STARS LOOK TO SHINE
"We're excited to get going": Battlefords Stars prepared to begin SMAAAHL season
With hockey season nearly in full swing across the Battlefords, the Battlefords AAA Stars will open their season on the road Sept. 23 against the Prince Albert Mintos. The Stars went undefeated in the preseason, earning a win over the Lloydminster Lancers and a pair of victories against the Swift Current Legionnaires. ...
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CRIME
Battlefords RCMP seek help identifying women in theft investigation
Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's help identifying two women in connection to a theft investigation in North Battleford.On the afternoon of June 17, police said the women entered a business on Carlton Trail, placed several items in a cart and left without paying.Both women had dark hair worn in a ponytail or...
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STARS LOOK TO SHINE
"We're excited to get going": Battlefords Stars prepared to begin SMAAAHL season
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Battlefords RCMP seek help identifying women in theft investigation
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Work underway on long-awaited Battleford arena expansion
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STARS LOOK TO SHINE
"We're excited to get going": Battlefords Stars prepared to begin SMAAAHL season
With hockey season nearly in full swing across the Battlefords, the Battlefords AAA Stars will open their season on the road Sept. 23 against the Prince Albert Mintos. The Stars went undefeated in the preseason, earning a win over the Lloydminster Lancers and a pair of victories against the Swift Current Legionnaires. ...
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CRIME
Battlefords RCMP seek help identifying women in theft investigation
Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's help identifying two women in connection to a theft investigation in North Battleford.On the afternoon of June 17, police said the women entered a business on Carlton Trail, placed several items in a cart and left without paying.Both women had dark hair worn in a ponytail or...
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municipal matters
Work underway on long-awaited Battleford arena expansion
The Battlefords arena expansion project is in full swing as crews work to get as much done as possible before winter arrives.The project is expected to cost about $4.86 million, including engineering, consulting and materials testing. The expansion will add new dressing rooms, accessible washrooms and an expanded lobby...
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'It is purely aesthetic; it’s safe to drink'
North Battleford adjusts water production to address taste concerns
North Battleford is relying more on groundwater to reduce an earthy taste and smell in its drinking water, which city officials say remains safe to drink.READ MORE: Geosmin behind changes to North Battleford drinking waterThe city's director of operations, Stewart Schafer, told council staff had increased production at...
Sep 21, 2026
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crime
Bull elk left to waste near Atton Lake after head, legs taken
Conservation officers are asking for the public's help after a bull elk was shot, partly taken and left to waste on private farmland near Atton Lake, a recreation site about 40 kilometres northwest of North Battleford.SaskTip said North Battleford conservation officers received a report on Sept. 17 about the incident. ...
Sep 21, 2026
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BOUNCE BACK VICTORY
North Stars rebound with 4-1 home win over Nipawin
Just one night after falling to the Kindersley Klippers in their home opener, the Battlefords North Stars got into the win column with a 4-1 victory over the Nipawin Hawks. After the game, North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb said the team moved the puck much better than it did the previous night. "That just allo...
Sep 20, 2026
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Saskatchewan
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Teachers' federation launches ad campaign over education funding
The Saskatchewan Teachers' Federation hopes a new ad campaign will lead to changes in operating funding.According to the STF, Saskatchewan's per-student education funding was $1,483 lower in the 2025-26 school year than a decade earlier.The federation's new campaign will use television, social media and out-of-home adv...
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"It's wrong and it doesn't make sense."
Sask. Premier Moe blasts Trump's plan to buy potash from Belarus
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to partner with Belarus for potash.According to Trump, the U.S. is working on a deal to buy potash from the authoritarian state of Belarus, a close Russian ally.The move would reduce the U.S.'s dependence on Canadian fertilizer.Trump said ...
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Crime Watch
Police search for suspects after shots fired at vehicle in Pelican Narrows
Police are searching for suspects after a person was injured in a shooting in Pelican Narrows early Monday.Saskatchewan RCMP said officers received a report around 1 a.m. that a firearm had been discharged at a vehicle. One person in the vehicle was treated at the local clinic for injuries described as non-life-threate...
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Prince Albert talent
'It feels like I belong here': Josh Stumpf reflects on CCMA experience
Prince Albert's Josh Stumpf did not leave the Canadian Country Music Association Awards with a trophy, but the 23-year-old artist said earning his first two nominations was an honour in itself.Stumpf was nominated for fans' choice and breakthrough artist or group of the year at Saturday's awards in Saskatoon. The James...
Sep 21, 2026
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TSB investigation underway
Two people dead after Cessna 172 plane crashes near Kisbey, Sask.
Two people are dead after a plane crash earlier this week.According to Harv's Air President, Adam Penner, a Cessna 172 was on a night flight from Regina to Steinbach, Man. via Carlyle with two people on board.When the plane didn't arrive as scheduled, a search got underway. The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) said it...
Sep 21, 2026
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International relations
Carney touts 'right partnerships' in Arctic as he welcomes Norwegian PM to Ottawa
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says his focus on building international relationships, including with Norway, is part of the answer to renewed threats from Russia.During a news conference with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store in Ottawa, both leaders were asked about warnings from the Polish prime minister...
Sep 21, 2026
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STARS LOOK TO SHINE
"We're excited to get going": Battlefords Stars prepared to begin SMAAAHL season
With hockey season nearly in full swing across the Battlefords, the Battlefords AAA Stars will open their season on the road Sept. 23 against the Prince Albert Mintos. The Stars went undefeated in the preseason, earning a win over the Lloydminster Lancers and a pair of victories against the Swift Current Legionnaires. ...
45m ago
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BOUNCE BACK VICTORY
North Stars rebound with 4-1 home win over Nipawin
Just one night after falling to the Kindersley Klippers in their home opener, the Battlefords North Stars got into the win column with a 4-1 victory over the Nipawin Hawks. After the game, North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb said the team moved the puck much better than it did the previous night. "That just allo...
Sep 20, 2026
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HOME OPENER LOSS
North Stars run into hot goalie, fall 3-1 to Kindersley in season opener
The Battlefords North Stars' seven-game winning streak against the Kindersley Klippers ended with a 3-1 loss in the season opener. "Came in a little bit too confident and got outworked for 60 minutes," North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb said after the game. "Kindersley did a really good job of winning...
Sep 19, 2026
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GAME ONE
North Stars open up the season at home against the Kindersley Klippers
After a five-month wait, Battlefords North Stars hockey is finally back at the Access Communications Centre. The North Stars are set to face off against the archrival Kindersley Klippers to begin the season. This year, the North Stars have a much more familiar group than last season, with 14 returning players. One of t...
Sep 18, 2026
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BETWEEN THE PIPES
Meet the new faces guarding the crease for North Stars this season
The crease will look much different than it did last season for the Battlefords North Stars. Heading into the SJHL season, North Stars fans have learned about the forwards and defence corps. Now, it's time to meet the team's new goalies. Nathan Claydon, who is expected to start the season opener, signed with the North ...
Sep 17, 2026
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ON THE BLUE LINE
A look at the Battlefords North Stars defense heading into the 2026-27 season
With the season approaching, it is time for Battlefords North Stars fans to get to know the team's new defence corps. There is a greater mix of returning and new players on defence than among the forwards.A new No. 1 Like the forward group, the North Stars' biggest loss on the blue line is a graduate, Gavin Granger. Th...
Sep 16, 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
Reactions as B.C. Premier David Eby calls snap election set for Oct. 24
VANCOUVER - British Columbia voters are heading to the polls in a snap election set for Oct. 24, a week after municipal elections take place across the province. The election comes less than two years into NDP Leader David Eby's mandate and follows wee...
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Trump says U.S. to continue buying Canadian potash but wants cheaper price
NEW YORK - U.S. President Donald Trump says his country will continue buying Canadian potash after all. Trump made the comments to reporters Tuesday during a bilateral meeting at the United Nations General Assembly with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Z...
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Carney promises $100 million for Palestinians in humanitarian aid, police training
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is pledging $100 million in new aid for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. The funding includes $80 million in humanitarian aid, while the rest is development funding for security initiatives, includ...
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Defence minister says he's taking 'cautious' approach to possible Russian threat
OTTAWA - Defence Minister David McGuinty says he's taking a "cautious" approach to drawing conclusions from available intelligence as European leaders warn Moscow may be preparing new hybrid attacks on NATO members. Asked by The Canadian Press if he's ...
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Who are the party leaders as British Columbia goes to the polls?
British Columbians are going to the polls about two years ahead of schedule, after Premier David Eby called an early election to be held on Oct. 24. Here's a look at the party leaders in a political landscape that is very different from the one that em...
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Ottawa opens up 15% Trans Mountain equity stake to Indigenous groups on pipeline path
OTTAWA - The Canadian government has offered Indigenous groups a collective 15 per cent ownership stake in the Trans Mountain pipeline, advancing a long-promised plan to give First Nations equity in the federally owned pipeline. In a letter to a First...
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World
Trump says US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - President Donald Trump said U.S. and Iranian officials met on Tuesday, shortly after threatening in his address to the U.N. General Assembly that he may "annihilate" the Islamic Republic if a deal isn't reached soon to end the nea...
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Trump signs US-Denmark-Greenland agreement to bolster Arctic security after prolonged tensions
UNITED NATIONS (AP) - President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an agreement with Denmark and Greenland aimed at strengthening Arctic and North Atlantic security, paving the way for more U.S. bases in Greenland and easing tensions over his repeated call...
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Sri Lankan court sentences 15 men to life in prison for roles in deadly 2019 Easter bombings
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - A Sri Lankan court convicted 15 men on Tuesday over their involvement in the 2019 Easter bombings that killed more than 260 people, and sentenced them each to 200 years in prison, meaning they will spend the rest of their live...
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No charges in Nolan Wells' death following grand jury review
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (AP) - A grand jury has found there wasn't evidence to bring charges in the death of Nolan Wells, a Black teen who was found dead after a July 4 boating trip off the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The decision announced Monday ...
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Polo strengthens to a Category 5 hurricane off Mexico's Pacific coast
MIAMI (AP) - Hurricane Polo grew into a Category 5 storm Tuesday in the eastern Pacific off southwestern Mexico and was forecast to bring heavy rain to southwestern Mexico but remain offshore. It had maximum sustained winds of 160 mph (25...
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Infantino open to an independent FIFA governance review after backlash over failed project
MEXICO CITY (AP) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino has indicated he'd be open to an independent review of its governance system and signaled a willingness to consider reforms. Facing intense scrutiny and criticism following the failure of the " FIFA F...
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