NSRBL
Beavers shutout Flyers in season opener
The North Battleford Beavers kicked off their 2025 baseball season in commanding fashion on Monday night at Beaver Lions Stadium, cruising to a 13-0 shutout win over the Mervin Flyers. A trio of Beavers led the charge, with Jared Schmidt, Andrew Hudec, and Blair Geering all being named game stars. Schmidt set the tone ...
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2025 - 2029
New strategic plan sets priorities for North Battleford's future
North Battleford has adopted a new four-year strategic plan, which City Manager Randy Patrick says sets out a clear vision of growth, sustainability and civic pride."The strategic plan is Council's primary document, and says what this council is going to do and how it's different from previous council, and what it...
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2025 - 2029
New strategic plan sets priorities for North Battleford's future
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In the business of confidence
Tommy Gun's Original Barbershop opens in North Battleford, blending tradition with contemporary style
2025 MILL RATES
North Battleford sends 2025 tax notices after approving rate hike, vacancy levy
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Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs
Nikihk becomes official partner of the Saskatchewan Roughriders
May 12, 2025
Battlefords
2025 - 2029
New strategic plan sets priorities for North Battleford's future
North Battleford has adopted a new four-year strategic plan, which City Manager Randy Patrick says sets out a clear vision of growth, sustainability and civic pride."The strategic plan is Council's primary document, and says what this council is going to do and how it's different from previous council, and what it...
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2025 MILL RATES
North Battleford sends 2025 tax notices after approving rate hike, vacancy levy
Property tax notices are being sent out this week in North Battleford, where council has approved a 4.27 per cent tax increase for 2025 and implemented a higher levy for vacant commercial properties along key corridors.The changes follow a reassessment year by the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency (SAMA), which...
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Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs
Nikihk becomes official partner of the Saskatchewan Roughriders
In a landmark collaboration that shows a powerful step toward Indigenous economic empowerment and development, Nikihk Enviroway Ventures LP has announced a partnership with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, uniting their shared values of sustainability, local impact, and reconciliation. Nikihk, a joint venture between Envi...
May 12, 2025
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2025 BUDGET
North Battleford council to vote on tax bylaw changes, including vacant property levy
City council is expected to vote Monday night on a suite of tax bylaws that would finalize 2025 property tax rates and introduce new levies for residents and commercial property owners.The proposed changes follow the city's approved budget, which includes a 4.27 per cent property tax increase. If passed, a uniform muni...
May 12, 2025
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WILDFIRE SEASON
North Battleford lifts fire ban as conditions ease
The City of North Battleford has lifted its complete fire ban Monday following a shift in the weather forecast and a reduced wildfire risk."Due to the forecast has changed pretty significantly and we're expecting some rain today," said Candace Toma, the city's public and intergovernmental relations co-ordinat...
May 12, 2025
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Badges, Burgers and Beautiful Weather
RCMP open house helps raise funds for local youth and safety programs
The Battlefords Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) welcomed residents to their detachment on Friday for an engaging open house aimed at helping build stronger ties with the community, while also raising funds for two vital community organizations, the Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP) and Concern for Youth program. T...
May 10, 2025
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Saskatchewan
SINP
Sask. Immigration minister to ask for two-year work permit extension
With a new federal cabinet announced and a new federal immigration minister getting settled in, Saskatchewan's immigration minister is looking to put together a deal.Tuesday morning, Lena Metlege Diab was announced as the new Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship as Prime Minister Mark Carney unveiled his n...
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well release
Uncontrolled release at oil well near Lloyd; residents frustrated with lack of communication
Cenovus is dealing with a well release at the Rush Lake 2 thermal facility, about 80 kilometers southeast of Lloydminster. In a statement emailed to battlefordsNOW, the energy company's media relations department didn't detail the cause of the release but said it is 'primarily water vapour.'The site is a thermal heavy ...
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Off the air
TV station in Lloydminster shuts down permanently
Stingray media's only conventional television properties, CITL/CKSA TV were officially shut down Tuesday.In a press release on the company's website, Stingray said the Lloydminster, Alta based TV media outlet has operated under 'increasingly challenging economic conditions, which have greatly deteriorated over the last...
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Crime trends
Deputy Chief calls on family, community to improve reporting in wake of teen with gun
Family and community have an opportunity to do more to help prevent incidents like a 14-year-old boy running from officers while carrying a sawed-off shotgun as the outcome could have been much different, according to Deputy Chief of Police, Farica Prince. Prince was at the Public Board of Police Commissioners (PBOPC) ...
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The Latest: Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his new cabinet at Rideau Hall
Prime Minister Mark Carney's new cabinet is being sworn in at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.Here's the latest on the events at Rideau Hall. All times Eastern.---11:57 a.m.Eleanor Olszewski is sworn in as the minister of emergency management and community resilience, and minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Ca...
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Seeking public information
Île-à-la-Crosse RCMP investigating suspicious animal death
A deceased animal, believed to be a dog, was discovered in a metal kennel within the site of a grass fire north of Île-à-la-Crosse. Now, RCMP are asking for the public's help in determining who left it there.On May 7, fire investigators with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency were investigating the caus...
May 12, 2025
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Local Sports
NSRBL
Beavers shutout Flyers in season opener
The North Battleford Beavers kicked off their 2025 baseball season in commanding fashion on Monday night at Beaver Lions Stadium, cruising to a 13-0 shutout win over the Mervin Flyers. A trio of Beavers led the charge, with Jared Schmidt, Andrew Hudec, and Blair Geering all being named game stars. Schmidt set the tone ...
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Main camp
Ali Saad ready to compete for job with Sask. Roughriders
It's been a whirlwind last week for Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive lineman Ali Saad.After completing rookie camp with the San Francisco 49ers, the Riders first-round draft pick in the 2025 CFL Draft went home to Michigan, grabbed his gear and headed north to Saskatoon for the club's main camp."It's been hectic...
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redemption against Ontario
Team Sask. wins men's and women's bronze at National Aboriginal Hockey Championships
For the past 22 years, the Aboriginal Sport Circle has been hosting the National Aboriginal Hockey Championships involving six different teams from around the country, inviting U18 hockey players to compete against each other. This year Team Saskatchewan went to Kamloops, B.C. where they met Team Ontario in the bronze ...
May 12, 2025
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Badminton
Locals medal at SHSAA badminton provincials
Some local athletes are returning home with some shiny hardware following the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association's (SHSAA) badminton provincial championships. Student athletes from around Saskatchewan were in Estevan for the tournament on Saturday, which included local schools like St. Mary in Prince Albert...
May 11, 2025
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Riders Camp
Riders bring back plenty of offensive veterans for CFL training camp
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have a lot of consistency on offence ahead of the 2025 season.A number of veterans are returning, but a few big free agent signings will look to shore up the offensive line and provide some depth at other positions.The Riders came within a game of reaching their first Grey Cup since 2013 bu...
May 10, 2025
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Riders Camp
New Riders coaches Josh Donnelly and Andrew Harris embrace rookie camp
It wasn't only rookie camp for players this week in Saskatoon, but some new Saskatchewan Roughriders coaches were also put through their paces.One of those new faces in the Riders' locker room this season is 24-year-old offensive assistant Josh Donnelly.Donnelly's rise through the coaching ranks has been fast.He spent ...
May 10, 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: PM meeting cabinet today; election reforms could remix regions
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Carney meeting with new cabinet today Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with his new cabinet this morning. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. on Parliament Hill. Carney shook up his cabinet Tuesday by moving...
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No more blue wall, red wall: How electoral reform could stop regional election sweeps
OTTAWA - A change to Canada's electoral system would have delivered a very different House of Commons this year - one without the monolithic regional strongholds held by both major federal parties - according to an analysis for The Canadian Press. One seasoned political observer in Alberta says shattering those party f...
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Prime Minister Carney holds his first meeting with new cabinet this morning
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with his new cabinet this morning. The meeting is scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. on Parliament Hill. Carney shook up his cabinet Tuesday by moving some key players into new positions and promoting 24 new faces in a move meant to signal change at the top. While some...
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Woman expected to face more questions from prosecutors in hockey players' trial
A woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team is expected to face more questions from prosecutors today. Defence lawyers finished cross-examining the woman Tuesday, and the Crown now has the opportunity to follow up on any topics raised in that process. This ...
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B.C. opioid rules were to reduce overdoses. But they cut cancer patients' pain meds
Rule changes designed to reduce opioid overdose deaths in British Columbia in 2016 inadvertently harmed cancer and palliative-care patients by reducing their access to pain killers, a new study has found. The study published this week in the Canadian Medical Association Journal describes the impact of a practice standa...
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Canadian youth struggle with making friends and bullying: UNICEF report
A global study from UNICEF suggests many Canadian kids are unhappy, with social struggles such as bullying and difficulty making friends among the sources of their anguish. UNICEF's 19th Report Card suggests one in five youth in Canada face frequent bullying, one in five are lonely and one in four struggle to make frie...
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World
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 48 people, including 22 children, hospitals say
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - At least 22 children were killed in Gaza overnight Tuesday and early Wednesday in a punishing series of Israeli airstrikes on homes in northern Gaza, according to local hospitals. The strikes killed at least 48 people in total, the Indonesian Hospital in Jabaliya reported. The strikes c...
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Federal grand jury indicts Wisconsin judge in immigration case, allowing charges to continue
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a man evade immigration authorities, allowing the case against her to continue. The arrest of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan escalated a clash between President Donald Trump's administration and local authori...
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MLB reinstates Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson, making them Hall of Fame eligible
NEW YORK (AP) - Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson were reinstated by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on Tuesday, making both eligible for the sport's Hall of Fame after their careers were tarnished by sports gambling scandals. Rose's permanent ban was lifted eight months after his death and came a day before the Cin...
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José Mujica, Uruguay's humble president who changed his country and charmed the world, dies at 89
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) - Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, a onetime Marxist guerilla and flower farmer whose radical brand of democracy, plain-spoken philosophy and simple lifestyle fascinated people around the world, has died. He was 89. His death was announced by Uruguayan President Yamandú Ors...
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LA judge to decide whether the Menendez brothers should be freed
LOS ANGELES (AP) - After months of delays, a hearing started Tuesday to decide whether Erik and Lyle Menendez should get a chance at freedom after serving nearly 30 years in prison for the double murder of their parents. A Los Angeles judge is presiding over the resentencing hearing that is expected to last two days. I...
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Trump to meet with Syria's al-Sharaa as he weighs easing sanctions after Assad's overthrow
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AP) - President Donald Trump will meet Wednesday in Saudi Arabia with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa, the onetime insurgent who last year led the overthrow of former leader Bashar Assad. "The President agreed to say hello to the Syrian President while in Saudi Arabia tomorrow," the Whi...
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