Riderville
The sheriff is back: Riders sign QB Trevor Harris to contract extension
Trevor Harris isn't done yet.With questions surrounding his future after winning the 2025 Grey Cup, the Saskatchewan Roughriders announced they have signed the 39-year-old quarterback to a one-year contract extension.He is coming off one of the best seasons in his 13-season CFL career, winning the 112th Grey Cup and be...
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Player Profiles
Getting to know Battlefords North Stars forward Drew Williamson
Battlefords North Stars forward Drew Williamson is in his first season with the team. Through the first couple months of the year, Williamson has 12 points (3g, 9a) in 21 games with the team. Williamson is from Wimborne, Alberta about 45 minutes south of Red Deer. When asked about the biggest difference he finds betwee...
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Nov 21, 2025
SIGA
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits for the gaming operator in 2024-25.
Ferland earns Grey Cup ring
'A wonderful human being': High school coach thrilled Logan Ferland is a Grey Cup champion
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
North Battleford funds early work to launch $80.2M arena and event centre fundraising campaign
Nov 17, 2025
Battlefords
SMS
Three members hired ahead of Sask. Marshals Service regional HQ launch in North Battleford
The Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) has hired three experienced police officers as it prepares to stand up its new regional headquarters in North Battleford early in the new year.The agency announced Tuesday that Marshals Chaplin, Hutchison and Antymniuk bring "over 29+ years of combined policing and law enfor...
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winter reminders
Cold weather prompts renewed reminders as homeless residents risk dangerous exposure
As winter blankets the Battlefords, officials warn of the effects of extreme temperatures and encourage the use of the community's homeless shelter. Miwasin Kikinaw, the homeless shelter, provides a warm area for anyone needing a place to stay through their intake and warm-up shelter. However, the shelter coordinator s...
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'quite a shock'
Battlefords firefighters awarded for their heroism during northern wildfires
North Battleford's fire chief visited Regina on Tuesday to receive an award for his crew's heroism and bravery. Premier Scott Moe awarded each fire chief a Premier's Commendation Award for those who served during the wildfires in northern Saskatchewan earlier this year. Chief Lindsay Holm said the announcement of the a...
Dec 03, 2025
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CHOO CHOO
CPKC Holiday Train rolling into Wilkie with music and Christmas cheer Dec. 7
Choo choo!The CPKC Holiday Train will make a stop in Wilkie this Sunday, bringing live music and support for the local food bank as part of its annual cross-country fundraising tour.The train is scheduled to pull into First Avenue on Dec. 7 from 1:30 to 2 p.m., featuring free performances by Jade Eagleson and Teigen Ga...
Dec 03, 2025
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2026 budget
Battleford proposes 3.9 per cent tax increase for 2026 budget
The capital and operational budget was proposed to the town of Battleford's council. Chief financial officer Tetiana Polishchuk presented the 2026 budget with a proposed 3.9 per cent tax increase, which will amount to a $143 annual increase per household.The town mayor said he has mixed emotions about the numbers but s...
Dec 03, 2025
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FUNDING BOOST
Battlefords food-security program gets $19K through FCC AgriSpirit Fund
A program aimed at improving food security and health outcomes across the Battlefords and nearby First Nations has received a major boost through Farm Credit Canada (FCC)'s AgriSpirit Fund.Battlefords Family Health Centre Inc., in partnership with the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre, has been awarded $19,000 to exp...
Dec 03, 2025
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Saskatchewan
IMMIGRATION
Work-permit delays threaten to shut down Lloydminster restaurant, owner says
A Lloydminster restaurant owner said her business may have to close within weeks because immigration paperwork delays have left her two chefs unable to renew their work permits."Without them, I am nothing," said Ravinder Kaur, owner of Indian Kitchen. "If I am not able to find any chef, I have no other o...
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The Response to Illicit Drugs Act
Sask. govt introduces new law act to respond to illicit drug trafficking
The province introduced a new act to strengthen accountability for drug traffickers and to enhance community safety.The Government of Saskatchewan has introduced The Response to Illicit Drugs Act, a new Act that "provides government and individuals with tools to recover costs associated with the harms caused by il...
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The McKay Tree Farm near the Battlefords
Meet the Sask. family growing Christmas magic, one tree at a time
When Geordie McKay was a boy, Christmas looked different depending on which door he walked through.At home, the season unfolded around a tidy, practical artificial tree. Green plastic needles, perfectly symmetrical and smelling faintly of cardboard after eleven months tucked away in a box.It was Christmas, yes... but n...
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cost-of-living crisis
Sask. NDP demands answers as province approves additional $1 billion in spending
The Saskatchewan NDP is looking for answers about a billion-dollar increase in expenses for taxpayers.On Wednesday, the provincial government voted to provide an additional $813 million to SaskPower to improve its transmission system, as well as a further $194 million, which Crown Investments Minister Jeremy Harrison s...
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Finances
Saskatchewan's government earmarking additional $1 billion in spending
Saskatchewan's government is poised to spend an extra $1 billion this year, a move that would sink the province's finances deeper into the red.A committee meeting Tuesday night heard an additional expense of $813 million is required for SaskPower, the province's electrical utility.It also heard an extra $194 million is...
Dec 03, 2025
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Wildfire strategy
Sask. NDP introduces bill to establish wildfire strategy; SPSA acknowledges room for improvement
Trevor Sewap quit as the fire base supervisor for Pelican Narrows this past summer, when wildfires raged across northern Saskatchewan. He said it was out of pure frustration. "The government wanted to run from the fire and they left behind people with only their running shoes and no proper equipment to try to save...
Dec 02, 2025
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Local Sports
Riderville
The sheriff is back: Riders sign QB Trevor Harris to contract extension
Trevor Harris isn't done yet.With questions surrounding his future after winning the 2025 Grey Cup, the Saskatchewan Roughriders announced they have signed the 39-year-old quarterback to a one-year contract extension.He is coming off one of the best seasons in his 13-season CFL career, winning the 112th Grey Cup and be...
8h ago
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Player Profiles
Getting to know Battlefords North Stars forward Drew Williamson
Battlefords North Stars forward Drew Williamson is in his first season with the team. Through the first couple months of the year, Williamson has 12 points (3g, 9a) in 21 games with the team. Williamson is from Wimborne, Alberta about 45 minutes south of Red Deer. When asked about the biggest difference he finds betwee...
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Meota Combines
Meota Combines hold top spot in the SPHL Eastern Conference to start December
Through the first four games of the season, the Meota Combines of the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) hold a 3-1 record and sit in first place in the Eastern Conference. Their only loss came on the road against the Turtleford Tigers, which Aaron Cadrin said he felt the team didn't play its best game. He said ...
Dec 04, 2025
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Battlefords AAA Stars
How the Battlefords AAA Stars are shaping up at the beginning of December
Throughout the first couple months of the season, the Battlefords AAA Stars sit at sixth place in the league with a 10-7-2-1 record. While the Stars have fallen in two of their last three games, they have been good in their last 10 games with a 7-2-0-1 record, tied for the third most wins in the league in that stretch....
Dec 03, 2025
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Battlefords North Stars
Klippenstein scores winner, North Stars beat Millionaires 2-1 in overtime
The Battlefords North Stars (12-6-2-2, 2nd in Nutrien Division) got back in the win column with a 2-1 overtime win vs the Melville Millionaires (11-11-2-2, 3rd in Bunge Division). After losing a five game goal streak in Friday's game, Finlay Klippenstein netted the overtime winner.Millionaires captain Boston Harkness o...
Nov 30, 2025
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Battlefords North Stars
North Stars fail to win fifth straight, fall 3-1 to Melville Millionaires
The Battlefords North Stars fell flat at home against the Melville Millionaires in a 3-1 loss at home. The win for Melville was the second straight victory for the Millionaires. North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb said there were a few factors leading to the loss. "I think the slow start, we let them come up and...
Nov 29, 2025
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Battlefords Profiles
Every home tells a story worth telling
North of Extraordinary Celebrates How Canadians Experience The Feeling of Home
You see more than a house. We do too. Every home tells a story. It's the corner of the kitchen where the dog bowl lives, the pencil marks on the doorframe that quietly record the years, and the sound of hallway giggles as kids race through the house. Buying or selling a home isn't just about square footage or market tr...
Oct 06, 2025
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Saskatchewan’s Newest Millionaire
Gold Eagle Casino guest wins over $1.4 million Smoke Signals Jackpot
August 7, 2025 - North Battleford, SK - Saskatchewan's newest millionaire, Sherisse Quinney, a resident of Poundmaker Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, hit big on the Smoke Signals jackpot, Friday night, when on August 1, she officially won a total of $1,447,287.15. Sherisse won the Smoke Signals top tier progressive jackpot ...
Aug 07, 2025
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Guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
It's a rewarding experience filled with unconditional love and the opportunity to change the life of someone who is blind. Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Guide Dogs is urgently looking for volunteers to raise future guide dogs for people who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision."There's a hug...
Jul 23, 2025
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Canada
April federal leaders' debates had 'shortcomings,' organizer admits
OTTAWA - The head of the federal Leaders' Debates Commission says the body should no longer be responsible for organizing post-debate press conferences and the rules for participating in the debates should be reviewed. The commission came under fire ov...
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B.C. judge finds murderer in contempt over 'inmate code' refusal to answer questions
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia judge says a man convicted in the notorious Surrey Six murder case is guilty of contempt of court for refusing to answer questions out of fear of violating the "inmate code" against co-operating with law enforcement. Cod...
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Joly says Stellantis getting a notice of default following production shift to U.S.
Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said Canada is serving Stellantis a notice of default after the automaker shifted some of its production to the United States. "We will stand firm for the sake of our workers, our industries and our nation because defendi...
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Here's what people are saying about John Rustad's exit as B.C. Conservative leader
Here's what people are saying about John Rustad and his resignation on Thursday as leader of the Conservative Party of B.C., which he took to the brink of power in last year's provincial election. "'I've made a huge change and difference in terms of po...
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Secretary of State for CRA pushes back against auditor general's findings on accuracy
OTTAWA - The secretary of state for the Canada Revenue Agency is pushing back against some of the auditor general report's recent findings and argues that Canadians get timely, accurate info from the agency. After placing 167 calls to the CRA's contac...
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ICE says armoured vehicles ordered from Canadian firm produced in U.S.
OTTAWA - The armoured vehicles U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is purchasing from Canadian defence firm Roshel fall under Buy American provisions, the law enforcement agency said Thursday. The department's media relations team said in an email...
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World
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) - The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, a...
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Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026
WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided Supreme Court on Thursday came to the rescue of Texas Republicans, allowing next year's elections to be held under the state's congressional redistricting plan favorable to the GOP and pushed by President Dona...
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US prioritizes visas for fans traveling for the World Cup, Olympics and other events
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has instructed U.S. embassies and consulates around the world to prioritize visa applications from foreigners wishing to visit the United States to either invest in America or attend the 2026 Wo...
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White House is expected to submit plans for new ballroom to planning commission this month
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House is expected to submit plans for its new ballroom to a planning commission this month, the presidentially appointed head of the panel said Thursday. "Once plans are submitted, that's really ...
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Admiral says there was no 'kill them all' order in boat attack, but video alarms lawmakers
WASHINGTON (AP) - A Navy admiral told lawmakers Thursday that there was no "kill them all" order from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but grave questions and concerns remain as Congress scrutinizes an attack that killed two survivors of a...
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Man accused of planting pipe bombs before Jan. 6 Capitol attack is charged with explosives offenses
WASHINGTON (AP) - A man was arrested Thursday in the FBI's nearly 5-year-old investigation into pipe bombs placed outside the headquarters of the Republican and Democratic national parties in Washington on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, ri...
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