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Battlefords

Last Minute Loss
Miller the third-period hero as North Stars lose 7-5 in Humboldt
Humboldt Broncos captain Connor Miller scored the game-tying and game-winning goals in the third period as the Broncos took down the Battlefords North Stars 7-5. North Stars goaltender Nathan Claydon was busy, facing 58 shots and stopping 52 of them in the loss. "Obviously frustrated at the moment. I thought there...
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lest we forget
Risking their lives to keep others alive: North Battleford remembers Canada's merchant navy
"If war came, would you have enough non-perishable food and water to last 10 to 14, even up to 90 days? Not just for yourself, but also for your family, friends, and neighbours, and even for the stranger."Rev. Trevor Malyon, chaplain of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 70, posed the question during the branch's N...
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On the Road
North Stars look for third straight win in Humboldt
The Battlefords North Stars head to Humboldt today to take on the Broncos in a Nutrien Division clash. The North Stars (5-11-1-0, fourth in the Nutrien Division) are heating up heading into the game, winning two straight and three of their last four. North Stars head coach Connor Logan said he's seen improvement in the...
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The Next Level
Sharks' Julia Poole commits to D1 Clarkson University
The Battlefords Sharks now have three players committed to play NCAA Division 1 hockey. Sharks forward Julia Poole has announced her commitment to the Clarkson University Golden Knights for the 2029-30 season. "I've been skating since I was three years old and this has always been a dream of mine," said Poole...
Nov 10, 2026
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municipal matters
North Battleford approves $1 sale to redevelop vacant Maher building
North Battleford council has approved a $1 sale and up to $125,000 in renovation assistance for the vacant old Maher building, choosing redevelopment over a demolition estimated in a staff report at $480,000.Council approved the deal with 102246474 Saskatchewan Ltd. on Nov. 9. The sale of the properties at 1161 and 116...
Nov 10, 2026
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"I CAN'T WAIT!"
Tenille Townes brings intimate Living Room Tour to sold-out North Battleford show
Alberta indie-folk artist Tenille Townes will take the stage in North Battleford tonight for a sold-out acoustic performance as part of her Living Room Tour.In an interview with battlefordsNOW, Townes reflected on her last time performing in the Battlefords."I think I might have been there on a school tour way bac...
Nov 10, 2026
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Saskatchewan

Wainwright Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day ceremony in Alberta honours CFB Wainwright fire victims
WAINWRIGHT - Hundreds have gathered for a Remembrance Day ceremony at an arena in Wainwright, Alta., to honour those who served and died, including four soldiers killed last month in a fire during a training exercise.The ceremony began Wednesday with a moment of silence at the 11th hour and with words about the deadly ...
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Veteran of WWI and WWII
Remembering Chief Joseph Dreaver of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak First Nation
For Anthony Dreaver Johnston, some of the most meaningful lessons from his grandfather didn't come from stories of war. They came over a meal, when the late Chief Joseph Dreaver sat him down to talk about how to treat people.A veteran of both World Wars and longtime leader of Mistawasis Nêhiyawak, Dreaver left a ...
Nov 10, 2026
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Public Holiday?
Truth and Reconciliation Day bill won't be supported by Sask. government
This year was the fifth year Truth and Reconciliation Day was officially recognized in Canada at the federal level. But the date wasn't a public holiday in Saskatchewan, and won't be in the near future.On Monday, NDP MLA Leroy Laliberte introduced a bill which would make the day a public holiday in the province."I...
Nov 10, 2026
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“It was their priority to go to war."
'Miracle of Debden': Sask. village retells Remembrance Day story
A small Saskatchewan community is sharing a story of thanks this Remembrance Day.Local historian Cecile Demers said the people of Debden will spend the day recounting the "miracle" that protected 46 local men from harm as they served in Canada's armed forces during the Second World War."It was their prio...
Nov 10, 2026
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Remembrance Day
Prince Albert Legion no longer has Second World War veterans among its members
Rick Hodgson remembers when the Prince Albert Legion was full of older veterans, talking and laughing."Now, it's pretty quiet," he said.As the branch prepares for Remembrance Day on Wednesday, Hodgson, president of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 2, said none of its current members served in the Second World...
Nov 10, 2026
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incomparable to 2020
Warm, dry weather here to stay for remainder of the week
The unseasonably warm weather will be here for a while. Temperatures will remain well above what we normally see for the month of November. Environment and Climate Change Meteorologist Brian Proctor said the warm, sunny conditions should be a fixture for the rest of the week. "This really warm air is flooding in f...
Nov 9, 2026
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Local Sports

Last Minute Loss
Miller the third-period hero as North Stars lose 7-5 in Humboldt
Humboldt Broncos captain Connor Miller scored the game-tying and game-winning goals in the third period as the Broncos took down the Battlefords North Stars 7-5. North Stars goaltender Nathan Claydon was busy, facing 58 shots and stopping 52 of them in the loss. "Obviously frustrated at the moment. I thought there...
11h ago
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On the Road
North Stars look for third straight win in Humboldt
The Battlefords North Stars head to Humboldt today to take on the Broncos in a Nutrien Division clash. The North Stars (5-11-1-0, fourth in the Nutrien Division) are heating up heading into the game, winning two straight and three of their last four. North Stars head coach Connor Logan said he's seen improvement in the...
18h ago
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ENSHRINED IN BATTLEFORDS HISTORY
Battleford's Wall of Fame inducts two family duos
The Battleford Arena held its second annual Wall of Fame ceremony on Nov. 5, welcoming two family duos to the Wall of Fame. Roy and Blair Atcheynum - Player Category (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff) (Image Credit: Ryan Lambert/battlefordsNOW staff) Sweetgrass First Nation natives, son and father, Blai...
Nov 10, 2026
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local talents
Local riders cap Bull Riders Canada season with top-25 finshes nationally
Marshall Senger finished fifth in Bull Riders Canada (BRC)'s 2026 standings, leading three Meadow Lake riders who ended the season among the circuit's top 22.The season wrapped up with the Nov. 6-7 finals in Sylvan Lake, Alta. Senger finished with 6,205 points and $17,345.63 in season earnings, according to the circuit...
Nov 9, 2026
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Three Wins in Four Games
Kettles stops 39 as the North Stars dominate Klippers 6-2 to sweep the weekend
The Battlefords North Stars have won two straight games and three of their last four after a 6-2 win over the Kindersley Klippers. Six different players scored for the North Stars, while goaltender Chase Kettles stopped 39 of the 41 shots he faced. "I thought it was a really good 60-minute effort from our guys,&qu...
Nov 7, 2026
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COMEBACK VICTORY
North Stars erase early deficit in 4-3 win vs Klippers
The Battlefords North Stars erased an early three-goal deficit to beat the Kindersley Klippers 4-3 on Friday night."It's not how we wanted to start the game going down 3-0 that quick. But really proud of the guys for sticking with it and believing in themselves that they could come back," said North Stars ass...
Nov 7, 2026
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Canada

In the news today: Carney in Dublin, Stellantis talks, B.C. flooding, MAID widow plea
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Carney in Ireland for meetings with European leaders, ahead of Asia summits Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Dublin for an informal meeting with European leaders, ...
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Joly set to hold meeting in Toronto with Stellantis, union and Ontario minister
TORONTO - Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is set to hold a four-way meeting today with automaker Stellantis, the union representing its more than 9,000 workers in Canada, and representatives of the Ontario government. The discussions in Toronto come day...
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Impacts from B.C. drenching mount as water levels rise
VANCOUVER - The impacts of the drenching on British Columbia's south coast have been increasing as heavy rain triggers evacuation orders and alerts, flood warnings and the shutdown of a water treatment plant. The Village of Pemberton has issued an evac...
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His wife died by suicide. He wants the government to reconsider its MAID bill
If you or someone you know is thinking about suicide, support is available 24-7 by calling or texting 988, Canada's national suicide prevention helpline. Poring over photographs spilled across his kitchen table, David Slater picks one up that captured ...
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Carney in Ireland for meetings with European leaders, ahead of Asia summits
DUBLIN - Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Dublin for an informal meeting with European leaders, ahead of summits in Asia. Carney is attending the European Political Community summit, where leaders discuss geopolitical issues every six months, ever sinc...
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Joly didn't meet with Roshel before deal signed with Stellantis: minister's office
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly's office is disputing media reports that characterized the federal government as having played an active role in negotiations that led to automaker Stellantis selling its Brampton, Ont. assembly plant to defence contracto...
11h ago
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World

Death toll rises to 8 in Brooklyn building collapse as rescuers dig through rubble
NEW YORK (AP) - At least eight people have died after a three-story building in Brooklyn collapsed at the edge of a construction site, New York City's mayor said Thursday, as firefighters kept digging through the rubble to find others who may be trappe...
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Israeli strike on a Gaza hospital kills 6 people, health authorities say
CAIRO (AP) - An Israeli airstrike targeting the Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza killed six people and wounded at least a dozen more, Gaza's Health Ministry said. The strike was carried out early Thursday, according to the Israeli militar...
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Indonesia's vice president resigns as his eligibility and academic credentials are questioned
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) - Indonesia's vice president resigned Thursday as questions grew over his eligibility for the office after recent court rulings disputed his educational credentials. Gibran Rakabuming Raka, the 39-year-old son of f...
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Firefighters dig through rubble after NYC building collapse kills 2 and traps people in wreckage
NEW YORK (AP) - Firefighters dug through the rubble of a three-story building in Brooklyn after it collapsed at the edge of a construction site Wednesday afternoon, killing at least two people and trapping others beneath the wreckage. Sco...
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Mississippi elects Democrat Scott Colom as state's first Black US senator since Reconstruction
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Democratic nominee Scott Colom defeated Republican Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith on Wednesday in Mississippi's closely contested U.S. Senate race after a prolonged ballot counting process, giving the state its first Black U.S. senator sin...
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Democrat Scott Colom wins election to U.S. Senate from Mississippi
Democrat Scott Colom won election Wednesday to the U.S. Senate representing Mississippi, defeating Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith. Colom will be Mississippi's first Black senator since the post-Civil War Reconstruction era. Colom's victory also ...
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