TERRIERS TAKE GAME ONE
North Stars fall 3-2 in close game one battle with the Yorkton Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars have gone down 1-0 in the SJHL semi-finals after a 3-2 loss to the Yorkton Terriers. It was an opposite start to the series for both teams as opposed to the first round. The Terriers fell in game one of the first round, while the North Stars won the opening game in round one. The North Stars...
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Spring in Saskatchewan
Calm, dry weather expected across much of Saskatchewan over Easter weekend
The Easter Bunny shouldn't get too cold delivering Easter baskets to kids in Saskatchewan this weekend.Environment Canada Meteorologist James Colangelo said much of the province should be staying dry this weekend."It's going to be a rather uneventful weekend weather-wise," said Colangelo. "Shouldn't have...
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Twist on a classic
Regina board game designer puts new spin on crokinole
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Tribute projects
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Battlefords
Crime Watch
Battlefords RCMP arrest two men after vehicle theft with firearm
The incident happened just outside of North Battleford around 3 a.m. April 2.Battlefords RCMP received a report of a theft with a firearm. A man driving a truck saw two others walking on the side of the road and offered them a ride. The two passengers pointed a firearm at the victim, threatened him, and drove off in hi...
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infrastructure
North Battleford backs Red Pheasant bid for new band office study
The City of North Battleford has agreed to partner with Red Pheasant Cree Nation to support a federal funding application for a feasibility study on a proposed band office.Council approved the partnership Monday as part of an application to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Green Municipal Fund, which supports...
Apr 02, 2026
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From the Battlefords to Victoria, B.C. and back
Century-old artifacts return home to Poundmaker Cree Nation
For decades, they were kept in private hands: a buffalo horn headdress and a carved wooden club, carefully stored, rarely questioned.They were seen as artwork, but would come to be understood as something more.The items had travelled far from where their stories began.Long before they reached Bob Hewitt's home, they we...
Apr 01, 2026
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That's not on the menu
Two charged after RCMP seize suspected methamphetamine hidden in pizza box
It certainly wasn't the topping police expected to find when they opened a pizza box after a recent traffic stop: meth. On March 28, RCMP conducted a traffic stop in the town of Battleford in relation to an ongoing investigation by Unity RCMP. The vehicle was towed to a secure police facility after officers obtained a ...
Apr 01, 2026
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'WE RAN OUT QUICKER THIS YEAR'
Growing need forces North Battleford food bank to reduce size of hampers
The North Battleford food bank is being forced to cut back on the amount of food it provides to clients. That's what NDP MLA Brittney Senger brought up in the legislature this week and during her recent visit to North Battleford. "The demand has risen drastically over the last year," she explained. "Tha...
Apr 01, 2026
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Eggstravaganza
Annual Easter egg hunt goes off the grass and into the pool in North Battleford
A line of children gathers at the edge of the wave pool, small bags clutched in their hands.For a moment, everything is still, then the signal comes, and they surge forward, splashing into the water as brightly coloured eggs scatter across the surface."It's kind of a mad rush to get as many eggs as they can,"...
Apr 01, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Twist on a classic
Regina board game designer puts new spin on crokinole
A Regina board game designer has put a fresh spin on a classic, creating new ways for families and friends to gather around the crokinole board.Colter Hahn designed two games, Crokinole Cards and Crokinole Imperium, that build on the traditional tabletop game while adding new rules, new challenges and more ways to play...
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Spring in Saskatchewan
Calm, dry weather expected across much of Saskatchewan over Easter weekend
The Easter Bunny shouldn't get too cold delivering Easter baskets to kids in Saskatchewan this weekend.Environment Canada Meteorologist James Colangelo said much of the province should be staying dry this weekend."It's going to be a rather uneventful weekend weather-wise," said Colangelo. "Shouldn't have...
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Tribute projects
Progress on Humboldt Broncos memorial continues eight years after tragic crash
As another anniversary approaches, the memory of the 2017-18 Humboldt Broncos remains close to the hearts of many, reflected in ongoing efforts to create spaces for remembrance and healing. The Humboldt Broncos Memorial Committee provided an update on several tribute projects ahead of the 8th anniversary of the April 6...
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Health alerts
Sask NDP sound alarm over TB cases in northern Saskatchewan
Claiming the provincial government is hiding an active Tuberculosis outbreak, the Saskatchewan NDP is calling for better reporting and more transparency.Keith Jorgenson, Associate Shadow Health Critic, met with reporters in Prince Albert on Thursday."This is a very serious disease," he said. "Keeping thi...
Apr 02, 2026
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PYSANKY EASTER EGGS
"It's special to pass this on": Saskatchewan family celebrates Ukrainian Easter heritage
You will treasure that egg forever. That's what Rona Painter said as she recalled the collection of Ukrainian pysanky Easter eggs passed down to her by her own Baba - delicate heirlooms rich with history, colour, and care. "They are beautiful. We got to divide them up between all the grandkids, and we all have so...
Apr 02, 2026
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Death Cafe
Death with a side of cake: Discussion group aims to open conversation about dying
The topic of death is an uneasy one for many people, but one La Ronge resident is hoping to make it less taboo and more accepted. Death Cafes are group-led discussions on death and dying over a cup of coffee and dessert. They're mostly held in major cities, but when Colin Jackson moved back to northern Saskatchewan fro...
Apr 02, 2026
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TERRIERS TAKE GAME ONE
North Stars fall 3-2 in close game one battle with the Yorkton Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars have gone down 1-0 in the SJHL semi-finals after a 3-2 loss to the Yorkton Terriers. It was an opposite start to the series for both teams as opposed to the first round. The Terriers fell in game one of the first round, while the North Stars won the opening game in round one. The North Stars...
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SJHL PLAYOFFS
North Stars open second round in Yorkton against the Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars are set for Game 1 of the second round of SJHL playoffs against the Yorkton Terriers tonight at Westland Arena in Yorkton. The North Stars advanced after beating the Melfort Mustangs in five games in the first round. Linken Fisher scored the overtime series winner in Game 5.In the Highway 10...
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Kotai goes pro
From the Battlefords to New York: former North Stars goalie signs with Islanders
Josh Kotai is levelling up his hockey career. On March 24, former Battlefords North Stars goaltender Josh Kotai signed a two-year, entry-level deal with the New York Islanders. Kotai was a part of the North Stars Centennial Cup winning team in the 2022-23 season, when he also won the SJHL Goalie of the Year honour with...
Apr 02, 2026
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Junior Hockey
OLCN Scouts play underdogs to win inaugural USPHL Premier Alberta Division title
The Onion Lake Cree Nation (OLCN) Scouts have written themselves into the history books. The Junior A hockey club claimed the first-ever Alberta Division title within the United States Premier Hockey League (USPHL) Premier after downing the Calgary Bandits 6-3 in Game 3 of the best-of-three finals on Tuesday in Calgary...
Apr 01, 2026
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Junior A Hockey
North Stars face Terriers in second round of SJHL playoffs
After taking down the Melfort Mustangs in five games in the first round of the SJHL playoffs, the Battlefords North Stars now turn their attention to the Yorkton Terriers. Unlike the first round, the third-seeded North Stars will not have home-ice advantage and will be in Yorkton to start the series against the second-...
Mar 31, 2026
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NORTH STARS IN NCAA DIII HOCKEY
A pair of North Stars veterans discuss their college hockey commitment
The Battlefords North Stars have a couple of 20-year-olds moving onto NCAA Division Three for the 2026-27 season. North Stars captain Anthony Campbell and assistant captain Alessio Nardelli have committed to SUNY Plattsburgh University in the State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC). From Quebec, Platt...
Mar 31, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
Celebrates A Decade Of Learning
Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee
The Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2026, bringing together 256 First Nations students from across the province for a day of learning, confidence‑building, and cultural pride. Held at Tommy Douglas Collegiate in Saskatoon, the event welcomed youths between the ages of 6 and ...
Mar 25, 2026
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SIGA named a 2026 Saskatchewan Top Employer
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud, for a third consecutive year, to be named a Saskatchewan Top Employer by Canada's Top 100 Employers. Now in its 21st year, Saskatchewan's Top Employers is a special designation that recognizes employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places t...
Mar 02, 2026
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Self-determination in healthcare
Battlefords Family Health Center celebrates 25 years of Indigenous-led primary care and systemic advocacy
Twenty-five years after its initial development began, the Battlefords Family Health Center (BFHC), operating under the umbrella of Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre (BRT6), stands as a powerful testament to self-determination in healthcare, providing a unique and expansive model of primary care. The organization was...
Dec 29, 2025
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Canada
Why the Iran war has renewed calls for a sovereign medical supply chain
OTTAWA - The fallout from the war in the Middle East has led to cuts in helium supplies for health services in at least one province - and experts are warning that Canada still hasn't done enough to secure sovereignty over critical medical supply chain...
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Could Trump follow through on his threats to quit NATO? Experts say it's possible
OTTAWA - President Donald Trump's comments to a British newspaper this week revived speculation about whether he is ready to pull the U.S. out of the NATO defensive pact, of which Canada is a member. Venting his frustration over what he claimed is the ...
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Canadian Space Agency's first space to Earth video call with Colonel Jeremy Hansen
LONGUEUIL - Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen connected with Earth from deep space today in a historic first for the Canadian Space Agency, as part of a live question-and-answer session during the Artemis II mission. The virtual event featured Hansen s...
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CFIA announces recalls for salads, cheeses and meal kits over listeria concerns
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced recalls due to possible listeria contamination affecting products including salads, cheese and meal kits. The agency says Co-Op brand creamy garlic and spinach salad, sold in Alberta, British Columbia, ...
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B.C. mother and seven-year-old daughter freed from ICE, says MLA
VANCOUVER - A Canadian mother and her seven-year-old daughter who spent three weeks detained at an immigration facility in Texas were released from detention on Thursday. Amelia Boultbee, an independent MLA who represents the electoral district of Pent...
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Grassy Narrows chief wants Carney to apologize in person for comments about protester
OTTAWA - The chief of Grassy Narrows First Nation is demanding an in person apology from Prime Minister Mark Carney after he said "I can outlast her" when a press conference he held in Toronto on Monday was disrupted by mercury-poisoning protesters. C...
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World
5.8 magnitude quake hits Afghanistan and Pakistan, killing 8 in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 rattled parts of northern and eastern Afghanistan and western Pakistan late Friday, killing at least eight people in Afghanistan, authorities said. The region is...
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Myanmar's parliament elects ruling general as president, keeping the army in charge
BANGKOK (AP) - Myanmar's parliament on Friday elected Min Aung Hlaing, a general who ousted Aung San Suu Kyi's civilian government in 2021 and kept an iron grip on power for the past five years, as the country's new president. The move m...
Apr 03, 2026
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Cuba releasing 2,010 prisoners as the US pressures the island's government
HAVANA (AP) - The Cuban government said Thursday it would release 2,010 prisoners in a move that comes while the Trump administration puts extreme pressure on the island's government with a suffocating oil blockade. The announcement said ...
Apr 03, 2026
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After crash, Tiger Woods told deputy he was 'talking to the president,' body camera shows
After crashing his SUV last week in Florida, Tiger Woods took out his phone and told a deputy, "I was just talking to the president," according to body camera footage released Thursday showing Woods' arrest on a DUI charge. The phone conv...
Apr 02, 2026
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Hegseth asks the Army's top uniformed officer to step down while US wages war against Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Army's top uniformed officer to step down, the Pentagon said Thursday without giving a reason for the departure as the United States wages a war against Iran. Gen. Randy Georg...
Apr 02, 2026
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Colorado court orders resentencing for former county clerk in election fraud scheme
DENVER (AP) - A Colorado appeals court ruled Thursday that a former county clerk convicted in a scheme that sought to prove fraud in the 2020 presidential election should be resentenced because a judge wrongly punished her for statements protected as f...
Apr 02, 2026
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