Raiders win series 4-2
Prince Albert Raiders advance to Western Hockey League final
For the first time since 2019, the Prince Albert Raiders are Eastern Conference Champions.They punched their ticket to the WHL finals Sunday night with a 7-6 win in Game 6 against the Medicine Hat Tigers.Riley Boychuk scored two goals on the night including the game winner, while Aiden Oiring, Braeden Cootes, Daxon Rud...
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Man arrested after bear spray incident at local church, suspect held by bystanders
A man is in custody after a bear spray incident at a church in North Battleford.Battlefords RCMP were called around 10:40 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, after receiving a report of a disturbance. The call ended before details were provided, but a second caller reported a man had discharged bear spray inside a church.Officers w...
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Man arrested after bear spray incident at local church, suspect held by bystanders
A man is in custody after a bear spray incident at a church in North Battleford.Battlefords RCMP were called around 10:40 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, after receiving a report of a disturbance. The call ended before details were provided, but a second caller reported a man had discharged bear spray inside a church.Officers w...
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Fire ban
City of North Battleford issues fire ban
The City of North Battleford has issued a fire ban for all residents, effective immediately. The ban comes after the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said the current Fire Weather Index (FWI) for the region is considered "high", bordering on "extreme", due to dry conditions. The fire ban in...
May 02, 2026
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public safety
New marshals unit targets repeat offenders in the Battlefords
A provincial policing unit operating in the Battlefords is focusing on arresting people with outstanding warrants, targeting offenders police say have often been difficult to track."If you consider individuals that have warrants, they can walk the streets, they can drive vehicles, they can continue to do crime wit...
May 01, 2026
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travel the world at school
Heritage Christian School takes students around the world with annual Folk Fest
Heritage Christian School in Battleford brought global history and cuisine together during its annual Folk Fest.Students from Grades 1 to 9 selected a country to research and present, showcasing facts, history, and traditional foods, many of which were available for purchase. Evalina - Zambia (Image Credit: Ryan Lamber...
May 01, 2026
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Online scammers
Phishing emails prompt North Battleford to shut down recreation booking system
That unexpected "voicemail" email might be better left unheard or deleted. The City of North Battleford is urging residents not to use its online recreation booking system after being notified of phishing emails linked to the platform.In a news release issued Friday, the city said its third-party booking soft...
May 01, 2026
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Public safety
Indigenous security firm to patrol North Battleford downtown in $106K pilot project
A First Nations security company will begin patrolling North Battleford's downtown core later this month under a pilot project supported by the city.The Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) said it has signed an agreement with MGBHLM Security, based in Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation, to prov...
May 01, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Record floods in some areas
Rural areas deal with extreme flooding as snow melts
Many residents and municipalities across central Saskatchewan are reporting washed out roads and heavy localized flooding, approaching records in some areas. A large amount of snow, measured at about eight feet in places like Lake Country north of Prince Albert has melted quickly, causing issues with road washouts and...
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climate change
Feds behind schedule on flood hazard mapping, auditor general says
Canada's auditor general says federal efforts to map parts of the country that face the highest risk of flooding are not on track to finish by the 2028 target date and don't account for the effects of climate change.In one of five reports released today, Auditor General Karen Hogan looked into the Liberal government's ...
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Fresh Tracks & Prairie Vibes - In Conversation With Taya Lebel on The Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: Taya Lebel Taya Lebel joins us to talk new music and what's on the way. Have a listen to her brand new song below ...
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Widespread growth
Saskatchewan's GDP well above the national average, government says
Saskatchewan's GDP grew by 2.2 per cent bringing the total for 2025 to $85.4 billion, according to Statistics Canada.GDP is the total value of goods and services produced over a specific time period and is a primary measurement used to evaluate the health of an economy. An increase in real GDP is viewed as a sign that ...
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Protecting Saskatchewan
Government plans to hire five new highway patrol officers in 2026-27
The Government of Saskatchewan says a bigger budget will translate into more highway patrol officers on the road around the province in the year ahead.The Saskatchewan Highway Patrol saw its funding increase from $7.8 million up to $8.5 million in the recent provincial budget. The Ministry of Community Safety said that...
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Spring melt
VIDEO: Floodwaters and washouts keep many Saskatchewan highways closed
Spring melt water flow continued to close highways and destroy roads in Saskatchewan on Sunday, with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) assisting in 16 active flooding locations.Environment Canada is now forecasting only showers or flurries in the flood-hit areas on Sunday night and fine and cooler weather ne...
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Raiders win series 4-2
Prince Albert Raiders advance to Western Hockey League final
For the first time since 2019, the Prince Albert Raiders are Eastern Conference Champions.They punched their ticket to the WHL finals Sunday night with a 7-6 win in Game 6 against the Medicine Hat Tigers.Riley Boychuk scored two goals on the night including the game winner, while Aiden Oiring, Braeden Cootes, Daxon Rud...
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Kickoff coming soon
Roughriders announce suite of themed games ahead of June 13 home opener
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have big plans for the 2026 CFL season.While the players will be looking to win back-to-back Grey Cup championships, fans can look forward to a number of themed games at Mosaic Stadium.Single-game tickets are currently on sale for all 10 regular-season home games, the team said, along with ...
May 02, 2026
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Hockey School
NBCHS announces hockey program, classes for next school year
North Battleford Comprehensive High School has announced the return of its on-ice hockey program, along with a new standalone off-ice hockey class that teaches students about the sport beyond the rink, including nutrition, leadership, and sportsmanship.The on-ice program, which costs $1,100, will be coached by North St...
May 01, 2026
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Riderville
Regina-born Roughrider receiver Mitch Picton retiring after nine seasons
After nine seasons and a Grey Cup win with the CFL team he grew up watching, Regina-born receiver Mitch Picton is hanging up his cleats.Picton, 30, was selected by the Riders in the fifth round of the CFL's 2017 draft. In the 64 regular-season games he played with the Riders, Pickton caught 96 passes for 1,081 yards an...
May 01, 2026
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U18 AAA hockey
North Stars prospect wins bronze at the Telus Cup with Regina
Grady Hodgins made his presence felt at the Telus Cup. The North Stars prospect scored in the bronze medal game and finished with three points (2G-1A) in seven games, helping the Regina Pat Canadians secure a 6-2 win over the Okanagan Rockets to claim bronze at the national men's AAA championship in Peterborough, ON fr...
Apr 29, 2026
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White Rock Basketball
Using sports for good; how a local basketball program is keeping kids off the streets
For struggling youth, it can be easy to fall into a lifestyle on the streets without access to much. Sports can be a good outlet for people that are struggling, but often the financial aspect keeps people away. That is why Denzyl Gopher started White Rock Basketball Inc, a basketball program that is free of charge for ...
Apr 29, 2026
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Community Investment Program
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SIGA's Community Investment Fund increased to $2 Million to Strengthen Saskatchewan Communities Increased investment to support local events, sports teams, fundraisers and cultural celebrations province-wideSASKATOON, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud to announce a significant expansion of i...
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$60 Million Economic Development
Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation Advances Plans For Future Casino Development With Support From SIGA
Battlefords, Saskatchewan - The Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation hosted an update on its exciting Casino and Resorts economic development project on Tuesday April 14, 2026, at The Ridge Interpretive Centre, Battlefords, Saskatchewan. The approximately $100 million project, which includes an i...
Apr 23, 2026
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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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Canada
Mock beheading of Quebec labour minister at May Day protest draws outrage
MONTREAL - Quebec's major unions have apologized after protesters at a May Day event in Montreal over the weekend staged a mock beheading of the province's labour minister. A video circulating widely on social media shows demonstrators using what appea...
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Auditor general reports on avian flu vaccines, First Nations funding
OTTAWA - Two federal watchdogs released five audits Monday, including probes into federal workplace accessibility and avian flu. Here are some of the highlights: Indigenous Services Canada failed to monitor funding for First Nations A report from audit...
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Solomon says new federal AI strategy will track impact on jobs
OTTAWA - The federal government's promised new national AI strategy will consider the technology's impacts on the labour market, Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon said on Monday. It's been six months since the government wrapped up fast-tra...
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Federal government rolling out $1.5 billion in tariff relief
OTTAWA - The federal government is announcing $1.5 billion in tariff relief in response to the United States widening its tariff criteria last month. The announcement includes the creation of a new $1 billion program under the Business Development Bank...
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In the news today: Carney in Armenia, Peter Nygard appeal, 'May the 4th be with you'
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Carney set to meet world leaders at European summit in Armenia Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Armenia today to meet with world leaders during the European Politi...
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Ontario's top court set to hear Nygard's appeal of sex assault conviction, sentence
TORONTO - The Ontario Court of Appeal is set to hear Peter Nygard's appeal of his sexual assault convictions and prison sentence today, with his lawyers arguing the Toronto trial judge made errors including admitting the testimony of an expert on traum...
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World
A driver plows into people in the German city of Leipzig, killing 2 people
BERLIN (AP) - A driver plowed into people in the center of the German city of Leipzig on Monday, leaving two people dead, authorities said. The city's fire service director, Axel Schuh, said that another two people were seriously injured ...
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Supreme Court restores access to abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail and pharmacies
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Monday restored broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone, blocking a ruling that had threatened to upend one of the main ways abortions are provided across the nation. The order signed by Justi...
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UAE says Iran has resumed attacks as the US moves to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United Arab Emirates said Monday it came under attack by Iran for the first time since a fragile ceasefire took hold in early April. The attacks appeared to be in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest e...
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Shooting at lake near Oklahoma City sends at least 12 people to hospitals
EDMOND, Okla. (AP) - A shooting Sunday night at a party at a lake near Oklahoma City sent least 12 people to hospitals, according to police and hospital officials. Edmond police spokesperson Emily Ward said authorities received reports of...
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Rudy Giuliani hospitalized in critical condition, his spokesman says
NEW YORK (AP) - Former New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani is hospitalized in critical but stable condition, his spokesperson said Sunday, days after the Republican hoarsely told his talk show audience that his voice was "a little under the weather." ...
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A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean kills 3 people
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) - A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean killed three people, including an elderly married couple, and sickened at least three others, the World Health Organization and ...
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