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Provincial fire ban expanded to include vacant Crown land
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has expanded the provincial fire ban to include all vacant Crown land, Provincial parks located within the provincial forest; and the provincial forest, in...
May 26, 2025
Gausman pitches 8 innings and Varsho homers as Blue Jays beat Rangers 2-1
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Kevin Gausman struck out six over eight strong innings, Daulton Varsho had a solo homer among his three hits and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 2-1 on Monday. Gau...
May 26, 2025
U15B Bandits bring home gold after perfect weekend in Regina
The U15B Battlefords Bandits softball team delivered a flawless performance this past weekend, going undefeated to win the Sharon Knott Tournament in Regina. With a perfect 5-0 record, the Bandits cap...
May 26, 2025
Big River RCMP investigating fatal side-by-side collision
Big River RCMP are investigating a collision involving a side-by-side and a van on Highway #55 about four kilometers south of Debden.The crash happened on May 24 around 5:25 p.m.Police along with EMS ...
May 26, 2025
Multiple charges laid following armed robbery
A 24-year-old and 19-year-old are facing multiple charges following an armed robbery in North Battleford on Sunday. Austin Dreaver and Kalayah Jackson made their first appearances earlier Monday in No...
May 26, 2025
No reprieve yet as temperatures rise around province
This week is set to be a scorcher in the province with the current seven day forecast showing daily highs of at least 26 C, and as high as 32 C. Besides a small chance of rain on Friday in Prince Albe...
May 26, 2025
Union-led rally challenges North Battleford transit cuts
A union-led rally outside city hall drew dozens of North Battleford residents Monday, protesting recent cuts to the city's public transit system that they say have left them stranded and struggling to...
May 26, 2025
Stuart Skinner backstopping Oilers after another mid-playoff reset
EDMONTON - Stuart Skinner had peeled off half of his equipment and was handed a headset. The Edmonton Oilers goaltender answered questions during a television interview outside the team's locker room ...
May 26, 2025
CFIA says B.C. ostrich cull will go ahead, despite intervention from RFK Jr.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says it will go ahead with a cull of ostriches from a farm in Edgewood, B.C., despite a request from United States Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. that they ...
May 26, 2025
'It’s great for the community': Chamber celebrates another successful Business Golf Challenge
It was sunny skies and perfect conditions on Friday for the Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce annual Business Golf Challenge. This year the event, held at the scenic Jackfish Lodge and Conf...
May 26, 2025