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Battlefords

Drugs and guns
Lloyd man up on drug trafficking; weapons charges
A 63-year-old Lloydminster man is facing multiple drug trafficking and weapons charges after police discovered a drug operation at a home near 47th Street. Following a search warrant, the Lloydminster RCMP's General Investigations Section seized "an array" of drugs, money and weaponry including roughly 500 gr...
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Special Donut
#ChooseToInclude: Special Olympics Donut available at Tim Hortons till Feb. 2
In the kitchen of one of North Battleford's Tim Hortons, the baking was taking a sweet turn. Lindsay Reimer, a Special Olympic athlete rolled up her sleeves and was trying her hand at creating this year's Special Olympic Donut. "I think it's going to taste delicious," said the swimmer, who has Down Syndrome, ...
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Better Together
"Connected communities are better communities": North Stars at the forefront of mental health
`Since the start of the 2022/23 season, the Battlefords North Stars have taken part in a local initiative known as 'Better Together Tuesday,' where every Tuesday the team wears shirts by Better Together SK Clothing in support of mental health with the goal of sharing one very important message... "Connected commun...
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BLOWING SNOW
Blowing snow and extreme cold expected across Saskatchewan
A blowing snow advisory is in effect for much of northwest Saskatchewan, including the Battlefords region, as an Alberta Clipper system moves through the province to end the mild weather.Environment Canada meteorologist Danielle Desjardins said the system is expected to bring strong winds and snowfall, reducing visibil...
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ICE WALL
Community helps Battlefords woman rebuilds rainbow ice wall after teenage vandalism
When life gives you freezing weather, why not build a rainbow-coloured ice fortress?That's exactly what North Battleford resident Kim Bishop, did after vandals knocked down their beloved ice wall.Bishop, a dayhome provider for 15 years, has enjoyed creating ice structures with her children each winter. She shared that ...
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NEW INTERIM LEADER
'Our dedicated core remains intact': Doug Forster named interim leader of Sask. United Party
Saskatchewan United Party welcomes Doug Forster as the new interim leader following Jon Hromek's resignation at the end of 2024.Forster represented the party in Yorkton last October's election but lost to David Chan of the Saskatchewan Party.In the party's statement issued on Friday, he emphasized resilience and a comm...
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Saskatchewan

Court proceedings
Three charged after shooting at Big River First Nation and flight from police
Two men and a woman have been charged in connection to a shooting this week at Big River First Nation and subsequent flight from police.On January 27, at approximately 10 a.m., RCMP initially received a report of a gunshot. The follow-up investigation determined there was an altercation between a group of people who we...
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NEW INTERIM LEADER
'Our dedicated core remains intact': Doug Forster named interim leader of Sask. United Party
Saskatchewan United Party welcomes Doug Forster as the new interim leader following Jon Hromek's resignation at the end of 2024.Forster represented the party in Yorkton last October's election but lost to David Chan of the Saskatchewan Party.In the party's statement issued on Friday, he emphasized resilience and a comm...
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Foods rich in Vitamin C
La Ronge receives fresh produce donation after scurvy outbreak highlights food insecurity
After a scurvy outbreak in La Ronge, there have been government visits, press conferences, and calls for action. Today, locals will receive a large food donation with produce rich in Vitamin C to help.Second Harvest, Canada's largest food rescue organization, recently partnered with the local food bank and Kikinahk Fri...
Jan 30, 2025
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Potential Female Athlete of the Year
Local athletes nominated for Saskatchewan Sports Awards
The 40th Annual Saskatchewan Sports Awards are set to for January 30th in Saskatoon, and athletes and coaches from Prince Albert, Melfort, Makwa Sahgaiehancan First Nation just west of Meadow Lake, and Waldheim have been nominated for awards.One of three recipients of the Inspire Through Sport Award is Tony Fineblanket...
Jan 30, 2025
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Report reveals most domestic homicide victims in Sask. are women, majority of perpetrators are men
The latest 2024 Domestic Violence Death Review Report examined 31 domestic homicide cases and revealed that 83 per cent of victims were women, and 82 per cent of perpetrators were men."Saskatchewan recognizes the need to take action to address the issue of interpersonal violence and domestic violence deaths in our...
Jan 30, 2025
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Camping
National parks reservations in Saskatchewan open tomorrow
National parks reservations in the province open for 2025 at 8 a.m. on Friday.In Grasslands National Park campers can reserve spots at Frenchman Valley, West Block Backcountry, East Block Backcountry and Rock Creek campgrounds between May 1 and Oct. 12.In Prince Albert National Park, spots can be reserved for Beaver Gl...
Jan 30, 2025
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Local Sports

Better Together
"Connected communities are better communities": North Stars at the forefront of mental health
`Since the start of the 2022/23 season, the Battlefords North Stars have taken part in a local initiative known as 'Better Together Tuesday,' where every Tuesday the team wears shirts by Better Together SK Clothing in support of mental health with the goal of sharing one very important message... "Connected commun...
15h ago
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Potential Female Athlete of the Year
Local athletes nominated for Saskatchewan Sports Awards
The 40th Annual Saskatchewan Sports Awards are set to for January 30th in Saskatoon, and athletes and coaches from Prince Albert, Melfort, Makwa Sahgaiehancan First Nation just west of Meadow Lake, and Waldheim have been nominated for awards.One of three recipients of the Inspire Through Sport Award is Tony Fineblanket...
Jan 30, 2025
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SWHL Playoff Preview
Hawks hopeful for first league title
After a very tight and close regular season, the playoff bracket has been announced for the Sask. West Hockey League (SWHL) and it kicks off this weekend. The Hafford Hawks finished at the top of standings for the first time in SWHL league history and will get a bye in the first round of the playoffs. They finished the...
Jan 29, 2025
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Tim Moccasin
Saulteaux jockey inducted to Hall of Fame for remarkable career
"No Fear." This is what Tim Moccasin said he felt the very first time he hoped on a racehorse. Fast forward over 35 years and 3,600 race starts later, the Saulteaux First Nation jockey still feels the time thing every time he rides, but he never thought that it would result in him being inducted into 2025 Cla...
Jan 29, 2025
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North Stars Week Preview
Crucial weekend ahead as SJ/MJ Showcase is underway
After dropping both games and getting zero points against the Melville Millionaires this past weekend, the Battlefords North Stars now must find a way to get back in the win column as they face off against divisional rival, Humboldt Broncos, two times this weekend. With only 11 games left in the regular season, the Nor...
Jan 28, 2025
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Riders add Super Bowl and Grey Cup champion Shane Ray to defensive line
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have signed Super Bowl and Grey Cup-winning defensive lineman Shane Ray.The 31-year-old Ray was a first-round NFL draft pick and won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos in 2016. He spent four years with the team before moving to the CFL, joining the Toronto Argonauts in 2021.Read More:Rid...
Jan 27, 2025
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Canada

'Metabolic knife edge': Study offers insight into hummingbirds' hibernation-like rest
Powered by nectar and a metabolic marvel, migratory hummingbirds travel thousands of kilometres each year, breeding in places like British Columbia before making the journey as far away as Mexico to avoid the winter cold. To make it there, hummingbirds sometimes enter a short-term hibernation of sorts, slowing their re...
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Judge freezes order to kill B.C. ostrich herd over avian flu pending further review
A federal judge has effectively lifted a Saturday deadline for a B.C. farm to kill about 400 ostriches hit by an outbreak of avian flu. Justice Michael Battista ruled Friday to stay the cull order imposed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency while the farm involved seeks a judicial review of the case. Battista said i...
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Forecasters say B.C. 'well-positioned' despite uncertainty of tariff threat: province
VICTORIA - British Columbia's finance minister says she expects uncertainty and instability over the four years of Donald Trump's U.S. presidency, but private-sector forecasters have indicated the province is in a good position to meet the challenges of Trump's promised tariffs on Canadian goods. Brenda Bailey says in ...
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Montreal asks Quebec for help with language laws after English book club rejected
MONTREAL - The City of Montreal says it needs more guidance from the Quebec government in applying the province's language laws after a local library refused to offer space for an English-language book club. Christopher DiRaddo, the author behind the Violet Hour book club, says the city told him today that he can hold ...
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Don't wait to act on opioid deaths, coroner warns in report on Quebec teen's death
MONTREAL - The death of a Quebec teen who was poisoned from a synthetic opioid should raise alarm bells for authorities to do more to prevent similar tragedies. Coroner Stéphanie Gamache issued the call this week in a report into the death of 15-year-old Mathis Boivin. Boivin died in December 2023 after he consu...
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Conservative fundraising for 2024 nearly doubles Liberal, NDP totals
OTTAWA - The Conservative Party had a banner fundraising year in 2024, when it nearly doubled the combined total collected by the Liberals and NDP by raising almost $41.8 million. The Conservatives brought in nearly $12.8 million in the final quarter of 2024, according to filings with Elections Canada. In all of 2024, ...
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World

A medical plane carrying a child patient and 5 others crashes in Philadelphia, setting homes ablaze
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A medical transport jet transporting a child who had just completed treatment for a life-threatening condition, her mother and four others crashed into a Philadelphia neighborhood shortly after takeoff Friday evening, exploding in a fireball that engulfed several homes. Jet Rescue Air Ambulance, whi...
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Hamas to release 3 male hostages, Israel to release dozens of Palestinian prisoners under ceasefire
KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) - Four Red Cross vehicles have arrived at a location in southern Gaza where Hamas is set to free hostages in its ceasefire deal with Israel. A total of three male hostages are set to be released Saturday, in return for the release of dozens of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails. The t...
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Venezuela frees 6 Americans after meeting between President Maduro and Trump's envoy
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Six Americans who had been detained in Venezuela in recent months were freed by the government of President Nicolás Maduro after he met Friday with a senior Trump administration official. U.S. President Donald Trump and his envoy for special missions, Richard Grenell, announced the rele...
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A small plane has crashed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania governor says
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - A small plane has crashed in Northeast Philadelphia as crews respond to a fiery scene Pennsylvania's governor said Friday. Gov. Josh Shapiro said he is offering all "Commonwealth resources as they respond to the small private plane crash in Northeast Philly." The crash happened less than 3...
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A small plane has crashed in Northeast Philadelphia, governor says
A small plane has crashed in Northeast Philadelphia as crews respond to a fiery scene late Friday, Pennsylvania's governor said. The crash site is less than 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, which primarily serves business jets and charter flights. Philadelphia's emergency management office ...
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South Carolina puts inmate Marion Bowman Jr. to death in state's third execution since September
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - South Carolina put a third inmate to death in four months Friday as the state goes through a backlog of prisoners who exhausted their appeals while the state couldn't find lethal injection drugs, Marion Bowman Jr. was executed at 6:27 p.m. In a statement detailing his final words, Bowman said he d...
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