Crime advisory
Shots fired on Big River First Nation; police warn public about suspect vehicle
The public is being advised not to approach a white, early 2000's model Chevrolet or GMC, 3/4 ton long-box truck in the community of Big River First Nation.Shortly after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, Saskatchewan RCMP received two reports of gunshots fired from the truck. The vehicle has a broken rear window and is report...
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Stolen cards
Loon Lake RCMP issue more than 60 charges; stolen cards, firearm seized
A large number of IDs and financial cards reported stolen in Alberta were recovered during a traffic stop on Ministikwan (Island Lake First Nation).During a proactive safety check stop last week, Loon Lake RCMP officers became suspicious when the driver couldn't produce a license and also provided a fake name. In addit...
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Loon Lake RCMP issue more than 60 charges; stolen cards, firearm seized
A large number of IDs and financial cards reported stolen in Alberta were recovered during a traffic stop on Ministikwan (Island Lake First Nation).During a proactive safety check stop last week, Loon Lake RCMP officers became suspicious when the driver couldn't produce a license and also provided a fake name. In addit...
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Neilburg wins first SPHL title over defending league champions
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Town votes in favour of signing regional arena MOU
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Moosomin Arrest
21-year-old arrested in Moosomin on firearms-related charges
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Indigenous Justice Strategy has MN-S support
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Crime advisory
Shots fired on Big River First Nation; police warn public about suspect vehicle
The public is being advised not to approach a white, early 2000's model Chevrolet or GMC, 3/4 ton long-box truck in the community of Big River First Nation.Shortly after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, Saskatchewan RCMP received two reports of gunshots fired from the truck. The vehicle has a broken rear window and is report...
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'First thing out of the gate': Saskatchewan budget to address tariffs from two fronts
REGINA - Saskatchewan's finance minister says more details are coming Wednesday as the province introduces a 2025 budget facing a vise-squeeze from both China and the United States."The first thing out of the gate is a discussion on tariffs," Jim Reiter told reporters Tuesday. "The U.S. have gotten most ...
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Inflation's surprise jump could push Bank of Canada to pause rate cuts
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Misconduct allegations
Saskatoon lawyer handling Indian Day School litigation, accused of misappropiating funds
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Offender release
Man who kidnapped girl from Prince Albert playground to live in Regina after release
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Empty shelves: Shoppers look for piece of history at the Bay stores
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Senior Hockey
Neilburg wins first SPHL title over defending league champions
For the first time since 2019, the Sask. Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) saw someone else raise the trophy this past Sunday as the Neilburg Monarchs beat the four-time defending champions, Meota Combines in the final game of the series to win their first ever league title. Monarchs Assistant Coach Shawn Hein said it was a...
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6-0 win
North Stars shutout Klippers to win division and end regular season
Last night, the Battlefords North Stars were at the Inter Pipeline Arena in Kindersley for their final game of the regular season and shutout the Kindersley Klippers 6-0 to take the Nutrien Division title. In the first period, the North Stars opened up the scoring just eight minutes in on a powerplay goal from Anthony ...
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'We're excited and ready to go': Sharks prepared for playoffs following historic regular season
From multiple tournament wins to best in the league and a national ranking, the U18 Battlefords AAA Sharks are now getting prepared for the semi-finals this weekend after earning a bye in the first round of the playoffs. The Sharks ended the regular season in the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League with a 23-3-2-...
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3-2 OT WIN
North Stars pull through in overtime to beat Klippers
In their final home game of the regular season last night, the Battlefords North Stars ended up beating the Kindersley Klippers 3-2 in overtime to keep their chance for sixth place alive.To start off the game, the North Stars struck right away, getting a goal just 40 seconds into the first period, coming from Braden Ni...
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Important games for North Stars against Klippers to end of regular season
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Senior Hockey
Neilburg in hunt for first SPHL title, Wilkie looks for redemption ahead of SWHL finals
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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...
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Nursing education
New early admission option to help alleviate tight timeline for nursing students
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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...
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Prime Minister Mark Carney set to host meeting with Canada's premiers Friday
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Federal judge blocks Trump administration from banning transgender people from military service
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Previously classified files related to JFK assassination released
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Supreme Court rejects request to block Louisiana's first nitrogen gas execution
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