'It is purely aesthetic; it’s safe to drink'
North Battleford adjusts water production to address taste concerns
North Battleford is relying more on groundwater to reduce an earthy taste and smell in its drinking water, which city officials say remains safe to drink.READ MORE: Geosmin behind changes to North Battleford drinking waterThe city's director of operations, Stewart Schafer, told council staff had increased production at...
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'It feels like I belong here': Josh Stumpf reflects on CCMA experience
Prince Albert's Josh Stumpf did not leave the Canadian Country Music Association Awards with a trophy, but the 23-year-old artist said earning his first two nominations was an honour in itself.Stumpf was nominated for fans' choice and breakthrough artist or group of the year at Saturday's awards in Saskatoon. The James...
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'It is purely aesthetic; it’s safe to drink'
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'It is purely aesthetic; it’s safe to drink'
North Battleford adjusts water production to address taste concerns
North Battleford is relying more on groundwater to reduce an earthy taste and smell in its drinking water, which city officials say remains safe to drink.READ MORE: Geosmin behind changes to North Battleford drinking waterThe city's director of operations, Stewart Schafer, told council staff had increased production at...
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crime
Bull elk left to waste near Atton Lake after head, legs taken
Conservation officers are asking for the public's help after a bull elk was shot, partly taken and left to waste on private farmland near Atton Lake, a recreation site about 40 kilometres northwest of North Battleford.SaskTip said North Battleford conservation officers received a report on Sept. 17 about the incident. ...
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BOUNCE BACK VICTORY
North Stars rebound with 4-1 home win over Nipawin
Just one night after falling to the Kindersley Klippers in their home opener, the Battlefords North Stars got into the win column with a 4-1 victory over the Nipawin Hawks. After the game, North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb said the team moved the puck much better than it did the previous night. "That just allo...
Sep 20, 2026
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HOME OPENER LOSS
North Stars run into hot goalie, fall 3-1 to Kindersley in season opener
The Battlefords North Stars' seven-game winning streak against the Kindersley Klippers ended with a 3-1 loss in the season opener. "Came in a little bit too confident and got outworked for 60 minutes," North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb said after the game. "Kindersley did a really good job of winning...
Sep 19, 2026
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GAME ONE
North Stars open up the season at home against the Kindersley Klippers
After a five-month wait, Battlefords North Stars hockey is finally back at the Access Communications Centre. The North Stars are set to face off against the archrival Kindersley Klippers to begin the season. This year, the North Stars have a much more familiar group than last season, with 14 returning players. One of t...
Sep 18, 2026
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CCMA Week
Red Pheasant Cree Nation artist brings Indigenous designs to Country Music Week
Flashes of lavender purple will be visible at Gather Local Market and throughout Saskatoon during the Canadian Country Music Awards' Country Music Week, thanks to a local artist's design.Chris Chipak, a teacher and Indigenous artist from Red Pheasant Cree Nation who lives in Saskatoon, said he's excited to be creating ...
Sep 17, 2026
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Prince Albert talent
'It feels like I belong here': Josh Stumpf reflects on CCMA experience
Prince Albert's Josh Stumpf did not leave the Canadian Country Music Association Awards with a trophy, but the 23-year-old artist said earning his first two nominations was an honour in itself.Stumpf was nominated for fans' choice and breakthrough artist or group of the year at Saturday's awards in Saskatoon. The James...
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TSB investigation underway
Two people dead after Cessna 172 plane crashes near Kisbey, Sask.
Two people are dead after a plane crash earlier this week.According to Harv's Air President, Adam Penner, a Cessna 172 was on a night flight from Regina to Steinbach, Man. via Carlyle with two people on board.When the plane didn't arrive as scheduled, a search got underway. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) said it...
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International relations
Carney touts 'right partnerships' in Arctic as he welcomes Norwegian PM to Ottawa
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says his focus on building international relationships, including with Norway, is part of the answer to renewed threats from Russia.During a news conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Ottawa, both leaders were asked about warnings from the Polish prime minister...
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Country music's best
Cameron Whitcomb takes home top honours at Canadian Country Music Awards
Cameron Whitcomb has seemingly solidified his place in country music as he and his debut album, which explores wrestling out of the throes of addiction, earned top honours at the 2026 Canadian Country Music Association Awards.The former "American Idol" contestant from Nanaimo, B.C., won best album for his rec...
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Feeling the heat
First Nations fire crews battle it out in 31st regional competition as female firefighters dwindle
Half a dozen volunteer fire departments were in Prince Albert this weekend to test their skills in a friendly competition. The 2026 Saskatchewan First Nation Firefighting Competition ran Saturday at the Prince Albert Exhibition Grounds with six First Nations communities taking part, including Black Lake, Hall Lake, Fon...
Sep 20, 2026
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Investigation
Saskatchewan Health Authority investigating woman's death after she broke ankle
The Saskatchewan Health Authority has launched an investigation into the death of a Saskatoon woman who was waiting for surgery to fix her broken ankle.The authority said Friday it will be speaking with Kirsten Hanke's family as part of a formal internal review.It declined to provide details of her care due to privacy ...
Sep 19, 2026
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BOUNCE BACK VICTORY
North Stars rebound with 4-1 home win over Nipawin
Just one night after falling to the Kindersley Klippers in their home opener, the Battlefords North Stars got into the win column with a 4-1 victory over the Nipawin Hawks. After the game, North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb said the team moved the puck much better than it did the previous night. "That just allo...
Sep 20, 2026
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HOME OPENER LOSS
North Stars run into hot goalie, fall 3-1 to Kindersley in season opener
The Battlefords North Stars' seven-game winning streak against the Kindersley Klippers ended with a 3-1 loss in the season opener. "Came in a little bit too confident and got outworked for 60 minutes," North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb said after the game. "Kindersley did a really good job of winning...
Sep 19, 2026
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GAME ONE
North Stars open up the season at home against the Kindersley Klippers
After a five-month wait, Battlefords North Stars hockey is finally back at the Access Communications Centre. The North Stars are set to face off against the archrival Kindersley Klippers to begin the season. This year, the North Stars have a much more familiar group than last season, with 14 returning players. One of t...
Sep 18, 2026
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BETWEEN THE PIPES
Meet the new faces guarding the crease for North Stars this season
The crease will look much different than it did last season for the Battlefords North Stars. Heading into the SJHL season, North Stars fans have learned about the forwards and defence corps. Now, it's time to meet the team's new goalies. Nathan Claydon, who is expected to start the season opener, signed with the North ...
Sep 17, 2026
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ON THE BLUE LINE
A look at the Battlefords North Stars defense heading into the 2026-27 season
With the season approaching, it is time for Battlefords North Stars fans to get to know the team's new defence corps. There is a greater mix of returning and new players on defence than among the forwards.A new No. 1 Like the forward group, the North Stars' biggest loss on the blue line is a graduate, Gavin Granger. Th...
Sep 16, 2026
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CALGARY FIRESTARTER
Battlefords Sharks reflect on silver medal at the Calgary Firestarter Tournament
The Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks are back from the Calgary Firestarter tournament with a silver medal. After finishing the round-robin stage undefeated, the Sharks took down the Weyburn Gold Wings to punch their ticket to the final in dramatic fashion. "Weyburn scored late, with about 30 seconds left, to tie i...
Sep 16, 2026
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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
QuickQuotes: MPs react to Carney's new Building Canada Strong Act
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney's government tabled a bill Monday to fast-track approvals for major projects. The Building Canada Strong Act removes the responsibility for reviewing many big projects, such as pipelines and power transmission lines,...
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Carney says he won't backtrack on digital services tax, streamers' CanCon payments
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he won't change his mind about his decision to eliminate the digital services tax and Canadian content contributions for streamers. Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet asked Carney in the House of Commo...
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NDP Leader Lewis criticized for saying Jews 'failed to do our part' to stop Gaza war
OTTAWA - Critics are calling out NDP Leader Avi Lewis for suggesting online that he and his fellow Jews have "failed" to do their part to stop Israel's violence in the Gaza Strip. Lewis posted Sunday that he is marking the holiest day on the Jewish cal...
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After Belleville, Ont., shooting, a look at recent violent incidents near synagogues
Ontario's police watchdog is investigating after a 29-year-old man allegedly opened fire at a constable stationed outside a synagogue in Belleville, Ont., on Sunday night. The resulting shootout left both the suspect and the officer with serious injuri...
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B.C. minister Popham won't run for a sixth term, deepening snap election speculation
VICTORIA - B.C. cabinet minister Lana Popham says she won't run for a sixth term, deepening speculation about a snap election being called. Popham's announcement follows the resignation of Opposition B.C. Conservative leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay on Sun...
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B.C. sues OpenAI, says one call could have prevented Tumbler Ridge mass shooting
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government has filed a lawsuit against artificial intelligence company OpenAI in California over the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., Attorney General Niki Sharma announced Monday. Sharma said the province is seeki...
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World
UK to offer Saudi Arabia aerial refueling to counter Houthi attacks
ABOARD THE BRITISH PRIME MINISTER'S PLANE (AP) - Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday that Britain has agreed to provide limited military support to Saudi Arabia to repeal attacks by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. Burnham told rep...
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Trump inaugurates new White House helipad, but networks skip coverage during First Amendment fight
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump showed off his new White House helicopter landing pad on Monday, attempting to brush aside a First Amendment firestorm even as major television networks kept their cameras away because CNN wasn't allowed to cove...
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Polo has rapidly intensified to a hurricane and is expected to impact Mexico
MIAMI (AP) - Hurricane Polo will rapidly intensify in the Pacific Ocean and become a major hurricane later this week, forecasters said Monday. Polo could bring heavy rain, rough surf and tropical-storm-force wind to parts of Mexico late T...
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Jury convicts Vermont man of attempted murder in shooting of 3 Palestinian students
Burlington, Vt. (AP) - A jury on Monday convicted a Vermont man of attempted murder in the shootings of three Palestinian college students who were walking near his home, rejecting an insanity defense rooted in his claims that he was acting on orders f...
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Main Kremlin party keeps control of Russia's parliament after a carefully orchestrated vote
The main Kremlin party retained its majority in Russia's parliament, election officials said Monday, after a carefully orchestrated balloting that excluded most opposition candidates and helped the government maintain its tight grip on power. ...
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Pakistan says airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 28 militants; Kabul reports 3 civilians killed
ISLAMABAD (AP) - Pakistani fighter jets on Monday struck sites in eastern Afghanistan that Pakistani officials described as suspected militant hideouts. Pakistan said 28 militants were killed, while authorities in Kabul reported at least three civilian...
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