Battlefords AAA Sharks
Sharks historic season comes to an end
Last night, the Battlefords AAA Sharks historic season came to an end at the Battleford Arena as they lost 6-1 to the Saskatoon Stars in the final game of the Sask. Female U18 AAA Hockey League championship series.The game got opened up by the Stars in the first period, just over three minutes in on a goal from Halle D...
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Tesla protests planned across Canada as part of international 'day of action'
Hundreds of protests at Tesla showrooms around the world are expected today, including multiple ones organized in provinces across Canada.The events, dubbed the Tesla Takedown's Global Day of Action, is the latest demonstration by those who object to the role Tesla CEO Elon Musk has played in the administration of U.S....
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4-3 OT Win
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Regional leaders to meet on March 31 for the future of Civic centre
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Battlefords AAA Sharks
Sharks historic season comes to an end
Last night, the Battlefords AAA Sharks historic season came to an end at the Battleford Arena as they lost 6-1 to the Saskatoon Stars in the final game of the Sask. Female U18 AAA Hockey League championship series.The game got opened up by the Stars in the first period, just over three minutes in on a goal from Halle D...
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4-3 OT Win
Rask OT winner keeps North Stars playoff run alive
There was no shortage of action last night at Crescent Point Place in Weyburn as the Battlefords North Stars won 4-3 in overtime on a goal from Jace Rask to beat the Weyburn Red Wings and force Game 6 of their playoff series.In the first period, the North Stars came out to a slow start and had a hard time getting thing...
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IT TAKES A VILLAGE
'We can't work in silos': First annual Gang Prevention Symposium inspires youth to build a better community
Growing up in North Battleford, Wyatt Freeman saw firsthand the struggles many young people face in his community.Raised in a single-parent family, he often felt the weight of responsibility on his shoulders and witnessed the realities of crime around him."I didn't have a dad growing up," Freeman said. "...
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NEW ARENA TALK
Regional leaders to meet on March 31 for the future of Civic centre
The City of North Battleford's Planning Committee will hold a special meeting on March 31, gathering the leadership of the region to focus on the future of the Access Communications Centre."It's special because we're talking about a really large project, no matter which direction we go," Mayor Kelli Hawtin sa...
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Animal Day 3
Day three of animal abuse trial details poor conditions of cats and dogs
Editor's note: the following includes coarse language and disturbing descriptions of animal abuse and may not be suitable for all readers. Reader discretion is advised. The gasp coming from the defense table was audible. Dr. Amber Hamilton, a veterinarian and the first expert witness to provide testimony on the third d...
Mar 28, 2025
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Mail disruption
No mail for Prince Albert on Friday, yellow alert issued for North Battleford
Bad weather has led Canada Post to issue red alerts for three communities in Saskatchewan, including Prince Albert. A red service alert means that delivery has been suspended for the day. No mail collection will happen either. The alert was issued Friday morning and includes Lloydminster and Weyburn. A yellow alert, me...
Mar 28, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Protecting the forest
Clearcut protestors request additional three year moratorium
As an important deadline approaches, concerned members of a forest protection group in the Prince Albert area are calling on the provincial government to extend a moratorium for a clearcutting event in the Island Forest.Over 60 people showed up at meeting last week at Crutwell Community Hall, representing Sturgeon Lake...
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League Fine
Roughriders fined for going over 2024 CFL salary cap by $40k
The Saskatchewan Roughriders were one of four CFL clubs to receive fines for exceeding the league's salary cap.The CFL said the Riders, B.C. Lions, Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Redblacks all exceeded the league's salary cap of $5.525 million in 2024. Saskatchewan was over the cap by $40,121, and will face a fine as a r...
Mar 28, 2025
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New music and what's on the way, we chat with Cooper Tropeau on the Closeup
Photo Credit: Cooper Tropeau Cooper Tropeau is our special guest on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup. We talk about his brand new song, "Prairi...
Mar 28, 2025
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Charges laid
School bus driver facing sex assault charges
A 54-year-old bus driver who has now been relieved of his duties is facing several criminal charges that were not connected to his job with the North East School Division. Court records show the driver is charged with one count of sexual assault, one count of sexual interference with a person under 16 and a third count...
Mar 28, 2025
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Sask Travel Blog
Social media takeover of 'Saskatchewanderer' features P.A. video creator
Sarah Tweidt has been putting out content about Prince Albert and the surrounding area on her social media since the pandemic."I just really fell in love with our province, and we have so many hidden gems that I really wanted to promote them."Now, she's doing that in an official capacity as she's in the midst...
Mar 28, 2025
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GANGS
Mountie talks about gang issues in Saskatchewan
Gangs in Saskatchewan are moving beyond major cities and into smaller communities, using social media and music to recruit young people. Women in gangs are also playing increasingly violent roles, Cpl. Tyler Zrymiak says. At the first annual Gang Prevention Symposium in North Battleford Thursday, Zrymiak of the Saskatc...
Mar 27, 2025
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Battlefords AAA Sharks
Sharks historic season comes to an end
Last night, the Battlefords AAA Sharks historic season came to an end at the Battleford Arena as they lost 6-1 to the Saskatoon Stars in the final game of the Sask. Female U18 AAA Hockey League championship series.The game got opened up by the Stars in the first period, just over three minutes in on a goal from Halle D...
2h ago
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4-3 OT Win
Rask OT winner keeps North Stars playoff run alive
There was no shortage of action last night at Crescent Point Place in Weyburn as the Battlefords North Stars won 4-3 in overtime on a goal from Jace Rask to beat the Weyburn Red Wings and force Game 6 of their playoff series.In the first period, the North Stars came out to a slow start and had a hard time getting thing...
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League Fine
Roughriders fined for going over 2024 CFL salary cap by $40k
The Saskatchewan Roughriders were one of four CFL clubs to receive fines for exceeding the league's salary cap.The CFL said the Riders, B.C. Lions, Toronto Argonauts and Ottawa Redblacks all exceeded the league's salary cap of $5.525 million in 2024. Saskatchewan was over the cap by $40,121, and will face a fine as a r...
Mar 28, 2025
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Battlefords AAA Sharks
Sharks ready to attack in final game of championship series
After spitting the first two games of the Sask. Female U18 AAA Hockey League finals (SFU18AAAHL), the Battlefords Sharks are getting ready to try and seal the deal at home for their first ever league title on Saturday, March 29th in the third and final game of the series against the Saskatoon Stars. Looking back to the...
Mar 28, 2025
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3-2 OT loss
North Stars drop Game 4 at home
It was a tough one last night for the Battlefords North Stars at the Access Communications Centre as they ended up losing 3-2 in overtime to the Weyburn Red Wings in Game 4 of their playoff series.For first period, it was the Red Wings who scored the first and only goal, coming from Jonah Bierd with just under three mi...
Mar 27, 2025
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LOCAL TALENT
Battlefords dancers dazzle with top honours at Medicine Hat competition
Eleven-year-old Charlie Lehman from the Battlefords showed out at the Diamond Dance Xtreme competition in Medicine Hat, Alta. last weekend, earning a DIAMOND standing for her contemporary solo, an honour given to only a few dancers. But Charlie wasn't done there. She also secured an Acro scholarship, giving her the cha...
Mar 26, 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
American invasion of Canada would spark decades-long insurgency, expert predicts
HALIFAX - If U.S. President Donald Trump fails in his stated goal of annexing Canada through economic force, what would happen if he ordered the world's most powerful military to invade? Some experts and academics say it's a notion too preposterous to even contemplate. But Aisha Ahmad isn't one of them. "When you ...
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'Sobering statistic:' One-fifth of pollinators in North America at extinction risk
FREDERICTON - Many butterflies, bees and moths are fluttering into oblivion. A new report co-authored by a Canadian researcher warns that more than one-fifth of pollinator species it studied in North America are at risk of extinction. Out of 759 pollinators - animals critical for food production and healthy ecosystems ...
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Second week of campaign underway amid criticism, leaks within Conservative ranks
OTTAWA - As the 2025 federal election campaign begins its second week, U.S. President Donald Trump and another round of tariffs expected on April 2 could again sidetrack most of Canada's political discourse. But making almost as much noise thus far have been the growing grumbles out of Conservative circles about Leader...
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Judge rejects Hudson's Bay proposal in creditor protection case
TORONTO - An Ontario judge rejected a Hudson's Bay restructuring agreement Saturday evening, increasing the likelihood that lenders may seek to push the company into receivership. In a written decision issued Saturday, Ontario Superior Court judge Peter Osborne said he declined to approve the agreement because it is &q...
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Tesla protests planned across Canada as part of international 'day of action'
Hundreds of protests at Tesla showrooms around the world are expected today, including multiple ones organized in provinces across Canada.The events, dubbed the Tesla Takedown's Global Day of Action, is the latest demonstration by those who object to the role Tesla CEO Elon Musk has played in the administration of U.S....
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U.S. helicopter company to fight lawsuit by Savoura CEO's estate in 2019 Quebec crash
MONTREAL - A U.S. helicopter manufacturer says it intends to challenge a $50 million wrongful death lawsuit filed by the estate of a Quebec greenhouse magnate over a 2019 fatal crash. David Smith, president and CEO of Robinson Helicopter Company, issued a statement today saying the company looks forward to discussing d...
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Iran has rejected direct negotiations with the US in response to Trump's letter
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran's president said Sunday that Tehran had rejected direct negotiations with the United States in response to a letter from President Donald Trump over its rapidly advancing nuclear program. The remarks from President Masoud Pezeshkian represented the first official acknowledgment o...
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5.1 magnitude earthquake hits near Mandalay in Myanmar, the latest in a string of aftershocks
BANGKOK (AP) - A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Myanmar's second-largest city on Sunday, the USGS said, the latest in a string of aftershocks following Friday's devastating temblor. People in the streets of Mandalay screamed as the aftershock hit. Friday's 7.7 magnitude quake hit near the city, bringing down scores ...
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Myanmar's earthquake death toll jumps to more than 1,000 as more bodies recovered from the rubble
Bangkok (AP) - The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar jumped to more than 1,000 on Saturday as more bodies were pulled from the rubble of the scores of buildings that collapsed when it struck near the country's second-largest city. The country's military-led government said in a statement th...
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Myanmar earthquake death toll jumps to nearly 700, according to government, state-run media reports
BANGKOK (AP) - The death toll from a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar has jumped to nearly 700, according to the government, state-run media reported Saturday. MRTV reported that 694 people have now been found dead and another1,670 injured, with 68 others injured, according to a statement from the military-...
Mar 29, 2025
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Voice of America wins in court, for now, as judge blocks Trump administration from firing staff
NEW YORK (AP) - The Voice of America can't be silenced just yet. A federal judge on Friday halted the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the eight-decade-old U.S. government-funded international news service, calling the move a "classic case of arbitrary and capricious decision making." Judge James P...
Mar 28, 2025
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US Naval Academy ends affirmative action in admissions
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) - The U.S. Naval Academy will no longer consider race, ethnicity or sex as a factor for admission to the service institution, a response to an executive order by President Donald Trump, according to federal court documents made public Friday. The change in policy was made in February by Vice Adm. Yv...
Mar 28, 2025
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