Middle east conflict
Israeli strikes in central Beirut kill at least 20 as diplomats push for a cease-fire
Israeli airstrikes Saturday in central Beirut killed at least 20 people, officials said, as the once-rare attacks on the heart of Lebanon's capital continued without warning while diplomats scrambled to broker a cease-fire.Lebanon's Health Ministry said 66 people were wounded in the strikes, which were the fourth in ce...
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Mail Strike
Canada Post down eight million parcels amid strike as talk carry on over weekend
Canada Post says it has seen a shortage of more than eight million parcels amid the ongoing strike that has effectively shut down the postal system for nine days compared with the same period of 2023.The Crown corporation said Saturday that customers have been forced to turn to competitors for their deliveries amid a w...
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Health
First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba
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Family Fun
Exciting Lineup Revealed for Prince Albert Downtown Street Fair
Crash
Highway 4 north of North Battleford re-opened following major accident
14h ago
Battlefords North Stars
North Stars unsuccessful in first game against Bruins
Nov 23, 2024
Battlefords
Crash
Highway 4 north of North Battleford re-opened following major accident
Traffic is flowing once again on Highway 4 north of North Battleford after a major accident shut down traffic in either direction on Friday evening.The crash happened at around 8:00 p.m. near Hamlin Road, roughly 8 km north of the city, with local RCMP, fire, and EMS responding.Not much is known at this time, however, ...
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GREAT ESCAPE
'It's kind of surreal': 2024 Great Escape awards trip to Mazatlán
Luck seems to be on Koreen Bauer's side, finishing first among the 97 other finalists of the 2024 Great Escape.By winning the ultimate prize of a free ticket to Mazatlán, she and her husband will have a 'tropical' winter this year.This is not the first time Q98 radio has taken her to Mexico. During COVID-19 peri...
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Battlefords North Stars
North Stars unsuccessful in first game against Bruins
It was a tough one for the Battlefords North Stars Friday night as they ended up falling short against the Estevan Bruins at Affinity Place in there first matchup this season.The North Stars came out slow in the first period, letting the Bruins get the first two goals and take a 2-0 lead.But near the end of the period,...
Nov 23, 2024
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BGC Gala
A true winter wonderland: BGC Gala exceeds $80K goal
A sparkling orb at the centre of the Dekker Centre's banquet hall's ceiling bathed the room in a soft blue glow. Extending out from the orb in all directions were strings of twinkling golden lights thus completing the illusion that the guests who mingled below were out on wintery eve at twilight: a magical time to be i...
Nov 22, 2024
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Crime
Unity RCMP seek armed robbery suspect in Landis
The Unity RCMP are asking for the public's assistance in locating a man wanted in connection to a robbery in Landis.The robbery took place at a business on Main Street at around 10:30 a.m. on Friday. The suspect, armed with a handgun, demanded cash from the employees before fleeing the scene on foot. Fortunately, no ph...
Nov 22, 2024
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THIN ICE
Fire Department urges public to stay off thin ice on North Sask. River
Following the first snowfall on Thursday, the North Battleford Fire Department is reminding residents to stay off the North Saskatchewan River as ice begins to form."It is dangerous, particularly at this time of year, when ice initially freezing stage. It is far too thin to sustain the weight of a person," sa...
Nov 22, 2024
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Saskatchewan
Winter Driving Safety
'We need a lot of room to do our job': Safety top of mind for snowplow drivers
Snow removal is a big job, and Robert Dolinski is proud of the role he plays in it.He's been a snowplow operator for seven years and a truck driver for 30. He's based in the village of Odessa, which is around 70 km east of Regina."At the end of the day, it's satisfying to be able to make the road safer for the pub...
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Scam alert
SGI logo being used in scam emails
SGI is warning residents of Saskatchewan to be wary of emails using the SGI logo that are not authentic. The emails do not follow a copy and pasted script necessarily, and have changing subject lines as well. They do consistently ask for confirmation of residency and registration. SGI said it does not contact people by...
Nov 22, 2024
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SAGE - ē kanātahk askiy
Every seed has a story that needs to be heard
Don't throw away your seeds, because they hold valuable ancient agricultural knowledge.It's one of the key messages from the 13 Moons Food and Seed Sovereignty learning circle project from SAGE - ē kanātahk askiy (it is a clean earth), which is focused on seed and food sovereignty for the Indigenous people living on ...
Nov 22, 2024
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Entertainment
Prince Albert actor Patsy Tuba appearing in Hallmark Christmas movie
The name Hallmark is synonymous with the Christmas season with annual sentimental movies that flood television screens when Christmas time comes around. During this Christmas season, central Sask residents can keep their eyes peeled for Prince Albert local Patsy Tuba for her role in 'Jingle Bell Run', a Christmas movie...
Nov 21, 2024
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WAITLIST DEATH
385 patients die waiting for surgery in Saskatchewan; Think Tank calls for healthcare reform
A Freedom of Information request made to the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health is revealing that 385 patients died while waiting for surgery during the 2023/24 period.While this number reflects a slight decrease of 17 patients from the previous year, SecondStreet.Org communication director Dom Lucyk expressed the urgent ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Meth Busters
A company offers a partial solution for an ongoing housing issue
A Prince Albert-based businessman believes he can help make homes inhabitable again.Clarence Natomagan, owner of Meth Busters Inc. works with multiple housing authorities across the province, but would like to work with more First Nations.He wants to teach communities how to safely clean meth houses themselves."I ...
Nov 21, 2024
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Local Sports
Battlefords North Stars
North Stars unsuccessful in first game against Bruins
It was a tough one for the Battlefords North Stars Friday night as they ended up falling short against the Estevan Bruins at Affinity Place in there first matchup this season.The North Stars came out slow in the first period, letting the Bruins get the first two goals and take a 2-0 lead.But near the end of the period,...
Nov 23, 2024
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Riders
Riders' O'Day believes positive steps taken in 2024
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will soon make decisions on how the team will look in 2025.That also includes what the CFL club will do at the quarterback position and current starter Trevor Harris.Harris will be 39 next May and has had back-to-back seasons with a knee injury that has kept him out for multiple games."...
Nov 21, 2024
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Mid Season Update
AAA Stars grab big win over Blazers in Red Pheasant
It's almost the midway point of the season for the Battlefords AAA Stars and not only did the team get a big 3-2 shootout win yesterday against the Saskatoon Blazers, they did it in front of a huge crowd at Red Pheasant Arena on Red Pheasant Cree Nation."We connected with Vince Sauvie, who is an alumni player of o...
Nov 21, 2024
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More than hockey
Sharks help 'Cram the Ambulance' this weekend
The Battlefords AAA Sharks have had a very successful start to the season, but with Christmas just around the corner, they are doing more than just playing hockey. This year, the Sharks teamed up with WPD Ambulance for their Cram the Ambulance Fundraiser by hosting a Teddy Bear Toss to help give back to those less fort...
Nov 20, 2024
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Battlefords North Stars Preview
Nipawin game postponed, then North Stars visit Bruins for the first time
The Battlefords North Stars got four points this past weekend and improved to 11-5-2-1 and third overall in the league after beating the Weyburn Red Wings in back-to-back games. The North Stars now have a big week ahead of them as they make their way to Estevan on Friday and Saturday to face off against the Bruins or t...
Nov 19, 2024
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RPCN Artist
'Felt like a movie': Chris Chipak making waves in the art world
How Chris Chipak came to make a logo for the Saskatchewan Roughriders started with a simple message on his Instagram page."It was an initiative by the Canadian Football League to have Indigenous-themed logos throughout their whole organization," he said. "An artist got selected in every province pretty m...
Nov 18, 2024
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Battlefords Profiles
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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NLC
SIGA Casinos introduce new player loyalty reward program, SIGA Rewards
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud to announce the launch of its all-new loyalty program, SIGA Rewards. Representing an evolution of SIGA's commitment to exceptional guest experiences, SIGA Rewards takes the familiar hospitality of SIGA Casinos and elevates the experience for loyal members. "...
Oct 01, 2024
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Canada
Bear killed after attacking man walking on Metro Vancouver trail with dog
MAPLE RIDGE, B.C. - British Columbia conservation officers say a man was injured earlier this week when he was attacked by a black bear while he was walking his dog on a Metro Vancouver trail. The Conservation Officer Service says in a Facebook post that the incident happened on Wednesday at around 2:30 p.m., when the ...
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Mail Strike
Canada Post down eight million parcels amid strike as talk carry on over weekend
Canada Post says it has seen a shortage of more than eight million parcels amid the ongoing strike that has effectively shut down the postal system for nine days compared with the same period of 2023.The Crown corporation said Saturday that customers have been forced to turn to competitors for their deliveries amid a w...
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BC Hydro says power almost fully restored after B.C. windstorms
VANCOUVER - British Columbia's electric utility says it has restored power to almost all customers who suffered outages during the bomb cyclone earlier this week, but strong wind from a new storm has made repairs difficult in some areas. BC Hydro says crews are working around the clock to repair outages across the prov...
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Health
First Canadian case of more severe mpox strain confirmed in Manitoba
The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed the country's first case of a more severe type of mpox in a person in Manitoba, though it says the risk to the general population remains low.The agency says the travel-related case is associated with an ongoing outbreak of what's known as clade 1 mpox in central and eas...
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Joly, Blair condemn anti-NATO protest in Montreal that saw fires, smashed windows
MONTREAL - Federal cabinet ministers condemned an anti-NATO protest in Montreal that turned violent on Friday, saying "hatred and antisemitism" were on display, but protesters deny the claim, saying they demonstrated against the "complicity" of NATO member countries in a war that has killed thousand...
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Canada's top general takes on U.S. senator in defending womens' role in combat units
HALIFAX - Canada's top general firmly rejected the notion of dropping women from combat roles - a position promoted by president-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary - at a security forum underway in Halifax today. Gen. Jennie Carignan, chief of defence staff, was responding to Republican Senator James Ri...
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World
Israel says rabbi who went missing in the UAE was killed
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israel said Sunday that the body of of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates has been found after he was killed in what the government described as a "heinous antisemitic terror incident." The statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office sa...
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Israel says the body of a rabbi who went missing in the UAE has been found
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) - Israel says the body of of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi who went missing in the United Arab Emirates has been found, citing Emirati authorities. The statement from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office on Sunday said Zvi Kogan was murdered, calling it a "heinous antisemitic terror inciden...
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Fred Harris, former US senator from Oklahoma and presidential hopeful, dies at 94
CORRALES, N.M. (AP) - Fred Harris, a former U.S. senator from Oklahoma, presidential hopeful and populist who championed Democratic Party reforms in the turbulent 1960s, died Saturday. He was 94. Harris' wife, Margaret Elliston, confirmed his death to The Associated Press. "Fred Harris passed peacefully early this...
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Middle east conflict
Israeli strikes in central Beirut kill at least 20 as diplomats push for a cease-fire
Israeli airstrikes Saturday in central Beirut killed at least 20 people, officials said, as the once-rare attacks on the heart of Lebanon's capital continued without warning while diplomats scrambled to broker a cease-fire.Lebanon's Health Ministry said 66 people were wounded in the strikes, which were the fourth in ce...
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Trump taps Rollins as agriculture chief, completing proposed slate of Cabinet secretaries
WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he will nominate former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be his agriculture secretary, the last of his picks to lead executive agencies and another choice from within his established circle of advisers and allies. The nomination must be confirmed by th...
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Trump taps Rollins as agriculture chief, completing proposed slate of Cabinet secretaries
WASHINGTON (AP) - President-elect Donald Trump said Saturday that he will nominate former White House aide Brooke Rollins to be his agriculture secretary. Rollins, who heads the Trump-allies America First Policy Institute, was the director of his office of American innovation in his first term. The nomination must be c...
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