Unemployment
Unemployment rate rose to 6.7% in October, StatCan says
The unemployment rate rose to 6.7 per cent in October as Statistics Canada says more people were looking for work.That's up from 6.5 per cent in September and came alongside a loss of 4,700 jobs in October.The labour market has been in a tough stretch lately, having shed 110,000 jobs cumulatively across September and A...
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For a Good Cause
Art For Good auction supports local causes in the Battlefords
The Art For Good Community Art Auction brought local artists, community members and sponsors together on Oct. 2 to support local causes. Hosted by the Battlefords & District Community Foundation, the event featured work by 30 local artists. Auction proceeds supported BGC Battlefords and the Hazel Asmussen Fund. In ...
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BATTLEFORDS BUSINESS EXCELLENCE
Osker's Surplus Outlet named Business of the Year at 2026 BBEX Awards
Osker's Surplus Outlet in North Battleford has been named the 2026 Battlefords Business Excellence Business of the Year."This is amazing, I didn't think we were nominated for anything," owner Stacey Caldwell said with a laugh. "This is incredible!"Osker's Surplus Outlet is a family-owned liquidation...
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For a Good Cause
Art For Good auction supports local causes in the Battlefords
The Art For Good Community Art Auction brought local artists, community members and sponsors together on Oct. 2 to support local causes. Hosted by the Battlefords & District Community Foundation, the event featured work by 30 local artists. Auction proceeds supported BGC Battlefords and the Hazel Asmussen Fund. In ...
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FUNDRAISING FOR BATTLEFORDS HUMANE SOCIETY
An eight-year-old's birthday wish makes a difference for shelter animals
One girl's birthday wish had nothing to do with presents and everything to do with helping animals in need."I did a fundraiser to raise money for the animal shelter for kitties and puppies and cats and dogs!" said eight-year old Willow Bodvarson. Willow and her sister Hazel at the Humane Society. (Image Credi...
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player profile
Hometown boy: Getting to know Battlefords North Stars rookie Millar Kramer
For every player in the Battlefords North Stars locker room, the opportunity to wear the star on their chest is important. For a local rookie like Millar Kramer, however, it means even more. Kramer and Lukamus Lehman are the only local players on the North Stars this year. For Kramer, it is still hard to believe he get...
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NSFL Final
NBCHS Vikings season comes to an end after finals loss vs PA Carlton
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings ended their football season with a 28-9 loss to the Prince Albert Carlton Crusaders in Saturday's league final. "PA is a really well-coached team and they looked really good and ready to play that day," said Vikings head coach Shaun Webster. "We were...
Nov 4, 2026
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Crime
Canwood double stabbing results in five year prison sentence
A man who attacked and stabbed a father and son outside the Canwood hotel bar, has received a five year prison sentence.With remand credit, 34-year-old Roger Herman has about three years and eight months left to serve.Wednesday afternoon's hearing at Prince Albert Provincial Court came almost five months after guilty p...
Nov 4, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Shared concerns
Shellbrook-area break-ins prompt reeves to seek provincial action
A group of rural reeves plans to meet with two Saskatchewan cabinet ministers in December after reports of repeated thefts and break-ins in the Rural Municipality of Shellbrook.Shellbrook Reeve Christine Strube said some residents have been targeted more than once. What worries her most is that some break-ins have happ...
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Jim Pattison Children's Hospital
Radiothon raises $1.5M for bedside ultrasound at Saskatchewan children's hospital
The Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Radiothon raised more than $1.5 million to help care teams assess sick and injured children at the bedside and share ultrasound images with specialists across Saskatchewan.The two-day fundraiser wrapped up Thursday around 5 p.m. after 37 radio stations across the province aired stor...
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municipal matters
Lloydminster proposes 3.75% municipal tax hike, higher infrastructure levy
Lloydminster's proposed 2027 budget would add $120 to the annual property tax bill for a $350,000 home and identifies $42.2 million in unfunded capital projects.The first draft includes a 3.75 per cent municipal tax-rate increase and an increase in the infrastructure tax rate to 1.5 per cent from one per cent. It also ...
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gas prices
What's leading to the sudden price drop at the pumps?
Gas prices in Saskatchewan are starting to drop, with some stations dropping as far as 30 cents per litre in the last week. According to Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis with GasBuddy.com, there's two main factors contributing to the price drop: refineries returning to full production, and positive talks bet...
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biofuel
Cenovus to halt Lloydminster ethanol production after 20 years
Cenovus Energy will halt operations Dec. 15 at its Lloydminster ethanol plant, which has bought about 350,000 tonnes of grain a year from farmers.The company said in a written statement that the decision follows an economic review."We are working to transition ethanol plant employees to other roles in the company....
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changing canada's growth model
Sask. watching for infrastructure, tax moves in budget: Reiter
Members of Saskatchewan's government will be watching what comes out of Ottawa Thursday afternoon, as the federal government unveils its Budget 2026.Sask. Finance Minister Jim Reiter said there are already some things that were announced ahead of time that his government is pleased with, including the productivity mega...
Nov 5, 2026
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player profile
Hometown boy: Getting to know Battlefords North Stars rookie Millar Kramer
For every player in the Battlefords North Stars locker room, the opportunity to wear the star on their chest is important. For a local rookie like Millar Kramer, however, it means even more. Kramer and Lukamus Lehman are the only local players on the North Stars this year. For Kramer, it is still hard to believe he get...
19h ago
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NSFL Final
NBCHS Vikings season comes to an end after finals loss vs PA Carlton
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings ended their football season with a 28-9 loss to the Prince Albert Carlton Crusaders in Saturday's league final. "PA is a really well-coached team and they looked really good and ready to play that day," said Vikings head coach Shaun Webster. "We were...
Nov 4, 2026
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Getting healthy
Rolan Milligan focused on getting healthy for 2027, wants to return to Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back Rolan Milligan is focused on getting ready for 2027 after a frustrating 2026 CFL campaign that only saw him appear in two games due to injuries."Just trying to get back out there more than anything," Milligan said. "I still have a lot of ball left in me. Everybody ...
Nov 4, 2026
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Green Light to play
Roughiders' Jermarcus Hardrick wants to return for 2027 season
As Jermarcus Hardrick left the CFL West semifinal, there were some questions about whether it could have been the 36-year-old's final season.But he quickly put any worries to rest about that, as he is already focused on 2027."Definitely have to get better. Looking forward to getting better. My kids and wife want m...
Nov 4, 2026
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Sharks win 6-2
Battlefords Sharks win in first Q98 broadcast
The Battlefords Sharks are back in the win column after a 6-2 victory over the Saskatoon Stars in Saskatoon. Charleigh Johnston scored a pair of goals for the Sharks, while Blake Turner had her first as a Shark in the win. The Sharks opened the scoring at the 6:47 mark of the first period when Ainslee Deobald passed th...
Nov 3, 2026
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On the Airwaves
Sharks to face Stars during first-ever Q98 female hockey broadcast
The Battlefords Sharks head to Saskatoon tonight to take on the Stars in the team's first-ever radio broadcast on Q98. The Sharks (W-L-OTW-OTL: 7-0-2-1, 1st in SFU18AAAHL) suffered their first loss of the season this past weekend, falling 1-0 in overtime to the Regina Rebels. Meanwhile, the Stars (2-5-2-0, 5th in SFU18...
Nov 3, 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
Poilievre accuses government of cooking books on immigration
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the government is hiding the facts on the number of newcomers it's bringing to Canada, despite the focus in the new immigration levels plan on people who are already here. Poilievre told a news confere...
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CP NewsAlert: Joly asks Comp Bureau to probe Stelco deal after CEO comments
OTTAWA - Industry Minister Mélanie Joly is asking the Competition Bureau to examine whether Cleveland-Cliffs' rationale for acquiring Stelco Inc. was conducted in bad faith. In a letter to the competition commissioner, Joly points to Cleveland-Cliffs c...
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Budget offers little new relief for middle-income Canadians struggling with costs
OTTAWA - The latest federal budget promises billions of dollars in affordability relief, but middle-income Canadians struggling with the cost of living may find little new immediate help in the spending plan. While Ottawa earmarked fresh assistance for...
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Anti-scab provisions can apply to remote work in some cases, Quebec court says
MONTRÉAL - Quebec's highest court has ruled that anti-strike-breaker provisions can apply to remote workers in certain circumstances. The Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling handed down by Quebec Superior Court in 2023 and reinstated a prior decisi...
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Manitoba Métis Federation 'appalled' at lack of Métis funding in federal budget
OTTAWA - The Manitoba Métis Federation says it's appalled by the lack of Métis-specific funding in Prime Minister Mark Carney's new budget. While First Nations and Inuit have targeted funding measures in the budget, Métis do not, despite having pressed...
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'He's made it clear': Gretzky backs Carney's call to bar Russia from world juniors
TORONTO - Wayne Gretzky says he backs Canada's decision to bar Russia from the upcoming world junior hockey championship in Alberta. Prime Minister Mark Carney said earlier this week Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be permitted to represent th...
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World
Houston mayor signs order to limit cooperation with ICE, says 'elections matter' after Democrats win
HOUSTON (AP) - The mayor of Houston on Friday said the city would limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, heralding "a new model" of immigration enforcement after Democrats won power in Texas for the first time in decades. ...
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Dad of 20-year-old co-pilot in Florida Learjet crash says her final radio calls showed 'she's tough'
The father of the 20-year-old co-pilot who died along with eight others when their Learjet crashed in Florida said Friday he has listened to his daughter's heartbreaking final radio transmissions "many times" since the crash. Allan Filgue...
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Judge accepts ex-NFL star Antonio Brown's guilty plea to reduced charge, sentences probation
MIAMI (AP) - Former NFL star Antonio Brown pleaded guilty Friday to aggravated assault with a firearm in connection with a 2025 shooting outside a celebrity boxing match in Miami. Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez sentenced Brown to three years...
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Republican Jeff Hurd wins reelection to U.S. House in Colorado's 3rd Congressional District
Republican incumbent Jeff Hurd won election Friday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, defeating Democrat Dwayne Romero. Hurd was first elected to the House in 2024, representing Colorado's rural Wes...
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Republican Anthony Constantino wins election to U.S. House in New York's 21st Congressional District
Republican Anthony Constantino won election Friday to the U.S. House of Representatives representing New York's 21st Congressional District, defeating Democrat Blake Gendebien. Constantino took over his father's printing business and later founded his ...
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Father of Meghan Markle arrested on charges related to child sexual abuse material, AP sources say
Thomas Markle, the father of Prince Harry's wife Meghan, was arrested Friday morning by federal agents in Florida on charges related to child sexual abuse material, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The people wh...
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