Budget Reaction
'Dumpster fire': Sask. provincial budget draws mixed reactions
The provincial government unveiled its 2025-26 budget Wednesday afternoon, drawing mixed reactions from interest groups.While the budget includes tax savings for families and investments into health care and education, some are saying the government funding in their sectors isn't high enough.Saskatchewan Teachers' Fede...
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Making history
Aspaas OT winner sends Sharks to first ever league finals
History was made Tuesday night at the Battlefords Arena as the Battlefords AAA Sharks punched their ticket to their first ever Sask. Female U18 AAA Hockey League (SFU18AAAHL) finals after Sharks forward and Rochester Institute of Technology commit, Anneka Aspaas sealed the deal in overtime to give the Sharks the win ov...
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North West AA Stars
U15 Stars on the hunt for North division title
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Northern Meats
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Making history
Aspaas OT winner sends Sharks to first ever league finals
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Battlefords Volleyball Club
Positive team culture leads to undefeated weekend in Melfort
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Battlefords Volleyball Club
Positive team culture leads to undefeated weekend in Melfort
It was another successful showing for the Battlefords Volleyball Club (BVC) Team Storm as they went undefeated in Melfort this past weekend at the North East Rage Riot Tournament to claim first place in the competition. Only losing a single set throughout the weekend, BVC Storm head coach Kim Voegeli said it was the te...
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RECONCILIATION PROJECTS
MGBHLM announces new memorial, updates reconciliation efforts at Battleford Industrial School
The Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) is advancing its reconciliation initiatives at The Ridge, the former site of the Battleford Industrial School, with plans for a new memorial and continued work on ground-penetrating radar (GPR) investigations into unmarked graves. Memorial to honour surviv...
Mar 19, 2025
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Stolen cards
Loon Lake RCMP issue more than 60 charges; stolen cards, firearm seized
A large number of IDs and financial cards reported stolen in Alberta were recovered during a traffic stop on Ministikwan (Island Lake First Nation).During a proactive safety check stop last week, Loon Lake RCMP officers became suspicious when the driver couldn't produce a license and also provided a fake name. In addit...
Mar 18, 2025
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Town Hall Reno
Renovations to Battleford Town Hall office space approved for $100K
Battleford Town Hall is getting a facelift. The council voted four to two in favour of a renovation project that will refresh and revitalize the office space. "There'll be some realignment of the workstations to give a little bit more flow ability and a little bit more egress, which kind of meets that safety piece...
Mar 18, 2025
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Senior Hockey
Neilburg wins first SPHL title over defending league champions
For the first time since 2019, the Sask. Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) saw someone else raise the trophy this past Sunday as the Neilburg Monarchs beat the four-time defending champions, Meota Combines in the final game of the series to win their first ever league title. Monarchs Assistant Coach Shawn Hein said it was a...
Mar 18, 2025
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MOU
Town votes in favour of signing regional arena MOU
The Town of Battleford will officially have a seat at the table to learn more about the future of the Access Communications Centre. On Monday night, the councillors voted to sign a memorandum of understanding with the City of North Battleford to join others in discussions about arena plans. "As noted by the city, ...
Mar 18, 2025
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Saskatchewan
New programming
SRPSD announces new sports academy partnership
The Saskatchewan Rivers Public School Division (SRPSD) announced a new partnership for their sports academy on Thursday. In a release, the division welcomed Trach Power Skating & Skills and Trach Sports Academy for the 2025-26 school year, promising high-quality athletic programming to student-athletes across the S...
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Budget Reaction
'Dumpster fire': Sask. provincial budget draws mixed reactions
The provincial government unveiled its 2025-26 budget Wednesday afternoon, drawing mixed reactions from interest groups.While the budget includes tax savings for families and investments into health care and education, some are saying the government funding in their sectors isn't high enough.Saskatchewan Teachers' Fede...
3h ago
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45th Federal Election
PM Mark Carney expected to call federal election on Sunday
Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a federal election on Sunday for a vote as early as April 28.Sources would not confirm the specific date of the vote, but federal campaigns must run at least 37 days.This will be Canada's 45th federal election.Canada's political parties have been mobilizing campaigns by no...
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budget day
'Nothing for Northern Saskatchewan': McPhail reacts to provincial budget
"All I can say there is nothing for Northern Saskatchewan." Those are the words of Cumberland NDP MLA Jordan McPhail when asked for his reaction about the 2025-2026 provincial budget released on Wednesday. The budget, which delivers a $12 million surplus that is contingent on if a 25 per cent American tariff ...
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BUDGET DAY IN SASKATCHEWAN
Provincial budget boosts health care investments, warns of potential tariffs
It'll be a balanced budget for the provincial government, but with a caveat: the numbers are only in place if a 25 per cent tariff doesn't last for the whole year. Saskatchewan's Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance Jim Reiter tabled the 2025-26 budget today, declaring the province's financial strength "leaves r...
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Prairie canola producers brace for 100 per cent tariffs from China
CALGARY - Canola farmers on the Prairies are bracing for impact as China prepares to impose hefty tariffs on the industry.China is expected to enact a 100 per cent levy on Canadian canola oil and meal starting Thursday.The tariffs are a response to Canada's 100 per cent tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles and 25 ...
Mar 19, 2025
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Local Sports
North West AA Stars
U15 Stars on the hunt for North division title
After beating the Saskatoon Stallions 2-1 in a three-game series, the North West U15 AA Stars now make their way to Saskatoon tonight to take on the Saskatoon Bandits in game one of the North Division finals in the Sask. AA Hockey League. The Bandits were one of the best teams during the regular season, boasting a 24-1...
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Making history
Aspaas OT winner sends Sharks to first ever league finals
History was made Tuesday night at the Battlefords Arena as the Battlefords AAA Sharks punched their ticket to their first ever Sask. Female U18 AAA Hockey League (SFU18AAAHL) finals after Sharks forward and Rochester Institute of Technology commit, Anneka Aspaas sealed the deal in overtime to give the Sharks the win ov...
21h ago
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Battlefords Volleyball Club
Positive team culture leads to undefeated weekend in Melfort
It was another successful showing for the Battlefords Volleyball Club (BVC) Team Storm as they went undefeated in Melfort this past weekend at the North East Rage Riot Tournament to claim first place in the competition. Only losing a single set throughout the weekend, BVC Storm head coach Kim Voegeli said it was the te...
23h ago
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Senior Hockey
Neilburg wins first SPHL title over defending league champions
For the first time since 2019, the Sask. Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) saw someone else raise the trophy this past Sunday as the Neilburg Monarchs beat the four-time defending champions, Meota Combines in the final game of the series to win their first ever league title. Monarchs Assistant Coach Shawn Hein said it was a...
Mar 18, 2025
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6-0 win
North Stars shutout Klippers to win division and end regular season
Last night, the Battlefords North Stars were at the Inter Pipeline Arena in Kindersley for their final game of the regular season and shutout the Kindersley Klippers 6-0 to take the Nutrien Division title. In the first period, the North Stars opened up the scoring just eight minutes in on a powerplay goal from Anthony ...
Mar 16, 2025
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AAA Sharks
'We're excited and ready to go': Sharks prepared for playoffs following historic regular season
From multiple tournament wins to best in the league and a national ranking, the U18 Battlefords AAA Sharks are now getting prepared for the semi-finals this weekend after earning a bye in the first round of the playoffs. The Sharks ended the regular season in the Saskatchewan Female U18 AAA Hockey League with a 23-3-2-...
Mar 15, 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
PM Carney returns to Edmonton, meets with Premier Smith, skates with Oilers
EDMONTON - With reports swirling of a weekend election call, Prime Minister Mark Carney came to Edmonton on Thursday to meet with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, announce more money to rebuild fire-ravaged Jasper and go for a skate with the Edmonton Oilers. Canada's 24th prime minster, wearing a blue Oilers jersey with...
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Bank of Canada signals shift in how it sets rates amid tariff uncertainty
OTTAWA - The head of the Bank of Canada is signalling a shift in how the central bank sets its key interest rate as trade uncertainty with the United States makes long-term forecasting much more difficult. Tiff Macklem says that means monetary policymakers may be "acting quickly" when it comes to setting inte...
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Federal union concerned about planned cuts to Translation Bureau
OTTAWA - A major federal union says it's worried about a plan to eliminate more than 300 positions at Canada's Translation Bureau. In a news release, the Canadian Association of Professional Employees says it's condemning a five-year business plan that would shrink the bureau's workforce by almost 25 per cent. The Tran...
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Oilers fan Carney practices with team before game against visiting Jets
EDMONTON - Prime Minister Mark Carney joined the Edmonton Oilers on the ice Thursday as the NHL team prepared for a game against the Western Conference-leading Winnipeg Jets. Carney took the ice wearing No. 24. He was sworn in as the 24th Prime Minister of Canada on March 14 after winning the Liberal leadership race to...
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Canada's deal to export hydrogen to Germany awaits more federal funding decisions
OTTAWA - A deal to send Canadian green hydrogen exports to Germany is awaiting Ottawa's final decision on funding and a verdict from European regulators on whether the project has adequate competition. Canada and Germany made a big show of signing a hydrogen agreement in August 2022, and former prime minister Justin Tr...
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Mark Carney will maintain oil and gas production cap, environment minister says
OTTAWA - Environment Minister Terry Duguid says a Mark Carney government will maintain a cap on oil and gas production. In an interview with The Canadian Press, Duguid says Canada wants the energy but not the pollution that comes with its production. The Liberals introduced draft regulations back in November that requi...
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World
Air raid sirens sound in Jerusalem after a missile launch from Yemen, Israeli army says
JERUSALEM (AP) - Air raid sirens have sounded in central Jerusalem and other parts of Israel after a missile launch from Yemen, the Israeli army announced. The launch came hours after Israel said it intercepted another missile launched by Yemen's Houthi rebel group. The Iranian-backed Houthis resumed attacks on Israel ...
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Minnesota state senator resigns after he was charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - A Minnesota state senator who was caught in a sting operation resigned under fire Thursday after he was charged with soliciting a minor for prostitution. Republican Justin Eichorn, of Grand Rapids, submitted his resignation in a letter to Gov. Tim Walz, Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson said in...
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Oklahoma executes a man who killed a woman 20 years ago in a random home invasion and robbery
McALESTER, Okla. (AP) - Oklahoma executed a man on Thursday for fatally shooting a woman during a home invasion and robbery 20 years ago. Wendell Grissom, 56, was declared dead by lethal injection at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester at 10:13 a.m., a prison official told The Associated Press. It was Oklahoma...
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American man held by the Taliban for more than 2 years has been released, the State Department says
WASHINGTON (AP) - An American man who was abducted more than two years ago while traveling through Afghanistan as a tourist has been released by the Taliban in a deal brokered by U.S. and Qatari negotiators, the State Department said Thursday. George Glezmann, an airline mechanic from Atlanta, is the third American det...
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French citizen Olivier Grondeau freed after imprisonment in Iran, Macron says
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - A French citizen imprisoned in Iran for over 880 days has been freed, French officials said Thursday. The release of Olivier Grondeau comes as France and the rest of Europe try to pursue negotiations with Iran over its rapidly advancing nuclear program. U.S. President Donald Trump mea...
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Israeli strikes on Gaza hit houses and kill dozens
DEIR-AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - Israeli strikes overnight killed dozens of Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, medics in the territory said Thursday. The strikes hit houses in the cities of Khan Younis and Rafah in southern Gaza and the northern town of Beit Lahiya, they said. Israel resumed heavy strikes across Gaza ...
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