War on drugs
Father searching for missing daughter calls on province to declare opiod crisis emergency
Carson Poitras believes there is a connection between the province's drug crisis and missing and murdered Indigenous men and women.Poitras, whose daughter Happy Charles has been missing for nearly 8 years, is the guest speaker at a special event Friday night at Pelican Lake - a community he said has been dealing with i...
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Senior Hockey
Neilburg in hunt for first SPHL title, Wilkie looks for redemption ahead of SWHL finals
Things are starting to heat up across senior hockey leagues in the Battlefords and surrounding areas. In the Sask. Prairie Hockey League (SPHL), the Neilburg Monarchs currently have a 2-1 series lead over the three-time defending champion Meota Combines. For the Sask. West Hockey League (SWHL), the finals start this we...
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NEW INCENTIVE
North Battleford approves 5-year tax break incentive to revitalize downtown
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NBCHS set to host regionals over the weekend
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BOOTS ON THE GROUND
Mounties, social agencies team up to tackle downtown safety in North Battleford
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Senior Hockey
Neilburg in hunt for first SPHL title, Wilkie looks for redemption ahead of SWHL finals
Things are starting to heat up across senior hockey leagues in the Battlefords and surrounding areas. In the Sask. Prairie Hockey League (SPHL), the Neilburg Monarchs currently have a 2-1 series lead over the three-time defending champion Meota Combines. For the Sask. West Hockey League (SWHL), the finals start this we...
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Sproull Appeal
Sproull appeals child porn conviction, sentence
Joseph Sproull, the man who was sentenced to 15 years for child pornography and sexual assault last month, filed his appeal to both the conviction and sentence Thursday on the grounds that the sentence was "demonstrably unfit" and "excessive." The 44-year-old's case dated back to 2021, when social m...
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NEW INCENTIVE
North Battleford approves 5-year tax break incentive to revitalize downtown
The City of North Battleford has approved what officials are calling a "more aggressive" incentive policy aimed at revitalizing the downtown core and attracting investment.The program, passed unanimously by council, offers tax incentives to businesses investing at least $50,000 in renovations or new construct...
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BOOTS ON THE GROUND
Mounties, social agencies team up to tackle downtown safety in North Battleford
A new initiative to improve safety in downtown North Battleford will see Mounties teaming up with social agencies and Community Safety Officers for specialized patrols."We are very aware that the concerns raised about the safety in the downtown area are complex and require a multi-agency approach," said Battl...
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Drug bust etc
Armed robbery suspect goes out on a limb trying to evade police
A traffic stop of suspects wanted in an armed robbery hit new heights when one of them climbed a tree to evade police custody.Lloydminster RCMP and the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) were investigating the robbery that took place at a house in mid February when they noticed the vehicle believed to be con...
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Cold case solved
DNA helps solve historic human remains case in Lloydminster
Science has helped solve the mystery of who a set of human remains found near Lloydminster in 1997 belonged to. A man's body was found near the North Saskatchewan River in November of 1997. The Coroner's investigation found nothing criminal but also nothing to identify who the remains belonged to. DNA was collected but...
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Saskatchewan
War on drugs
Father searching for missing daughter calls on province to declare opiod crisis emergency
Carson Poitras believes there is a connection between the province's drug crisis and missing and murdered Indigenous men and women.Poitras, whose daughter Happy Charles has been missing for nearly 8 years, is the guest speaker at a special event Friday night at Pelican Lake - a community he said has been dealing with i...
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"urgent engagement"
Scott Moe calls for action on Chinese canola tariffs ahead of federal election
Saskatchewan's premier says the federal government needs to take action to address tariffs from China on Canadian canola ahead of the upcoming election.Premier Scott Moe held a news conference on Thursday morning in Saskatoon, outlining the threats the province faces due to tariffs from both China and the United States...
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Eagle Feather News
Peepeekisis making its mark in Moose Jaw
The former Moose Jaw Events Centre will now dawn a new name - the Temple Gardens Centre.A result of a new five-year, naming-rights deal recently inked between the City of Moose Jaw and Peepeekisis Developments Limited worth $600,000. The First Nations group also owns Temple Gardens Hotel and Spa in downtown Moose Jaw.P...
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Weather Advisory
Another blast of winter comes with snowfall warning
Snow is expected to be heavy at times as a system moves into north central Saskatchewan today."Technically, this could be a 'long haul' kind of storm, and we want people to remember that road conditions can be really different from one place to another," said Natalie Hasell, a warning preparedness meteorologi...
Mar 13, 2025
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Northern Dogs
'Meeting people where they're at': Northern communities developing strategies in wake of public health issue
Communities in northern Saskatchewan are facing what seems to be an endemic public health issue. "The numbers of northern dog bites are so high, that the places with the highest dog bites exceed that of the rest of the province," said Dr. David Edward-Ooi Poon, a northern medical health officer with Saskatche...
Mar 13, 2025
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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...
Mar 12, 2025
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Local Sports
Senior Hockey
Neilburg in hunt for first SPHL title, Wilkie looks for redemption ahead of SWHL finals
Things are starting to heat up across senior hockey leagues in the Battlefords and surrounding areas. In the Sask. Prairie Hockey League (SPHL), the Neilburg Monarchs currently have a 2-1 series lead over the three-time defending champion Meota Combines. For the Sask. West Hockey League (SWHL), the finals start this we...
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Senior Boys Basketball
NBCHS set to host regionals over the weekend
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings senior boys basketball team will see nine teams come to town this weekend as they host the 5A regional basketball championship. After finishing the season with a 17-14 overall record, the Vikings were granted a third overall ranking going into the weekend. Vikings ...
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Is it Necessary?
Scary WHL fight raises concerns about fighting in hockey
A Western Hockey League (WHL) game between the Tri-City Americans and Seattle Thunderbirds came to an abrupt end earlier this week following a fight between Thunderbirds defenceman Ashton Cumby and Americans blueliner, and former Prince Albert Raider, Terrell Goldsmith, which sent Goldsmith to the hospital with serious...
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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 ...
Mar 12, 2025
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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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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: Man accused of stealing portrait of Winston Churchill pleads guilty
OTTAWA - The Ontario man accused of stealing an iconic portrait of former British prime minister Winston Churchill from Otttawa's Chateau Laurier hotel has pleaded guilty. Jeffrey Wood submitted his plea in an Ottawa court room this morning. More coming. Alessia Passafiume, The Canadian Press
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Joly says Canada is putting 'maximum pressure' on the U.S. to lift tariffs
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada will exert "maximum pressure" to get the United States to lift its tariffs and warns that the duties ultimately will hurt Americans. Joly spoke to media this morning after meeting with her counterparts from the U.S., Europe and Japan. She has b...
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Mark Carney and his cabinet to be sworn in at Rideau Hall this morning
OTTAWA - Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister this morning at Rideau Hall, where he will also reveal his cabinet. He officially takes over from Justin Trudeau as prime minister in today's ceremony. His first cabinet is expected to be smaller than Trudeau's 37-member team, and some ministers will...
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Here's the latest as Mark Carney prepares to become Canada's 24th prime minister
OTTAWA - Mark Carney will be sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa today. Here's the latest on today's events - which also include the introduction of a new cabinet (all times Eastern): --- 9:34 a.m. Journalists are gathering at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, where Mark Carney will be ...
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In the news today: Trudeau steps away, Carney steps in, and G7 foreign ministers meet
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney set to name his cabinet this morning Mark Carney will be sworn in as prime minister this morning at Rideau Hall, where he will also reveal his new cabinet. Carney won the Liberal leadership race last weekend with an overwhe...
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Mark Carney set to become prime minister and name his cabinet this morning
OTTAWA - Mark Carney will be sworn in as prime minister this morning at Rideau Hall, where he will also reveal his new cabinet. Carney won the Liberal leadership race last weekend with an overwhelming 86 per cent of the votes from Liberal members. He officially takes over from Justin Trudeau as prime minister in today'...
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World
More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) - More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump's campaign to end diversity and equity programs that his officials say exclude white and Asian American students. The Education Department announced the new investigations on Friday, on...
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Philippine ex-President Duterte appears by video link before international court judges in The Hague
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared Friday by video link before judges at the International Criminal Court, days after his arrest in Manila on murder charges linked to the deadly " war on drugs " he oversaw while in office. The 79-year-old Duterte didn't show up ...
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Former US Sen. Alan K. Simpson of Wyoming dies at age 93
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - Former U.S. Sen. Alan Simpson, a political legend whose quick wit bridged partisan gaps in the years before today's political acrimony, has died. He was 93. Along with former Vice President Dick Cheney, Simpson was a towering Republican figure from Wyoming, the least-populated state. Unlike Cheney...
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Hamas agrees to release a US-Israeli hostage and the bodies of 4 other dual nationals
JERUSALEM (AP) - Hamas said on Friday it has accepted a proposal from mediators to release one living American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four dual-nationals, hostages who had died in captivity. The announcement came talks continue in Qatar to try to broker the next stage of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. The milit...
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Columbia University says it expelled some students who seized building last year
NEW YORK (AP) - Columbia University says it has expelled or suspended some students who took over a campus building during pro-Palestinian protests last spring, and had temporarily revoked the diplomas of some students who have since graduated. In a campus-wide email sent Thursday, the university said its judicial boar...
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Democratic Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona dies from complications from cancer treatment
WASHINGTON (AP) - Democratic U.S. Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva of Arizona, who championed environmental protection during his 12 terms in Congress, died Thursday from complications from cancer treatments, his office said. Grijalva, who was 77, had risen to chair the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee and was the to...
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