Economic unrest
Sask. snowbirds respond to tariffs and suggested travel regulations
The Saskatchewan snowbirds, who fly south for the winter, have found themselves caught in the middle of a trade war and could be facing increased regulations.On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the preparation of a new travel rule that would force Canadians planning to stay in the U.S. for more than 30 da...
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GUN
Four arrested after gun incident on Moosomin First Nation
A tense moment on Moosomin First Nation has resulted in charges being laid against two people.RCMP say a suspect pointed what looked like a gun at a group of people but didn't fire and no one was hurtThis happened Tuesday evening. Officers later arrested four people and seized a gun, bear spray, and about 26 grams of c...
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GUN
Four arrested after gun incident on Moosomin First Nation
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Northern Meats
Northern Meats: Crafting carnivore dreams one cut at a time
Making history
North Battleford's first female mayor delivers 2025 State of the City Address
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From Player to Coach
Jackson Allan: North Stars Captain turns setback into opportunity
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Battlefords
GUN
Four arrested after gun incident on Moosomin First Nation
A tense moment on Moosomin First Nation has resulted in charges being laid against two people.RCMP say a suspect pointed what looked like a gun at a group of people but didn't fire and no one was hurtThis happened Tuesday evening. Officers later arrested four people and seized a gun, bear spray, and about 26 grams of c...
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Making history
North Battleford's first female mayor delivers 2025 State of the City Address
North Battleford may be "down by one heading into the third period," but Mayor Kelli Hawtin says it's time to "switch up the strategy" and go for the win.At her first State of the City Address Wednesday at the Dekker Centre, the city's first female mayor used a hockey metaphor to call on residents t...
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From Player to Coach
Jackson Allan: North Stars Captain turns setback into opportunity
In his final year on the team and with a championship under his belt, Battlefords North Stars captain, Jackson Allan, now has the opportunity to use his knowledge and skills to assist the North Stars in a different way to end the season. After battling a serious injury over the past few months, the team has officially ...
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Wanted
P.A. Crime Stoppers, police look for woman wanted in forcible confinement case
Public help is being sought finding a 31-year-old woman wanted on weapons charges and forcibly confining a person using a weapon. Nika Okemow also has outstanding warrants for breaching a release order and not attending court. The alert was put out by Prince Albert Crime Stoppers and the P.A. Police on March 12. Okemow...
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NEW ARENA TALKS CONTINUE
North Battleford, regional partners sign MOU for new arena project
The City of North Battleford has taken another step toward a new regional arena and event centre, approving a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to formalize discussions with surrounding communities.Mayor Kelli Hawtin said the city is still weighing its options, including whether to upgrade the existing Access Communica...
Mar 11, 2025
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Flawless Performance
JPII tumbles to triumph at Warman Cheer Classic
The John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders cheer team took to the stage this past weekend at the largest cheerleading and dance competition in Saskatchewan, the Warman Cheer Classic. The competition brought over 3,000 athletes to compete across many different divisions and age groups at the Warman Home Centre Communiplex. F...
Mar 11, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Overdose crisis
Province opens emergency centre to deal with drug crisis
Hundreds of overdoses in Saskatoon have prompted the government to activate the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC). The Sask. Public Safety Agency, the City, and the Ministry of Health will all work to manage the crisis, and have already increased the number of naloxone kits available. A week ago, Betty Nipp...
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cause for concern
Meteorologists say cuts to U.S. weather agency impacting Prairie weather data
A warning preparedness meteorologist from Environment and Climate Change Canada is among a growing number of Canadian meteorologists concerned about sweeping cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the United States.Natalie Hasell said the two organizations do share a lot of information ba...
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Economic unrest
Sask. snowbirds respond to tariffs and suggested travel regulations
The Saskatchewan snowbirds, who fly south for the winter, have found themselves caught in the middle of a trade war and could be facing increased regulations.On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the preparation of a new travel rule that would force Canadians planning to stay in the U.S. for more than 30 da...
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compensation
Timber Bay Children's Home survivor hopeful settlement will be reached soon
A recent settlement that was reached between Île-à-la Crosse Residential School attendees and the federal government is giving survivors of the Timber Bay Children's Home hope for compensation for their claim."I really don't know why things are the way they are today regarding not being recognized,&qu...
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Canada pushes back on U.S. tariffs as G7 ministers gather in Quebec
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly is welcoming her counterparts from some of the world's most powerful countries to Quebec this week, as Ottawa works to maintain unity between Washington and its Group of Seven partners and pushes back on U.S. tariffs."We all need to band together in the best wa...
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trade war continues
Canada to impose 25% tariffs on $29.8B in U.S. goods Thursday
WASHINGTON - The federal government will impose 25 per cent tariffs on U.S. goods worth $29.8 billion in retaliation for the 25 per cent tariffs on steel and aluminum the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump imposed today.The dollar-for-dollar tariffs will take effect at 12:01 ET Thursday.Finance Minister Domi...
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Local Sports
From Player to Coach
Jackson Allan: North Stars Captain turns setback into opportunity
In his final year on the team and with a championship under his belt, Battlefords North Stars captain, Jackson Allan, now has the opportunity to use his knowledge and skills to assist the North Stars in a different way to end the season. After battling a serious injury over the past few months, the team has officially ...
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McLurg wins 4th straight 3a women's title
Wrestling provincials recap
After regional competitions the week before determined the top four wrestlers in each weight class in Carrot River, those wrestlers traveled to Regina over the weekend to compete in provincials to compete against the top four wrestlers from Regina and the top four from Saskatoon to crown provincial champions. Covered i...
Mar 11, 2025
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Flawless Performance
JPII tumbles to triumph at Warman Cheer Classic
The John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders cheer team took to the stage this past weekend at the largest cheerleading and dance competition in Saskatchewan, the Warman Cheer Classic. The competition brought over 3,000 athletes to compete across many different divisions and age groups at the Warman Home Centre Communiplex. F...
Mar 11, 2025
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Warman Wolverines
New Warman SJHL team reveals name, logo and colours
The new Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) team in Warman has officially revealed its name, logo and coloursTeam Co-Founder, Jon Abrametz announced yesterday on the SJHL Weekly Show that the Notre Dame Hounds will be rebranded as the Warman Wolverines, sporting the colours of teal, red, dark blue and white. The l...
Mar 11, 2025
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3-1 loss
North Stars drops close contest against Bombers
It was a close one last night, but the Battlefords North Stars ended up falling just short against the Flin Flon Bombers, losing 3-1 in their fourth and final matchup against them this season.For the first period, the North Stars came out way stronger than the night before and controlled the first five minutes of the g...
Mar 09, 2025
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5-1 loss
North Stars win streak comes to an end in Flin Flon
Last night, the Battlefords North Stars saw their four game win streak come to an end as they lost 5-1 to the Flin Flon Bombers on the road.In the first period, the North Stars saw struggles right out the gate as the Bombers opened up the scoring just six minutes in on a powerplay to take a 1-0 lead. As the period went...
Mar 08, 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
CP NewsAlert: Carney to be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister Friday
OTTAWA - Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister at a ceremony at Rideau Hall Friday after the formal resignation of Justin Trudeau. A senior Liberal source says a new cabinet will also be sworn in. More coming. Catherine Morrison, The Canadian Press
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'Several critical safety failures' behind B.C. workers death, WorkSafeBC says
RICHMOND, B.C. - WorkSafeBC says a worker killed in Vancouver last year when a mould used for concrete fell 26 storeys should never have been able to stand where she was. The report released by the province's worker safety agency says "several critical safety failures" are to blame for the death of the woman ...
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U.S. gender backlash hitting UN agencies, Canadian ambassador Bob Rae says
UNITED NATIONS - Canada is mobilizing to advance gender equity and feminism in global forums as the Trump administration attempts to roll back diversity programming at the United Nations. "We're in a major fight at the moment about equity, about diversity, about LGBTQ+ rights - generally, about even the concept of...
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B.C. RCMP conduct hearing delayed over disclosure issues, possible publication ban
An RCMP code of conduct hearing that could see three Mounties from Coquitlam, B.C., lose their jobs has been delayed until Thursday over disclosure issues and a possible publication ban. The hearing in Surrey, B.C., was to begin with the testimony of a female officer who lawyers for the conduct hearing said would testi...
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Canada-linked team finds Saturn has 128 more moons, leaving Jupiter in cosmic dust
VANCOUVER - Canadian and other researchers have confirmed Saturn as the solar system's undisputed "moon king," after discovering 128 more moons circling the ringed planet. The discovery by a team, including current and former University of British Columbia astronomers, brings Saturn's total to 274, almost twi...
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Industry group says Trump tariffs could destroy U.S. demand for aluminum
MONTREAL - A representative of Canada's aluminum industry says the Trump administration's 25 per cent tariffs could destroy demand for the metal in the American market. Jean Simard, president and CEO of the Aluminum Association of Canada, says orders from U.S. clients will slow and aluminum will pile up at Canadian fac...
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World
Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges
WASHINGTON (AP) - Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges, in a move seen as a gesture of goodwill between two allies, a representative for the detainees told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The release follows a recent v...
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Congo government and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on March 18, mediator Angola says
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - Congo's government and the M23 rebel group will participate in peace talks on March 18, Angola said Wednesday. A statement from Angolan President João Lourenço's office said they would begin "direct peace negotiations" in the Angolan capital, Luanda. Angola has acted as a m...
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Vatican says a chest scan confirms improvements in the pope's condition
ROME (AP) - The Vatican says a chest scan has confirmed improvements in Pope Francis' condition in his fourth week in the hospital for treatment of double pneumonia. The pope continues to receive high flows of oxygen through nasal tubes during the day, and he has a non-invasive mechanical mask to aid his rest at night....
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Trump administration drops lawsuit against company over alleged abuse at its child migrant shelters
McALLEN, Texas (AP) - The Trump administration is dropping a civil lawsuit against the largest provider of housing for unaccompanied migrant children over allegations of repeated sexual abuse and harassment of minors in its facilities. The dismissal was filed on Wednesday after the federal government announced they wou...
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Norwegian ski jumpers Lindvik and Forfang have been suspended as suit tampering scandal escalates
GENEVA (AP) - Sign stealing in baseball. Match fixing in soccer. Doping allegations in swimming. Now ski jumping has its own scandal that escalated Wednesday. Cheating by Norway team officials manipulating ski suits has shaken a national reputation for fair play and high-minded principles at their home Nordic world cha...
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Philippine ex-president Duterte is heading to the ICC to face charges linked to 'war on drugs'
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - A jet that took Philippine ex-President Rodrigo Duterte from Manila landed Wednesday in the Netherlands a day after he was arrested on an International Criminal Court warrant accusing him of crimes against humanity over deadly anti-drugs crackdowns he oversaw while in office. Within days, ...
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