Spring water
Several Sask. ferries closed due to water levels
Of the 13 ferries that operate in Saskatchewan, only three can take full loads, another four can take light loads, and four are closed due to high water levels. The North Saskatchewan River does not show high water levels, but the situation at the forks is different as water flows in from the South Saskatchewan. (Imag...
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COMING BACK TO THE CIRCLE
BATC and Battlefords Area Pride partner for second Two-Spirit Forum
June 24 will mark the second Two-Spirit Forum in North Battleford, hosted in partnership by Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) and Battlefords Area Pride. The forum will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Western Development Museum and is free for the public to attend. BATC Two-Spirit co-ordinator Shashonee Padd...
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COMING BACK TO THE CIRCLE
BATC and Battlefords Area Pride partner for second Two-Spirit Forum
June 24 will mark the second Two-Spirit Forum in North Battleford, hosted in partnership by Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) and Battlefords Area Pride. The forum will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Western Development Museum and is free for the public to attend. BATC Two-Spirit co-ordinator Shashonee Padd...
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busted
Four wanted suspects caught, 12 warrants executed in RCMP Battlefords-area operation
A targeted four-day RCMP enforcement operation in the Battlefords area resulted in the arrests of four people wanted in connection with alleged serious violent offences, with officers executing 12 outstanding warrants, police said Friday.Between June 1 and June 4, Saskatchewan RCMP's Saskatoon Warrant Enforcement Suppr...
Jun 12, 2026
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North Battleford to consider tougher rules for boarded-up vacant buildings, taxi overhaul
Long-boarded vacant buildings in North Battleford could face remedy orders going so far as demolition under a proposed bylaw amendment set to come before the city's planning committee Monday.The draft amendments to the city's Fire Prevention and Emergency Services Bylaw would require vacant buildings boarded up for mor...
Jun 12, 2026
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growing local
Young entrepreneurs betting on rural Sask. and finding room to grow
New businesses don't just create jobs. They fill service gaps, create gathering places and give people more reasons to invest in the communities they call home.That message emerged Thursday as young local entrepreneurs gathered for the Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce's Chamber on Tap panel, sharing how loc...
Jun 12, 2026
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WORLD STAGE
Warrior Spirit Martial Arts fighters and coach gearing up for Muay Thai World Festival
The WBC Amazing Muay Thai World Festival is fast approaching, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, from June 25 to 29, and a local gym has multiple connections to Team Canada. Warrior Spirit Martial Arts Academy has five fighters at the international competition, and gym owner Stuart Fontaine will coach for Team Canada. ...
Jun 12, 2026
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LASTING LEGACY
Fred Light's 1984 portrait now welcomes visitors to his museum
Fred Light wasn't particularly interested in having his photograph taken in 1984.The lifelong collector was more comfortable spending time with artifacts than standing in front of a camera, but photographer Bob Hewitt believed preserving Light's image was just as important as preserving the history he had spent decades...
Jun 11, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Spring water
Several Sask. ferries closed due to water levels
Of the 13 ferries that operate in Saskatchewan, only three can take full loads, another four can take light loads, and four are closed due to high water levels. The North Saskatchewan River does not show high water levels, but the situation at the forks is different as water flows in from the South Saskatchewan. (Imag...
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Conflicts
Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000, officials say, as Israel strikes despite ceasefire
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - The Palestinian death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 73,000, Gaza's Health Ministry said Sunday, despite a fragile ceasefire that has been described as stalled.Israel has continued to strike inside the territory despite the deal reached in October, saying it carries out st...
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Cree language kids show
Muskoday director's Kokum and Dot beginning production on Season Two
Originally from Muskoday First Nation, Director and Producer April Johnson was not expecting her Cree language kids show Kokum and Dot to gain the popularity it already has after one season. Starting next week, production on season two of Kokum and Dot begins, and Johnson could not be more excited. Originally planning ...
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Drums, hides and companionship
Youth finds PAGC bison scraping event fascinating
For 10-year-old Gabriel Parenteau, the first surprise was just how tight the ropes could pull on a bison hide being stretched on a frame. Standing among the people gathered for a community barbecue and bison hide scraping in Prince Albert Saturday afternoon, Gabriel watched the hide stretched across a frame and tried t...
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Petnapper arrested
Saskatchewan dogs, cats returned after being found by B.C. RCMP
Five pets from Saskatchewan have made it home after being discovered by a Highway Patrol officer on Vancouver Island. The officer was patrolling Highway 1 on the Malahat just after 2 p.m. on May 24 when he noticed the driver of a blue sedan giving him strange looks. He ran the plates on the car, which were from Ontari...
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Safety questions
Critics say Canada's new immigration and border law puts LGBTQ+ people in danger
Earlier this week, Prime Minister Mark Carney and MPs from other political parties came together to raise the Pride flag on Parliament Hill.But an advocacy group that helps LGBTQ refugees come to Canada and the U.S says the federal government's new border law is putting people at risk of being sent back to countries wh...
Jun 13, 2026
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Roughriders
Riders use last-minute drive to hold off roaring Lions comeback, win 31-27 to open CFL season
A Sam Emilus hat-trick of touchdowns proved to be the difference as the Saskatchewan Roughriders once again knocked off the B.C. Lions with a late fourth quarter drive.It was similar to the CFL West Final last season as quarterback Trevor Harris engineered a late drive to put Saskatchewan ahead in their 31-27 win at Mo...
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Rider season
Riders host Lions as both teams play first game of 2026 CFL season
It's a rematch of the 2025 CFL West Final as the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions both open their seasons on Saturday. The two clubs both had Week 1 byes, so now their campaigns get underway at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday. Kickoff for the game is set for 5 p.m. The Green Zone pregame show begins at 3 p.m. It's be...
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Saturday Kickoff
Riders WR Jaylen Johnson set for CFL debut against BC Lions
Jaylen Johnson will get the first opportunity on Saturday to show he's the right piece for the Saskatchewan Roughriders puzzle.The wide receiver won one of the starting spots in the team's offence after training camp and two pre-season contests."It's super humbling. I have to give credit to the work I've put in an...
Jun 12, 2026
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WORLD STAGE
Warrior Spirit Martial Arts fighters and coach gearing up for Muay Thai World Festival
The WBC Amazing Muay Thai World Festival is fast approaching, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, from June 25 to 29, and a local gym has multiple connections to Team Canada. Warrior Spirit Martial Arts Academy has five fighters at the international competition, and gym owner Stuart Fontaine will coach for Team Canada. ...
Jun 12, 2026
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THE NEXT GENERATION
Local prospects and North Stars draftees talk SJHL draft
The Battlefords North Stars welcomed their newest wave of prospects to the organization in the 2026 SJHL draft. Players from across Saskatchewan found their new SJHL homes, including local prospects from the Meadow Lake area. Linkoln Alger-East - Defenceman Meadow Lake's Linkoln Alger-East was the North Stars first rou...
Jun 11, 2026
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THE NEXT GENERATION
North Stars draftees excited to join the organization
The Battlefords North Stars have added seven more prospects to their future pipeline following the 2026 SJHL Draft.While none of the players are expected to suit up for the Stars for at least another year or two as they continue developing at the U18 and prep levels, being selected marks an important step toward one da...
Jun 11, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
SIGA Scholarship Program
SIGA is a progressive organization guided by principles rooted in First Nations heritage. One of these principles, Pimâcihowin, refers to making a living, and SIGA recognizes that education and continued learning are essential to doing so. We established the SIGA Scholarship Program to invest $120,000 in First Na...
Jun 03, 2026
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Community Investment Program
30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA's Community Investment Fund increased to $2 Million to Strengthen Saskatchewan Communities Increased investment to support local events, sports teams, fundraisers and cultural celebrations province-wideSASKATOON, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud to announce a significant expansion of i...
Apr 29, 2026
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$60 Million Economic Development
Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation Advances Plans For Future Casino Development With Support From SIGA
Battlefords, Saskatchewan - The Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation hosted an update on its exciting Casino and Resorts economic development project on Tuesday April 14, 2026, at The Ridge Interpretive Centre, Battlefords, Saskatchewan. The approximately $100 million project, which includes an i...
Apr 23, 2026
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Canada
Six people remain in hospital after rural Ontario crash killed five kids
Six people remain in hospital following a rural Ontario crash that killed five children on Friday, police say. Investigators say an infant, the children's parents and two older adults believed to be their grandparents were among those hurt after a van ...
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Ahead of G7, Carney says no one country, institution to characterize new world order
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says the United States will play a role in a new world order where one set of institutions or country won't have all the answers. He says some countries will be on the same page about issues like taking action on art...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
Here are the latest developments from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. All times Eastern: 1 p.m. Germany and Curacao have kicked off their Group E match in Houston. --- 11:15 a.m. Panama's World Cup preparations attracted an unexpected visitor a few days ago w...
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These Albertans signed petitions. What do they think of the separation referendum?
CALGARY - Alberta is planning to ask residents in an Oct. 19 referendum whether the province should stay in Canada or if there should be a future binding referendum on separation. It was prompted by two citizen-led petitions. A petition from the group ...
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Communities report high demand for pilot offering permanent residency for rural jobs
OTTAWA - A pilot immigration program to help rural communities find skilled workers for hard-to-fill jobs saw 800 people receive permanent residency in the first two months of this year - and hundreds of applications are streaming in for a limited numb...
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Carney gets warm welcome while visiting family's ancestral home in County Mayo
AGHAGOWER - The people of County Mayo, found on the west coast of Ireland, greeted Prime Minister Mark Carney with open arms on Sunday. Businesses hung Canadian flags outside their buildings, and groups of people held up signs on the side of the road ...
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World
After 53 years, the New York Knicks are NBA champions. And the wait sure seemed worth it
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Knowing New York had waited 53 years to see the Knicks hoist the NBA championship trophy, owner James Dolan didn't even wait to be handed the 30-pound gold-plated prize. He grabbed it and lifted it skyward with a yell. ...
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Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000 as Israel launches strikes despite ceasefire
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Trump warns Israel and Iran not to 'blow it' after new strikes threaten emerging ceasefire deal
JERUSALEM (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday urged no further attacks by anyone after Israel's military said it launched strikes on Hezbollah targets in Beirut, potentially complicating efforts to finalize a deal to end the U.S.-Iran war. Smo...
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Early results show Swiss voters reject right-wing's bid to cap population at 10 million
GENEVA (AP) - Voters in Switzerland have cast their final ballots on Sunday on an initiative championed by the top right-wing party to cap the rich Alpine country's population at 10 million. Early results showed Swiss voters were leaning against it. ...
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Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russia's shadow fleet
LONDON (AP) - Armed British forces boarded and detained a sanctioned tanker Sunday that is suspected of being part of the Russian "shadow fleet," shipping oil in violation of international sanctions over Moscow's war on Ukraine, British Prime Minister ...
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Brunson scores 45 and The Comeback Knicks are NBA champions after beating Spurs 94-90
SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Jalen Brunson and the Comeback Knicks did it again. And now they're the Champion Knicks. For the first time in 53 years, New York rules the NBA. Brunson scored 45 points, including 13 straight for New York in the fourth quarter, and ...
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