Healthcare Needs
Saskatchewan wants feds to renew millions in targeted health funding
Health ministers all across the country are eyeing possible holes in their budgets as the days count down to two significant federal funding agreements ending.Lori Carr is Saskatchewan's Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health. She attended an emergency virtual meeting with her cou...
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Early Passing
Sask. Stanley Cup champion defenceman Lyle Odelein dead at 58
Stanley Cup champion defenceman and Saskatchewan product Lyle Odelein has died at the age of 58.As reported Saturday by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Odelein died from a heart attack overnight on Friday.A native of Quill Lake, Odelein played over 1,000 games in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Phoe...
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Battlefords
North Stars lose 5-2
North Stars drop second straight game in road loss to Kindersley
The Battlefords North Stars fell to 2-3-1-0 on the season after a 5-2 road loss to the Kindersley Klippers. It was the second straight loss for the North Stars, who have been outscored 9-2 in their last two games. After an overachieving season last year, North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb said the team's large retur...
Oct 2, 2026
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DIVISIONAL MATCHUP
North Stars head on the road against the Kindersley Klippers
The Battlefords North Stars are on the road tonight for a Nutrien Division matchup against the rival Kindersley Klippers. It marks the second meeting between the North Stars and the Klippers this season. Kindersley spoiled the North Stars' home opener on Sept. 18 with a 3-1 win at the Access Communications Centre. In t...
Oct 2, 2026
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professional misconducts
Lloydminster doctor accused of diverting crash patient who died on way to North Battleford
A Lloydminster emergency physician faces professional misconduct charges over allegations he directed a crash patient away from the hospital during a computed tomography (CT) service outage. The patient died while being transported by ambulance to North Battleford.Dr. Mukhtar Ali faces two charges laid Sept. 26 in conn...
Oct 2, 2026
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3-0
Undefeated Sharks confident ahead of weekend matchups vs Weyburn
After combining for just two losses all season in 2025-26, the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks will have a difficult time topping, or even matching that performance this year. However, the Sharks have started the campaign in the best way possible, posting a 3-0-0-0 record (W-L-OTW-OTL) with two wins over the Notre Dam...
Oct 1, 2026
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LOCAL TALENT
"They are winners!": Esports create new opportunities for youth
Video games have long been a way for kids to have fun, but for a growing number of youth, they're also becoming a way to compete.Esports, electronic sports, brings the competitive side of gaming to the forefront, with players practicing, forming teams and competing in tournaments much like athletes do in traditional sp...
Oct 1, 2026
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NORTH STARS PLAYER PROFILES
Getting to know Battlefords North Stars alternate captain Owen Nelson
Battlefords North Stars alternate captain Owen Nelson has had the opportunity to play hockey across Western Canada. Nelson grew up playing triple-A hockey in Prince Albert before spending time in the WHL with Lethbridge and later in the SJHL with the Melfort Mustangs and North Stars. Along the way, he has seen his shar...
Oct 1, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Healthcare Needs
Saskatchewan wants feds to renew millions in targeted health funding
Health ministers all across the country are eyeing possible holes in their budgets as the days count down to two significant federal funding agreements ending.Lori Carr is Saskatchewan's Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Seniors and Rural and Remote Health. She attended an emergency virtual meeting with her cou...
5h ago
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Early Passing
Sask. Stanley Cup champion defenceman Lyle Odelein dead at 58
Stanley Cup champion defenceman and Saskatchewan product Lyle Odelein has died at the age of 58.As reported Saturday by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Odelein died from a heart attack overnight on Friday.A native of Quill Lake, Odelein played over 1,000 games in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Phoe...
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Fatal Accident
Foam Lake community grieving for three killed in grid-road crash
A 40-year-old woman and two young girls from Foam Lake are dead following a three-vehicle crash on a local grid road Friday afternoon, Saskatchewan RCMP said.People in the small, community-oriented town were grieving the loss on Sunday, with one family putting a pair of stuffed animals and a small bunch of flowers on t...
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In Conversation with Shaya Istace - Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: Shaya Istace Shaya Istace joins us on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup. We talk about her debut song, and what's on the way Have ...
Oct 2, 2026
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All Saints Orthodox Church
Cause of Meadow Lake church fire remains unknown as investigation continues
All Saints Orthodox Church in Meadow Lake was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived early Thursday morning, Fire Chief Joe Grela said.Crews were dispatched shortly after 2 a.m. on Oct. 1 following a report of smoke and flames coming from the building. Two engines and a rescue unit responded, Grela said.RCM...
Oct 2, 2026
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Emergency response
Bus carrying Martensville football players involved in crash
Two students are seeking medical attention as a precaution after a bus carrying football players from Martensville High School rear-ended another "large vehicle" on Thursday.According to Prairie Spirit School Division, the crash happened at the Highway 12 off-ramp heading into Martensville at about 7:30 p.m. ...
Oct 2, 2026
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Local Sports
Early Passing
Sask. Stanley Cup champion defenceman Lyle Odelein dead at 58
Stanley Cup champion defenceman and Saskatchewan product Lyle Odelein has died at the age of 58.As reported Saturday by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Odelein died from a heart attack overnight on Friday.A native of Quill Lake, Odelein played over 1,000 games in the NHL for the Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, Phoe...
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Go Riders
Saskatchewan Roughriders lose 37-31 to Calgary Stampeders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will have to wait a little longer to punch their ticket to the playoffs.The Calgary Stampeders held off a late Saskatchewan push for a 37-31 win Friday night at Mosaic Stadium, preventing the Riders from clinching a post-season berth and handing the green and white a third straight loss.Cal...
Oct 3, 2026
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North Stars lose 5-2
North Stars drop second straight game in road loss to Kindersley
The Battlefords North Stars fell to 2-3-1-0 on the season after a 5-2 road loss to the Kindersley Klippers. It was the second straight loss for the North Stars, who have been outscored 9-2 in their last two games. After an overachieving season last year, North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb said the team's large retur...
Oct 2, 2026
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DIVISIONAL MATCHUP
North Stars head on the road against the Kindersley Klippers
The Battlefords North Stars are on the road tonight for a Nutrien Division matchup against the rival Kindersley Klippers. It marks the second meeting between the North Stars and the Klippers this season. Kindersley spoiled the North Stars' home opener on Sept. 18 with a 3-1 win at the Access Communications Centre. In t...
Oct 2, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Riders look to clinch playoff spot in showdown against Stamps
The Saskatchewan Roughriders don't need to be told how important Friday's game against the Calgary Stampeders is.Saskatchewan can clinch a playoff spot with a win, but a loss by more than three points means another CFL West Division rival will hold the tiebreaker over Saskatchewan. The B.C. Lions clinched the season se...
Oct 2, 2026
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3-0
Undefeated Sharks confident ahead of weekend matchups vs Weyburn
After combining for just two losses all season in 2025-26, the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks will have a difficult time topping, or even matching that performance this year. However, the Sharks have started the campaign in the best way possible, posting a 3-0-0-0 record (W-L-OTW-OTL) with two wins over the Notre Dam...
Oct 1, 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
Quebec party leaders make final pitches to voters ahead of Monday's vote
MONTREAL - Quebec's main party leaders took a look back at their campaigns on Sunday as they worked to deliver one final message to electors on the eve of Monday's vote. Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says this election is all about br...
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CAQ Leader Christine Fréchette expresses regret as Quebec election campaign ends
MONTREAL - With hours left in Quebec's provincial election campaign, Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette acknowledged Sunday that there are things she would have done differently. During a stop in Shawinigan, Fréchette said she was proud...
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B.C.'s Eby promises new tax on millionaires to help pay for health care
British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby says his party will introduce a new tax bracket for those who earn $1 million or more to help pay for health care, if re-elected. The leader made the announcement Sunday, while campaigning in Comox on Vancouver Isl...
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Search ongoing for six people after debris found from missing Ontario air ambulance
The U.S. Coast Guard says it continues to search for survivors after finding a debris field off the coast of Nantucket that's been confirmed as being from a missing Canadian air ambulance jet. Rear Admiral Matt Lake told a news conference in Boston on ...
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'Silence could be consent': Alberta First Nations push to get out vote for referendum
EDMONTON - Angel Houle says she's never voted in an Alberta provincial election, but this month's referendum is different. Not only is she casting a ballot, Houle is helping outfit First Nations' leaders with everything they need to get out the vote on...
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Canada must weigh creation of new spy service with 'eyes wide open,' study warns
OTTAWA - Espionage is a deadly serious and generally misunderstood business, and it's critical for Canadian politicians thinking about starting a foreign spy service to decide "with their eyes wide open," a new study says. "Virtually no Canadian knows ...
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World
US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran following an investigation into a planned terror attack at the RAF Fairford base. The bombers were ...
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Crews find 'debris field' from 6-person medical flight missing over the Atlantic en route to Boston
Searchers found a "debris field" off the coast of Nantucket, Massachusetts, from an air ambulance that was carrying six people when it vanished over the Atlantic on Saturday during a flight from Bermuda to Boston, the U.S. Coast Guard said. ...
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Trump defends data centers in Ohio as he rallies to boost Jon Husted in a tight Senate race
VANDALIA, Ohio (AP) - President Donald Trump on Saturday defended data centers that power artificial intelligence projects but have become a contentious campaign issue nationwide, as he took his midterm tour to Ohio to insist his party will keep its ma...
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Cornell president calls alleged gang rape 'deeply disturbing,' pledges greater transparency
Cornell's president called the alleged gang rape of a student at a fraternity house in 2024 "deeply disturbing" Saturday, said it would weigh on the university for years to come and pledged greater transparency amid mounting outrage over the school's h...
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Nolo becomes a Category 3 Hurricane in the remote Pacific Ocean
Nolo strengthened into a major hurricane Saturday far out in the Pacific Ocean, well to the west of Hawaii's main islands. The storm's maximum sustained winds rapidly intensified to 115 mph (185 kph), the Miami-based National Hurricane C...
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Governor says Tennessee's prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The head of Tennessee's prison system is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike, Gov. Bill Lee announced Saturday. Lee said that Department of Correction Commissioner Frank Strada will step down this ...
Oct 3, 2026
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