-inning jam to win Game 1 of the World Series. Not qui...
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Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski sets World Series velocity record on his first pitch
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Jacob Misiorowski broke the record for fastest World Series pitch with the very first offering of this year's Fall Classic, a 103.5 mph fastball from the Milwaukee Brewers' fireballer to the Tampa Bay Rays' Yandy Díaz on Friday night. ...
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Jury convicts man of rape, murder 14 years after UNC student's death
A man accused of killing a North Carolina college student 14 years ago was convicted Friday of first-degree murder, rape and other charges after prosecutors told jurors that forensic evidence was "screaming his name." Faith Hedgepeth was ...
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Police officer who shot and killed 1-year-old boy in Mississippi has resigned, Senatobia mayor says
The police officer who shot and killed a 1-year-old boy in Mississippi when he fired into a moving vehicle while responding to a shoplifting call has resigned, the Senatobia mayor told The Associated Press Friday. Sgt. Hunter Foster, 33, ...
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