Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week:Earnings and the stock marketThe steady stream of third-quarter earnings reports from the biggest names in corporate Canada continues this week. The financial results come after technology stocks sold off on Friday amid worries about the billion...
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MISSING PERSON
Battlefords RCMP search for missing woman from Moosomin First Nation
Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's help locating a 36-year-old woman reported missing from Moosomin First Nation.Kaitlyn "Katie" Swiftwolfe was reported missing on Oct. 30. She was last seen at a business on 100th Street in North Battleford around 11 p.m. that day.Since receiving the report, officer...
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Canada's trucking industry at a crossroads as safety and compliance concerns grow
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
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"WE'RE REALLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS"
Sask. police and firefighters give bodily fluids law changes a positive review
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MISSING PERSON
Battlefords RCMP search for missing woman from Moosomin First Nation
Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's help locating a 36-year-old woman reported missing from Moosomin First Nation.Kaitlyn "Katie" Swiftwolfe was reported missing on Oct. 30. She was last seen at a business on 100th Street in North Battleford around 11 p.m. that day.Since receiving the report, officer...
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Halloween Loss
Power-play struggles lead to North Stars' 4-2 loss to Weyburn
The Battlefords North Stars failed to sweep the Weyburn Red Wings, falling 4-2 at home in a Halloween afternoon matchup. Weyburn got on the board first at the 10:44 mark of the first period when Jaxson Doyle floated a puck on net from the point and past Nathan Claydon to give the Red Wings a 1-0 lead. The North Stars h...
Oct 31, 2026
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Back in the Win Column
Nelson scores shootout winner as the North Stars snap their losing skid with 5-4 win over Weyburn
For the first time since Sept. 26, the Battlefords North Stars won a game with a 5-4 shootout victory over the Weyburn Red Wings. Owen Nelson scored the shootout winner. "That was a huge one for us tonight. Our guys fought hard the whole way, and I'm just really glad that they were able to get rewarded for it toni...
Oct 31, 2026
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
NBCHS Vikings one win closer to provincial title
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings have their sights set on a provincial championship as they continue their playoff run Saturday against the Carlton Crusaders at Max Clunie Field in Prince Albert. The Vikings defeated the Martensville High School Royals 12-0 on Oct. 24, earning a spot in the next r...
Oct 30, 2026
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COCKRILL
Battlefords MLA highlights what 2026 throne speech means locally
Expanded addictions treatment and more ways to access primary care could give Battlefords residents additional options for getting help, local MLA Jeremy Cockrill says.Cockrill, also Saskatchewan's health minister, highlighted 250 additional addictions treatment spaces promised province-wide in the Oct. 27 throne speec...
Oct 30, 2026
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Two Cold Teams
North Stars trying to end a nine-game skid as they host the Weyburn Red Wings
The Battlefords North Stars are back at the Access Communications Centre for the first time in nearly three weeks tonight as they host the Weyburn Red Wings. After a 4-0 loss to the Melfort Mustangs extended the North Stars' losing streak to nine games, head coach and general manager Connor Logan said the team had disc...
Oct 30, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Canada's trucking industry at a crossroads as safety and compliance concerns grow
In the depths of winter more than 20 years ago, Kate Shingler set off on the Plaster Rock Highway, a remote two-lane route cutting east-west through the dense wilderness of central New Brunswick.It was 2005 and so snowy and slippery that the young driver behind the wheel of a Toyota Tercel had to pull over on the side ...
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Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week:Earnings and the stock marketThe steady stream of third-quarter earnings reports from the biggest names in corporate Canada continues this week. The financial results come after technology stocks sold off on Friday amid worries about the billion...
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"WE'RE REALLY EXCITED ABOUT THIS"
Sask. police and firefighters give bodily fluids law changes a positive review
Police and firefighters in Regina are happy to see new legislation that could give their members some peace of mind.This week, the provincial government introduced legislation that would amend an existing law and potentially speed up the process of getting a court order to test a person for diseases like hepatitis and ...
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Sask. army reservists raise over $5,000 walking for Wainwright victims
A little bit later than scheduled, one of the two army reservists finished his 200-kilometre walk in honour of the Canadian Armed Forces troops injured in the major grass fire at that Alberta base.Ethan Spiess and Owen Schultz set out on Monday at 6 a.m. to walk 200 kilometres around Saskatoon in honour of their fellow...
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HALLOWEEN WEEKEND
Spooky season all year? Canadians crave Halloween candy
Halloween has officially evolved past a single night of trick-or-treating into an entire cultural season, and a new survey reveals that a majority of Canadians also wish they could keep the sweet treats flowing all year long.According to the 2026 Mars Canada Spooktacular Trends Report, 57 per cent of Canadians say they...
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NO MORE ADJUSTING CLOCKS
Time Act brings Lloydminster onto same time as rest of Sask. year round
Lloydminster is no longer a "time island."Saskatchewan's new Time Act took effect Friday, a move that brings Lloydminster - which straddles the Alberta border - and the surrounding area into line with the rest of the province year-round.The act establishes Central Standard Time as the only time zone in Saskat...
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Local Sports
Halloween Loss
Power-play struggles lead to North Stars' 4-2 loss to Weyburn
The Battlefords North Stars failed to sweep the Weyburn Red Wings, falling 4-2 at home in a Halloween afternoon matchup. Weyburn got on the board first at the 10:44 mark of the first period when Jaxson Doyle floated a puck on net from the point and past Nathan Claydon to give the Red Wings a 1-0 lead. The North Stars h...
Oct 31, 2026
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Riders gameday
Riders and Lions lock horns once again in CFL playoffs
For a third straight season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions will duel it out in the postseason as both teams look to end 2026 as Grey Cup Champions.In the previous two meetings, Saskatchewan was the home team and earned the important victories to end their opponent's season - a 28-19 win in the CFL West Se...
Oct 31, 2026
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Back in the Win Column
Nelson scores shootout winner as the North Stars snap their losing skid with 5-4 win over Weyburn
For the first time since Sept. 26, the Battlefords North Stars won a game with a 5-4 shootout victory over the Weyburn Red Wings. Owen Nelson scored the shootout winner. "That was a huge one for us tonight. Our guys fought hard the whole way, and I'm just really glad that they were able to get rewarded for it toni...
Oct 31, 2026
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Two Cold Teams
North Stars trying to end a nine-game skid as they host the Weyburn Red Wings
The Battlefords North Stars are back at the Access Communications Centre for the first time in nearly three weeks tonight as they host the Weyburn Red Wings. After a 4-0 loss to the Melfort Mustangs extended the North Stars' losing streak to nine games, head coach and general manager Connor Logan said the team had disc...
Oct 30, 2026
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Memory Lane
Taylor Field: Remembering 10 years since Riders' final game
Oct. 29, 2016, remains etched in the minds of Saskatchewan Roughriders fans, young and old.It was one final chance to gather and celebrate a stadium ingrained in the fabric of Saskatchewan sports.Ten years have passed since the final game at Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field, which saw a sold-out crowd of more than 33,000...
Oct 30, 2026
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Making History
Kardynal reflects on becoming the first Battlefords athlete to win Saskatchewan's top U16 track athlete
North Battleford runner Maryska Kardynal has added some hardware to her trophy case, bringing home the Bob Adams Award as Saskatchewan's top under-16 female track athlete. Kardynal said she is the first athlete from North Battleford to receive the award. "That was pretty cool to see that I'll be in history," ...
Oct 29, 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
Parents cheer, businesses brace as Western Canada ditches the time change
Jenn Irwin-Greer never looked forward to the routine gong show at her Edmonton dayhome business that came with the twice-annual time change as children struggled to adjust to a new pattern. "(Children) show up a little bit irritable, as we all do when ...
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Political betrayal, Canada trade war: Why Michigan is a Senate race to watch
DETROIT - Michelle Taylor gasped and shook her head in disbelief. Outside a church where she was waiting to hear Democrat Abdul El-Sayed speak on Sunday, the longtime Detroit resident watched an unimaginable party fracture in a race that could ultimat...
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Commonwealth meeting offers Carney a chance to boost diplomatic ties, experts say
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Antigua and Barbuda on Monday, where he will have a chance to engage with heads of government from other Commonwealth countries - and with King Charles. Much of the meetings taking place this week will ...
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Veteran who lost daughter in military training exercise named Silver Cross Mother
A veteran whose daughter died during a military training exercise in 2002 has been named the 2026 National Silver Cross Mother. The Royal Canadian Legion says Virginia Hicks will place a wreath at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Nov. 11, an annu...
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Liberals out-fundraise Conservatives by almost $1M in third quarter of 2026
OTTAWA - The Liberal Party surpassed the Conservatives in fundraising by almost $1 million in the third quarter of 2026, says Elections Canada. Records published by Elections Canada show the Conservatives raised $3.9 million, while the Liberals raised...
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Trump says U.S., Canada have the 'concept of a very good deal'
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump says Canada and the United States have "the concept of a very good deal." Speaking to reporters in Iowa on Sunday, Trump said the countries were "very close" to reaching a trade deal. "We've been losing money for ma...
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World
Trump signals he'll give closing election pitch at the Reflecting Pool, a revamp plagued by problems
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump signaled Sunday that he'll make his closing pitch of the midterm elections at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, pushing his slow, expensive and problem-plagued efforts to repair it back into the spotlight as...
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All 9 people aboard a jet that crashed in Florida have died, transportation secretary says
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - A business jet carrying nine people nose-dived into a South Florida neighborhood Sunday and erupted into a giant fireball that appeared to just miss homes before crashing near a busy roadway. All passengers on board were ki...
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Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska Senate race if GOP incumbent loses
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - A federal judge on Sunday dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska's U.S. Senate race if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses, the latest development in a ballot controversy that has roile...
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Andreas Almgren wins men's race in NYC in marathon debut, Sheila Chepkirui wins women's race
NEW YORK (AP) - Andreas Almgren of Sweden won the men's race of the New York City Marathon in his debut in the event while Sheila Chepkirui of Kenya won the women's race on Sunday for the second time. Almgren was making his debut at 26.2 ...
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Abdul El-Sayed's Democratic rival, Haley Stevens, endorses GOP's Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race
DETROIT (AP) - Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed's former opponent in the U.S. Senate primary, Haley Stevens, stunned party officials Sunday by endorsing Republican Mike Rogers after Democratic tensions boiled over days before the election that could de...
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Police say 4 dead, 15 injured in separate shootings in Dallas on Halloween night
Police in Dallas say four people are dead and 15 are injured following separate shootings in a Dallas neighborhood. Police Chief Daniel Comeaux said police are still trying to determine if the shootings in the Deep Ellum neighborhood were related. It w...
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