Carney, Canada's premiers to gather for meetings in Saskatchewan in June
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canada's premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet in person in Saskatchewan on June 1 and 2.Ford, who took part in a conference call with Carney and the other premiers Wednesday, said the premiers congratulated the prime minister on both his election victory and the "restrai...
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India-Pakistan conflict
India fires missiles on Pakistan, Islamabad calls it an 'act of war' and says it downed Indian jets
India fired missiles at Pakistan early Wednesday, in what it said was retaliation for last month's massacre of Indian tourists. Pakistan called the strikes an act of war and claimed it downed several Indian fighter jets.The missiles killed more than two dozen people, including women and children, in Pakistan-administer...
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TEST. TREAT. SAVE LIVES
BUH Radiothon returns May 9 with $400K goal to boost diagnostic care
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In the business of confidence
Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop opens in North Battleford, blending tradition with contemporary style
FOOD INSECURITY
Battlefords food bank calls for support as food costs climb and shelves run low
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Battlefords Mental Health Week
CMHA celebrates Champions of Mental Health in the Battlefords
May 06, 2025
Battlefords
TEST. TREAT. SAVE LIVES
BUH Radiothon returns May 9 with $400K goal to boost diagnostic care
When it comes to diagnosing infections faster and improving patient outcomes, every second counts, says Leanne Ducommun, executive director of the Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation. This year's Radiothon is focused on helping health-care teams do just that.The annual "On Air for Health Care" Radioth...
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Harlan Road Area
Onion Lake on evacuation standby due to wildfire
Residents of the Harlan Road area on Onion Lake Cree Nation are currently on evacuation standby due to a wildfire in the area. The fire started around 6:00 p.m. on May 4 and due to dry weather conditions has since grown to 1,400 hectares according to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA). Harlan Road area fire, ...
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FOOD INSECURITY
Battlefords food bank calls for support as food costs climb and shelves run low
"Friday is my favorite day."That's what one eight-year-old boy told a school liaison-not because it marked the start of the weekend, but because it meant he'd have food to eat at home.That moment underscores just how critical the food bank's Food for Kids program has become according to Erin Katerynych, execu...
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Battlefords Mental Health Week
CMHA celebrates Champions of Mental Health in the Battlefords
With this week, May 5 to 11, being proclaimed as Mental Health week in the Battlefords, the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) of the Battlefords proudly recognized local individuals and organizations for making outstanding contributions to mental health with its Champion of Mental Health awards. This event cele...
May 06, 2025
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NEW BUSINESS
Battleford council supports zoning path for new chemical warehouse in industrial park
A chemical warehouse and retail outlet proposed for Battleford's industrial park has cleared an early hurdle, with council supporting a zoning interpretation amid safety and environmental concerns.Town council passed three resolutions Monday night during its regular meeting that will allow the proponent of the agricult...
May 06, 2025
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Extreme Fire Conditions
North Battleford issues fire ban, effective immediately
An immediate fire ban within city limits has been issued, effective today by North Battleford Fire Chief Lindsay Holm, in response to current "extreme" Fire Weather Index (FWI) conditions reported by the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA). Maps for the area are updated and available daily on the SPSA we...
May 06, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Carney, Canada's premiers to gather for meetings in Saskatchewan in June
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says Canada's premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet in person in Saskatchewan on June 1 and 2.Ford, who took part in a conference call with Carney and the other premiers Wednesday, said the premiers congratulated the prime minister on both his election victory and the "restrai...
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Wildfire response
James Smith Chief calls on governments for help, meetings following wildfire
The Chief of James Smith Cree Nation (JSCN) is calling on the provincial and federal governments following a devastating wildfire that destroyed four homes on the reserve this past weekend. In a post to social media, Chief Kirby Constant said he has formally reached out to both levels of government to request an urgent...
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Infection spread
Measles exposure in Rosthern
Members of the public are being notified of a measles exposure last week in Rosthern. A person confirmed to have measles attended the emergency department at the Rosthern Hospital throughout the weekend. The notification from the Saskatchewan Health Authority said the infected person attended the hospital on: Friday, M...
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Federal Politics
Carney says there's 'more work to do' after meeting with Trump
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to brief Canada's premiers today following his seemingly successful first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday.Carney and Trump spent about two hours together at the White House, including about half an hour in front of the cameras in the Oval Office, and a...
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threat on radar
Poultry producers on alert after avian flu infects three Saskatchewan flocks
No commercial poultry farms in Saskatchewan have encountered avian flu yet, but recent cases in backyard flocks have prompted heightened awareness with producers who are ensuring they're up to date on biosecurity measures.Chicken Farmers of Saskatchewan's executive director Michael Kautzman said this is the time of yea...
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Conservatives choose Andrew Scheer as interim Opposition leader
The Conservative caucus has chosen Saskatchewan MP-elect Andrew Scheer as the interim Opposition leader in the House of Commons to lead the party in Parliament during the spring sitting.Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre lost his re-election bid to represent the riding of Carleton on April 28, and cannot serve as the...
May 06, 2025
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Local Sports
Battlefords North Stars
North Stars alumni, Connor Logan hired as new Head Coach and General Manager
The Battlefords North Stars announced the hiring of Connor Logan this morning as the team's new Head Coach and General Manager for the upcoming season. Logan, who played for the North Stars and won a championship with the team during the 2016-17 season said he looks forward to coming back to the community. "I carr...
May 06, 2025
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Rider Nation
Riders Plaza of Honour adds Chris Best, Alex Smith Sr. and Steve Molnar
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have announced who will be heading into the Plaza of Honour in 2025.Offensive lineman Chris Best and long-time assistant coach Alex Smith Sr. are the two new inductees. Running back Steve Molnar was announced for the 2024 plaza and was set to go in posthumously but an illness in the family ...
May 05, 2025
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Family Legacy
'It was a dream come true': Martin Smith cherishes time as North Stars head coach
With the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) season officially at a close, the Battlefords North Stars say a fond farewell to head coach Martin Smith as he is no longer filling the position for next season. Smith, who is a Battlefords native, has a long family legacy with the organization, from wearing the Black a...
May 02, 2025
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Striking Gold
Local bowling team wins Nationals in Saskatoon
Team Saskatchewan A rolled their way to victory in Saskatoon this past weekend, capturing gold at the Inter Provincial 5 Pin Bowling Championship. The team representing Western Saskatchewan saw bowlers Leonard Lapierre (Lasburn) Bridget Berg (Rosetown), Yvonne Markewich (Biggar), Mat Harrabek (Biggar) and coach Alvin A...
May 01, 2025
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Local talent
Big River's Klassen drafted by Lions in CFL draft
You might start to see a few B.C. Lions jerseys in Saskatchewan next CFL season, especially in the small community of Big River. Now a member of the University of Regina Rams football team, offensive lineman Connor Klassen was selected with the final pick in the fourth round, 37th overall by the B.C. Lions in Tuesday's...
May 01, 2025
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Into the swing of things
Local golf courses are open and ready for the season
With the grass getting green and the sun shining bright, golf courses in the local area are open and ready for golfers to hit the fairway. Jackfish Lodge Golf Course Jackfish Lodge Golf Course was the first to tee off as they had their opening weekend from April 18 to 20, but were closed the following week. They offici...
Apr 30, 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
Over 800 special ballots 'mistakenly' kept in B.C. riding, Elections Canada says
OTTAWA - Over 800 special ballots cast during the recent federal election were mistakenly kept at the office of a returning officer in B.C., Elections Canada says. The agency says all registered political parties have been informed that 822 special ballots cast by electors in 74 electoral districts across the country w...
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Quebec police watchdog investigating officer-involved fatal shooting in Far North
KANGIQSUALUJJUAQ - Quebec's police watchdog is investigating a fatal shooting involving an officer in the province's Far North. The watchdog - Bureau des enquêtes indépendantes - says members of the Nunavik Police Service on Tuesday night wanted to arrest someone who was inside a tent in Kangiqsualujjuaq, ...
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Court can weather suggestion accused spends 'rest of his goddamned life in jail': Eby
British Columbia Premier David Eby says he is confident the independence of the court won't be influenced by his feelings that the man accused of killing 11 people at a Filipino festival should "spend the rest of his goddamned life in jail." The B.C. branch of the Canadian Bar Association has criticized Eby f...
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Toronto school board says it got a ransom demand over stolen student data
TORONTO - Canada's largest school board says it has received a ransom demand over student data that was stolen last December, even though the company behind the affected software paid ransom in hopes of securing that information. The Toronto District School Board says in a letter to parents and caregivers that it recen...
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'Every day is fun because I'm still alive,' says 110-year-old Canadian veteran
One of Canada's oldest veterans, Burdett Sisler, says it's not that hard to make it to 110 years old - all you have to do is stay alive. "Anybody can do it," the supercentenarian said in a recent interview. "I don't feel any different as any other day really, except I can't move as fast or think as fast....
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CEOs call on Carney to 'take action' to support domestic energy sector
OTTAWA - Canada's energy CEOs are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to claw back some regulations to bolster the oil and gas sector. In a letter signed by 38 CEOs of Canadian energy companies the day after the election, the industry pitched five suggestions to support investment. They include overhauling the govern...
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World
President Donald Trump taps wellness influencer close to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for surgeon general
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is tapping Casey Means, a wellness influencer with close ties to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., as his nominee for surgeon general after withdrawing his initial pick for the influential health post. Trump said in a social media post Thursday that Mea...
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3 former Memphis officers acquitted in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he fled a traffic stop
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) - Three former Memphis were acquitted Wednesday of state charges, including second-degree murder, in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols after he ran away from a traffic stop in 2023. A jury took about 8 1/2 hours over two days to find Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith not guilty on all...
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Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, indicating no pope was elected as conclave opens
VATICAN CITY (AP) - Black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, signalling that no pope had been elected as 133 cardinals opened the secretive, centuries-old ritual to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church. The cardinals participating in the most geographically diverse conclave in the faith'...
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Syria's leader says his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to avert an escalation
PARIS (AP) - Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa said Wednesday that his country is holding indirect talks with Israel to prevent recent hostilities from getting out of control. He spoke on his first visit to Europe since taking office in January, and as he seeks to broaden ties to Western countries. Israel carried out a ...
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Netanyahu says there's 'doubt' about whether three of the remaining hostages are alive
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday there is "doubt" about the survival of three hostages previously believed alive in Gaza. The statement came a day after US President Donald Trump said only 21 of 24 hostages believed alive had survived. The news sent fam...
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India-Pakistan conflict
India fires missiles on Pakistan, Islamabad calls it an 'act of war' and says it downed Indian jets
India fired missiles at Pakistan early Wednesday, in what it said was retaliation for last month's massacre of Indian tourists. Pakistan called the strikes an act of war and claimed it downed several Indian fighter jets.The missiles killed more than two dozen people, including women and children, in Pakistan-administer...
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