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Battlefords

Missing
RCMP looking for missing 15-year-old girl
Battlefords RCMP received a report of a missing 15-year-old girl on Wednesday. Taliyah Faith Kakum was last seen on Railway Avenue in North Battleford the day before on Jan. 28 around 1:30 p.m. Since she was reported missing, Battlefords RCMP have been checking places Kakum is known to visit and following up on informa...
Feb 02, 2025
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Four game losing streak
North Stars' struggles continue in Humboldt
It was another tough game for the Battlefords North Stars Saturday night, losing 10-3 to the Humboldt Broncos on the road to get handed their fourth loss in a row.Right out the gate, the North Stars faced some struggles as the Broncos got three goals within the first eight minutes of the game to take an early 3-0 lead....
Feb 02, 2025
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Swinging stars
Swinging with the Stars raises over $45K
For the second year, the community embraced whats quickly become a favorite fundraiser. Swinging with the Stars in support of the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation (BHCF) raised over $45,000. "I'm thrilled, I mean this is just amazing," said BHCF Executive Director Leanne Ducommun following Saturday's perform...
Feb 02, 2025
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Best of the Best
Nominations for 2025 North West BOB Awards open
Get ready - the 2025 North West Best of the Best (BOB) awards are coming. While the official launch date is Feb. 3, the online nominations begin Saturday and will once again celebrate all manner of art, food and drink, entertainment, shopping, sports and recreation. Nic Fransoo, Pattison Media program director said the...
Feb 01, 2025
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Battlefords North Stars
Three losses in a row for the North Stars after loss to Humboldt
For the first time this season, the Battlefords North Stars find themselves on a three game losing streak after falling to the Humboldt Broncos 5-2 Friday night at the Access Communications Centre.In the first period, the North Stars struggled to find the back of net and it was the Broncos who opened up the scoring wit...
Feb 01, 2025
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Drugs and guns
Lloyd man up on drug trafficking; weapons charges
A 63-year-old Lloydminster man is facing multiple drug trafficking and weapons charges after police discovered a drug operation at a home near 47th Street. Following a search warrant, the Lloydminster RCMP's General Investigations Section seized "an array" of drugs, money and weaponry including roughly 500 gr...
Jan 31, 2025
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Saskatchewan

Archaeological discoveries
Sturgeon Lake First Nation calls on governments to study and protect 11,000 year old settlement
Following a major archaeological discovery west of Prince Albert involving the uncovering of a settlement that dates back 11,000 years, Sturgeon Lake First Nation and its council are calling on local, provincial, and national stakeholders to support efforts to protect and study the historic site.The revelation-one of t...
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Trump and Trudeau to talk as Canada braces for trade war with U.S.
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to speak with President Donald Trump today as Canada's leaders scramble to prepare for a trade war with the United States.Trump mentioned the planned conversation after returning to Washington from Florida on Sunday night and Trudeau's office confirmed a call is schedu...
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Tariff Fears
Trade war fallout: Prepare for grocery price hikes, business analyst says
As Canada awoke to the first day of a trade war with the U.S. on Sunday, business analyst Paul Martin said people should be prepared for the fact that the "price of everything" is about to go up."There's some comfort in having the clarity, so we know what we're up against," he said.Martin said the U...
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Super cold
Extreme cold warnings issue for Meadow Lake and Far North
Extremely cold wind chill values near -45 C are expected Sunday night and Monday morning. Environment Canada said some moderation will occur during daytime hours, overnight and early morning but wind chill values near minus -45 C are likely to remain into Tuesday. An extreme cold warning was issued Sunday morning for p...
Feb 02, 2025
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signs of spring?
Groundhog Day 2025: Willie and Sam at odds over spring's arrival
Canada's famous prognosticating rodents were split over spring's arrival on Groundhog Day. Ontario's Wiarton Willie reportedly did not see his shadow on Sunday morning, which is good news for people tired of wintry weather, but Nova Scotia's Shubenacadie Sam saw her shadow predicting a long winter ahead. The tradition ...
Feb 02, 2025
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Opioid crisis
Federal class action claims government failed to support First Nations with opioid crisis
Has the government of Canada done enough to assist First Nation communities struggling with the opioid crisis and was there, in fact, a breach of a treaty that was signed 150 years ago?Those are among the questions facing Saskatchewan Chief Justice Popescul who, after hearing arguments on Friday at Court of King's Benc...
Feb 01, 2025
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Local Sports

Four game losing streak
North Stars' struggles continue in Humboldt
It was another tough game for the Battlefords North Stars Saturday night, losing 10-3 to the Humboldt Broncos on the road to get handed their fourth loss in a row.Right out the gate, the North Stars faced some struggles as the Broncos got three goals within the first eight minutes of the game to take an early 3-0 lead....
Feb 02, 2025
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Signing
Roughriders sign three-time All-CFLer Mike Rose
The Saskatchewan Roughriders were not content waiting for the Canadian Football League's (CFL) Free Agency communication window to open on Feb. 2, signing 32-year-old American defensive lineman Mike Rose on Saturday.Rose is a three-time All-CFLer, four-time West All-CFLer and a Grey Cup Champion.Rose was released by th...
Feb 01, 2025
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Key starter spots
Defensive backs, linemen a need for Riders ahead of free agency
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to return to the Grey Cup for the first time since 2013 this season.The team took positive steps towards that goal last season, returning to the playoffs and playing in the West Final under first-year head coach Corey Mace.Now the team will look to continue to build off of that mo...
Feb 01, 2025
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Battlefords North Stars
Three losses in a row for the North Stars after loss to Humboldt
For the first time this season, the Battlefords North Stars find themselves on a three game losing streak after falling to the Humboldt Broncos 5-2 Friday night at the Access Communications Centre.In the first period, the North Stars struggled to find the back of net and it was the Broncos who opened up the scoring wit...
Feb 01, 2025
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Better Together
"Connected communities are better communities": North Stars at the forefront of mental health
`Since the start of the 2022/23 season, the Battlefords North Stars have taken part in a local initiative known as 'Better Together Tuesday,' where every Tuesday the team wears shirts by Better Together SK Clothing in support of mental health with the goal of sharing one very important message... "Connected commun...
Jan 31, 2025
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Potential Female Athlete of the Year
Local athletes nominated for Saskatchewan Sports Awards
The 40th Annual Saskatchewan Sports Awards are set to for January 30th in Saskatoon, and athletes and coaches from Prince Albert, Melfort, Makwa Sahgaiehancan First Nation just west of Meadow Lake, and Waldheim have been nominated for awards.One of three recipients of the Inspire Through Sport Award is Tony Fineblanket...
Jan 30, 2025
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Canada

Here's the latest as Canada faces tariffs from United States President Donald Trump
United States President Donald Trump confirmed this weekend that 25 per cent tariffs against Canadian goods will go into effect on Tuesday. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said Canada will retaliate with tariffs of its own against $155 billion worth of American goods, including alcohol, furniture and natural resource...
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In the news today: Trump and Trudeau to talk amid pending trade war
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Trump and Trudeau to talk as Canada braces for trade war with its southern neighbour Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to speak with President Donald Trump today as Canada's leaders scramble to prepare for a trade war with...
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As birth tourism rises again, will Trump's citizenship moves send more Canada's way?
RICHMOND, B.C. - Vancouver-based birth tourism operator Liga Lin says her phone has been buzzing with inquiries from expectant mothers since U.S. President Donald Trump moved to end American birthright citizenship. Lin's business, New Joy Postpartum Care, arranges accommodation and services for non-resident women - mos...
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Observers call for pressure on U.S. corporations as Trump, Musk take aim at Canada
OTTAWA - As U.S. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk take aim at Canada, some high-level observers are calling on the federal government to consider sanctioning or even banning corporations owned by those close to Trump - much as it did with Russian oligarchs after the invasion of Ukraine. "We better have a repor...
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Ontario votes: Campaign stops and TV appearances after Trump's tariff announcement
Party leaders in Ontario are back at it this morning as a trade war looms over the provincial election campaign. Progressive Conservative Leader Doug Ford will make a campaign stop in Etobicoke, going over what a news release calls how to "protect Ontario" in between appearances on various American news broad...
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Trump and Trudeau to talk as Canada braces for trade war with its southern neighbour
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is expected to speak with President Donald Trump today as Canada's leaders scramble to prepare for a trade war with the United States. Trump mentioned the planned conversation after returning to Washington from Florida on Sunday night and Trudeau's office confirmed a call is sched...
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World

USAID staffers are instructed to stay out of the agency's Washington headquarters
WASHINGTON (AP) - Staffers of the U.S. Agency for International Development were instructed to stay out of the agency's Washington headquarters on Monday, according to a notice distributed to them, after billionaire Elon Musk announced President Donald Trump had agreed with him to shut the agency. USAID staffers said t...
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USAID staffers told to stay out of Washington headquarters after Musk said Trump agreed to close it
WASHINGTON (AP) - Staffers of the U.S. Agency for International Development were instructed to stay out of the agency's Washington headquarters on Monday, according to a notice distributed to them, after billionaire Elon Musk announced President Donald Trump had agreed with him to shut the agency. USAID staffers said t...
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Officials say remains of 55 of 67 victims of midair collision have been recovered and identified
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) - Authorities said Sunday they have recovered the remains of 55 of the 67 people killed in the deadliest U.S. air disaster since 2001. Washington, D.C. Fire and EMS Chief John Donnelly said at a news conference that divers still need to find the bodies of 12 more victims and are committed to the dig...
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Devotees pay homage to Afro-Brazilian sea goddess on Rio de Janeiro beach
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Thousands of worshippers clad in white robes spilled onto Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to pay homage to Yemanja, the Afro-Brazilian sea goddess. Devotees waded into the sea to the sound of drums and rhythmic clapping and offered up colorful bouquets to the goddess who is celebrated a...
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Devotees pay homage to Afro-Brazilian sea goddess on Rio de Janeiro beach
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) - Thousands of worshippers clad in white robes spilled onto Arpoador beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday to pay homage to Yemanja, the Afro-Brazilian sea goddess. Devotees waded into the sea to the sound of drums and rhythmic clapping and offered up colorful bouquets to the goddess who is celebrated a...
21h ago
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Rubio says Panama must reduce Chinese influence around the canal area or the US will act
PANAMA CITY (AP) - U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told Panama's president in a face-to-face meeting Sunday that the Central American ally must reduce alleged Chinese influence over the Panama Canal area or the Trump administration would take "measures necessary" to do so. Rubio, on his first foreign trip...
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