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Federal strychnine ban review may help control gopher ‘plague’ on Sask. crops
Farmers and rural officials across Saskatchewan say Ottawa's decision to review the strychnine ban could finally bring relief in the fight against gophers. Still, some warn that the solution needs to ...
Nov 08, 2025
Sask Métis leader and WWII veteran now has memorial stone at Batoche
The Mtis grandfather of a Prince Albert man who hated Nazism so fiercely that he not only signed up to fight in WWII, he also fought the government for the right to join in the first place. Jim Brady ...
Nov 08, 2025
North Stars snap three game skid, take down Terriers 4-1 at home
In an emotion filled game, the Battlefords North Stars (7-4-2-2, 3rd in Nutrien division) got the best of the Yorkton Terriers (9-8-0-1, 3rd in Bunge division) taking them down 4-1. After Terriers cap...
Nov 08, 2025
BTEC recognizing their clients' years of dedication.
The Battlefords Trade and Education Centre (BTEC) is about community and inclusion. It gives people a voice and helps them feel like they're part of the community."We focus on strengths here. We don't...
Nov 07, 2025
RCMP investigating related break-and-enters in Saskatchewan and Alberta
Maidstone and Kitscoty RCMP are investigating two related break-and-enters involving a stolen vehicle. Police first received a report at 11 a.m. on Nov. 2 of an overnight truck theft from outside a re...
Nov 07, 2025
Fifteen names, one legacy: Sweetgrass First Nation set to honour its veterans
When Chief Lorie Whitecalf looks over the names of Sweetgrass men who went to war, she sees a legacy of courage and sacrifice that continues to guide her community today.Fifteen members of Sweetgrass ...
Nov 07, 2025
North Stars look to end losing streak at home against the Yorkton Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars, sitting third in the Nutrien division, are set for a two-game weekend series at home when they face the Yorkton Terriers, who also sit third in their Bunge division.The No...
Nov 07, 2025
‘Welcome to Regina’: Riders excited for West Final in front of home crowd
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will once again try to break through in the CFL West Final with an extra advantage this time around - a raucous crowd at Mosaic Stadium.Saskatchewan last hosted the West F...
Nov 07, 2025
Governing Saskatchewan Party looks to rebuild in cities ahead of weekend conventio
REGINA - Saskatchewan's governing party is hoping to regain support from the province's two major cities as members prepare to meet at its biennial convention this weekend.One of the themes at Saturda...
Nov 07, 2025
Gunshots herald ostrich cull after police limit access to British Columbia farm
EDGEWOOD, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA - Gunshots rang out at a British Columbia ostrich farm as a Canadian Food Inspection Agency operation to cull hundreds of the birds got underway.The shots were comin...
Nov 07, 2025