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 ...
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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...
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Battlefords Volleyball Club
Positive team culture leads to undefeated weekend in Melfort
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Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop opens in North Battleford, blending tradition with contemporary style
RECONCILIATION PROJECTS
MGBHLM announces new memorial, updates reconciliation efforts at Battleford Industrial School
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Town Hall Reno
Renovations to Battleford Town Hall office space approved for $100K
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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
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 ...
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Budget Day
Sask. Government prepares to deliver 2025-26 provincial budget
The Sask. Party Government has been dropping hints for the last couple of weeks about what will be in the provincial budget, which will be unveiled Wednesday afternoon.At the SARM convention, Premier Scott Moe strongly hinted that funding for education and health care would be increased in the spring budget.He said tho...
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Sask. Crown corporations supporting Evraz steel mill in Regina
The provincial government is doing its part to support local companies, placing a big order at the Evraz steel mill in Regina.Mike Day, president of the United Steelworkers Union Local 5890, said the announcement is good news for workers, who are facing uncertainty after the United States imposed 25 per cent tariffs on...
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Crime advisory
Shots fired on Big River First Nation; police warn public about suspect vehicle
The public is being advised not to approach a white, early 2000's model Chevrolet or GMC, 3/4 ton long-box truck in the community of Big River First Nation.Shortly after 5:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, Saskatchewan RCMP received two reports of gunshots fired from the truck. The vehicle has a broken rear window and is report...
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'First thing out of the gate': Saskatchewan budget to address tariffs from two fronts
REGINA - Saskatchewan's finance minister says more details are coming Wednesday as the province introduces a 2025 budget facing a vise-squeeze from both China and the United States."The first thing out of the gate is a discussion on tariffs," Jim Reiter told reporters Tuesday. "The U.S. have gotten most ...
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Inflation's surprise jump could push Bank of Canada to pause rate cuts
OTTAWA - A surprise jump in inflation and a flood of "noise" in the economy may push the Bank of Canada to pause its interest rate cuts next month, some economists argue.Statistics Canada said Tuesday that the annual rate of inflation accelerated sharply to 2.6 per cent in February as the federal government's...
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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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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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3-2 OT WIN
North Stars pull through in overtime to beat Klippers
In their final home game of the regular season last night, the Battlefords North Stars ended up beating the Kindersley Klippers 3-2 in overtime to keep their chance for sixth place alive.To start off the game, the North Stars struck right away, getting a goal just 40 seconds into the first period, coming from Braden Ni...
Mar 15, 2025
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North Stars Preview
Important games for North Stars against Klippers to end of regular season
After dropping both games to the Flin Flon Bombers last weekend, the Battlefords North Stars now have their most important matchup of the season as they take on the Kindersley Klippers in their final two games of the regular season. Tonight's games will be at the Access Communications Centre and will be the final home ...
Mar 14, 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
UBC bans Chinese AI DeepSeek from its devices and networks, citing privacy, security
VANCOUVER - The University of British Columbia has banned Chinese AI tool DeepSeek from being used or installed on university-owned devices and networks, citing "a high degree of privacy and security risk." The university says it reached the decision after a review of public information and third-party assess...
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Montreal begins annual effort to clear tonnes of garbage exposed by snowmelt
MONTREAL - Street cleaning is a rite of spring in Montreal, after receding snow exposes months' worth of cigarette butts, dog waste, and other garbage. The city says its fleet of street sweepers, sidewalk washers and other cleaning staff will need between four and six weeks to pick up what is expected to be at least 50...
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Poilievre says he wants to greenlight Ring of Fire mining permits within six months
SUDBURY, Ont. - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Wednesday he'll "set a deadline" to approve all federal permits for mining in northwestern Ontario's Ring of Fire region within six months. Poilievre said that a Conservative government would also commit $1 billion over three years to building a road n...
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Quebec effort to ease internal trade means less red tape for racehorses, undertakers
MONTREAL - Quebec is taking some halting steps toward scrapping interprovincial trade barriers with measures that will reduce red tape for funeral directors, real estate brokers and racehorse owners. The government announced today it is planning to withdraw at least five of its exemptions to the Canadian Free Trade Agr...
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Ottawa condemns China for executing Canadians
OTTAWA - China's embassy in Ottawa is confirming that Beijing executed Canadian citizens earlier this year. It's not clear how many Canadians were executed, although the Canadian government says they did not include Abbotsford, B.C. native Robert Lloyd Schellenberg, who was sentenced to death for drug smuggling by a Ch...
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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 2...
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World
Minnesota jury convicts alleged ringleader of massive pandemic food fraud scheme on all counts
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - A jury found the alleged ringleader of a massive pandemic fraud case in Minnesota guilty on all counts Wednesday for her role in a scheme that federal prosecutors say stole $250 million from a program meant to feed children in need. Aimee Bock - the founder of Feeding our Future, the group that prose...
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Arizona executes a man who murdered his girlfriend's ex-husband
FLORENCE, Arizona (AP) - An Arizona man who kidnapped and murdered his girlfriend's ex-husband was executed Wednesday, the second of four prisoners scheduled to be put to death this week in the U.S. Aaron Brian Gunches, 53, was lethally injected with pentobarbital at the Arizona State Prison Complex in the town of Flor...
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Vatican says Pope Francis is improving and no longer needs mechanical help to breathe
ROME (AP) - Pope Francis's condition continued to improve Wednesday and he no longer needs to use noninvasive mechanical ventilation to help him breathe at night, the Vatican said. The 88-year-old pontiff is also reducing his reliance on high-flow supplemental oxygen during the day, the Vatican said in a medical bullet...
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Trump administration suspends $175 million in federal funding for Penn over transgender swimmer
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has suspended approximately $175 million in federal funding for the University of Pennsylvania over the participation of a transgender athlete in its swimming program, the White House said Wednesday. The Ivy League school has been facing an Education Department investigation f...
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DOGE official is taking a leadership role at USAID, an email obtained by AP says
WASHINGTON (AP) - A senior official at Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency is taking a leadership role at the U.S. Agency for International Development, giving DOGE direct authority over an agency that it has worked to dismantle, according to an email obtained by The Associated Press. Pete Marocco, a Trump ...
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UN says an international staffer was killed and 5 others wounded in a strike in the Gaza Strip
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - An international United Nations staffer was killed and five others were wounded in a strike on a U.N. guesthouse in the Gaza Strip, a U.N. official said Wednesday. Jorge Moreira da Silva, head of the U.N. Office for Project Services, declined to say who carried out the strike but said t...
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