

4 cattle found infected after December report
Sask. Cattle Association looking to curb bovine tuberculosis
After an investigation from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) began in December, it's been determined that a farm in southeast Saskatchewan was home to four cattle that had been infected with bovine tuberculosis, and a number of organizations are working together to curb the spread of the disease.A coordinated...
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Physician recruitment
American doctors 'fed up' with current administration drawn to Saskatchewan
An American trained doctor who moved to Saskatchewan said the province's campaign to recruit physicians from the United States couldn't come at a better time considering the current political climate.Dr. Ginger Ruddy, an assistant professor of family medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, grew up in Calgary but we...
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PUBLIC TRANSIT
Transit union petition urges North Battleford to restore transit funding
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Digital farming
Managing resources and visualizing ROI with data and digital farming
RAILWAY CLAIM
Ottawa settles 93-year-old land dispute with Flying Dust First Nation
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MEDICAL DISTRESS
RCMP to investigate after wanted man goes into medical distress following arrest
Apr 21, 2025

Battlefords

Battlefords AAA Stars
AAA Stars wrap up season with awards banquet
The Battlefords AAA Stars ended off their season this past weekend with a night of celebration and recognition at their year-end awards banquet, honouring the players whose dedication and hard work stood out on and off the ice. Finishing the season at ninth overall in the league with a 14-24-4 (W-L-OTL) record for 33 p...
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PUBLIC TRANSIT
Transit union petition urges North Battleford to restore transit funding
The union representing transit workers in North Battleford is urging the City to reconsider upcoming service reductions and restore previous funding levels through a public petition.Darcy Pederson, president and business agent for Amalgamated Transit Union Local 615, said over 200 residents have signed the petition so ...
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Earth Day
Happy Earth Day, Battlefords
At the picnic tables at the Historic Battlefords Lions Park, Leona Wuttunee sat watching her grandkids play on the grass. As she watched Blaze and Bam Moccasin, seven and five respectively, play she reflected on what Earth Day meant to her. "For me Earth Day is a relationship that all of us as humans, we need to r...
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Volunteer award
Rob Rongve to receive Sask. Volunteer Medal in upcoming ceremony
On Rob Rongve's wall of champions, there's a photo of him along with his wife Nora in their living room and beside them, Canadian icon Rick Mercer is grinning broadly. The comedian and satirist had attended a function for the Battlefords and District Community Foundation a number of years ago, which the Rongves were a ...
Apr 21, 2025
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BHC Launch
BHC Foundation capital campaign underway
The capital campaign to "Test. Treat. Save Lives" is officially underway after the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation launched last week during National Medical Laboratory Week. The $400,000 fundraising goal will go towards upgrading much needed laboratory equipment. "Timely testing saves lives. With this...
Apr 21, 2025
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MEDICAL DISTRESS
RCMP to investigate after wanted man goes into medical distress following arrest
Saskatchewan's Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is looking into a case where a man was hospitalized after being arrested by RCMP in North Battleford on Saturday, April 19.RCMP say officers located the man, who was wanted on warrants stemming from investigations in March and October 2023, at a home on 107th.When he...
Apr 21, 2025
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Saskatchewan

4 cattle found infected after December report
Sask. Cattle Association looking to curb bovine tuberculosis
After an investigation from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) began in December, it's been determined that a farm in southeast Saskatchewan was home to four cattle that had been infected with bovine tuberculosis, and a number of organizations are working together to curb the spread of the disease.A coordinated...
3h ago
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Physician recruitment
American doctors 'fed up' with current administration drawn to Saskatchewan
An American trained doctor who moved to Saskatchewan said the province's campaign to recruit physicians from the United States couldn't come at a better time considering the current political climate.Dr. Ginger Ruddy, an assistant professor of family medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, grew up in Calgary but we...
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Popular names
Henry and Sophia were the most popular Sask. baby names in 2024
Saskatchewan saw some changes in the list of the most popular baby names in 2024, with Henry and Sophia taking the top spots.According to data from eHealth Saskatchewan, Sophia ended Olivia's nine-year run as the province's top baby name for girls, with 48 newborns named Sophia. Olivia remained in the second-place spot...
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Federal Election
Conservatives release costs, Liberals promises to protect Quebec from Trump
OTTAWA - The waning days of the federal election campaign saw voters turn out in record numbers for advance polls and party leaders attempt to poke holes in each others' platforms.Elections Canada said in a news release Tuesday that the four days of advance polling between Friay adn Monday set a new record for turnout,...
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Hilbert’s comments
Premier Scott Moe offering no explanation on Hilbert committee decision
No explanation is being offering by Premier Scott Moe or his office about why a Sask. Party MLA was removed from some duties, but not others. Sask. Party MLA Racquel Hilbert recently apologized after calling federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh a "terrorist" in her budget speech.After an outpouring of frustration...
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RAILWAY CLAIM
Ottawa settles 93-year-old land dispute with Flying Dust First Nation
Nearly a century after land was taken for a railway line, Flying Dust First Nation reached a $30-million settlement with Ottawa - including $10,000 for every band member - in what the chief calls a long-overdue step toward reconciliation.The agreement was finalized in March 2025, when the Minister of Crown-Indigenous R...
19h ago
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What's Trending
PUBLIC TRANSIT
Transit union petition urges North Battleford to restore transit funding
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Nursing
Studying Nursing with the University of Saskatchewan
RAILWAY CLAIM
Ottawa settles 93-year-old land dispute with Flying Dust First Nation
19h ago
MEDICAL DISTRESS
RCMP to investigate after wanted man goes into medical distress following arrest
Apr 21, 2025

In the business of confidence
Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop opens in North Battleford, blending tradition with contemporary style
Crime
RCMP searching for truck after firearm pointed at rural homeowner
Apr 20, 2025
WILDLIFE
Return of bald eagles to Saskatchewan signals healthy ecosystem
Apr 19, 2025

Local Sports

Battlefords AAA Stars
AAA Stars wrap up season with awards banquet
The Battlefords AAA Stars ended off their season this past weekend with a night of celebration and recognition at their year-end awards banquet, honouring the players whose dedication and hard work stood out on and off the ice. Finishing the season at ninth overall in the league with a 14-24-4 (W-L-OTL) record for 33 p...
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Catching Attention
Locals among prospects in final NHL Central Scouting ranking ahead of Draft
Two local hockey players are among the hundreds of prospects in the NHL Central Scouting's final rankings ahead of the upcoming draft. Meadow Lake product and former Battlefords Stars forward Dawson Gerwing ranks 99th among North American skaters, while Prince Albert native and former Mintos netminder Jayden Kraus sits...
Apr 16, 2025
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Battlefords AAA Sharks
Sharks' year-end awards celebrate unforgettable season
The Battlefords AAA Sharks concluded their 2024-25 season with their year-end awards banquet, celebrating the record-breaking campaign that saw them climb to the very top of the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League (SFU18AAAHL). Under the guidance of head coach Nolan Horbach, the Sharks posted their best-ever regu...
Apr 15, 2025
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Battle West Badminton
Junior Badminton Districts wrap up in Unity over the weekend
The gym was buzzing with energy this past weekend at Unity Composite High School (UCHS) as athletes came to compete at the Battle West Junior Badminton Districts. The event featured five different categories: Mixed Doubles, Girls Doubles, Boys Doubles, Girls Singles, and Boys Singles and saw competitors from North Batt...
Apr 14, 2025
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Jim Neilson Invitational
'It feels special to win at home': Red Pheasant Rebels claim JNI tournament crown
Glory was a little sweeter than usual for the Red Pheasant Rebels this past weekend as they not only beat the Round Lake Bears 5-0 to win the Jim Neilson Invitational (JNI) Tournament, but they also did it in front of a home crowd at the Access Communications Centre. Rebels Veteran, Ryan Baptiste said it was a special ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Jim Neilson Invitational Tournament
'Almost forgotten and has now been reclaimed': Tournament honouring Jim Neilson gets underway this weekend
One of the biggest Indigenous hockey tournaments in Western Canada is back in North Battleford this weekend, the Jim Neilson Invitational (JNI) Tournament gets underway tonight at the Access Communications Centre and will see 14 teams from across Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta faceoff and compete against each other...
Apr 11, 2025
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Battlefords Profiles

In the business of confidence
Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop opens in North Battleford, blending tradition with contemporary style
The barbershop. Traditionally identified with a spinning pole of white, red and blue stripes that also symbolized a place to go for comradery, to catch up on local news and walk away with a fresh new style. Now, North Battleford is set to experience that longstanding tradition, albeit with a contemporary flair, as Tomm...
Dec 10, 2024
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Nursing education
New early admission option to help alleviate tight timeline for nursing students
You've decided you want to become a registered nurse? Exciting! Nursing has so many career paths, there's a place for everyone to find their passion. Plus, registered nurses are in high demand, so by choosing this career, you're setting yourself up for opportunity, stability, and the ability to work almost anywhere. Wh...
Nov 18, 2024
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Nursing
Become a Registered Nurse in North Battleford
Dr. Eli Ahlquist (BSN'04) is president & CEO of North West College, University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Nursing alumnus, and a proud registered nurse. When Dr. Ahlquist was studying to complete his Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, he had the choice to study in Saskatoon, Prince Albert, or Regi...
Oct 20, 2024
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Canada

Poilievre defends economic growth projections in Conservative platform as 'essential'
OTTAWA - Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty. The Conservative leader was in Hamilton, Ont., on Wednesday, with just days to go before the federal vote on Monday and a day after he released the party's costed campaign platf...
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Canadian hockey fans travel to U.S. with mixed feelings to support NHL teams
WASHINGTON - Mark Jarry has cut as many American goods as possible from his personal spending. The middle-aged man from the South Shore of Montreal also stopped taking regular trips south of the Canadian border after U.S. President Donald Trump was elected to a second term and threatened to make Canada the 51st state. ...
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In the news today: Federal leaders spar over platforms, bells toll for Pope Francis
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Leaders trade jabs as election campaign nears end The clock is ticking before Canadians head to the polls to cast their ballot in the April 28 election, and attacks from federal party leaders are heating up. Both the Liberals and ...
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Spring, icy snow bring danger to B.C. backcountry, outdoor experts say
Spring is a dangerous time to head into British Columbia's backcountry, outdoor experts warn, as sun and warm daytime temperatures melt snowpack that can become hard and treacherously slippery as it freezes again overnight. Doug Pope, search manager with North Shore Rescue based in North Vancouver, B.C., said spring is...
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Hikers scramble for alternatives after damage shuts B.C.'s popular Juan de Fuca Trail
Trish Fougner still remembers the taste of the beer she enjoyed after completing the 47-kilometre Juan de Fuca Trail on Vancouver Island two years ago. "Like I had never had a beer in my life, which is not true," Fougner said. But now the resident of Victoria is among hikers with a sour taste in their mouth a...
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Sex assault trial expected to start today for five former world junior hockey players
LONDON - The sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is expected to begin today in London, Ont. Dillon Dube, Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Cal Foote, and Alex Formenton have pleaded not guilty to sexual assault. McLeod has also pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of being ...
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World

Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate's No. 2 Democrat, won't seek reelection to a sixth term in 2026
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois said Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026, ending his more than four-decade career representing Illinois and piling more pressure on the party as it already faced a difficult path to reclaiming a majority in the Senate. The decision by Durbi...
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An earthquake shakes Istanbul, with no immediate reports of serious damage
ISTANBUL (AP) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 shook Istanbul and other areas on Wednesday, Turkey's disaster and emergency management agency said. There were no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries in the metropolis of 16 million. The earthquake had a shallow depth of 10 kilometers (about...
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Mediators work on proposal for a long-term truce as Israeli strike on Gaza kills 23
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - The death toll from an overnight Israeli strike on a school-turned-shelter in Gaza City has risen to 23, a health official said Wednesday. Zaher al-Waheidi, the Gaza Health Ministry official in charge of records, said the casualties have been taken to the nearby Shifa Hospital. There wa...
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Ceremony begins to transfer Pope Francis' body to St. Peter's Basilica for 3 days of public viewing
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Catholic cardinals on Wednesday performed the ritual ceremony to transfer Pope Francis' body from his home in the Vatican hotel to St. Peter's Basilica for three days of public viewing. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, who is running the Vatican administration until a new pope is elected, presided over the s...
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Jury convicts California judge of second-degree murder in wife's death, prosecutor's office says
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - Jurors have convicted a Southern California judge of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife while the couple argued and watched television at home, a prosecutor's office says. Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, was on trial for the 2023 death of his wife Sheryl...
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Lori Vallow Daybell convicted in Arizona of conspiring to kill her estranged husband in 2019
PHOENIX (AP) - An Arizona jury has found Lori Vallow Daybell guilty of conspiring to murder her estranged husband, meaning the mother with doomsday religious beliefs faces another life sentence after she was already convicted in Idaho in the killings of her two youngest children and a romantic rival. Prosecutors said s...
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