Olympics
MacKinnon lifts Canada into gold-medal game; Maltais wins third medal in Milan
Canada's men's hockey team advanced to Sunday's gold-medal game with a 3-2 win over Finland, while long-track speedskater Valérie Maltais captured her third medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics.Team Canada trailed 2-0 before goals from Sam Reinhart and Shea Theodore tied it, and Nathan MacKinnon scored the power-...
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nutrien division matchup
North Stars aim for fourth straight win against the Warman Wolverines
The Battlefords North Stars are set to host the Warman Wolverines tonight in their first home game since Feb. 7. That was the last time the North Stars and Wolverines faced off when Battlefords won 7-6 in the shootout. Alessio Nardelli had two points (1G-1A) and added the shootout winner, while Owen Nelson had two goal...
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MacKinnon lifts Canada into gold-medal game; Maltais wins third medal in Milan
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Three more metal detectors installed in Sask. health-care facilities
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U.S. Supreme Court rejects Trump's global tariffs
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Battlefords
first round bye
Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks reflect on clinching first place
After a weekend sweep over Swift Current, the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks have clinched the first-place spot in the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League, as well as a first-round bye in the playoffs. They currently have a record of 20-1-3-1 and sit 17 points clear of the second place Regina Rebels. Sharks hea...
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FIREARM DISCHARGED
Two women charged after gun discharged during altercation in North Battleford
Two women have been arrested and charged in relation to a firearm discharge in North Battleford. On Feb 16, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of an altercation outside a residence on Clark Drive. Officers determined the altercation was between a group of people. A firearm was discharged ...
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LOCAL SPORTS
Red Pheasant Cree Nation celebrates success at fourth annual Winterfest
Red Pheasant Cree Nation's Chief is highlighting a job well done after a weekend of sporting events. For three days, athletes gathered at the First Nation to participate in the fourth annual Winterfest. During the tournament, 16 hockey teams, 20 volleyball teams, and 20 basketball teams from First Nations in western Ca...
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BUSTED
Man arrested after high-speed chase in stolen semi near North Battleford
A man has been arrested and charged after fleeing from RCMP in a stolen semi-truck near North Battleford. On Feb 18, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Battlefords RCMP attempted to perform a traffic stop on a stolen semi-truck that was approaching North Battleford on Highway 16. The driver fled from officers and continued do...
Feb 19, 2026
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healthcare
Stories of compassion to take centre stage at Battlefords Healthcare Heroes celebration
A Battlefords family says a local doctor didn't just treat their father's cancer - they treated him with humanity.In a nomination submitted to the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation, the family described a physician who "did not only see the charts, the diagnosis or the timelines, but the person standing in front o...
Feb 19, 2026
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NATIONAL ACTION PLAN
North Battleford's Anchor and Thread receives $100K to help end gender-based violence
North Battleford's Anchor and Thread Community Services is one of 10 organizations in Saskatchewan that will receive funding to help end gender-based violence. The organization will receive $100,000 of the $1.46 million being provided through the National Action Plan investment. This money will support counselling and...
Feb 18, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Olympics
MacKinnon lifts Canada into gold-medal game; Maltais wins third medal in Milan
Canada's men's hockey team advanced to Sunday's gold-medal game with a 3-2 win over Finland, while long-track speedskater Valérie Maltais captured her third medal of the Milan Cortina Olympics.Team Canada trailed 2-0 before goals from Sam Reinhart and Shea Theodore tied it, and Nathan MacKinnon scored the power-...
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Hospital safety
Three more metal detectors installed in Sask. health-care facilities
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) says the addition of metal detectors in hospitals and health-care facilities around the province is making a much safer difference. In a release issued Friday, the SHA said metal detectors have been installed in three more facilities, including the Battlefords Union Hospital in N...
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Provincial budget
Why is Saskatchewan spending $650M more? Gov't offers explanation
This week, the provincial government put out special warrants for $650 million in extra spending in the 2025-26 fiscal year, but the Orders in Council didn't explain why. The government is now offering some explanation for some of the biggest price tags.The largest chunk of the $650 million is $338 million for the Mini...
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Last major hurdle cleared
Nuclear Safety Commission greenlights Wheeler River uranium mine
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission has given the green light to a planned uranium mine in northern Saskatchewan, the last regulatory hurdle needed before the mine could start construction. According to Denison Mines, Wheeler River is the largest undeveloped uranium deposit in the eastern portion of the Athabasca B...
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LOCAL TALENT
'We're entwined and entangled': Meadow Lake teacher behind medal design for 2026 Sask. Winter Games
As athletes step onto the podium at the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games, the medals placed around their necks carry more than victories.They carry a piece of Meadow Lake, designed by a local woman whose artwork is now part of the province's sporting history.Sara Cydejko, a teacher at Jonas Samson Middle School, created ...
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HOUSING
Lloydminster launches new plan to address housing gaps, guide future affordable homes
The City of Lloydminster is launching a new plan aimed at addressing housing gaps and guiding where accessible and affordable homes should be built in the years ahead.Called the HAPPY Plan, the initiative is designed to determine what types of housing are needed in the community and how partners can work together to mo...
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nutrien division matchup
North Stars aim for fourth straight win against the Warman Wolverines
The Battlefords North Stars are set to host the Warman Wolverines tonight in their first home game since Feb. 7. That was the last time the North Stars and Wolverines faced off when Battlefords won 7-6 in the shootout. Alessio Nardelli had two points (1G-1A) and added the shootout winner, while Owen Nelson had two goal...
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first round bye
Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks reflect on clinching first place
After a weekend sweep over Swift Current, the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks have clinched the first-place spot in the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League, as well as a first-round bye in the playoffs. They currently have a record of 20-1-3-1 and sit 17 points clear of the second place Regina Rebels. Sharks hea...
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SPHL Playoffs
Meota Combines prepare for second round of playoffs vs Langham Vikings
The Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League playoffs are well underway, and the semi-finals are coming up. After sweeping the Glaslyn North Stars in the first round, the Meota Combines are set to face off with the Langham Vikings in an upcoming best-of-five series to advance to the finals. Although they did sweep the first ...
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LOCAL SPORTS
Red Pheasant Cree Nation celebrates success at fourth annual Winterfest
Red Pheasant Cree Nation's Chief is highlighting a job well done after a weekend of sporting events. For three days, athletes gathered at the First Nation to participate in the fourth annual Winterfest. During the tournament, 16 hockey teams, 20 volleyball teams, and 20 basketball teams from First Nations in western Ca...
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RIDERS NOW
Saskatchewan Roughriders announce more stops on Grey Cup championship tour
Rider fans will get plenty of opportunities to see the Grey Cup in person as the team's championship tour of the province continues.The tour launched on Feb. 7 in Humboldt, fulfilling a long-standing promise to that city, and 10 more stops were announced on Wednesday."The Grey Cup will be accompanied by members of...
Feb 18, 2026
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LOCAL TALENT
Battlefords Orcas making waves with record qualifiers, strong season in the pool
The Battlefords Orcas are building momentum in the pool after a series of strong results and qualifying swims that have positioned the local competitive team for major championship meets in the weeks ahead.The local swim club is wrapping up its short-course season with upcoming appearances at junior provincials in Moos...
Feb 17, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
Self-determination in healthcare
Battlefords Family Health Center celebrates 25 years of Indigenous-led primary care and systemic advocacy
Twenty-five years after its initial development began, the Battlefords Family Health Center (BFHC), operating under the umbrella of Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre (BRT6), stands as a powerful testament to self-determination in healthcare, providing a unique and expansive model of primary care. The organization was...
Dec 29, 2025
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Every home tells a story worth telling
North of Extraordinary Celebrates How Canadians Experience The Feeling of Home
You see more than a house. We do too. Every home tells a story. It's the corner of the kitchen where the dog bowl lives, the pencil marks on the doorframe that quietly record the years, and the sound of hallway giggles as kids race through the house. Buying or selling a home isn't just about square footage or market tr...
Oct 06, 2025
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Saskatchewan’s Newest Millionaire
Gold Eagle Casino guest wins over $1.4 million Smoke Signals Jackpot
August 7, 2025 - North Battleford, SK - Saskatchewan's newest millionaire, Sherisse Quinney, a resident of Poundmaker Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, hit big on the Smoke Signals jackpot, Friday night, when on August 1, she officially won a total of $1,447,287.15. Sherisse won the Smoke Signals top tier progressive jackpot ...
Aug 07, 2025
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Canada
Five things Canadians should know about the U.S. Supreme Court tariff ruling
OTTAWA - The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a set of President Donald Trump's tariffs in a landmark ruling Friday - but that decision didn't affect all duties on Canadian goods entering the United States. Here's what you need to know about the ruling a...
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Here's a list of the U.S. tariffs still hammering Canadian industries
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday struck down President Donald Trump's use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to hit the world with tariffs. While the decision ends the fentanyl-related duties on Canada, Trump said he would ...
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Bloc MP says he was mugged and pepper-sprayed while in Brussels for NATO visit
OTTAWA - A Bloc Québécois member of Parliament says he was assaulted and pepper-sprayed this week while in Brussels for a NATO parliamentary assembly meeting. Simon-Pierre Savard-Tremblay, who represents the riding of Saint-Hyacinthe-Bagot-Acton, poste...
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'Increased control over immigration?' Nine questions on Alberta referendum in October
Premier Danielle Smith announced Thursday that a referendum will be held on Oct. 19 to ask Albertans about how they want the province to deal with immigration as well as the Constitution. She says it will include these nine questions: On immigration 1....
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Alberta Premier Smith defends referendum questions on immigration changes
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is defending a suite of fall referendum questions aimed at immigration reform, saying "not every newcomer is a net contributor" to provincial coffers. Smith announced in a TV address Thursday night that her United Conserv...
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Ontario man accused in Ryan Wedding case denied bail
TORONTO - An Ontario man accused of laundering hundreds of millions of dollars in assets for an international drug smuggling ring allegedly led by former Olympian Ryan Wedding has been denied bail. Rolan Sokolovski sought to be released ahead of a hear...
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World
Virginia Democrats pass map that could flip 4 US House seats, if courts and voters approve
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Democrats passed a new congressional map through the Virginia legislature on Friday that aims to help their party win four more seats in the national redistricting battle. It's a flex of state Democrats' political power, however hu...
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6 women killed in California avalanche were among 8 close friends and experienced skiers on trip
SODA SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) - Six women killed in the deadliest avalanche in the U.S. in decades were part of a close-knit group of friends who were experienced backcountry skiers and knew how to navigate the wilderness of California's Sierra Nevada, the...
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Venezuela approves amnesty that could release hundreds detained for political reasons
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuela's acting president on Thursday signed into law an amnesty bill that could lead to the release of politicians, activists, lawyers and many others, effectively acknowledging that the government has held hundreds of peo...
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Trump warns of 'bad things' if Iran doesn't make a deal, as second US carrier nears Mideast
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran held annual military drills with Russia on Thursday as a second American aircraft carrier drew closer to the Middle East, with both the United States and Iran signaling they are prepared for war if talks on Tehra...
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Wisconsin passes expanded Medicaid for moms, would leave Arkansas as only state without it
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Women in Wisconsin will soon be eligible to receive expanded Medicaid coverage for up to a year after giving birth following near-unanimous passage of a measure Thursday by the Wisconsin Assembly that would leave Arkansas as the on...
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Judge orders takeover of health care operations in Arizona prisons after years of poor care
PHOENIX (AP) - A federal judge has ordered a take-over of health care operations in Arizona's prisons and will appoint an official to run the system after years of complaints about poor medical and mental health care. The decision on Thur...
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