

Feral pigs
Four feral pigs reported near Prince Albert
The Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation is investigating a report of four feral pigs, also known as wild boars, just north of the City of Prince Albert. Feral pigs are an invasive species that the province is trying to eradicate and can cause significant damage to crops and gardens. "We did receive a report of...
Mar 10, 2025
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Northern Dogs
'Meeting people where they're at': Northern communities developing strategies in wake of public health issue
Communities in northern Saskatchewan are facing what seems to be an endemic public health issue. "The numbers of northern dog bites are so high, that the places with the highest dog bites exceed that of the rest of the province," said Dr. David Edward-Ooi Poon, a northern medical health officer with Saskatche...
4h ago
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GUN
Four arrested after gun incident on Moosomin First Nation
15h ago

Nursing
Studying Nursing with the University of Saskatchewan
Making history
North Battleford's first female mayor delivers 2025 State of the City Address
18h ago
From Player to Coach
Jackson Allan: North Stars Captain turns setback into opportunity
19h ago

Battlefords

GUN
Four arrested after gun incident on Moosomin First Nation
A tense moment on Moosomin First Nation has resulted in charges being laid against two people.RCMP say a suspect pointed what looked like a gun at a group of people but didn't fire and no one was hurtThis happened Tuesday evening. Officers later arrested four people and seized a gun, bear spray, and about 26 grams of c...
15h ago
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Making history
North Battleford's first female mayor delivers 2025 State of the City Address
North Battleford may be "down by one heading into the third period," but Mayor Kelli Hawtin says it's time to "switch up the strategy" and go for the win.At her first State of the City Address Wednesday at the Dekker Centre, the city's first female mayor used a hockey metaphor to call on residents t...
18h ago
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From Player to Coach
Jackson Allan: North Stars Captain turns setback into opportunity
In his final year on the team and with a championship under his belt, Battlefords North Stars captain, Jackson Allan, now has the opportunity to use his knowledge and skills to assist the North Stars in a different way to end the season. After battling a serious injury over the past few months, the team has officially ...
19h ago
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Wanted
P.A. Crime Stoppers, police look for woman wanted in forcible confinement case
Public help is being sought finding a 31-year-old woman wanted on weapons charges and forcibly confining a person using a weapon. Nika Okemow also has outstanding warrants for breaching a release order and not attending court. The alert was put out by Prince Albert Crime Stoppers and the P.A. Police on March 12. Okemow...
20h ago
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NEW ARENA TALKS CONTINUE
North Battleford, regional partners sign MOU for new arena project
The City of North Battleford has taken another step toward a new regional arena and event centre, approving a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to formalize discussions with surrounding communities.Mayor Kelli Hawtin said the city is still weighing its options, including whether to upgrade the existing Access Communica...
Mar 11, 2025
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Flawless Performance
JPII tumbles to triumph at Warman Cheer Classic
The John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders cheer team took to the stage this past weekend at the largest cheerleading and dance competition in Saskatchewan, the Warman Cheer Classic. The competition brought over 3,000 athletes to compete across many different divisions and age groups at the Warman Home Centre Communiplex. F...
Mar 11, 2025
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Saskatchewan

Weather Advisory
Another blast of winter comes with snowfall warning
Snow is expected to be heavy at times as a system moves into north central Saskatchewan today."Technically, this could be a 'long haul' kind of storm, and we want people to remember that road conditions can be really different from one place to another," said Natalie Hasell, a warning preparedness meteorologi...
1h ago
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Northern Dogs
'Meeting people where they're at': Northern communities developing strategies in wake of public health issue
Communities in northern Saskatchewan are facing what seems to be an endemic public health issue. "The numbers of northern dog bites are so high, that the places with the highest dog bites exceed that of the rest of the province," said Dr. David Edward-Ooi Poon, a northern medical health officer with Saskatche...
4h ago
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Overdose crisis
Province opens emergency centre to deal with drug crisis
Hundreds of overdoses in Saskatoon have prompted the government to activate the Provincial Emergency Operations Centre (PEOC). The Sask. Public Safety Agency, the City, and the Ministry of Health will all work to manage the crisis, and have already increased the number of naloxone kits available. A week ago, Betty Nipp...
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cause for concern
Meteorologists say cuts to U.S. weather agency impacting Prairie weather data
A warning preparedness meteorologist from Environment and Climate Change Canada is among a growing number of Canadian meteorologists concerned about sweeping cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in the United States.Natalie Hasell said the two organizations do share a lot of information ba...
16h ago
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Economic unrest
Sask. snowbirds respond to tariffs and suggested travel regulations
The Saskatchewan snowbirds, who fly south for the winter, have found themselves caught in the middle of a trade war and could be facing increased regulations.On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the preparation of a new travel rule that would force Canadians planning to stay in the U.S. for more than 30 da...
16h ago
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compensation
Timber Bay Children's Home survivor hopeful settlement will be reached soon
A recent settlement that was reached between Île-à-la Crosse Residential School attendees and the federal government is giving survivors of the Timber Bay Children's Home hope for compensation for their claim."I really don't know why things are the way they are today regarding not being recognized,&qu...
18h ago
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What's Trending
GUN
Four arrested after gun incident on Moosomin First Nation
15h ago

Nursing education
New early admission option to help alleviate tight timeline for nursing students
Making history
North Battleford's first female mayor delivers 2025 State of the City Address
18h ago
From Player to Coach
Jackson Allan: North Stars Captain turns setback into opportunity
19h ago

Family Fun
Exciting Lineup Revealed for Prince Albert Downtown Street Fair
NEW ARENA TALKS CONTINUE
North Battleford, regional partners sign MOU for new arena project
Mar 11, 2025
Leaked emails
Opposition criticizes government after breast cancer patients cannot afford care
Mar 11, 2025

Local Sports

From Player to Coach
Jackson Allan: North Stars Captain turns setback into opportunity
In his final year on the team and with a championship under his belt, Battlefords North Stars captain, Jackson Allan, now has the opportunity to use his knowledge and skills to assist the North Stars in a different way to end the season. After battling a serious injury over the past few months, the team has officially ...
19h ago
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McLurg wins 4th straight 3a women's title
Wrestling provincials recap
After regional competitions the week before determined the top four wrestlers in each weight class in Carrot River, those wrestlers traveled to Regina over the weekend to compete in provincials to compete against the top four wrestlers from Regina and the top four from Saskatoon to crown provincial champions. Covered i...
Mar 11, 2025
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Flawless Performance
JPII tumbles to triumph at Warman Cheer Classic
The John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders cheer team took to the stage this past weekend at the largest cheerleading and dance competition in Saskatchewan, the Warman Cheer Classic. The competition brought over 3,000 athletes to compete across many different divisions and age groups at the Warman Home Centre Communiplex. F...
Mar 11, 2025
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Warman Wolverines
New Warman SJHL team reveals name, logo and colours
The new Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) team in Warman has officially revealed its name, logo and coloursTeam Co-Founder, Jon Abrametz announced yesterday on the SJHL Weekly Show that the Notre Dame Hounds will be rebranded as the Warman Wolverines, sporting the colours of teal, red, dark blue and white. The l...
Mar 11, 2025
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3-1 loss
North Stars drops close contest against Bombers
It was a close one last night, but the Battlefords North Stars ended up falling just short against the Flin Flon Bombers, losing 3-1 in their fourth and final matchup against them this season.For the first period, the North Stars came out way stronger than the night before and controlled the first five minutes of the g...
Mar 09, 2025
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5-1 loss
North Stars win streak comes to an end in Flin Flon
Last night, the Battlefords North Stars saw their four game win streak come to an end as they lost 5-1 to the Flin Flon Bombers on the road.In the first period, the North Stars saw struggles right out the gate as the Bombers opened up the scoring just six minutes in on a powerplay to take a 1-0 lead. As the period went...
Mar 08, 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

U.S. tariffs push Ottawa to invest more in Canadian steel, aluminum projects
OTTAWA - Industry Minister Francois Philippe Champagne says he's telling his department to prioritize investments in projects that primarily use Canadian steel and aluminum - part of Ottawa's reply to the Trump administration's trade war. Champagne says the move is in response to the "unfair and unjustified" ...
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Media outlets start receiving Google payments from Online News Act: journalism group
Money has started to flow to Canadian news outlets from the $100 million Google agreed to pay them in exchange for an exemption from the Online News Act, the organization administering the fund said. The Canadian Journalism Collective announced Thursday that the first portion of cash sent to eligible news businesses am...
3h ago
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'Get ready for a wild ride': Weather Network issues Canada's spring forecast
Canada's recent flirtation with balmy temperatures will give way to spring's characteristically volatile weather, the Weather Network's chief meteorologist said, with a new seasonal forecast suggesting winter may still deliver some parting punches. Spring may be slightly chillier in Western Canada but otherwise close t...
6h ago
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In the news today: Tariff talks in Washington and G7 foreign ministers in Quebec
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Ministers, premier to meet with Lutnick in D.C. Canadian officials are set to meet with the U.S. commerce secretary in Washington today - days after a dust-up with U.S. President Donald Trump that ended with Ontario pausing its su...
7h ago
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Canadian ministers, Ontario premier to meet with Lutnick as tariff fight continues
WASHINGTON - Canadian officials are set to meet with the U.S. commerce secretary in Washington today - days after a dust-up with U.S. President Donald Trump that ended with Ontario pausing its surcharge on electricity exports to the United States. Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc, Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman...
8h ago
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Mountain biking groups 'stretched thin' with trail work as popularity grows
VANCOUVER - The outdoors were a refuge for many during the pandemic as people hit their local trail networks to mountain bike, hike, run and walk, but advocates in British Columbia say the value of trails isn't reflected in the level of support they receive. Deanne Cote, executive director of the North Shore Mountain B...
8h ago
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World

Trump administration withdraws nomination of David Weldon for CDC director
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House has withdrawn the nomination of Dr. David Weldon, a former Florida congressman, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The Senate health committee announced Thursday morning that it was canceling a planned hearing on Weldon's nomination because of the withdrawal. A per...
2h ago
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Russia says it has retaken Kursk's biggest town from Ukraine as US awaits Putin's ceasefire response
Russian forces have driven the Ukrainian army out of the biggest town in Russia's Kursk border region, officials claimed Thursday, as U.S. officials sought the Kremlin's response to a proposed 30-day ceasefire in the three-year that Ukraine has endorsed. The Ukrainian army's seven-month foothold in Kursk has been under...
6h ago
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Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges
WASHINGTON (AP) - Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges, in a move seen as a gesture of goodwill between two allies, a representative for the detainees told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The release follows a recent v...
18h ago
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Congo government and M23 rebel group will hold peace talks on March 18, mediator Angola says
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - Congo's government and the M23 rebel group will participate in peace talks on March 18, Angola said Wednesday. A statement from Angolan President João Lourenço's office said they would begin "direct peace negotiations" in the Angolan capital, Luanda. Angola has acted as a m...
20h ago
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Vatican says a chest scan confirms improvements in the pope's condition
ROME (AP) - The Vatican says a chest scan has confirmed improvements in Pope Francis' condition in his fourth week in the hospital for treatment of double pneumonia. The pope continues to receive high flows of oxygen through nasal tubes during the day, and he has a non-invasive mechanical mask to aid his rest at night....
21h ago
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Trump administration drops lawsuit against company over alleged abuse at its child migrant shelters
McALLEN, Texas (AP) - The Trump administration is dropping a civil lawsuit against the largest provider of housing for unaccompanied migrant children over allegations of repeated sexual abuse and harassment of minors in its facilities. The dismissal was filed on Wednesday after the federal government announced they wou...
22h ago
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