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'Welcome, Costco!': Signage appears at proposed Lloydminster site as project moves forward
A long-anticipated Costco appears to be one step closer to reality in Lloydminster, with new signage now posted at a southwest development site confirming plans for the major retail warehouse.A sign recently installed along 75 Avenue and 19 Street identifies the site as the future location of a proposed Costco, offerin...
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NATIONAL ACTION PLAN
North Battleford's Anchor and Thread receives $100K to help end gender-based violence
North Battleford's Anchor and Thread Community Services is one of 10 organizations in Saskatchewan that will receive funding to help end gender-based violence. The organization will receive $100,000 of the $1.46 million being provided through the National Action Plan investment. This money will support counselling and...
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North Battleford's Anchor and Thread receives $100K to help end gender-based violence
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NATIONAL ACTION PLAN
North Battleford's Anchor and Thread receives $100K to help end gender-based violence
North Battleford's Anchor and Thread Community Services is one of 10 organizations in Saskatchewan that will receive funding to help end gender-based violence. The organization will receive $100,000 of the $1.46 million being provided through the National Action Plan investment. This money will support counselling and...
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GREY CUP COMMUNITY TOUR
Rider pride on display as Grey Cup visits North Battleford
Green is the colour, football is the game. That's what fans sang as they stood in line; smiles drawn across their faces as they awaited a photo with the Grey Cup and Saskatchewan's own, Logan Ferland. North Battleford was the eighth stop on the Grey Cup Community Tour, where fans filled the Don Ross Center. Among the...
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infrastructure
North Battleford unveils plan to improve trail safety and connections across city
North Battleford is proposing a long-term overhaul of its trail network aimed at improving safety and better connecting neighbourhoods with the river valley.The city's newly released Trails Master Plan lays out a roadmap for future upgrades and expansions to its system of more than 35 kilometres of urban and river vall...
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BUSTED
Wanted man found in tree after RCMP deploy drone on Thunderchild First Nation
A climb up a tree wasn't enough to avoid RCMP after a wanted man fled into the woods on Thunderchild First Nation over the weekend.Turtleford RCMP were conducting routine patrols around 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 when they located a vehicle at a residence on Thunderchild First Nation linked to a wanted individual. Off...
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LOCAL TALENT
Battlefords Orcas making waves with record qualifiers, strong season in the pool
The Battlefords Orcas are building momentum in the pool after a series of strong results and qualifying swims that have positioned the local competitive team for major championship meets in the weeks ahead.The local swim club is wrapping up its short-course season with upcoming appearances at junior provincials in Moos...
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WEATHER
Canada Post halts delivery in Battlefords, Lloydminster amid severe winter storm
Mail delivery has been suspended in the Battlefords and Lloydminster as severe winter weather continues to impact parts of Saskatchewan.Canada Post issued red delivery service alerts for both communities on Tuesday, halting mail delivery for the day due to unsafe conditions. A yellow alert has also been issued for the ...
Feb 17, 2026
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Saskatchewan
infrastructure
'Welcome, Costco!': Signage appears at proposed Lloydminster site as project moves forward
A long-anticipated Costco appears to be one step closer to reality in Lloydminster, with new signage now posted at a southwest development site confirming plans for the major retail warehouse.A sign recently installed along 75 Avenue and 19 Street identifies the site as the future location of a proposed Costco, offerin...
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Treacherous Travel
'Don't leave your house if you don't have to': Saskatchewan drivers encouraged to avoid highways
Saskatchewan RCMP, the Ministry of Highways, SGI and Environment Canada are all urging drivers in the province to stay home.During a combined press conference Wednesday afternoon, Dan Palmer from the Ministry of Highways said in 36 hours, the Highway Hotline website and mobile apps received 2.49 million visits."It...
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deep roots
Northern store in Fond du Lac closes
After more than a 100-year presence in Fond du Lac, the North West Company (NWC) no longer has a store there as of Feb. 15. That's according to Brigitte Burgoyne, the director of communication and public relations for the company, who stated in an email the closure of their Northern store operations in Fond du Lac fol...
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WEATHER
Travel for Sask. Winter Games delayed due to snowfall, road conditions
Travel plans for the 2026 Saskatchewan Winter Games have been delayed as heavy snowfall and poor road conditions affect parts of the province.In a travel update issued Wednesday morning, the Saskatchewan Games Council said it is closely monitoring significant snowfall in Meadow Lake and snowfall warnings across several...
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Team Canada
Canada beats Czechia in men's hockey to advance to semifinal at Winter Olympics
The Canadian men's hockey team beat the Czech Republic on Wednesday at the Winter Olympics in Italy, winning 4-3 in overtime.Mitch Marner scored the game-winning goal for Canada.Canadian captain Sidney Crosby left the ice with an injury in the second period.Canada's opponent in the semifinal has not yet been determined...
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Crossing the floor
MP Matt Jeneroux leaves Conservatives to join Liberal caucus
Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor from the Conservative party to join the Liberal caucus.Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement on social media this morning, saying he is honoured to welcome Jeneroux as the newest member of the Liberal caucus.Jeneroux suddenly announced plans to resign in Novembe...
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LOCAL TALENT
Battlefords Orcas making waves with record qualifiers, strong season in the pool
The Battlefords Orcas are building momentum in the pool after a series of strong results and qualifying swims that have positioned the local competitive team for major championship meets in the weeks ahead.The local swim club is wrapping up its short-course season with upcoming appearances at junior provincials in Moos...
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playoff bound
North Stars clinch playoff spot and division title with 4-2 comeback win vs Kindersley
The Battlefords North Stars have become the second team in the SJHL to clinch a playoff spot and won the Nutrien Division for the second straight year after a wild come-from-behind win over the Kindersley Klippers in a Family Day affair. It was a bit of a slow start for the North Stars. The Klippers outshot them 12-7 i...
Feb 17, 2026
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LET THE GAMES BEGIN
'You are the best, and that's why you're here': Sask. Winter Games officially underway with over 1,400 athletes
Under the bright lights of the opening ceremony, Rivers West athlete Tristan Maatman stepped onto the floor carrying more than just his team colours - he carried the pride of home."I feel amazing coming back to the games. It feels like a home that I kind of went away with, but now I went back here now," the 1...
Feb 16, 2026
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weekend sweep
North Stars cap off dominant weekend with 6-1 win over La Ronge
Capped off by three goals on the power play, the Battlefords North Stars got a 6-1 win over the La Ronge Ice Wolves (8-32-3-1, 4th in UPL Division), outscoring them 9-2 over the weekend. The North Stars (30-12-3-2, 1st in Nutrien Division) got an early opportunity on the power play and took advantage when Owen Nelson s...
Feb 15, 2026
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Podium finish
Canada's Laurent Dubreuil wins bronze in men's speedskating 500
MILAN - Laurent Dubreuil sat cross-legged inside the oval at Milano Speed Skating Stadium, arms raised in the air, after what he called the "most stressful minutes" of his life.The veteran Canadian speedskater had set an Olympic record time in the men's 500 metres moments earlier, but feared it might not even...
Feb 14, 2026
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bounce back game
North Stars lose shutout bid late, take down the La Ronge Ice Wolves 5-1
The Battlefords North Stars were able to get back into the win column with a solid bounce back performance, winning 5-1 against the La Ronge Ice Wolves (8-31-3-1, 4th in UPL Division). North Stars goaltender stopped 23 of 24 shots in the win but unfortunately lost his shutout bid in the final two minutes. The North Sta...
Feb 14, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
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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Every home tells a story worth telling
North of Extraordinary Celebrates How Canadians Experience The Feeling of Home
You see more than a house. We do too. Every home tells a story. It's the corner of the kitchen where the dog bowl lives, the pencil marks on the doorframe that quietly record the years, and the sound of hallway giggles as kids race through the house. Buying or selling a home isn't just about square footage or market tr...
Oct 06, 2025
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Saskatchewan’s Newest Millionaire
Gold Eagle Casino guest wins over $1.4 million Smoke Signals Jackpot
August 7, 2025 - North Battleford, SK - Saskatchewan's newest millionaire, Sherisse Quinney, a resident of Poundmaker Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, hit big on the Smoke Signals jackpot, Friday night, when on August 1, she officially won a total of $1,447,287.15. Sherisse won the Smoke Signals top tier progressive jackpot ...
Aug 07, 2025
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Canada
Democrats say they're escalating investigation into Gordie Howe bridge debacle
WASHINGTON - Democrats say they are escalating an investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump's threat to stall the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Democrats allege Trump's social media post last week came hours after Commerce Secre...
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B.C. First Nation says there may never be 'full consensus' on potential burial site
KAMLOOPS - The British Columbia First Nation that announced the discovery of 215 potential unmarked graves at a former residential school in 2021, catapulting the issue into public discourse, says there may never be consensus on what to do with the sit...
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More than 300 MPs have crossed the floor in Parliament since Confederation
OTTAWA - Alberta MP Matt Jeneroux has crossed the floor from the Conservative party to join the Liberal caucus, nudging the Liberal seat count up by one in the current minority Parliament. The Liberals remain three seats short of a functional majority ...
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Ottawa extends express immigration entry to researchers, military applicants
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Lena Diab is adding three new permanent residency streams to Canada's express entry program that cover a variety of professions, including military ones. The new streams are also open to researchers and senior managers wi...
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Quebec father who drowned his children tells jury he has no memory of killings
MONTREAL - A Quebec man who drowned his two children in October 2022 has told a jury he has no memory of the day they died. Kamaljit Arora is testifying in his own defence for a second day at his murder trial in Laval, Que., a suburb north of Montreal....
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Winter mix delivers Ontario freezing rain, blowing Prairie snow and East Coast wallop
Old Man Winter doled out a medley of punishment across Canada on Wednesday as freezing rain encased southern Ontario, cold and snow swept across the Prairies and heavy snow blanketed the East Coast. In southwestern Ontario, strong winds and ice buildu...
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World
8 backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche
NEVADA CITY, Calif. (AP) - Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers near California's Lake Tahoe and were searching for one more after they were caught in an avalanche, the nation's deadliest in nearly half a century, authorities said Wednesd...
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Olympic figure skaters offer wellness tips for weekend athletes. The 'hard ice always wins'
The figure skaters at the Winter Olympics make it look easy; sheer elegance on hard ice. But elite skaters also fight injuries, much like the rest of us who work out, go to the gym or swim to stay fit. "No athlete at this ...
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Rescuers race to save 6 skiers trapped in California avalanche that's left 10 more missing
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Rescue crews on skis and snowcats battled blizzard conditions in an effort to reach six backcountry skiers still alive but trapped Tuesday after an avalanche high in the rugged Northern California mountains that left 10 other skier...
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Shooter killed ex-wife and a son in Rhode Island ice rink attack, police say
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (AP) - The person who opened fire Monday during a youth hockey game at a Rhode Island ice rink was specifically targeting family members, killing an ex-wife and son as many fans dived for cover while a handful rushed the shooter to stop...
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Police arrest man who ran towards the US Capitol building holding a shotgun
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. Capitol Police in Washington, D.C., arrested an 18-year-old man Tuesday after he ran from his vehicle towards the west side of the Capitol Building armed with a shotgun. Capital Police Chief Michael Sullivan said th...
Feb 17, 2026
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Peru's Congress removes interim President Jerí as he faces a corruption probe
LIMA, Peru (AP) - Peru's Congress on Tuesday voted to remove interim President José Jerí from office as he faces corruption allegations, triggering a fresh wave of political instability just weeks before the nation's April presidential and congressiona...
Feb 17, 2026
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