Health
Provinces now responsible for buying COVID-19 vaccines as feds issue new guidance
Federal funding for COVID-19 vaccines will stop this year and the provinces and territories will be responsible for buying them, as well as determining the timing of the vaccinations, the Public Health Agency of Canada says.The agency published the information online on Friday, along with the National Advisory Committe...
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L.A. Wildfires
With their Los Angeles-area homes still smoldering, families return to search the ruins for memories
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Many watched their homes burn on television in a state of shock.Since the flames erupted in and around Los Angeles, scores of residents have returned to their still smoldering neighborhoods even as the threat of new fires persisted and the nation's second-largest city remained unsettled. For some, it...
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Rough roadways
Travel not recommended around parts of North Battleford: Highway Hotline
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Nursing
Studying Nursing with the University of Saskatchewan
Tariff threat
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Done deals
Recap: over 15 moves made during SJHL trade deadline day
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Battlefords
Rough roadways
Travel not recommended around parts of North Battleford: Highway Hotline
A pair of highways in the North Battleford area have been stamped as travel not recommended by the Highway Hotline. Highway #4 to Cando and Highway #29 to Wilkie were both hit with the label as ice and drifting snow are making for poor conditions. Many other roads and highways are under an advisory too, as Saskatchewan...
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East Side Tournament
BUFC gets ready for their first tournament of 2025 and club days
After having a great start to the season, the Battlefords United Football Club (BUFC) has a big weekend ahead as they have five teams heading to Saskatoon today for the East Side Tournament of Champions. This is the first time in a few years that East Side has held this tournament, and the BUFC is expecting to continue...
Jan 10, 2025
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KING'S MEDAL
North Battleford residents honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal
Seven people from North Battleford received the King Charles III Coronation Medal on Thursday for their dedication to community service.The ceremony took place at the Mainstone Senior Citizens Drop-In Centre, and the medals were presented by Rosemarie Falk, Member of Parliament for Battlefords-Lloydminster."An hon...
Jan 10, 2025
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FOLLOW-UP
Men charged with drug trafficking remain in custody following parking lot standoff in North Battleford
Two men arrested and charged with drug trafficking on Wednesday in North Battleford, after a standoff in a parking lot with RCMP officers, will remain in custody until at least their bail hearing.35-year-old Rolfe Herman and 42-year-old Clinton Opekokew first appeared in court by phone on Friday. Opekokew is charged wi...
Jan 10, 2025
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Tragic events
Biggar RCMP investigating fatal crash
Biggar RCMP are investigating a fatal crash that happened just east of the community on Thursday.Police say they responded to a two-vehicle collision on Highway 14 at around 12:40 p.m. where they found a car and a semi had collided.The driver of the car, who was the sole occupant, was pronounced deceased at the scene. ...
Jan 10, 2025
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TASED
Wanted man arrested in North Battleford after a standoff with RCMP officers
Two men were arrested and charged with drug trafficking on Wednesday in North Battleford, one of whom had an outstanding warrant. Last night, around 6 p.m., the Saskatchewan RCMP's North Battleford Crime Reduction Team-Gang Task Force (CRT-GTF) received tips about a suspect linked to an ongoing investigation by the Sas...
Jan 09, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Sweet revenge
Zablocki pots two points in semifinal win, Canada to play US for gold at U18 Worlds
Stryker Zablocki continued her dominance at the IIHF U18 Women's World Championships in Finland on Saturday afternoon, scoring a goal and adding an assist in Canada's 4-2 semifinal win over Czechia. The win not only keeps the Canadians undefeated at the tournament, but also moves them into the championship game where t...
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Riderville
Quarterback Jake Maier excited to join Riders, reunite with coaches
Jake Maier is excited to be a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and reunite with some familiar faces.Maier's rights were traded from the Calgary Stampeders to the Green and White last month. The team announced the 27-year-old quarterback had signed a one-year contract extension to keep him in Saskatchewan for 2025...
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Healthcare
Health-care workers 'cautiously optimistic' after meeting with ministers
Health-care workers across Saskatchewan have been sounding the alarm about the health-care system for quite some time.Some of those workers - who are members of SEIU-West - recently met with the province's health-care ministers.They met with the newly appointed Health Minister, Jeremy Cockrill and Rural and Remote Heal...
Jan 11, 2025
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KING'S MEDAL
North Battleford residents honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal
Seven people from North Battleford received the King Charles III Coronation Medal on Thursday for their dedication to community service.The ceremony took place at the Mainstone Senior Citizens Drop-In Centre, and the medals were presented by Rosemarie Falk, Member of Parliament for Battlefords-Lloydminster."An hon...
Jan 10, 2025
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job stats
Job numbers growing in Sask overall; NDP says northern economy is being ignored
There were 14,000 jobs created in Saskatchewan in 2024 and the province had the third lowest unemployment rate among provinces, but the Sask NDP is throwing caution at the numbers, suggesting they don't paint an entirely clear picture, particularly in Prince Albert and areas to the north.Statistics Canada's recently re...
Jan 10, 2025
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Trump Tariffs
How Trump's tariff threat could affect Saskatchewan's hospitality sector
United States President-Elect Donald Trump's threat to implement a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian and Mexican goods later this month has Saskatchewan's hospitality sector worried about its detrimental effects.Trump has previously said these duties will be implemented unless the neighbouring countries tighten border res...
Jan 10, 2025
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Rough roadways
Travel not recommended around parts of North Battleford: Highway Hotline
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In the business of confidence
Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop opens in North Battleford, blending tradition with contemporary style
Tariff threat
How Trump could declare a national emergency to hit Canada with 25 per cent tariffs
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Done deals
Recap: over 15 moves made during SJHL trade deadline day
Jan 10, 2025
Digital farming
Managing resources and visualizing ROI with data and digital farming
KING'S MEDAL
North Battleford residents honoured with King Charles III Coronation Medal
Jan 10, 2025
FOLLOW-UP
Men charged with drug trafficking remain in custody following parking lot standoff in North Battleford
Jan 10, 2025
Local Sports
Riderville
Quarterback Jake Maier excited to join Riders, reunite with coaches
Jake Maier is excited to be a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders and reunite with some familiar faces.Maier's rights were traded from the Calgary Stampeders to the Green and White last month. The team announced the 27-year-old quarterback had signed a one-year contract extension to keep him in Saskatchewan for 2025...
11h ago
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Done deals
Recap: over 15 moves made during SJHL trade deadline day
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) trade deadline was 5 p.m. Friday and there were 15+ moves made around the league. One of the biggest moves around the league was between the Flin Flon Bombers and Notre Dame Hounds. Flin Flon picked up Notre Dame Hounds captain Liam Hunks, a 2004-born defenceman who had eigh...
Jan 10, 2025
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East Side Tournament
BUFC gets ready for their first tournament of 2025 and club days
After having a great start to the season, the Battlefords United Football Club (BUFC) has a big weekend ahead as they have five teams heading to Saskatoon today for the East Side Tournament of Champions. This is the first time in a few years that East Side has held this tournament, and the BUFC is expecting to continue...
Jan 10, 2025
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Maier deal
Jake Maier, Riders reach agreement on one-year deal
Jake Maier is set to be a Saskatchewan Roughrider for 2025.After the quarterback's negotiation rights were traded from the Calgary Stampeders to the Riders, the CFL club announced a one-year extension with the 27-year-old.The Green Zone's CFL insider, Dave Naylor, reported the deal is for $165,000 and includes performa...
Jan 10, 2025
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5-3 loss
Hounds hand North Stars first loss of 2025
The Battlefords North Stars took their first loss of the new year Wednesday night at the Access Communications Centre as they lost 5-3 to the Notre Dame Hounds.Notre Dame got a goal nearing the midway point of the first period to take a 1-0 lead.In the second period, Battlefords was able to answer back early on with a ...
Jan 09, 2025
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Eyes on the prize
P.A.'s Zablocki and team finish group stage perfect at U18 women's hockey worlds
Prince Albert's Stryker Zablocki scored twice and Marilou Grenier made 20 saves as Canada blanked Czechia 5-0 Tuesday at the world women's under-18 hockey championship. Canada finished the preliminary round in the top spot in Group B with nine points from three regulation wins and will face Japan in Thursday's quarterf...
Jan 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
B.C. fire crews sent to fight Los Angeles wildfire: forests minister
British Columbia's forests minister says a crew from the province's wildfire service left for California Saturday afternoon to help battle the wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area. Ravi Parmar says in a video posted to social media Saturday afternoon that The B.C. Wildfire Service's crews had left the province and a...
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Health
Provinces now responsible for buying COVID-19 vaccines as feds issue new guidance
Federal funding for COVID-19 vaccines will stop this year and the provinces and territories will be responsible for buying them, as well as determining the timing of the vaccinations, the Public Health Agency of Canada says.The agency published the information online on Friday, along with the National Advisory Committe...
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Anita Anand says she will not run for Liberal party leadership or re-election
MONTREAL - Liberal cabinet minister Anita Anand announced Saturday that she won't pursue a bid to replace Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as leader of the Liberal Party of Canada. Breaking the news on social media, the transport and internal trade minister also said she won't seek re-election as a member of Parliament fo...
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Former B.C. premier says she 'misspoke' when claiming she was never a Conservative
OTTAWA - Former British Columbia premier Christy Clark, who is considering a run for federal Liberal leader, has backtracked on her claim this week that she'd never been a member of the Conservative party. Clark told CBC Radio's The House that she is "very seriously" considering a leadership bid, but expresse...
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Cybersecurity breach of Nova Scotia school system could have financial impact
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's Education Department says a recent cybersecurity breach involving a widely used student information system could have a financial impact on current and former teachers and staff in Cape Breton. The department issued a statement Saturday saying an investigation into the breach of the PowerSchool ...
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Liberal officials say it's 'essential' their next party leader is bilingual
OTTAWA - Current and former Liberal party officials, both French and English speakers, say the next Liberal leader replacing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should be bilingual. "In my opinion, it's essential for the leader of the Liberal party to speak both official languages," said former Housing minister Sea...
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World
Los Angeles County medical examiner's office confirms wildfire death toll rises to 16
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Los Angeles County medical examiner's office confirmed the death toll from the wildfires ravaging the area has risen to 16. The total of confirmed fatalities stands at 16 victims, and the cases remain under investigation. Five of the deaths were attributed to the Palisades Fire, and 11 resulted f...
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L.A. Wildfires
With their Los Angeles-area homes still smoldering, families return to search the ruins for memories
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Many watched their homes burn on television in a state of shock.Since the flames erupted in and around Los Angeles, scores of residents have returned to their still smoldering neighborhoods even as the threat of new fires persisted and the nation's second-largest city remained unsettled. For some, it...
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Santa Anita postpones weekend racing as track is staging area for fire relief efforts
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A flareup of the wildfire on the west side of Los Angeles that prompted new evacuations has caused Santa Anita to cancel horse racing this weekend. The track in Arcadia, near the smoldering Eaton fire that decimated Altadena, had said Friday that it would go ahead with Saturday racing, pending air qu...
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Israel's Netanyahu sends Mossad director to Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar
NAHARIYA, Israel (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved sending the director of the Mossad foreign intelligence agency to ceasefire negotiations in Qatar in a sign of progress in talks on the war in Gaza. Netanyahu's office announced the decision Saturday. It was not immediately clear when David ...
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Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation and persecution in China
BANGKOK (AP) - A group of Uyghur men who were detained in Thailand over a decade ago say that the Thai government is preparing to deport them to China, alarming activists and family members who say the men are at risk of abuse and torture if they are sent back. In a letter obtained by The Associated Press, 43 Uyghur me...
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Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts during World Series banned from all MLB games
NEW YORK (AP) - Major League Baseball has banned two fans who interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending any games at big league ballparks. MLB sent a letter to Austin Capobianco and John P. Hansen this week informing them of the decision. &qu...
Jan 10, 2025
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