Masterpieces
Why is this extraordinary art collection in rural Saskatchewan?
ST. WALBURG, SASK. - "You know, when we were younger, we hated this place."Bert Imhoff said it almost casually. It's a startling admission, considering where he is standing.Around him are canvases painted by his grandfather, Count Berthold von Imhoff, a remarkable artist whose work can still be found on the w...
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Cerebral Palsy
Regina boy vying to become Stan Lee's next comic superhero
Tony Dubois has spent much of his life surrounded by superheroes.Spider-Man cartoons and books were staples growing up. Batman is his all-time favourite. His collection of superhero toys has grown so large that his dad, John, has trouble finding room for it all.Now the 12-year-old Regina boy has a chance to become a su...
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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
Masterpieces
Why is this extraordinary art collection in rural Saskatchewan?
ST. WALBURG, SASK. - "You know, when we were younger, we hated this place."Bert Imhoff said it almost casually. It's a startling admission, considering where he is standing.Around him are canvases painted by his grandfather, Count Berthold von Imhoff, a remarkable artist whose work can still be found on the w...
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Minister Lori Carr
Sask. delays involuntary addiction treatment rollout to 2027
The legislation underpinning Saskatchewan's involuntary treatment program may have passed in spring of 2026, but it's not expected to be up and running for several months yet.At the end of the spring sitting, Mental Health and Addictions Minister Lori Carr said she hoped the program would be up and running later in 202...
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Cerebral Palsy
Regina boy vying to become Stan Lee's next comic superhero
Tony Dubois has spent much of his life surrounded by superheroes.Spider-Man cartoons and books were staples growing up. Batman is his all-time favourite. His collection of superhero toys has grown so large that his dad, John, has trouble finding room for it all.Now the 12-year-old Regina boy has a chance to become a su...
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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...
Oct 4, 2026
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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...
Oct 4, 2026
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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...
Oct 4, 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...
Oct 4, 2026
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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
Prime Minister Mark Carney to take 'active role' in new AI advisory council
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney will "play an active role" in setting the agenda for Ottawa's new AI advisory council. A spokesperson for the Prime Minister's Office says the new group, announced Friday, will take an "all of government" approach to...
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Two Canadian Armed Forces members arrested in organized crime, kidnapping probe: DND
TORONTO - The Department of National Defence says two members of the Canadian Armed Forces were arrested by Toronto police on charges related to organized crime, kidnapping and firearms theft. The department says Sachintha Fernando and James Moreau, b...
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Canada closely following reports of plague in Russia, health minister says
OTTAWA - Canada is very closely following reports that a woman who worked at a plague research institute in Siberia has died, Health Minister Marjorie Michel said on Monday. Russian authorities say the woman contracted pneumonia from an unknown source....
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Security screening mostly 'unimpeachable' but 'there are gaps': Anandasangaree
OTTAWA - Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree acknowledged gaps in Canada's security screening process on Monday after confirming a Canadian charged with espionage was given a security clearance. Anandasangaree was called to answer questions at t...
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Ottawa, Northwest Territories sign health, infrastructure funding agreement
OTTAWA - The federal government made the first of a series of health-care funding announcements on Monday as it works to secure seven-year deals with each of the provinces and territories. The first of those agreements, worth $51.2 million, is with the...
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NDP, Conservatives, Greens trade barbs on taxes, health care B.C. election campaign
VICTORIA - Health care and taxes dominate the British Columbia election campaign, with the Conservatives criticizing the NDP's record, while the Greens panned a New Democrat taxation plan. NDP Leader David Eby unveiled a plan on Sunday that would intro...
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World
2 people killed, including a student, after Florida school bus rolls over in crash, sheriff says
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. (AP) - A school bus flipped over onto its roof during a multivehicle crash in central Florida on Monday morning, killing two people - including a 10th grade girl - and injuring several others, authorities said. Nearly 4...
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Military aircraft with 32 people on board crashes in southern Nigeria
ONDO, Nigeria (AP) - A military aircraft crashed Monday in southern Nigeria with 25 passengers and 7 crew members on board, triggering a frantic search and rescue operation, authorities said. There was no immediate word on whether there were casualties...
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Dennis Hastert, longtime Republican House speaker who went to prison, dies at age 84
CHICAGO (AP) - Dennis Hastert, whose congressional legacy as the longest-serving Republican House speaker was later fouled by allegations that he had molested high school athletes during his prior career as a teacher and wrestling coach, has died, a co...
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Boat collision on the Congo River killed at least 30 and dozens are missing, Congolese officials say
KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Two boats collided over the weekend on the Congo River, killing at least 30 people and leaving dozens missing, local authorities in Congo said Monday. The motorized wooden boats crashed into one another on Sunday ev...
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Saudi-backed Yemeni forces expel Houthi rebels from several areas around key strait, officials say
ADEN, Yemen (AP) - Forces of the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen have recaptured several key areas around the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait from Iran-backed Houthi rebels, Yemeni officials said Monday, while the Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi ...
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Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for shining light on brain activity
STOCKHOLM (AP) - The Nobel Prize in medicine was awarded Monday to three scientists whose work led to a tool that uses light to help unravel how the brain works. Dr. Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel carried out research tha...
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