Forestry layoffs
NDP calls for action on Big River mill layoffs; province points to worker support
Layoffs at the Big River sawmill are prompting calls for provincial action from Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP and a union representative, while the government said it has repeatedly deployed support teams to help affected workers.Speaking at a press conference in Prince Albert Friday, NDP Northern Affairs Shadow Minist...
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SATURDAY NIGHT ACTION
North Stars look for bounce back performance on the road against Warman
The Battlefords North Stars hit the road this weekend to face the Warman Wolverines in a Nutrien Division matchup. The North Stars, who have lost four straight games, are trying to avoid a fifth straight loss, which would be their first skid of that length since a six-game slide in the 2023-24 season. "We're not g...
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Forestry layoffs
NDP calls for action on Big River mill layoffs; province points to worker support
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
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Broken Sticks Hockey Apparel
North Battleford students turn love of hockey into clothing business
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SATURDAY NIGHT ACTION
North Stars look for bounce back performance on the road against Warman
The Battlefords North Stars hit the road this weekend to face the Warman Wolverines in a Nutrien Division matchup. The North Stars, who have lost four straight games, are trying to avoid a fifth straight loss, which would be their first skid of that length since a six-game slide in the 2023-24 season. "We're not g...
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Broken Sticks Hockey Apparel
North Battleford students turn love of hockey into clothing business
Broken hockey sticks are giving four North Battleford high school students a start in business.Zephyr Whyte, Tucker Russell, Owen Kitson and Carver O'Neil have created Broken Sticks Hockey Apparel through their Entrepreneurship 30 class at North Battleford Comprehensive High School.The friends drew on their shared inte...
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NOV 19
Costco announced date for Lloydminster grand opening
Costco shoppers in the Battlefords will soon have another option for bulk shopping. Currently, the closest Costco to the Battlefords is the warehouse on the north end of Saskatoon. Costco has announced its Lloydminster location will open to the public Nov. 19. The Lloydminster Costco gas bar has been open since August....
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STRONG FINISH
Battlefords disc golfer reflects on successful season
The disc golf season has come to an end, and Battlefords competitor Cole Tenetuik finished first in the mixed amateur division at the Thrill at the Hill tournament in Martensville in his final event of the year. "I found it went well. I played probably one of the most consistent tournaments I've ever played,"...
Oct 15, 2026
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WARRIOR SPIRIT MARTIAL ARTS
Fontaine embraces bare-knuckle opportunity while Crowe awaits appeal
From fight controversy to a new journey, it has been a busy time recently for Warrior Spirit Martial Arts Academy in North Battleford. Gym owner Stuart Fontaine has had his hands full with an appeal after a controversial loss by one of his fighters, Corey Crowe. At the same time, Fontaine is trying to get back into the...
Oct 15, 2026
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crime
Parole board rejects community ban for woman covicted in brutal killing of Tiki Laverdiere
The Parole Board of Canada has declined a request from Tiki Laverdiere's family to bar Shayla Orthner, who was convicted of manslaughter in her killing, from the community where relatives live and work.In an Oct. 5 decision, the board continued Orthner's day parole until statutory release, saying an existing ban on con...
Oct 15, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Forestry layoffs
NDP calls for action on Big River mill layoffs; province points to worker support
Layoffs at the Big River sawmill are prompting calls for provincial action from Saskatchewan's Opposition NDP and a union representative, while the government said it has repeatedly deployed support teams to help affected workers.Speaking at a press conference in Prince Albert Friday, NDP Northern Affairs Shadow Minist...
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Final Show
'Goodbye to a good friend': Snowbirds' final show to be livestreamed today
OTTAWA - Members of the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds aerial aerobatics team are set to perform their final air show Friday in Moose Jaw, Sask., before their decades-old Tutor jets head into retirement.The RCAF is set to livestream the annual season home closer online at noon in Saskatchewan (2 p.m. ET) on its Fac...
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Investigation complete
RCMP won't say if Jayden Dalke was impaired in fatal crash
We won't know from the RCMP whether Jayden Dalke was impaired when he killed a man in a collision in July. The investigation has wrapped up and confirms what was largely already known.The Saskatchewan RCMP has issued what it is calling a "final update" in relation to the collision on Highway 11, between Regin...
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Corrections
Indigenous rehabilitation program expands to more provincial jails
A relatively new program that assists provincial inmates address the factors that contribute to criminal behaviour and prepares them for life after release, is being expanded.The Government of Saskatchewan is investing nearly $50,000 in 2026-27 to support the next phase of the Ewikīwiyāhn Indigenous Teachings and Hea...
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In Conversation with Teagan Littlechief - Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: DMDS/Lauren Tutty Multiple award-winning Cree-Saulteaux country artist Teagan Littlechief turns self-doubt into strength with her...
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CWD
Hunters caught off guard as Saskatchewan ends chronic wasting disease testing program
Some hunters in Saskatchewan say the were blindsided by the province's decision to end a program that tests for chronic wasting disease in deer and other similar animals. A bulletin on the province's website says the program is to be eliminated at the end of this month. Darrell Crabbe, the executive director of the Sas...
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SATURDAY NIGHT ACTION
North Stars look for bounce back performance on the road against Warman
The Battlefords North Stars hit the road this weekend to face the Warman Wolverines in a Nutrien Division matchup. The North Stars, who have lost four straight games, are trying to avoid a fifth straight loss, which would be their first skid of that length since a six-game slide in the 2023-24 season. "We're not g...
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Investigation complete
RCMP won't say if Jayden Dalke was impaired in fatal crash
We won't know from the RCMP whether Jayden Dalke was impaired when he killed a man in a collision in July. The investigation has wrapped up and confirms what was largely already known.The Saskatchewan RCMP has issued what it is calling a "final update" in relation to the collision on Highway 11, between Regin...
6h ago
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STRONG FINISH
Battlefords disc golfer reflects on successful season
The disc golf season has come to an end, and Battlefords competitor Cole Tenetuik finished first in the mixed amateur division at the Thrill at the Hill tournament in Martensville in his final event of the year. "I found it went well. I played probably one of the most consistent tournaments I've ever played,"...
Oct 15, 2026
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WARRIOR SPIRIT MARTIAL ARTS
Fontaine embraces bare-knuckle opportunity while Crowe awaits appeal
From fight controversy to a new journey, it has been a busy time recently for Warrior Spirit Martial Arts Academy in North Battleford. Gym owner Stuart Fontaine has had his hands full with an appeal after a controversial loss by one of his fighters, Corey Crowe. At the same time, Fontaine is trying to get back into the...
Oct 15, 2026
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Meet Nathan
Beyond the crease: North Stars' Claydon shares his interests and ambitions
Nathan Claydon spends his hockey nights stopping shots, but away from the rink, the Battlefords North Stars goaltender is happy grilling ribeyes, fishing for salmon or planning a future in firefighting. The Maple Ridge, B.C., native is settling into his role as the North Stars' starting goalie, and finding his place in...
Oct 14, 2026
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A good fight
Riders get carved by Alouettes on Thanksgiving Monday, lose 44-24
On a Thanksgiving Monday clash, it was the Montreal Alouettes who enjoyed a feast while the Saskatchewan Roughriders tumbled to a fourth-straight loss.Als quarterback Davis Alexander found plenty of big plays as he connected on touchdown passes of 45, 46, and 51 yards, as he finished with 403 yards, five touchdowns and...
Oct 13, 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
Feds confirm funding for rare disease research as other questions unanswered
WINNIPEG - The federal government confirmed at a meeting of Canadian health ministers that it is extending a funding deal on rare disease research, while wider questions on health-care funding remain unanswered. Federal Health Minister Marjorie Michel ...
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European Investment Bank applies for exemption from foreign bank status
OTTAWA - The European Investment Bank has applied for an exemption from foreign bank status in Canada, a move that would bring the lending arm of the European Union one step closer to operating here. The request was published today in the Canada Gazett...
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Toronto 18 ringleader no longer shows signs of extremism, granted full parole: board
One of the ringleaders of the thwarted Toronto 18 terror plot has been granted full parole after the Parole Board of Canada found he no longer showed "any signs of holding onto extremist beliefs or radical ideologies." Zakaria Amara, who helped recruit...
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Canada, India closer to new economic pact following trade talks in New Delhi, Mumbai
OTTAWA - International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said trade talks between Canada and India advanced over the past week as he led a major trade mission to New Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai. A statement from his office said the mission included represe...
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B.C. begins voting without Conservatives' costed platform, Doerkson calls it imminent
British Columbians have started voting in the provincial election without the release of a costed platform from the B.C. Conservatives, whose leader says it will be announced "imminently." Interim leader Lorne Doerkson said at a Metro Vancouver campaig...
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Police look for cause of fiery Calgary bus crash that killed three passengers
CALGARY - Police were working Friday to determine the cause of a fiery bus crash in Calgary that killed three passengers and injured 16 others, including a police officer who helped save a child. Two transit buses and several other vehicles were involv...
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World
California officials who process ballots from suspected noncitizens risk prosecution, US warns
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is escalating its fight with California ahead of next month's midterm election, warning that local officials who process and tabulate ballots submitted by suspected noncitizen voters are putting themselves at ...
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Multiple Southern California homes are ablaze in a fast-moving wildfire fueled by hot, windy weather
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - A fast-moving fire burned at least four homes in Southern California as hot, windy weather gripped the region Friday, prompting evacuations and power outages. TV footage showed homes burning in San Juan Capistrano in Orange Cou...
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2 missiles strike the airport in Yemen's port city of Aden, officials say
ADEN, Yemen (AP) - Two missiles struck the airport in Yemen's port city of Aden on Friday night, police said, blaming Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the second such attack on the airport in less than 10 days. Police said no casualties were...
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Teen shooter who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was a former student, police say
BEND, Ore. (AP) - A teacher threw her phone at the teenage gunman who killed four people at an Oregon elementary school, then tackled and fought with him - likely saving lives before he was shot by a father who followed him into the building, police sa...
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White House press secretary Katie Zacharia is leaving the job after a rocky start
WASHINGTON (AP) - Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, a person familiar with the matter said Friday, after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding q...
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US Coast Guard rescues at least 16 and is searching for more in the water off Mexico's Baja Coast
LOS ANGELES (AP) - At least 16 people seen floating in the Pacific Ocean off Mexico's Baja California coast were rescued in the predawn hours Friday, and authorities were searching for several others in an area frequented by smugglers transporting migr...
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