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...
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Cherishing the Memories
North Stars' 20-year-olds look back on final season and junior career
With the Battlefords North Stars 2024-25 season at a close, the team is saying a fond farewell to seven 20-year-olds who will now be moving on to their next journey in life, cherishing the memories and experiences they had while wearing the black and silver. #7 Jackson Allan Joining the team in 2022, the Davidson produ...
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Cherishing the Memories
North Stars' 20-year-olds look back on final season and junior career
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SIGA
SIGA releases financial results in Annual Report; record-breaking profits for the gaming operator in 2023-24
DISCRETIONARY USE
City approves funeral home near new proposed spray park
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Arena Upgrades
Battleford Arena getting facelift
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Battlefords
DISCRETIONARY USE
City approves funeral home near new proposed spray park
The City of North Battleford has approved a land use application for a proposed funeral home at 792 108th Street, despite concerns from a councillor over its proximity to a newly planned spray park.At the April 7 council meeting, the city's planning department presented a discretionary use application for the building....
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Arena Upgrades
Battleford Arena getting facelift
After 25 years, the Battlefords Arena is set to get another upgrade - its second since its construction in 1977. "This has been something that's been kicked around basically since I've started and even before that," said Jordan Schechtel, department lead for Battleford Parks and Recreation, in his presentatio...
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FIRST QUARTER
Patrols expanded as fire crews target unsafe properties in North Battleford
Community Safety Officers (CSOs) and firefighters in North Battleford are ramping up enforcement this spring, with CSOs expanding patrols and property checks, and the fire department issuing tickets tied to fire code violations and unsafe buildings."There's no outstanding trends that developed that we've seen alon...
Apr 08, 2025
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Spring Cleaning
City encourages residents to tidy up their yards as the snow melts
With the weather getting warmer and the snow melting, the City of North Battleford reminded residents on social media that Community Safety Officers can issue property orders for unsightly, or junk filled yards in accordance with the city's property maintenance and nuisance abatement bylaw. City of North Battleford/Fac...
Apr 08, 2025
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COPP
Battlefords Citizens on Patrol sets record in early 2025
Battlefords Citizens on Patrol (COPP) has started 2025 on a high note, recording its busiest first quarter in years with more than 13,000 blocks patrolled."I'm really proud to say that we've reached a record number of blocks patrolled, or kilometres patrolled, for any quarter in the last five years," COPP cha...
Apr 08, 2025
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NDP Candidate Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River
Northern Sask. lawyer and military veteran hopes to represent north with NDP
After 12 years in the Canadian military and another 25 years as a lawyer in Saskatchewan, La Ronge local Doug Racine is throwing his hat into the political scene as a member of the NDP. As a Métis man himself, his law practice heavily focuses on First Nations issues around Western Canada.Racine's campaign slogan...
Apr 08, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Derelict properties
Gov't introduces legislative amendment to pave way for dealing with derelict buildings
The provincial government has taken a step forward to try to help municipalities deal with derelict buildings. The province introduced amendments to the Construction Codes Act to help support the government's framework to help municipalities regarding the properties. Government Relations Minister Eric Schmalz said in a...
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Prairie
Liberal and NDP leaders make campaign stops in Saskatchewan
Brief shouts of "51st State!" and "People are being slaughtered in Palestine!" disrupted Liberal leader Mark Carney's brief visit to Saskatoon Wednesday evening.The Liberal leader arrived at the Remai Modern art museum and gallery for a "meet and greet" event, with a motorcade that include...
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DRUG BUST
Meth seized, three people arrested after traffic stop near Loon Lake
A burnt-out headlight led to a drug bust near Loon Lake on April 4, when RCMP seized 30 grams of methamphetamine and arrested three people.Around 10:30 p.m., officers with Meadow Lake Combined Traffic Services stopped a vehicle and noted signs of driver impairment, an open alcohol container, and a bag of suspected drug...
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Métis trial
New trial begins April 14 in Meadow Lake to determine Métis hunting rights
"Where are the Métis allowed to be Métis?" That question is the crux of an upcoming trial that is scheduled to begin at the Meadow Lake Provincial Court next Monday. "Where are they allowed to be themselves and live their traditional lifestyle which includes hunting and fishing for food and...
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Watchdog investigates after Saskatchewan teen was hit by RCMP vehicle
REGINA - A Saskatchewan teenager is in hospital after he was struck down by an RCMP vehicle on a First Nation north of Regina.Mounties say it happened while police responded to a "firearms-related call" on the Kawacatoose First Nation, roughly 130 kilometres north of Saskatchewan's capital city.Police say one...
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Trump pauses tariffs for most nations, unclear if it affects Canada
WASHINGTON - U.S. President Donald Trump says he is immediately pausing tariffs on most nations for 90 days - but it's not immediately clear what the impact will be for Canada.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at the White House that the decision amounts to a pause on reciprocal tariffs to all...
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Local Sports
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...
2h ago
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Cherishing the Memories
North Stars' 20-year-olds look back on final season and junior career
With the Battlefords North Stars 2024-25 season at a close, the team is saying a fond farewell to seven 20-year-olds who will now be moving on to their next journey in life, cherishing the memories and experiences they had while wearing the black and silver. #7 Jackson Allan Joining the team in 2022, the Davidson produ...
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Football Saskatchewan
Battlefords set to receive donation of helmets from Roughrider Foundation
Last week, the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation announced a donation of $590,000 to Football Saskatchewan to purchase 1,000 football helmets that will be distributed to more than 125 programs in the province. Of the programs selected, the Battlefords Minor Football Bucks, North Battleford Comprehensive High School (N...
Apr 08, 2025
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Sea to Sky Cheer Competition
JPII Cheer earns silver in Vancouver to finish off the season
It was the biggest and final competition of the year for the John Paul II (JPII) Collegiate Cheer Team this past weekend as they were all the way in Vancouver to compete in the Sea to Sky International Cheer Competition. The event had teams come from all over North America to compete on the big stage and JPII made thei...
Apr 07, 2025
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AAA Female Hockey
Local women selected to officiate Western Regionals hockey
Two local referees from the Battlefords, Britt Danberg and Dakota Peterson, have both been selected to be linesmen for the Female U18 AAA Western Regionals, April 4 to 6 in Saskatoon. Danberg and Peterson were both born and raised in the Battlefords and played minor hockey in the community and eventually both went on t...
Apr 04, 2025
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2024-2025 team awards
North Stars celebrate season with year-end banquet
The Battlefords North Stars celebrated and wrapped up their season on Thursday night at the Access Communication Centre, bringing the players, billets, staff and families together for their annual awards banquet. Top Scorer and Playoff MVP Nikita Ivashchenko was the most decorated, walking away with the Top Scorer and ...
Apr 04, 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
Legault cites capacity amid outcry from Haitian community over asylum seeker comments
MONTREAL - Premier François Legault says Quebec doesn't have the capacity to take in more immigrants amid a surge in the number of asylum seekers arriving at the province's border with the United States. Legault told reporters today in Sherrington, Que., that the sheer numbers are stretching Quebec's social secu...
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Saskatchewan premier says MLA terrorist remark wrong and 'very, very inappropriate'
REGINA - Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says one of his legislature members made inaccurate and "very, very inappropriate comments" by calling federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh a terrorist. But Moe says Humboldt-Watrous MLA Racquel Hilbert has publicly apologized and retracted the remark. He says the programs ...
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Day 19
Carney follows Poilievre in pledging to speed up resource projects
Liberal Leader Mark Carney took his promise of making Canada an "energy superpower" to the heart of Canada's oil industry Wednesday, becoming the second party leader in three days to promise to speed up the review process to greenlight major national energy projects.Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre made a...
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Supreme Court confirms order for new murder trials in attack on woman's parents
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed an order for new first-degree murder trials for an Ontario woman and three others who were convicted in an attack on her parents. Jennifer Pan was sentenced in 2015 to life in prison with no chance of parole for 25 years for first-degree murder, and life for attempted ...
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Statistics Canada data shows drop in Canadians making return trips from U.S.
OTTAWA - New travel numbers suggest Canadians made fewer return trips from the United States last month compared to the same time last year, with a sharp decline in trips by car. Statistics Canada says the number of Canadians returning from the U.S. by car was down almost 32 per cent compared to March 2024, the third c...
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In the news today: Federal rivals campaign in GTA, tariffs targeting Canada unchanged
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney, Poilievre campaigning in the GTA today The Liberals and Conservatives will be campaigning in the Greater Toronto Area today. Liberal Leader Mark Carney is set to make an announcement in Brampton, Ont., in the morning and m...
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World
House passes GOP bill requiring proof of US citizenship for voting, a Trump priority
WASHINGTON (AP) - House Republicans passed one of their signature issues for the year on Thursday, approving legislation to require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote for federal elections, one of President Donald Trump's top election-related priorities. Democrats lined up against the bill and warned th...
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Israel releases Palestinian who took part in attack aged 13 and developed mental illness in prison
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel on Thursday released a Palestinian who took part in an attack when he was 13 and developed schizophrenia in prison as requests for early release were denied. Israel says Ahmad Manasra is a terrorist who tried to kill Jews his own age. Palestinians accuse Israel of subjecting a child to harsh inc...
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Number of dead in a roof collapse at a nightclub in Dominican Republic rises to 218
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - The number of dead in a roof collapse at an iconic nightclub in the Dominican Republic surged to 218 on Thursday, an official said. Juan Manuel Méndez, director of the Center of Emergency Operations, said crews at the scene were still looking for victims and potential sur...
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US-Russian dual national Ksenia Karelina is released in prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington
A U.S.-Russian dual national jailed in Russia on treason charges was freed Thursday in a prisoner exchange with Washington, the woman's lawyer and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Ksenia Karelina also identified in the media as Ksenia Khavana, is "on a plane back home to the United States," Rubio sai...
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3 Americans convicted in Congo of an attempt to overthrow the government now face US charges
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) - Three Americans repatriated to the United States from Congo were charged Wednesday by the U.S. Justice Department with staging an elaborate coup attempt aimed at overthrowing the African nation's government. A fourth man alleged by prosecutors to be a bomb-making expert was also charged for aiding...
Apr 09, 2025
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to oust board members fired by president while case goes on
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court for an emergency order to oust board members who oversee independent agencies, as a constitutional fight about presidential power plays out. The quick appeal to the high court follows a ruling two days earlier in which a divided appeals cou...
Apr 09, 2025
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