CFIA: inspectors might go to Italy to investigate salmonella outbreak
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it's possible that investigators will be sent to Italy to determine the source of a salmonella outbreak that's sickened at least 61 people in Canada.On Saturday, the agency recalled an imported brand of Italian mini-pastries distributed at catered events, hospitals and retiremen...
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FIRST-DEGREE MURDER
Lyle Night Jr. murder case adjourned to next month
The case of two suspects charged with first-degree murder in the death of Lyle Night Jr. will be adjourned to February in North Battleford Provincial Court.Brody Runningaround and Malyka Nahbexie first appeared in early January and were scheduled to make their second appearance on Wednesday morning.However, their Legal...
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Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop opens in North Battleford, blending tradition with contemporary style
FIRST-DEGREE MURDER
Lyle Night Jr. murder case adjourned to next month
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Pedestrian struck by car
Man in serious condition after vehicle collision
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Battlefords
Sproull Pre-sentencing
Crown seeks 18.5 years; defense six in Sproull child porn case
She called Joseph Sproull a monster. "This is something a mother prays she will never have to do, and I have played this moment over and over in my mind what I would say to the man that took advantage of the innocence and trust of the children in his care," said one of abused children's mothers while reading ...
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FIRST-DEGREE MURDER
Lyle Night Jr. murder case adjourned to next month
The case of two suspects charged with first-degree murder in the death of Lyle Night Jr. will be adjourned to February in North Battleford Provincial Court.Brody Runningaround and Malyka Nahbexie first appeared in early January and were scheduled to make their second appearance on Wednesday morning.However, their Legal...
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Pedestrian struck by car
Man in serious condition after vehicle collision
STARS flew a man to hospital in serious condition this past weekend after he was hit by a vehicle while standing in front of the Beaver Hotel in North Battleford. Battlefords RCMP received a report of a collision on Jan. 17, 2025, just before 8 p.m., involving a pedestrian at the intersection of 11th Avenue and 100th S...
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GRAND PRIZE DRAW
'Homey feeling': Comfort Inn and Suites awards $10K grand prize to hotel patron
Comfort Inn and Suites North Battleford awarded $10,000 to a loyal guest who won the grand prize in the hotel's 2025 promotional giveaway.Roy Hoffart, who has stayed at the hotel since it was established in 2018, was the big winner and was presented with a cheque for the cash winnings on Jan. 14."I think I have st...
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Oil and Gas Tariffs
Oil and gas experts weigh in on Trump tariffs
Corey Chmelnyk is of two minds about President Donald Trump's threat for a 25 per cent tariff to Canada. "I honestly wouldn't say there's panic yet because I think there's still the potential that we don't see the tariffs," said the operations manager and part owner Meridian Energy Services. "Hopefully t...
Jan 22, 2025
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TAXI ROBBERY
Two teens charged in North Battleford taxi robbery
Two teenagers are facing robbery charges after a taxi driver was threatened and had their cab stolen on January 19. According to a police report, Battlefords RCMP responded to an armed robbery report on 110 Street in North Battleford that morning, where they determined the two suspects threatened a taxi driver and stol...
Jan 21, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Water main break delays sentencing for two women in Gallagher case
At Saskatoon's Court of King's Bench on Wednesday, sentencing was delayed for two women who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the Megan Gallagher case.A water main break in the area caused the courthouse to close its operations while crews worked on repairs.In a packed courtroom, Justice Mona Dovell adjourned sentencin...
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CFIA: inspectors might go to Italy to investigate salmonella outbreak
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency said it's possible that investigators will be sent to Italy to determine the source of a salmonella outbreak that's sickened at least 61 people in Canada.On Saturday, the agency recalled an imported brand of Italian mini-pastries distributed at catered events, hospitals and retiremen...
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Northern author selected as Family Literacy Day reader
La Ronge's Miriam Körner has been selected to read from her book Fox and Bear as part of Family Literacy Day on Jan. 27. "I was really excited when the Saskatchewan Literacy Network contacted me and let me know that Fox and Bear was chosen for Family Literacy Day," she remarked. "The theme is Learni...
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Healthy communties
Sask. pharmacies receive upgrade
Families around the province now have another option to get tested and treated for strep throat and ear infections. The Government of Saskatchewan is launching new services in multiple communities including Prince Albert, Melfort, and Meadow Lake.In total, 11 pharmacies have been selected to conduct testing for strep t...
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'String of disappointments': Canola producers say paused plants could hurt economy
In the same week, two major canola crush projects worth billions of dollars in the Regina area were put on hold, leaving producers to question what it means for the industry and the growth they represented in the economy.On Friday, Federated Co-operatives Ltd. (FCL) announced it was putting a pause on its canola crush ...
Jan 21, 2025
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Musk's straight-arm gesture embraced by right-wing extremists regardless of what he meant
NEW YORK (AP) - Right-wing extremists are celebrating Elon Musk's straight-arm gesture during a speech Monday, although his intention wasn't totally clear and some hate watchdogs are saying not to read too much into it. "I just want to say thank you for making it happen," Musk said during a speech at Capitol ...
Jan 21, 2025
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FIRST-DEGREE MURDER
Lyle Night Jr. murder case adjourned to next month
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Pedestrian struck by car
Man in serious condition after vehicle collision
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Nursing education
New early admission option to help alleviate tight timeline for nursing students
GRAND PRIZE DRAW
'Homey feeling': Comfort Inn and Suites awards $10K grand prize to hotel patron
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TAXI ROBBERY
Two teens charged in North Battleford taxi robbery
Jan 21, 2025
Local Sports
Sask. Roughriders shore up O-line with Trevon Tate extension
Trevon Tate will be back in green and white for another CFL season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced the American offensive lineman has signed an extension with the club. Tate is expected to be the team's starting left tackle after Trevor Reid - the team's Most Outstanding Rookie nominee - was released to pur...
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23 wrestlers earn 14 medals
Wilkie, Unity, and Meadow Lake wrestlers combine for 14 medals at Titans Wrestling Classic
With wrestling season underway, one of the biggest tournaments of the season took place over the weekend in Regina at the 2025 Titans Wresting Classic at Archbishop M.C. O'Neill High School. Teams were sent from McLurg High School in Wilkie, Unity Comprehensive School, and Carpenter Comprehensive School in Meadow Lake ...
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Key CFL dates for 2025: Combine in Regina in March, training camps open May 11
The Canadian Football League's off-season schedule has been released before the 2025 season.CFL free agency gets underway on Feb. 11 with the free agency communication window happening from Feb. 2-9. The communication window allows free agents to begin working on contracts with potential landing spots.Read more:'I'm ex...
Jan 21, 2025
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Josh Kotai
North Stars alumni named on list for top goaltender in the NCAA
From winning the Canterra Seeds Cup with the Battlefords North Stars to currently leading a second year NCAA DI program to second overall in their conference, Augustana University goaltender, Josh Kotai continues to add to his resume as he has now been named as a top 35 goalie to watch in the NCAA for the Mike Richter ...
Jan 21, 2025
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JPII Basketball
Crusaders bring home gold from Meadow Lake
The John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders Senior Boys basketball team had a great start to 2025 this past weekend in Meadow Lake, going undefeated to bring home the gold, making it their first tournament win of the season. In the first game, the Crusaders got tested early as they took on a familiar Melfort team. "We'v...
Jan 20, 2025
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North Stars Week Preview
North Stars prepare for back-to-back games against Mills
After a weekend split against the Humboldt Broncos this past weekend, the Battlefords North Stars now hold a 20-13-3-2 record, putting them tied for fourth overall in the SJHL with 45 points. Colton Getzlaff was also named the SJHL MVP of the Week for his outstanding performances in the past few games. This past week, ...
Jan 20, 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
Documentary 'Sugarcane' about a B.C. residential school among Canadian Oscar nominees
Secwépemc filmmaker Julian Brave NoiseCat and Toronto journalist Emily Kassie are among the Canadians up for Oscars. The pair got a best documentary feature nod for their film "Sugarcane," which follows an investigation into abuse and missing children at a residential school near Sugar Cane reserve in ...
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In the news today: Liberal leadership deadline, Trump versus Canada's digital tax
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Deadline arrives for Liberal leadership candidates The federal Liberal caucus is meeting today and tomorrow on Parliament Hill as the party searches for its next leader. Candidates who want to run to replace Justin Trudeau as part...
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Supreme Court to decide whether to hear challenge of Quebec secularism law
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada is set to announce this morning whether it will hear a challenge of Quebec's controversial secularism law, known as Bill 21. In 2024, the Quebec Court of Appeal upheld the law, which prohibits some public sector workers such as teachers and police officers from wearing religious sym...
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Canada's digital services tax, online regulation bills a likely Trump trade target
OTTAWA - The Liberal government has spent years touting its efforts to make tech giants pay. Now, those pieces of legislation could be a target of the Trump administration - particularly the digital services tax that requires large tech companies to make a hefty retroactive payment in June. The heads of the biggest U.S...
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Field of Liberal leadership contenders nearly set as deadline day arrives
OTTAWA - The federal Liberal caucus is meeting today and tomorrow on Parliament Hill as the party searches for its next leader. Candidates who want to run to replace Justin Trudeau as party leader are almost out of time to confirm their bids. Leadership hopefuls face a 5 p.m. deadline to declare they will run and submi...
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Laundering of fentanyl cash linked to online betting sites, intelligence agency warns
OTTAWA - Canada's financial intelligence agency suspects online gambling platforms are being used to launder proceeds from fentanyl dealing and production. In an operational alert, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada says there is reason to believe people are depositing and withdrawing fund...
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World
The AP NFL MVP finalists are Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson
Josh Allen, Saquon Barkley, Joe Burrow, Jared Goff and Lamar Jackson are finalists for The Associated Press 2024 NFL Most Valuable Player award. Barkley, Burrow and Jackson also are finalists for Offensive Player of the Year and Burrow is also in the running for Comeback Player of the Year. The winners will be announce...
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Mikaela Shiffrin healed from puncture wound suffered in ski crash, will race next week in France
Mikaela Shiffrin has recovered from her ski crash two months ago and told The Associated Press she plans to return to racing next Thursday at a World Cup slalom in Courchevel, France. Shiffrin's been out since her serious fall in a giant slalom race on Nov. 30 in Killington, Vermont, where something punctured her in th...
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Madison Keys upsets No. 2 Iga Swiatek to reach her first Australian Open final
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Madison Keys saved a match point and came back to upset No. 2 Iga Swiatek 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (10-8) in a high-intensity, high-quality Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night to reach a Grand Slam title match for the second time in her career. Keys is a 29-year-old American who was the runner-...
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Australian Open: Aryna Sabalenka overpowers Paula Badosa to near 3rd consecutive Melbourne title
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Aryna Sabalenka moved one win away from becoming the first woman since 1999 to win three consecutive Australian Open titles, recovering from a slow start to beat good friend Paula Badosa 6-4, 6-2 Thursday night to return to the final. Just 10 minutes in, the No. 1-ranked Sabalenka was down a...
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LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand register their marriages on the first day of law giving them equal status
BANGKOK (AP) - Hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand are expected to make their wedded status legal Thursday, the first day a law took effect granting them the same rights as heterosexual couples. The enactment of the Marriage Equality Act makes Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia and the third place in Asia ...
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LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand register their marriages on the first day of law giving them equal status
BANGKOK (AP) - Hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples in Thailand are expected to make their wedded status legal Thursday, the first day a law took effect granting them the same rights as heterosexual couples. The enactment of the Marriage Equality Act makes Thailand the first country in Southeast Asia and the third place in Asia ...
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