Prince Albert National Park
Parks Canada closes one road to P.A. National Park
One access to Prince Albert National Park is closed after damage to the highway, caused by high water levels on the Spruce River. An announcement posted on the park's social media page late Tuesday evening says the North Spruce River Bridge on Highway 263 is closed. Highway 2, which becomes Highway 264 once it enters t...
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Sask. Grade 5 girl reaches for the stars at NASA Space Camp
A 10-year-old Saskatchewan kid is headed to a summer camp that's not focused on the usual s'mores and campfire tunes.Tallica Robson is going to NASA's Space Camp.The camp is an educational program for both kids and adults in Huntsville, Alabama. The camp focuses on topics like space exploration, aviation, and robotics....
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Crim Checks for Mayor
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Battlefords
Two arrested
Two facing multiple charges following Onion Lake patrol
Two people are facing multiple charges after the RCMP's North Battleford Crime Reduction Team (CRT), who were on patrol around Onion Lake last weekend arrested them after they initially ran a stop sign in a stolen vehicle. According to police, the forty-year-old man from Lloydminster and a 21-year-old woman from Onion ...
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Crim Checks for Mayor
Candidates for mayor, city council to complete criminal record checks
Anyone looking to jump into municipal politics in North Battleford will first have to submit a criminal record check. During the city council meeting on Monday night, a bylaw was proposed and adopted that will require all those seeking to run for the role of mayor or as a councillor, would first need to submit a crimin...
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Charges
Charges laid in 2023 death of Lee Bearsears
Two men have been charged with the 2023 homicide of Lee Bearsears. According to RCMP, Craig Fox, from Little Pine First Nation has been charged with one count of second-degree murder and a man from Poundmaker, Preston Checkosis has been charged with one count of accessory after the fact. Both are set to appear in North...
Jun 24, 2024
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Police matter
RCMP road closures on bridge to Town of Battleford, Highway 16 Bypass
UPDATE: Police have cleared the scene and the roads should reopen shortly.-A police matter has led to the closure of both lanes of the Highway 4 bridge southbound to the Town of Battleford. The Highway 16 bypass by Humpty's is also shut down. RCMP closed the roads shortly before 1 p.m. An alert from the City of North B...
Jun 24, 2024
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North Stars HOF
Belak, George family among 2024 SJHL Hall of Fame inductees
Martin Smith and Kian Bell were completely unprepared when the moment came. "I can't even put it into words and I know that - how much the organization meant to my parents - especially my dad," said the first family member to don the number 27. "We know that Dad - his grandpa - is smiling down right now ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Fatal fire
One killed in Saturday morning house fire
An early morning house fire in North Battleford has claimed the life of one person. The North Battleford Fire Department (NBFD) were called to the home in the 2100 Block of 95th Street shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Saturday. Upon extinguishing the blaze, crews found and recovered the remains of one deceased person inside ...
Jun 22, 2024
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Saskatchewan
Prince Albert National Park
Parks Canada closes one road to P.A. National Park
One access to Prince Albert National Park is closed after damage to the highway, caused by high water levels on the Spruce River. An announcement posted on the park's social media page late Tuesday evening says the North Spruce River Bridge on Highway 263 is closed. Highway 2, which becomes Highway 264 once it enters t...
57m ago
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Sask. Grade 5 girl reaches for the stars at NASA Space Camp
A 10-year-old Saskatchewan kid is headed to a summer camp that's not focused on the usual s'mores and campfire tunes.Tallica Robson is going to NASA's Space Camp.The camp is an educational program for both kids and adults in Huntsville, Alabama. The camp focuses on topics like space exploration, aviation, and robotics....
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Electricity Rules
'It's just not feasible': Sask. ministers explain decision on clean electricity rules
The Government of Saskatchewan has chafed for years under federal environmental regulations, and on Tuesday, it officially announced it would be stepping out from under some.The provincial government said it will not abide by the federal Clean Energy Regulations, which would have the country's electricity grid at net z...
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new opportunity
Sierzycki joins Sask. Marshal Service as executive director of operational support
Thomas Sierzycki, a former mayor of La Ronge, will be relocating to Prince Albert as he joins the Saskatchewan Marshal Service as the executive director of operational support. "Oftentimes, you don't get to have an opportunity in a career where you are building something new, being part of that, assisting and bein...
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Bank of Canada's next move less certain after inflation rate ticks higher in May
The annual inflation rate unexpectedly ticked higher in May, raising doubts about what the Bank of Canada will do when it makes its next interest rate decision in July in "bumpy and choppy" conditions.Statistics Canada said Tuesday the annual rose to 2.9 per cent in May, compared with 2.7 per cent in April.Th...
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Sask. Gov't says it won't comply with Ottawa's Clean Electricity Regulations
The Government of Saskatchewan says it won't comply with the federal government's coming clean energy regulations because doing so would cost the provincial economy more than $7.1 billion.Ottawa's regulations, which are intended to move the nation towards the Liberal government's goal of zero-emission electricity gener...
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North Stars HOF
Belak, George family among 2024 SJHL Hall of Fame inductees
Martin Smith and Kian Bell were completely unprepared when the moment came. "I can't even put it into words and I know that - how much the organization meant to my parents - especially my dad," said the first family member to don the number 27. "We know that Dad - his grandpa - is smiling down right now ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Winning team
Harris injured as Riders rumble to win home opener over Ti-Cats
The Saskatchewan Roughriders handled business at Mosaic Stadium but now the health of Trevor Harris is up in the air.The 38-year-old veteran quarterback left near the end of the second quarter after being hit and coming up clutching his left knee. He missed most of last season after suffering a tibial plateau fracture ...
Jun 24, 2024
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Riders Gameday
Riders' defence look to keep Bo Levi Mitchell in check in rematch
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' defence will try to stop Bo Levi Mitchell from having a repeat performance.While the Riders beat the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 33-30 in Week 2, the veteran quarterback threw for 380 yards and three touchdowns in the game. His only interception came late in the game after a ball went off the hand...
Jun 23, 2024
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Riders
'Being accountable': Riders' Marcus Sayles ready for second game
Marcus Sayles believes he can be better in his second game as a member of the Saskatchewan Roughriders.While the 29-year-old defensive back feels he played well, he knows there were plays where mistakes were made."I just have to take it as being accountable," said Sayles, who was signed midway through the tea...
Jun 22, 2024
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Backup
Riders' Sceviour ready to fill in for Phillip Blake if called upon
It's next man up for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on their offensive line.Offensive guard Philip Blake left Sunday's 33-30 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was shown on the broadcast to be on crutches.With the Riders returning to practice Wednesday, head coach Corey Mace said it wasn't good news for the nine-season...
Jun 20, 2024
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Riders' Sceviour ready to fill in for Phillip Blake if called upon
It's next man up for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on their offensive line.Offensive guard Philip Blake left Sunday's 33-30 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats. He was shown on the broadcast to be on crutches.With the Riders returning to practice Wednesday, head coach Corey Mace said it wasn't good news for the nine-season...
Jun 19, 2024
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Battlefords Profiles
$50,000 in scholarships
SIGA now accepting applications for 2024 Indigenous Scholarship Awards Program
More than $50,000 is available to postsecondary students through the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) Indigenous Scholarship Awards Program. Applications are being accepted June 17-August 17, 2024, by applying at www.siga.ca/scholarships. "I received the SIGA Scholarship for Saskatchewan First Nations P...
Jun 19, 2024
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Family Fun
Exciting Lineup Revealed for Prince Albert Downtown Street Fair
Bag Pipers and dancers, free admission to the museum, street magic and a 'Pig Roast' on Central Avenue! It's all part of the upcoming Street Fair being held on Saturday, June 15th.The Prince Albert Downtown Business Improvement District unveiled plans for the annual event which will kick off at 10 a.m. with the Highlan...
May 30, 2024
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Nursing
Studying Nursing with the University of Saskatchewan
"Staying in my home community of Prince Albert and studying at the beautiful new University of Saskatchewan (USask) Prince Albert Campus were two reasons I chose USask in PA," said Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) student Justine Capilitan.Since 2012, USask College of Nursing has been offering the BSN pro...
May 08, 2024
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Canada
Premier Smith says Alberta plans to opt out of federal dental care plan by 2026
EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the province plans to opt out of the federal government's dental care plan by 2026. In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Smith says the program infringes on provincial jurisdiction. She says in the meantime she wants to negotiate getting Alberta's share of the fed...
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Federal government ends cod moratorium in Newfoundland after more than 30 years
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - The federal government has ended the Newfoundland and Labrador cod moratorium, which gutted the province's economy and transformed its small communities more than 30 years ago. The Fisheries Department announced Wednesday it would re-establish a commercial cod fishery in the province, with a total al...
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She's still busy at 105. What secrets and science are behind Canada's 'super agers'?
Angeline Charlebois keeps a busy schedule. The 105-year-old Levack, Ont., woman spends Tuesday afternoons in town playing cards with her friends at the golden age club, often bringing home-baked treats to share with her friends. Charlebois is an avid reader and loves to sew. She makes hats for babies at the nearby hosp...
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In the news today: Was the Toronto byelection swayed by views on antisemitism?
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Did views on antisemitism sway Toronto byelection? An organizer who encouraged Jewish residents to vote against the Liberals in this week's Toronto byelection suggests a rise in antisemitism motivated many to show up at the polls....
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Mounties, prosecutor to give update on investigation into deadly Manitoba bus crash
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Canada is a force in AI research. So why can't we commercialize it?
OTTAWA - It has impressive research bench strength. It has billions of federal dollars for the taking. It's kind of a nice place to live. But when it comes to turning knowledge of artificial intelligence into companies, products and investment, Canada is lagging behind - and, some experts argue, actively shooting itsel...
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World
No charges for London driver who had seizure and plowed into a school, killing 2 children
LONDON (AP) - The driver of a 4x4 who plowed into a school in southwest London in July, killing two children, suffered a seizure that could not have been predicted and will face no criminal charges, police said Wednesday. The vehicle crashed into a crowd of children celebrating an outdoor end-of-year party at The Study...
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Illinois man rejects deal to plead guilty to 7 murder charges in shooting at 2022 July Fourth parade
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (AP) - The man accused of killing seven people and injuring dozens more at a 2022 Independence Day parade in a Chicago suburb rejected a deal requiring him to plead guilty to seven charges of murder Wednesday in a stunning courtroom scene just days before the second anniversary of the attack. Appearing i...
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Supreme Court overturns ex-mayor's bribery conviction, narrowing scope of public corruption law
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court overturned the bribery conviction of a former Indiana mayor on Wednesday in an opinion that narrows the scope of public corruption law. The high court sided 6-3 with James Snyder, who was convicted of taking $13,000 from a trucking company after prosecutors said he steered about $1 m...
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Kenya's president says he won't sign finance bill that led protesters to storm parliament
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) - Kenyan President William Ruto says he won't sign into law a finance bill proposing new taxes a day after protesters stormed parliament and several people were shot dead. The government wanted to raise funds to pay off debt. Kenyans said the bill caused economic pain as millions struggle to get by....
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Paris court upholds validity of France's arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar Assad
PARIS (AP) - The Paris appeals court ruled on Wednesday that an international arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar Assad issued by France for alleged complicity in war crimes during Syria's civil war is valid and remains in place. Jeanne Sulzer and Clemence Witt, lawyers who represented the plaintiffs, and non-go...
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ICC convicts al-Qaida-linked leader of atrocities in Mali
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - The International Criminal Court has convicted an al-Qaida-linked Islamic extremist leader of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Mali's Timbuktu. Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud was accused of playing a key role in a reign of terror unleashed by insurgents on the hist...
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