Politics
Trump's sweeping pardon of rioters highlights differences in U.S., Canadian systems
In one of his first acts upon taking office Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned or moved to dismiss the cases of some 1,500 people charged in the Capitol riots of Jan. 6, 2021.The sentences of 14 people, including several convicted of seditious conspiracy, were reduced to the time they had already served.Could...
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Riders
Nelson Lokombo signs extension with Riders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are bringing back its starting safety from 2024.Nelson Lokobmo has been announced as the latest Rider to sign a contract extension.The Abbotsford, B.C., product will return for his fifth CFL season. The Riders selected the former University of Saskatchewan Huskie second overall in the 2021 ...
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What's Trending
North Stars Struggle
Mills take weekend sweep over North Stars
9h ago
Nursing
Become a Registered Nurse in North Battleford
MISSING MAN
RCMP searching for missing North Battleford man in Lloydminster
Jan 24, 2025
ALL FOR LOVE
At 91, Battleford woman digitally preserves Sask baseball history to honour late husband's legacy
Jan 24, 2025
Battlefords
North Stars Struggle
Mills take weekend sweep over North Stars
It was another tough game for the Battlefords North Stars on Friday at Access Communications Centre as they lost 6-3 to the Melville Millionaires, getting zero points over the weekend.In the first period, the North Stars started off strong getting the first goal of the game coming from Michael Carter to take an early 1...
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Young guilty
Guilty: Robert Young convicted of second-degree murder of Jason Chartier
Six years ago, Robert Young told the responding paramedic that his friend, then 42 and lying under a blanket in Young's Buffalo Narrows shack, was sick following an altercation. The paramedic replied, "Your friend is not sick, he's dead." On Friday afternoon and sitting behind the plexiglass of the Court of K...
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MISSING MAN
RCMP searching for missing North Battleford man in Lloydminster
Lloydminster RCMP is asking businesses and homes to check their CCTV footage as they are looking for a man from North Battleford who has been missing in the city since Jan. 21 Codey Patrick Wright was last seen on Jan. 18 near 44 Street in Lloydminster. Police say he expressed an interest in visiting Moosomin First Nat...
Jan 24, 2025
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ALL FOR LOVE
At 91, Battleford woman digitally preserves Sask baseball history to honour late husband's legacy
A 91-year-old woman in Battleford has devoted decades to safeguarding the beloved baseball legacy she and her late husband, Dave Shury, built-in 1983.Jane Shury has worked tirelessly at the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Museum every day, making sure that their shared dreams and the spirit of the game live on for f...
Jan 24, 2025
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Budget Passes
North Battleford council passes $45M budget
After a long process, the wait is over. North Battleford city council approved its first budget; set at $45 million, it marks a six per cent increase over last year. "Now that the budget is passed, there's not a lot of change in services," said Mayor Kelli Hawtin following Thursday night's approval meeting. C...
Jan 24, 2025
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Armed Robbery
RCMP make arrests in Wednesday's armed robbery
Three men have been arrested following an armed robbery Wednesday night in North Battleford. According to RCMP, the incident happened on the 1300 block of 101st Street when the men threatened another man with a weapon and attempted to rob him. During the investigation, a machete was seized and while Gang Task Force cau...
Jan 23, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Staff Shortage
RCMP, Mounties union says Manitoba, Saskatchewan face severe staffing stresses
Saskatchewan's top Mountie says a countrywide RCMP internal memo asking front-line officers to come and fill shifts in her province and in Manitoba is unusual but necessary. RCMP have asked for members and reservists to sign up for two-week stints in the two Prairie provinces this spring.It's an issue that has raised q...
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progressing as scheduled
Sneak peak of construction progress at Victoria Hospital
Construction of the new tower at the Victoria Hospital in Prince Albert is progressing as scheduled.Sask Builds and Procurement said construction is anticipated to be completed in the spring of 2028. A short, emailed statement from the ministry sent to paNOW read, "We announced the start of construction on May 10,...
Jan 24, 2025
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Bad weather
Travel advisory in effect for Meadow Lake
Environment and Climate Change Canada has a message for anyone planning to travel to or from Meadow Lake: delay your travel. Conditions deteriorated Friday morning prompting Sask Alert to issue an advisory about snow squalls around Meadow Lake from the Alberta border all the way to Big River. It said periods of brief b...
Jan 24, 2025
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Overdose statement
SHA, Ministry of Health issue statements after overdoses in Kelvington
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) has issued a statement following the overdoses in Kelvington this week. Several people were treated by EMS personnel for what they believed were overdoses linked to crystal meth potentially laced with fentanyl.Kelvington Mobile Health Services issued a statement on their social m...
Jan 24, 2025
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Spreading awareness
Prince Albert woman shares horrific pet-homing experience
WARNING: This story contains details of serious physical abuse of an animal. Some readers may find the information disturbing. --A Prince Albert woman is offering some cautionary words to people who are selling or giving away pets online - do your homework and find out exactly who you are giving them to.The woman who s...
Jan 23, 2025
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Decisions at a local level
Sask. school divisions told to develop change room policies; Pride groups 'cautiously optimistic'
The provincial government has directed school divisions across Saskatchewan to develop and implement policies on change room use.The Ministry of Education announced Thursday the policies will be administrative documents used by staff at schools when dealing with issues around privacy and safety.The province's school di...
Jan 23, 2025
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What's Trending
North Stars Struggle
Mills take weekend sweep over North Stars
9h ago
Nursing
Become a Registered Nurse in North Battleford
MISSING MAN
RCMP searching for missing North Battleford man in Lloydminster
Jan 24, 2025
ALL FOR LOVE
At 91, Battleford woman digitally preserves Sask baseball history to honour late husband's legacy
Jan 24, 2025
Nursing education
New early admission option to help alleviate tight timeline for nursing students
Budget Passes
North Battleford council passes $45M budget
Jan 24, 2025
HEALTHCARE CRISIS
'This is just unacceptable': Beauval health centre 17-day closure sparks rural healthcare concerns
Jan 23, 2025
Local Sports
Riders
Nelson Lokombo signs extension with Riders
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are bringing back its starting safety from 2024.Nelson Lokobmo has been announced as the latest Rider to sign a contract extension.The Abbotsford, B.C., product will return for his fifth CFL season. The Riders selected the former University of Saskatchewan Huskie second overall in the 2021 ...
5h ago
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North Stars Struggle
Mills take weekend sweep over North Stars
It was another tough game for the Battlefords North Stars on Friday at Access Communications Centre as they lost 6-3 to the Melville Millionaires, getting zero points over the weekend.In the first period, the North Stars started off strong getting the first goal of the game coming from Michael Carter to take an early 1...
9h ago
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5-3 Loss
North Stars can't mount comeback over Mills
The Battlefords North Stars were back in action last night at the Access Communications Centre and ended up falling short 5-3 against the Melville Millionaires for the first time this season. Things started out tough in the first period for the North Stars as the Mills scored three goals in the first 15 minutes, includ...
Jan 24, 2025
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National Aboriginal Hockey Championship
Sharks set to represent Team Sask at NAHC
It's already been a historic season for the Battlefords AAA Sharks as they are currently the #2 ranked AAA team in the nation, boasting a 25-4-1 (W-L-OTL) overall record and now, the accolades continue to pile up. Forward Danika Dureau, goalie Mackenzie Seth and affiliate player Berkley Wuttunee of the Sharks have all ...
Jan 23, 2025
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Rider moves
Riders announce Trevon Tate extension, Ajou released for NFL chance
The Saskatchewan Roughriders made a few roster moves on Wednesday - an extension and a release.Trevon Tate will be back in green and white for another CFL season while Ajou Ajou has been released to pursue an NFL opportunity.The Riders have announced the American offensive lineman has signed an extension with the club....
Jan 23, 2025
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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...
Jan 22, 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
Carney secures two more ministerial endorsements
OTTAWA - Liberal leadership hopeful Mark Carney secured two more endorsements from cabinet on Saturday. Defence Minister Bill Blair backed Carney in a statement on X, while Nate Erskine-Smith hosted an event for the former Bank of Canada governor in his Toronto riding. MP Adam van Koeverden also endorsed Carney on Satu...
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Politics
Trump's sweeping pardon of rioters highlights differences in U.S., Canadian systems
In one of his first acts upon taking office Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump pardoned or moved to dismiss the cases of some 1,500 people charged in the Capitol riots of Jan. 6, 2021.The sentences of 14 people, including several convicted of seditious conspiracy, were reduced to the time they had already served.Could...
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Quebec provincial police make arrest in Montérégie homicide investigation
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police have opened a homicide investigation after a death in the Montérégie region of the province on Saturday. Police say they were called to a home in Saint-Anicet, Que., around 45 kilometres southwest of Montreal, at about 9 a.m. Police spokesperson Camille Savoie says the ...
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B.C. climate activist facing imminent deportation without reprieve from minister
VANCOUVER - A climate activist in British Columbia says he's packing his bags and plans to report to the Vancouver airport later Saturday to face deportation back to Pakistan, believing his removal from Canada is "certain" without ministerial intervention. Zain Haq, who first came to Canada on a student visa,...
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Helping hand
Canada Post gets $1-billion loan from federal government amid financial struggles
The federal government is providing a $1-billion loan to Canada Post to help the Crown corporation continue operating amid "significant financial challenges."Canada Post says it was notified it will receive the $1.034 billion in repayable funding through the 2025-26 fiscal year.Canada Post says that while the...
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Some Century-brand tuna recalled because of undeclared wheat
OTTAWA - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall notice for two kinds of canned Century-brand flaked tuna. The agency says two types of the brand's "hot and spicy" tuna were found to contain wheat, which was not listed in the ingredients. A notice warns people with wheat or gluten allergies no...
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World
Senate confirms Noem as Trump's homeland security secretary
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary on Saturday, putting the South Dakota governor in charge of a sprawling agency that is essential to national security and President Donald Trump's plans to clamp down on illegal immigration. Republicans kept the Senate working Saturday to...
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Australian Open: Keys upsets 2-time champion Sabalenka in women's final for 1st Grand Slam title
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) - Madison Keys of the United States upset two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the Australian Open final on Saturday night to collect her first Grand Slam title at age 29. By adding this win over the No. 1-ranked Sabalenka to an elimination of No. 2 Iga Swiat...
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Hamas hands over 4 Israeli hostages to the Red Cross as part of ceasefire deal
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Hamas militants have handed over four female Israeli soldiers to the Red Cross after parading them in front of a crowd in Gaza City. Television footage showed the handover on Saturday. Israel is set to release 200 Palestinian prisoners or detainees later in the day as part of the ceasef...
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Yemen's Houthi rebels unilaterally release 153 war detainees, Red Cross says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Yemen's Houthi rebels unilaterally released 153 war detainees Saturday, the International Committee of the Red Cross said. They had signaled Friday night they planned a release of prisoners, part of their efforts to ease tensions after the ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza...
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North Dakota's overturned abortion ban won't be in effect during appeal, court rules
BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) - North Dakota's abortion ban will not be enforced while the state appeals an earlier decision that found it unconstitutional, the state's highest court ruled Friday. That appeal has yet to fully play out in the state Supreme Court after a judge struck down the law in September. North Dakota has had...
Jan 24, 2025
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Minnesota high court sides with Democrats in struggle with Republicans over control of state House
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Supreme Court sided with Democrats on Friday in a power struggle with Republicans that the chief justice said had left the state House of Representatives "completely dysfunctional." The justices agreed with House Democratic leaders who argued that a quorum in the House was 68 ...
Jan 24, 2025
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