Public Budget
Delegations have their say at first N.Battleford public budget meeting
Beefing up library security funding and an increase for the Battlefords Humane Society were among the asks in the first of three potential public meetings during the City of North Battleford's budgetary process. City Council welcomed community organizations to the chambers Tuesday night to make presentations ahead of t...
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POLICE REPORT
The latest RCMP report shows rising crime and calls in Battleford
Battlefords RCMP's latest quarterly report shows that calls for service and overall crime rates increased in 2024 compared to 2023 in the town of Battleford.Commander Jesse Gilbert presented last year's third-quarter crime statistics (from January to September) at Monday's town council meeting. He observed that the ove...
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5-3 loss
Hounds hand North Stars first loss of 2025
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Northern Meats
Northern Meats: Crafting carnivore dreams one cut at a time
POLICE REPORT
The latest RCMP report shows rising crime and calls in Battleford
14h ago
BOOSTER SEATS MATTER
'Protect your loved ones': CSOs give out 60 car seats with SGI fund
17h ago
Battlefords
5-3 loss
Hounds hand North Stars first loss of 2025
The Battlefords North Stars took their first loss of the new year Wednesday night at the Access Communications Centre as they lost 5-3 to the Notre Dame Hounds.Notre Dame got a goal nearing the midway point of the first period to take a 1-0 lead.In the second period, Battlefords was able to answer back early on with a ...
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POLICE REPORT
The latest RCMP report shows rising crime and calls in Battleford
Battlefords RCMP's latest quarterly report shows that calls for service and overall crime rates increased in 2024 compared to 2023 in the town of Battleford.Commander Jesse Gilbert presented last year's third-quarter crime statistics (from January to September) at Monday's town council meeting. He observed that the ove...
14h ago
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BOOSTER SEATS MATTER
'Protect your loved ones': CSOs give out 60 car seats with SGI fund
Besides getting a $175 ticket, parents in the Battefords will also get a free booster seat.Community Safety Officers (CSOs) in North Battleford received an SGI grant to give out 60 child safety seats every time they catch parents not having one for their kids during traffic stops.Officer Ron Sonza, the driving force be...
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Public Budget
Delegations have their say at first N.Battleford public budget meeting
Beefing up library security funding and an increase for the Battlefords Humane Society were among the asks in the first of three potential public meetings during the City of North Battleford's budgetary process. City Council welcomed community organizations to the chambers Tuesday night to make presentations ahead of t...
17h ago
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3-1 over Mustangs
North Stars stay flawless in 2025 to end Melfort's win streak
The Battlefords North Stars grabbed their third win in a row at the Access Communications Centre Tuesday night as they beat the Melfort Mustangs 3-1 to end that team's 17-game win streak.Right out of the gate, the North Stars came ready to play, scoring on their first shot of the game from Seth Dragan to take a 1-0 lea...
Jan 08, 2025
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MARSHALS SERVICE
Sask. Marshals Service launch raises staffing concerns in Battlefords
The Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) is expected to launch in the Battlefords during the spring/summer of 2025. Still, it remains uncertain whether it will ease officers' workloads or exacerbate their short-staffing problem.At the Battleford regular council meeting on Monday, RCMP detachment commander Jesse Gilbert ...
Jan 07, 2025
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Saskatchewan
Eyes on the prize
P.A.'s Zablocki and team finish group stage perfect at U18 women's hockey worlds
Prince Albert's Stryker Zablocki scored twice and Marilou Grenier made 20 saves as Canada blanked Czechia 5-0 Tuesday at the world women's under-18 hockey championship. Canada finished the preliminary round in the top spot in Group B with nine points from three regulation wins and will face Japan in Thursday's quarterf...
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Education
Sask. NDP slams government over decline in teaching positions
Student enrolment has steadily increased over the past five years, and the Saskatchewan NDP is raising the alarm over the lack of teachers to accommodate the growing number of students.Citing numbers from the provincial government, the NDP said the total number of classroom and distance-learning teachers in the provinc...
19h ago
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Politics
Sask. leaders react to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's resignation
Justin Trudeau announced his resignation as prime minister and Liberal Party leader - following a leadership contest - on Jan. 6, 2025.Leaders around Canada and the world have spoke out about Trudeau's announcement, leaders in Saskatchewan now weigh in.In a statement, Premier Scott Moe said, "I reiterate my call f...
21h ago
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Show of support
Traditions remain but fewer Ukrainian-Canadians celebrate Christmas in January
Like many Ukrainian Canadians, Sonya Jahn's family grew up observing Jan. 7 as Christmas Day. It was a longstanding tradition for her family in Prince Albert like many others with Ukrainian heritage, but now, times have changed. "We are all wanting to support and stand strong with Ukraine and the Ukrainian people,...
Jan 07, 2025
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No emergency here
From not wanting to clean their room to scaredy cats; bad reasons to call 911
Saskatchewan RCMP have once again released their 'Top 10 Reasons To Not Call 911' list, drawn from actual calls in 2024. They ranged from youth calling because their parents were making them clean their room to being victimized by a mean cat, but police said none of the calls were actually emergencies. The RCMP, which ...
Jan 07, 2025
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NHL Debut
Wiesblatt's billet family happy to share in his 'special story' as he makes NHL debut
It's been a few years since he played in 'Hockey Town North' but Ozzy Wiesblatt is still a Prince Albert Raiders fan favorite. The winger recently made his NHL debut in his hometown of Calgary, Alta. and just like they did every game while he was living with them, Wiesblatt's billet family was there to cheer him on. &q...
Jan 06, 2025
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What's Trending
5-3 loss
Hounds hand North Stars first loss of 2025
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Family Fun
Exciting Lineup Revealed for Prince Albert Downtown Street Fair
POLICE REPORT
The latest RCMP report shows rising crime and calls in Battleford
14h ago
BOOSTER SEATS MATTER
'Protect your loved ones': CSOs give out 60 car seats with SGI fund
17h ago
SIGA
SIGA releases financial results in Annual Report; record-breaking profits for the gaming operator in 2023-24
3-1 over Mustangs
North Stars stay flawless in 2025 to end Melfort's win streak
Jan 08, 2025
MARSHALS SERVICE
Sask. Marshals Service launch raises staffing concerns in Battlefords
Jan 07, 2025
Local Sports
5-3 loss
Hounds hand North Stars first loss of 2025
The Battlefords North Stars took their first loss of the new year Wednesday night at the Access Communications Centre as they lost 5-3 to the Notre Dame Hounds.Notre Dame got a goal nearing the midway point of the first period to take a 1-0 lead.In the second period, Battlefords was able to answer back early on with a ...
24m ago
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Eyes on the prize
P.A.'s Zablocki and team finish group stage perfect at U18 women's hockey worlds
Prince Albert's Stryker Zablocki scored twice and Marilou Grenier made 20 saves as Canada blanked Czechia 5-0 Tuesday at the world women's under-18 hockey championship. Canada finished the preliminary round in the top spot in Group B with nine points from three regulation wins and will face Japan in Thursday's quarterf...
19h ago
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3-1 over Mustangs
North Stars stay flawless in 2025 to end Melfort's win streak
The Battlefords North Stars grabbed their third win in a row at the Access Communications Centre Tuesday night as they beat the Melfort Mustangs 3-1 to end that team's 17-game win streak.Right out of the gate, the North Stars came ready to play, scoring on their first shot of the game from Seth Dragan to take a 1-0 lea...
Jan 08, 2025
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Four games in six days
Important week ahead for the North Stars
After winning their first two games of 2025 this past weekend against the Nipawin Hawks, the Battlefords North Stars' record improved to 17-10-3-2 on the season for 39 points, keeping them at their spot which is fifth overall in the league. Coming up this week, the North Stars have their biggest stretch of games this s...
Jan 07, 2025
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Back to back wins
Norths Stars hold on to beat Hawks in OT
It was a real nail-biter last night at the Centennial Arena in Nipawin as the Battlefords North Stars won their second game of 2025 over the Nipawin Hawks 4-3 in overtime.The game started off with the North Stars coming out very strong, getting a goal in the first minute of the game coming from Josh Knittig, his fifth ...
Jan 06, 2025
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Starting off strong
North Stars take first game of 2025 over Nipawin
After 13 days away from the ice, the Battlefords North Stars played their first game of 2025 Saturday night at the Access Communications Centre and kicked it off strong, winning 4-2 over the Nipawin Hawks.In the first period, the North Stars took charge right out of the gate, controlling the puck possession and doing a...
Jan 05, 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
In the news today: Coutts blockade sentencing, oilsands decarbonization uncertainty
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Sentencing hearing for leaders of Coutts blockade A sentencing hearing is set to start today for three men convicted of helping co-ordinate a blockade at the Canada-U.S. border at Coutts, Alta., in protest of COVID-19 rules and re...
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Sentencing hearing begins for men convicted of leading Coutts blockade
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. - A sentencing hearing is set to start today for three men convicted of helping co-ordinate a blockade at the Canada-U.S. border at Coutts, Alta., in protest of COVID-19 rules and restrictions. Alex Van Herk, Marco Van Huigenbos and Gerhard (George) Janzen were each found guilty in April of mischief o...
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Booze-free 'liquor' stores offer options, as some B.C. craft brewers decline and fall
VANCOUVER - Whatever your tipple, Angela Hansen's liquor store on Vancouver's Commercial Drive has stock to satisfy, from Prosecco to tequila - so long as you don't want any actual liquor. Hansen's "alcohol free liquor store" Mocktails opened last March, and just a few days into the new year, she was anticipa...
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Canadian school boards among those affected by cyber incident involving third party
School boards in multiple provinces have been affected by a data breach involving software used by schools across North America to store student information. Ontario's Toronto, Peel and Durham district school boards issued similarly worded notices about a "cyber incident" targeting PowerSchool, a third-party ...
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'Scary' or 'empty threats'? Canadians weigh in on Trump's '51st state' plan
The Canadian Press asked people from Halifax to Vancouver what they thought of U.S. president-elect Donald Trump's idea to make Canada the "51st state" and use "economic force" to do so. Here's what they told us: "The next person who becomes the prime minister has to be able to stand up and def...
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Minister Duclos says it should be 'relatively easy' to sell Trump on icebreaker pact
OTTAWA - Public Services and Procurement Minister Jean-Yves Duclos says it should be "relatively easy" to convince incoming U.S. president Donald Trump not to scuttle an icebreaker production pact with Canada. Trump said Tuesday the U.S. should go it alone and doesn't "really want a partner" on iceb...
14h ago
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World
Lebanon's parliament chooses army commander Aoun as president, ending a 2-year deadlock
BEIRUT (AP) - Lebanon's parliament voted Thursday to elect the country's army commander, Joseph Aoun, as head of state, filling a more than two-year-long presidential vacuum. The session was the legislature's 13th attempt to elect a successor to former President Michel Aoun - no relation to the army commander - whose t...
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Gaza's Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the war has surpassed 46,000
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - More than 46,000 Palestinians have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war, Gaza's Health Ministry said Thursday, as the conflict raged into a 16th month with no end in sight. The ministry said a total of 46,006 Palestinians have been killed and 109,378 wounded. It has said women and childr...
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Gaza's Health Ministry says the Palestinian death toll from the war has surpassed 46,000
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - The Gaza Health Ministry says the death toll from the Israel-Hamas war has climbed above 46,000. The ministry updated its toll from the ongoing 15-month conflict on Thursday. It says 46,006 Palestinians have been killed and 109,378 wounded. The ministry has said women and children make ...
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Attack on Chad's presidential palace leaves 19 dead
N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) - An attack on Chad's presidential palace left 18 assailants dead and six in custody, with one soldier killed and three wounded, state media reported Thursday. The attack on Wednesday night occurred while Chadian President Mahamat Deby Itno was inside the palace, but authorities said the situation ...
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Attack on Chad's presidential palace leaves 19 dead
N'DJAMENA, Chad (AP) - An attack on Chad's presidential palace left 18 assailants dead and six in custody, with one soldier killed and three wounded, state media reported Thursday. The attack on Wednesday night occurred while Chadian President Mahamat Deby Itno was inside the palace, but authorities said the situation ...
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Out-of-control Los Angeles wildfires burn thousands of homes and other structures
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A fast-moving fire broke out in the hills above Hollywood Boulevard and threatened some of the most popular Los Angeles tourist spots as firefighters battled to get control on two other major blazes that killed five people, put 130,000 people under evacuation orders and ravaged communities from the P...
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