municipal matters
North Battleford eyes road closure to make way for SaskPower project
The City of North Battleford is considering permanently closing a portion of a road to accommodate infrastructure needs tied to SaskPower's Yellowhead Power Station.A public notice issued by the city says council will review a proposed bylaw to close and transfer part of Range Road 3162, located in the northeast quarte...
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WINTER DRIVING
UPDATE: Travel not recommended in Lloydminster, surrounding highways
As of 2 p.m. on April 15, the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline has removed the "travel not recommended" alert for the route between North Battleford and Lloydminster.-Travel is not recommended in parts of northwest Saskatchewan as winter driving conditions worsen across highways linking North Battleford, Lloydmin...
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BUSTED
Suspect rams police vehicle during escape; seven charged in North Battleford
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'THREE UNITS TOOK SOME TIME'
Local First Nations receive tiny homes through BATC training project
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Battlefords
municipal matters
North Battleford eyes road closure to make way for SaskPower project
The City of North Battleford is considering permanently closing a portion of a road to accommodate infrastructure needs tied to SaskPower's Yellowhead Power Station.A public notice issued by the city says council will review a proposed bylaw to close and transfer part of Range Road 3162, located in the northeast quarte...
5h ago
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BUSTED
Suspect rams police vehicle during escape; seven charged in North Battleford
Seven people are facing charges after two vehicles fled from police during an investigation in North Battleford earlier this week.Battlefords RCMP officers attempted a traffic stop on a Ford truck on 110th Street at about 12:15 p.m. on April 13 after identifying the driver as a wanted man. The driver fled when police a...
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'THREE UNITS TOOK SOME TIME'
Local First Nations receive tiny homes through BATC training project
Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs' (BATC) Tiny Home Project is now complete. Over the past few months, BATC has helped to construct three small units to surrounding First Nation communities through their one-time training program. Merv Night, director of housing infostructure at BATC, who helped to take on the role of...
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WINTER DRIVING
UPDATE: Travel not recommended in Lloydminster, surrounding highways
As of 2 p.m. on April 15, the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline has removed the "travel not recommended" alert for the route between North Battleford and Lloydminster.-Travel is not recommended in parts of northwest Saskatchewan as winter driving conditions worsen across highways linking North Battleford, Lloydmin...
11h ago
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INFRASTRUCTURE
'The Gold Eagle Casino is moving to a new home': $100M project moves forward with SIGA support in North Battleford
Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) is moving ahead with a $100-million casino and resort development after a ministerial order returned control of its land.The First Nation provided an update Tuesday on plans to relocate and redevelop the Gold Eagle Casino, alongside a new hotel and convention ...
Apr 14, 2026
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LAST-MINUTE GAME 7 BUS
'Let's pack the bus': North Stars billet family plans fan bus to Yorkton
For a local North Stars billet family, game seven of playoffs in Yorkton could be the last chance to watch their billeted player. That's why they are making arrangements for a last-minute fan bus tomorrow night. "These kids have given so much to our community all season long," said Raeanne McIntyre, billet ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Saskatchewan
policing
Crime drops in first three months of 2026 in Lloydminster, RCMP report says
Crime in Lloydminster fell sharply in the first three months of 2026, driven by a steep decline in property offences and vehicle thefts, according to a new RCMP report.Total Criminal Code incidents dropped to 1,455 between January and March, down from 1,923 during the same period last year. Property crime fell to 790 f...
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online harm
Ottawa 'very seriously' considering social media ban for kids, minister says
Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government is "very seriously" considering introducing a social media ban for kids.At the Liberal convention in Montreal on Saturday, members passed a non-binding resolution calling on the government to set 16 as the minimum age for access to social media accounts.Miller ...
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Snowy, windy conditions wreaking havoc
Travel not recommended in parts of northeast
Another shot of winter weather has led to some challenges on local highways. Travel is not recommended in the Nipawin, Carrot River, White Fox, Choiceland, and Smeaton areas. The Highway Hotline is reporting swirling, loose, and drifting snow, along with drifts, slush, and ice, along with heavy snow and windy condition...
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recall
7-Eleven sandwiches and wraps recalled in Saskatchewan due to listeria risk
A number of sandwiches, subs and wraps sold by the convenience chain 7-Eleven have been recalled due to possible contamination with listeria.The Government of Canada said the sandwiches, which were distributed in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, should not be consumed, sold or distributed.The affected produc...
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Few changes from new Liberal majority expected by Sask. political scientist
A Saskatchewan political scientist is expecting few changes for people in this province, now that Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government.Three byelection wins on Monday have resulted in the Liberals having 174 seats in the House of Commons.The byelection results follow five opposition MPs crossing...
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Winter's not ready to leave
More snow expected over the coming days
It may not be Feb. 2, but the weather is reminiscent of the movie Groundhog Day. More snow is coming through Saskatchewan in the coming days, as Old Man Winter acts like a party guest who doesn't know it's time to leave. Christy Climenhaga of Environment and Climate Change Canada said separate systems are expected to b...
Apr 14, 2026
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Local Sports
GAME 7
North Stars in winner take all game seven against the Yorkton Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars are back in Yorkton to face off with the Terriers in game seven of the SJHL semifinals. It's the biggest game of the entire season so far and will be the last for one of the teams. With the Weyburn Red Wings and Flin Flon Bombers also playing in game seven tonight, it marks the first time si...
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Going The Distance
Yorkton Terriers force game seven with a 6-3 win over the North Stars
The Battlefords North Stars will play in their first game seven since the 2019 season after the Yorkton Terriers took down the North Stars 6-3 in game six. Tylan Henrikson had a pair of goals in the win and now has three goals in his last two contests. Henrikson opened the scoring at the 3:52 mark of the first period w...
Apr 14, 2026
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Chance to Advance
North Stars host the Yorkton Terriers with a chance to move on to the Canterra Seeds Cup Finals
The Battlefords North Stars are hosting the Yorkton Terriers tonight in game six of the Sask. Junior Hockey League semifinals. Leading the series 3-2, the North Stars have the opportunity to punch their ticket to the Canterra Seeds Cup Finals with a victory. A finals appearance would be their first since they won the C...
Apr 13, 2026
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One Win Away From The Finals
North Stars within a win of the finals after 3-2 game five victory over Yorkton
The Battlefords North Stars have taken a 3-2 series lead in the SJHL semifinals and are knocking on the door of their fourth finals appearance in the last eight seasons when championships were awarded (championships were not awarded in 2020-2021). They won game five by the score of 3-2, led by a 31 save performance by...
Apr 12, 2026
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Game 5
North Stars prepare for pivotal Game 5 with the Yorkton Terriers
After a tough 7-2 loss at home against the Yorkton Terriers in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) semifinals, the action heads back to Yorkton on Saturday for Game 5 in a series evened up at 2-2.It's been a series with a battle of the top lines at the forefront. The Terriers' first line prevailed in Game 4. J...
Apr 10, 2026
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AJ Ouellette 'bringing the dad strength' to Riders training camp in May
Saskatchewan Roughriders running back AJ Ouellette is bringing a new type of strength to the team in 2026.He and his partner welcomed a baby girl named Isla Jo into the world on March 6."I'm bringing the dad strength in," Ouellette said. "The whole sleep thing is getting to me - I don't know if it's a tr...
Apr 10, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
Celebrates A Decade Of Learning
Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee
The Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2026, bringing together 256 First Nations students from across the province for a day of learning, confidence‑building, and cultural pride. Held at Tommy Douglas Collegiate in Saskatoon, the event welcomed youths between the ages of 6 and ...
Mar 25, 2026
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SIGA named a 2026 Saskatchewan Top Employer
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud, for a third consecutive year, to be named a Saskatchewan Top Employer by Canada's Top 100 Employers. Now in its 21st year, Saskatchewan's Top Employers is a special designation that recognizes employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places t...
Mar 02, 2026
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Self-determination in healthcare
Battlefords Family Health Center celebrates 25 years of Indigenous-led primary care and systemic advocacy
Twenty-five years after its initial development began, the Battlefords Family Health Center (BFHC), operating under the umbrella of Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre (BRT6), stands as a powerful testament to self-determination in healthcare, providing a unique and expansive model of primary care. The organization was...
Dec 29, 2025
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Canada
B.C. tables another First Nation treaty ratification, but overlap concerns persist
VICTORIA - The Kitselas First Nation in northwestern B.C. has reached a major milestone in its treaty process as the province tabled legislation to ratify the agreement, in the second such achievement for a First Nation in as many days. But like the pr...
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Oh, give me a home: Alberta-raised wood bison calves safely relocated to Alaska
Dozens of Alberta-raised bison calves sent to Alaska as part of a relocation agreement with the state made it safely to their new home, but it wasn't without months of logistical work and a 40-hour trip on treacherous northern roads. Jonathan DeMoor,...
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NDP to get $670K parliamentary funding boost despite not having official status
OTTAWA - The cash-strapped federal NDP is getting a $670,000 financial boost. Members of the other main political parties on the Board of Internal Economy have decided to grant the parliamentary funds, even though the NDP does not have official party s...
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Almost 40 kg of fentanyl, fentanyl-like products seized at Chilliwack, B.C., lab
VICTORIA - RCMP say the cleanup of an illicit drug-production superlab in British Columbia's Fraser Valley cost hundreds of thousands of dollars after the initial bust where 40 kilograms of fentanyl and its analogs were discovered along with 5,000 kilo...
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What is the Canadian Victoria Cross - the medal that no one has ever received?
OTTAWA - The Canadian Victoria Cross is Canada's highest military honour. It was created more than 30 years ago, but has yet to be awarded to anyone. Here's a brief look at what it is. What is the Canadian Victoria Cross? Established in 1993, the Canad...
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Fact File: Federal hate crimes legislation does not criminalize quoting the Bible
Multiple social media posts claim that federal legislation amending the Criminal Code to address hate-motivated crimes has made it a crime to quote the Bible. Experts say that under the bill, which hasn't been passed into law yet, sharing passages from...
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World
Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump's war in Iran, turning aside a resolution that would require the U.S. to withdraw forces from the conflict until Congress aut...
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Student kills 9 in Turkey's second school shooting in 2 days
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - A student opened fire on two classrooms at a middle school in Turkey on Wednesday, killing nine people and wounding 13 others, the interior minister said, in the country's second such shooting in two days. The 14-yea...
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Justice Department moves to toss seditious conspiracy convictions of Oath Keepers and Proud Boys
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department on Tuesday asked a federal appeals court to throw out the seditious conspiracy convictions of Proud Boys and Oath Keepers leaders who were sentenced to prison terms for leading members of the far-right extremist...
Apr 14, 2026
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Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge must end his "intrusive" contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order over flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year, a divided appeals court panel ruled Tu...
Apr 14, 2026
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Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of Trump administration deportation flights
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge must end his "intrusive" contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order turn around planes carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year, a divided appeals court panel ru...
Apr 14, 2026
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Super Typhoon Sinlaku pounds remote US islands in the Pacific Ocean with ferocious winds
A super typhoon with ferocious winds and heavy rains was battering a group of remote U.S. islands in the Pacific Ocean late Tuesday, forcing residents to seeking shelter from flying tree limbs and collapsed buildings amid heavy rains, winds and floodin...
Apr 14, 2026
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