municipal matters
New flashing lights could be coming to three North Battleford crosswalks
North Battleford council has approved an application for provincial funding to add flashing lights at three pedestrian crossings - but only after questioning whether the city had chosen the locations where they would do the most good.The application seeks funding for six solar-powered signs, with two placed at each cro...
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NORTH STARS UP FRONT
A look at the Battlefords North Stars forwards heading into the season
With the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season set to return, North Stars fans are looking forward to getting to know the 2026-27 team. As the week progresses, Ryan Lambert, the Voice of the North Stars, will preview each positional group with head coach and general manager Connor Logan, starting with the forwards. ...
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municipal matters
New flashing lights could be coming to three North Battleford crosswalks
North Battleford council has approved an application for provincial funding to add flashing lights at three pedestrian crossings - but only after questioning whether the city had chosen the locations where they would do the most good.The application seeks funding for six solar-powered signs, with two placed at each cro...
10h ago
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NORTH STARS UP FRONT
A look at the Battlefords North Stars forwards heading into the season
With the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season set to return, North Stars fans are looking forward to getting to know the 2026-27 team. As the week progresses, Ryan Lambert, the Voice of the North Stars, will preview each positional group with head coach and general manager Connor Logan, starting with the forwards. ...
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Job Action
'We also want respect': CUPE takes 99% strike mandate to Sask. Health Minster Cockrill's local office
"I am a single-income household. So if I'm not working, there's no money coming in," Kimberly Plumb said when asked what strike action would mean for her.The cook and Red Seal chef was among over 100 health-care workers at a rally outside Health Minister Jeremy Cockrill's North Battleford constituency office ...
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LOCAL TALENT
Local archers take aim at world titles in South Dakota
At the end of the month, three archers from the Battlefords area will put their skills to the test on the world stage at the 2026 World Archery Field and 3D Championships in Yankton, S.D.Blair St. Amant, Sarah St. Amant and Jovica Djukic are all members of the Battle River Archers and will join three other Saskatchewan...
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municipal matters
North Battleford approves tax break, prices five vacant lots below $10,000
North Battleford council has approved selling values below $10,000 for five vacant lots and up to five years of declining municipal tax relief for major renovations to commercial buildings empty for at least a year.The two separate measures approved at council's Sept. 14 meeting are intended to move unused properties b...
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milestone
Sākewew High School to mark 25th anniversary with community powwow
Sākewew High School is marking its 25th anniversary with an estimated 220 students, a community powwow planned for Sept. 24 and a message for families who heard otherwise: its doors remain open.Principal Shauna Bugler said questions continued throughout the summer despite the school promoting registration and the upco...
Sep 14, 2026
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Saskatchewan
McIlvenna Bay
El Dorado looks to more than double northern Sask. mine output
A newly minted copper and zinc mine near Creighton that has not yet reached full production is already looking to double in size.El Dorado Gold, which bought Foran Mining earlier this year, is in the process of test drilling at a site dubbed Tesla, next to McIlvenna Bay.During a luncheon hosted by the Prince Albert and...
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confidence
Sask. man walks the runway during New York Fashion Week
Flying Dust First Nation member and former La Ronge resident Christopher Merasty is back in Canada after participating in the Indigenous New York Fashion Week 2026 over the weekend. The event featured 30 Indigenous designers and 120 models, representing one of the largest gatherings of contemporary Indigenous fashion t...
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Happy Campers
Fall campsite reservations open in Saskatchewan provincial parks
The end of summer may be approaching quickly, but there will still plenty of happy campers in Saskatchewan this fall.Fall campsite reservations in Saskatchewan Provincial Parks are now open, with many parks offering access to amenities like power and water until the end of the month. While services will be limited by t...
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"LIFE CHANGES FOR ALL OF US"
National Resilience Day aims to inspire one million acts of kindness
"I have a dream for Canada, and I need people's help to make it happen," said Allen Lycka.Lycka is encouraging Canadians to take part in National Resilience Day on Sept. 24 by completing a small act of resilience, with a goal of inspiring one million people to participate."Sooner or later, life changes f...
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Historic investment
Bell Canada announces major Sask. AI data centre project expansion
Bell Canada is expanding its plans to build an AI data centre outside of Regina, announcing it will establish the company's new Bell AI Fabric Headquarters in Saskatchewan.The move is expected to bring more than $50 billion in capital investment.The province called it the single-largest private sector capital investmen...
Sep 14, 2026
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Traffic stop
Mounties seize more than 2,000 pounds of cannabis products near Maple Creek
The RCMP says officers seized more than 2,000 pounds of illegal cannabis during a traffic stop near Maple Creek earlier this month.According to a statement issued on Monday by the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers with the police force's roving traffic unit (RTU) stopped a vehicle on Highway 1 for an equipment violation back...
Sep 14, 2026
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NORTH STARS UP FRONT
A look at the Battlefords North Stars forwards heading into the season
With the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season set to return, North Stars fans are looking forward to getting to know the 2026-27 team. As the week progresses, Ryan Lambert, the Voice of the North Stars, will preview each positional group with head coach and general manager Connor Logan, starting with the forwards. ...
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Banjo Blues
Offence dries up for Riders in low-scoring Banjo Bowl loss to Blue Bombers
Offensive production was a struggle all afternoon long for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on Saturday, as the Winnipeg Blue Bombers came out victorious in the 22nd edition of the Banjo Bowl.The Roughriders failed to find the end zone against the Blue Bombers, with Winnipeg holding Trevor Harris and company in check to ea...
Sep 12, 2026
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Riders gameday
'Great test for us': Riders head to Winnipeg for Banjo Bowl clash
After claiming victory in the Labour Day Classic, the Saskatchewan Roughriders head into hostile territory today.It's the annual Labour Day rematch as the Riders take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers at Princess Auto Stadium. Saskatchewan is coming off of a 32-26 overtime victory at Mosaic Stadium in the Labour Day Classic...
Sep 12, 2026
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UNDEFEATED SO FAR
Battlefords Sharks 2-0 through two games at the Calgary Firestarter
The Battlefords Sharks have cruised through their first two games at the Calgary Firestarter tournament. On Thursday, they defeated the Rocky Mountain Raiders 6-1, led by Brooke Weber's four-goal performance. They followed that with a 4-1 victory over the Southern Alberta Hockey Academy (SAHA), when Julia Poole scored ...
Sep 11, 2026
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BOUNCE BACK VICTORY
John Paul II Crusaders dominate home opener, defeat Meadow Lake 74-14
After falling to Kindersley in their season opener, the John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders football team bounced back in a big way with a 74-14 home win over the Meadow Lake Spartans. "The game went really well," Crusaders head coach Kevin Pinno said. "We were able to lean into the strengths of our team r...
Sep 11, 2026
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CFL
Riders move kicker Alex Hale to practice roster, Dawson Hodge to start in Winnipeg
A change is coming at the kicker position for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The CFL club released its depth chart on Friday ahead of Saturday's game in Winnipeg against the Blue Bombers. One of the biggest changes was the team moving kicker Alex Hale to the practice roster, while Dawson Hodge gets set to make his first ...
Sep 11, 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
In the news today: Carney courts Europe, gun groups seek answers, Peart doc premières
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Europe wants Canada as its first 'associate member', says EU chief European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says Europe wants to open the door for Canada...
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Quebec party leaders gear up for second TV debate of election campaign
MONTREAL - Leaders of the five Quebec political parties are gearing up for the second debate of the campaign. The first debate on Tuesday saw leaders spar over a range of topics, including the economy, Quebec sovereignty and immigration. Coalition Aven...
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Secrecy and accountability 'can coexist': groups push for Tumbler Ridge gun details
OTTAWA - Five gun control advocacy groups are renewing pressure on the RCMP to disclose information about the firearms used in the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., saying public discussion of the details could help prevent another tragedy. The RCM...
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From investment buzz to building: Canada's major projects face hurdles, experts say
OTTAWA - Canada's inaugural investment summit has created a buzz that the country is open for business, but experts say the real test will be whether that momentum can translate into major projects that overcome labour shortages, community concerns, en...
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Europe wants Canada as its first 'associate member', von der Leyen tells Carney
STRASBOURG, FRANCE - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Europe wants to open the door for Canada to become an "associate member" of the European Union. Prime Minister Mark Carney listened as von der Leyen laid out key pillars for s...
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What you need to know about Carney's pitch for private investment in airports
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he wants private investors to take over operations at Canada's four largest airports in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary and Vancouver. Speaking at a government-led investment summit in Toronto on Tuesday, Carney sai...
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World
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appears in court in The Hague
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is facing charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court, made his first public appearance in more than a year on Wednesday, when he attended a pre-t...
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Building collapse in Gaza kills 16 as perilous conditions persist for Palestinians during truce
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - A building housing half a dozen families gave out in Gaza City overnight into Wednesday, killing sixteen people as they slept and leaving rescuers digging through rubble for dozens more who'd been sheltering inside the ...
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EU chief von der Leyen calls for EU security mechanism to respond to drone incidents and sabotage
STRASBOURG, France (AP) - The European Union needs a NATO-like mechanism to better respond to drone incidents, acts of sabotage and cyberattacks across Europe, many of them blamed on Russia, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wedne...
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EU chief Ursula von der Leyen says she wants Canada to become the bloc's 1st associate member
STRASBOURG, France (AP) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday proposed opening a path for Canada to become the European Union's first associate member, a striking overture as U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs drive Ottaw...
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3 people killed when NBC and Telemundo news helicopter crashes while covering LA bus collision
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A news helicopter crashed in a Los Angeles neighborhood on Tuesday and burst into flames, killing at least three people while reporters were covering the collision of an SUV and a city bus, officials and the news outlet said. ...
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Kennedy Center board votes to close over financial woes, Trump branding dispute, AP sources say
WASHINGTON (AP) - The board of the Kennedy Center voted on Tuesday to close over financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump's name on the iconic performing arts venue, according to people familiar with the matter. ...
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