RAILWAY CLAIM
Ottawa settles 93-year-old land dispute with Flying Dust First Nation
Nearly a century after land was taken for a railway line, Flying Dust First Nation reached a $30-million settlement with Ottawa - including $10,000 for every band member - in what the chief calls a long-overdue step toward reconciliation.The agreement was finalized in March 2025, when the Minister of Crown-Indigenous R...
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Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast, Elections Canada says
Elections Canada says a record number of Canadians cast their ballots early in advance polls this year.The agency says that, over four days of polling between Friday and Monday, 7.3 million people voted.That's up 25 per cent from early voting figures in the 2021 federal election.Elections Canada says it made adjustment...
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RAILWAY CLAIM
Ottawa settles 93-year-old land dispute with Flying Dust First Nation
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Northern Meats
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MEDICAL DISTRESS
RCMP to investigate after wanted man goes into medical distress following arrest
Apr 21, 2025
Crime
RCMP searching for truck after firearm pointed at rural homeowner
Apr 20, 2025
Battlefords
Earth Day
Happy Earth Day, Battlefords
At the picnic tables at the Historic Battlefords Lions Park, Leona Wuttunee sat watching her grandkids play on the grass. As she watched Blaze and Bam Moccasin, seven and five respectively, play she reflected on what Earth Day meant to her. "For me Earth Day is a relationship that all of us as humans, we need to r...
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Volunteer award
Rob Rongve to receive Sask. Volunteer Medal in upcoming ceremony
On Rob Rongve's wall of champions, there's a photo of him along with his wife Nora in their living room and beside them, Canadian icon Rick Mercer is grinning broadly. The comedian and satirist had attended a function for the Battlefords and District Community Foundation a number of years ago, which the Rongves were a ...
Apr 21, 2025
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BHC Launch
BHC Foundation capital campaign underway
The capital campaign to "Test. Treat. Save Lives" is officially underway after the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation launched last week during National Medical Laboratory Week. The $400,000 fundraising goal will go towards upgrading much needed laboratory equipment. "Timely testing saves lives. With this...
Apr 21, 2025
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MEDICAL DISTRESS
RCMP to investigate after wanted man goes into medical distress following arrest
Saskatchewan's Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is looking into a case where a man was hospitalized after being arrested by RCMP in North Battleford on Saturday, April 19.RCMP say officers located the man, who was wanted on warrants stemming from investigations in March and October 2023, at a home on 107th.When he...
Apr 21, 2025
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Crime
RCMP searching for truck after firearm pointed at rural homeowner
Battlefords RCMP are actively searching for a white pickup truck and its driver after they pointed a firearm at a homeowner on Easter Sunday. Police said the incident happened at around 11 a.m. in the RM of Roundhill, near Range Road 3143 north of Highway 750. Reports say an early 1990s Mazda B Series truck with runnin...
Apr 20, 2025
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Catching airwaves
Listening from London: Local radio station finds unexpected fan from across the pond
What began as a simple contest for Beach Boys tickets turned into a heartwarming surprise for North Battleford's 93.3 Beach Radio when they discovered they had a devoted listener for the past year tuning in from more than 6,000 kilometres away. Morning host Nic Fransoo was answering calls for the contest, and when one ...
Apr 18, 2025
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RAILWAY CLAIM
Ottawa settles 93-year-old land dispute with Flying Dust First Nation
Nearly a century after land was taken for a railway line, Flying Dust First Nation reached a $30-million settlement with Ottawa - including $10,000 for every band member - in what the chief calls a long-overdue step toward reconciliation.The agreement was finalized in March 2025, when the Minister of Crown-Indigenous R...
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Advance poll turnout breaks record with 7.3M ballots cast, Elections Canada says
Elections Canada says a record number of Canadians cast their ballots early in advance polls this year.The agency says that, over four days of polling between Friday and Monday, 7.3 million people voted.That's up 25 per cent from early voting figures in the 2021 federal election.Elections Canada says it made adjustment...
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Tariffs causing concern for Sask. farmers as federal election approaches
Global trade and tariffs are some of the key issues Saskatchewan agricultural producers are paying attention to ahead of the 2025 federal election.Farmers are looking for certainty and stability as Canada is currently embroiled in a trade war with both China and the U.S."Everyone's talking about tariffs. There's t...
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Respected leaders
'We were blessed': Lawrence Joseph passes away at 79
Kevin Joseph said his father's last words were 'thank you'.Lawrence Joseph, a lifelong Chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations (FSIN) and a former Prine Albert city councillor, passed away Sunday at the age of 79.After one last date with his wife, Joseph requested to have Easter dinner with his family.&...
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Dilapidated buildings
Nipawin SUMA resolution to deal with run-down buildings easily passed
The Town of Nipawin has had resounding success from their resolution at the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association (SUMA) convention in Saskatoon. The resolution was titled 'Assistance Addressing Dilapidated Buildings' and addressed a topic that has also been an issue for many rural municipalities. The resolutio...
Apr 21, 2025
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Tick season
Spring means ticks are out. Here are some tips on how to avoid getting bitten
With the spring season comes more people looking to spend time outdoors and the Saskatchewan Health Authority says it's a good time to be on the lookout for ticks.David Torr, SHA medical officer, said there's "quite a number" of ticks already out and about in the province.Torr says Lyme disease is the biggest...
Apr 21, 2025
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Catching Attention
Locals among prospects in final NHL Central Scouting ranking ahead of Draft
Two local hockey players are among the hundreds of prospects in the NHL Central Scouting's final rankings ahead of the upcoming draft. Meadow Lake product and former Battlefords Stars forward Dawson Gerwing ranks 99th among North American skaters, while Prince Albert native and former Mintos netminder Jayden Kraus sits...
Apr 16, 2025
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Battlefords AAA Sharks
Sharks' year-end awards celebrate unforgettable season
The Battlefords AAA Sharks concluded their 2024-25 season with their year-end awards banquet, celebrating the record-breaking campaign that saw them climb to the very top of the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League (SFU18AAAHL). Under the guidance of head coach Nolan Horbach, the Sharks posted their best-ever regu...
Apr 15, 2025
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Battle West Badminton
Junior Badminton Districts wrap up in Unity over the weekend
The gym was buzzing with energy this past weekend at Unity Composite High School (UCHS) as athletes came to compete at the Battle West Junior Badminton Districts. The event featured five different categories: Mixed Doubles, Girls Doubles, Boys Doubles, Girls Singles, and Boys Singles and saw competitors from North Batt...
Apr 14, 2025
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Jim Neilson Invitational
'It feels special to win at home': Red Pheasant Rebels claim JNI tournament crown
Glory was a little sweeter than usual for the Red Pheasant Rebels this past weekend as they not only beat the Round Lake Bears 5-0 to win the Jim Neilson Invitational (JNI) Tournament, but they also did it in front of a home crowd at the Access Communications Centre. Rebels Veteran, Ryan Baptiste said it was a special ...
Apr 14, 2025
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Jim Neilson Invitational Tournament
'Almost forgotten and has now been reclaimed': Tournament honouring Jim Neilson gets underway this weekend
One of the biggest Indigenous hockey tournaments in Western Canada is back in North Battleford this weekend, the Jim Neilson Invitational (JNI) Tournament gets underway tonight at the Access Communications Centre and will see 14 teams from across Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta faceoff and compete against each other...
Apr 11, 2025
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undefeated season
Debden Roadrunners claim fourth straight National Broomball Championship
In 2022, the Debden Roadrunners showed up to the National Broomball Championships as 'just another team from Saskatchewan'. In 2023, even as defending champions, the Roadrunners still weren't getting the respect they thought they deserved. When they won for a third straight year in 2024, teams were starting to pay atte...
Apr 10, 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
The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis
Wilton Littlechild remembers closing his eyes before Pope Francis lead his first mass at the Vatican more than a decade ago. He wanted to clearly hear every word. As the pope's voice grew louder, Littlechild, a residential school survivor and former commissioner for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada, sa...
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Quebec coroner calls for tougher drunk driving penalties in line with rest of country
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner says that if the province's penalties for drunk driving had been in line with the rest of the country, a driver who slammed into a motorcyclist in 2020 would not have been on the road when the fatal accident occurred. Coroner Geneviève Thériault says the man who was behind the ...
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White House cites drop in people caught at Canada-U.S. border as tariffs continue
WASHINGTON - White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says there have been "successes" at the Canada-U.S. border - but is offering no new hints about what might convince U.S. President Donald Trump to drop his tariffs on Canada. Leavitt says there has been a significant drop in the number of people illega...
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Which dignitaries and leaders are attending funeral of Pope Francis?
The Prime Minister's Office hasn't confirmed whether Mark Carney will attend Saturday's funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican, with the announcement about Canadian representation at the event still to come. Here are some of the dignitaries already confirmed to attend the funeral in St. Peter's Square. - Prince William...
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Quebec declares end to measles outbreak after no cases reported for 32 days
QUÉBEC - Quebec's Health Department has declared an end to the measles outbreak in the province. A spokeswoman said today the department determined the outbreak was over after no new cases were reported over the weekend. Marie-Christine Patry says an outbreak can be considered over if 32 days pass without a new ...
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In the news today: Toronto, Montreal archbishops to hold mass for Pope Francis
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Toronto, Montreal archbishops to hold mass for Pope Francis Canada's newest cardinal will lead a mass in honour of Pope Francis this afternoon. Cardinal Frank Leo, Archbishop of Toronto, will preside at a mass for the repose of th...
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World
Jury convicts California judge of second-degree murder in wife's death, prosecutor's office says
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) - Jurors have convicted a Southern California judge of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife while the couple argued and watched television at home, a prosecutor's office says. Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson, 74, was on trial for the 2023 death of his wife Sheryl...
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Lori Vallow Daybell convicted in Arizona of conspiring to kill her estranged husband in 2019
PHOENIX (AP) - An Arizona jury has found Lori Vallow Daybell guilty of conspiring to murder her estranged husband, meaning the mother with doomsday religious beliefs faces another life sentence after she was already convicted in Idaho in the killings of her two youngest children and a romantic rival. Prosecutors said s...
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Jury finds The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin
NEW YORK (AP) - A jury concluded Tuesday that The New York Times did not libel former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin for an error in a 2017 editorial that she says damaged her reputation. The jury deliberated a little over two hours before reaching its verdict after lawyers for Palin and the newspaper delivered closing argume...
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Brazil Supreme Court accepts charges against more Bolsonaro allies in alleged coup plot
SAO PAULO (AP) - A panel of Brazil's Supreme Court justices on Tuesday unanimously accepted charges against six more key allies of former President Jair Bolsonaro over allegedly attempting a coup to keep him in office after his 2022 election defeat to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Last month, the panel un...
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What do 'expert level' talks signal for the progress of the Iran-US nuclear negotiations?
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program will move to what's known as the "expert level" - a sign analysts say shows that the talks are moving forward rapidly. However, experts not involved in the talks who spoke with Th...
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Many feared dead in gun attack on tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir
SRINAGAR, India (AP) - Many people are feared to have died after gunmen indiscriminately fired at tourists in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. Police have described the incident as a "terror attack" and blamed militants fighting against Indian rule. "This attack is much larger than a...
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