repairs and renovations
Saskatchewan funds $1.3M for facilities supporting disabled individuals
The provincial government is funding $1.3 million in improvements to group homes and day programs for people with intellectual disabilities.According to a Government of Saskatchewan media release, the capital grant funding will go to 15 community-based organizations.The money will fund repairs and renovations to group ...
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Sask. government announces new School literacy initiatives for September
Saskatchewan's youngest readers will be getting more support with their early learning needs this September.The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding literacy supports by launching provincial reading screeners this month.Students in Kindergarten through Grade 3 will have access to these screeners, which are quick ass...
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Labout Day Classic
An overtime thriller as the Riders win another classic on Labour Day Weekend over Bombers
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Winnings
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Battlefords
NO HEALTH RISK
Geosmin behind changes to Battlefords drinking water
Residents in North Battleford may notice an earthy or musty taste and odour in their drinking water as elevated levels of geosmin are detected in the North Saskatchewan River. Geosmin is a naturally occurring organic compound produced by certain algae and microorganisms. It can affect the taste and odour of drinking wa...
Sep 04, 2026
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2026-27 season
'When we come to the rink, it means business': New season takes shape at North Stars training camp
The Battlefords North Stars are back at the starting line, less than five months after their season ended one victory short of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League final.Training camp opened Thursday with returning players, experienced additions and young prospects divided among three teams and competing for places on...
Sep 04, 2026
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Harley Knife and Môhkomân Creative
Ahtahkakoop member starts Okanagan's first Indigenous animation studio
A man originally from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation has launched what he says is the first Indigenous-owned animation studio in B.C.Harley Knife has worked as an animator for the past 12 years on shows including Max and Ruby on Treehouse, Pete the Cat on Amazon Prime and Everybody Still Hates Chris on Comedy Central.This wee...
Sep 03, 2026
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WANTED
Battlefords RCMP seek wanted man after firearm discharged toward residence
Battlefords RCMP are asking the public to report sightings of a wanted North Battleford man following a firearm discharge on Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation.RCMP received a report of the firearm discharge at about 2:25 a.m. on Aug. 25.An investigation determined the shot was fired from a vehicle in t...
Sep 03, 2026
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OUTSTANDING MANAGER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Saudi Arabia to North Battleford: Local manager honoured with national McDonald's award
Eric Noarin went to school to become an engineer, never expecting his career would instead lead him to drive-thru windows.More than two decades after starting with McDonald's, the North Battleford manager has been recognized as one of the top restaurant leaders in Canada."I was completely overwhelmed but very happ...
Sep 03, 2026
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policing
Man arrested after traffic investigation brings police to high school
A man was arrested Thursday morning during a traffic-related investigation that brought police to a high school in North Battleford. Police said officers were at the school around 8:40 a.m. The police presence has since ended, and no charges have been laid.Investigators determined there is no known risk to public safet...
Sep 03, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Labout Day Classic
An overtime thriller as the Riders win another classic on Labour Day Weekend over Bombers
It took some extra football but the Saskatchewan Roughriders won another Labour Day Classic.Saskatchewan emerged from a sold-out Mosaic Stadium with a 32-26 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.Short-yardage quarterback Tommy Stevens had another hat trick of touchdowns this season, his third coming in the overtime mini-g...
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repairs and renovations
Saskatchewan funds $1.3M for facilities supporting disabled individuals
The provincial government is funding $1.3 million in improvements to group homes and day programs for people with intellectual disabilities.According to a Government of Saskatchewan media release, the capital grant funding will go to 15 community-based organizations.The money will fund repairs and renovations to group ...
12h ago
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More support
Sask. government announces new School literacy initiatives for September
Saskatchewan's youngest readers will be getting more support with their early learning needs this September.The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding literacy supports by launching provincial reading screeners this month.Students in Kindergarten through Grade 3 will have access to these screeners, which are quick ass...
12h ago
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Yearly showdown
'Sixty minutes of violent football': Riders, Bombers set to clash in Labour Day Classic
It's one of the most anticipated games of the CFL season - the annual Labour Day Classic at Mosaic Stadium between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.The yearly showdown has a reputation as a game where the teams' records don't matter but in 2026, it, along with the rematch between the two in the ne...
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Rate Hike
Sask. drivers face SGI rate increase of 3.75 per cent in 2027
SGI customers will face an increase in their insurance rates for a second straight year.The Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel (SRRP) has recommended a 3.75 per cent overall Auto Fund increase, with rate rebalancing, which is set to take effect on June 1, 2027.Rate rebalancing means the increase for each customer will vary...
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special warrant
Sask. Public Safety Agency being handed $50M more for flooding and wildfires
Just five months after presenting its budget, the provincial government is signing off on an extra $50 million in spending for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency.A special warrant was signed at the end of last month to authorize the money for the Ministry of Community Safety, which will be put into the agency.Nearly...
Sep 05, 2026
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Local Sports
Labout Day Classic
An overtime thriller as the Riders win another classic on Labour Day Weekend over Bombers
It took some extra football but the Saskatchewan Roughriders won another Labour Day Classic.Saskatchewan emerged from a sold-out Mosaic Stadium with a 32-26 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.Short-yardage quarterback Tommy Stevens had another hat trick of touchdowns this season, his third coming in the overtime mini-g...
7h ago
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Yearly showdown
'Sixty minutes of violent football': Riders, Bombers set to clash in Labour Day Classic
It's one of the most anticipated games of the CFL season - the annual Labour Day Classic at Mosaic Stadium between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.The yearly showdown has a reputation as a game where the teams' records don't matter but in 2026, it, along with the rematch between the two in the ne...
18h ago
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Big Weekend
Riders look to build momentum, halt Bombers' surge in Labour Day Classic
Momentum is something teams are always trying to capture throughout a season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders were able to put an end to a two-game skid last week with a 28-24 victory over the Toronto Argonauts.Defensive back Marcus Sayles believes that momentum does carry over from game to game. "We had a really good...
Sep 05, 2026
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Big Weekend
Riders looking to hit their stride as Labour Day Classic approaches
The Saskatchewan Roughriders always look to improve throughout the season.But once Labour Day hits, head coach Corey Mace feels like this is the time of year when you really need to start seeing the team trend upward."The season standings usually start to get tighter and tighter around this time. You want to be hi...
Sep 03, 2026
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Roughriders
Riders' Burgess Jr.'s patience pays off with first interception in first CFL start
James Burgess Jr. was told one thing when he was cut by the Saskatchewan Roughriders following training camp - stay ready."I knew what I did in camp so I just stayed prepared and ready for any call from anyone. I got a call early and I was ready," the 24-year-old defensive back said.He had even gotten a job a...
Sep 03, 2026
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Rider News
Shemar Bridges ready to go with Saskatchewan Roughriders
It's been a busy couple of weeks for Shemar Bridges.The wide receiver was back at practice for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, preparing for an Aug. 15 game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders after dealing with an injury all season.But he was released by the Ti-Cats on Aug. 19. On Aug. 25, it was announced that the former C...
Aug 27, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
The SIMA Awards are back for 2026, and this year promises to be more exciting than ever. As a platform dedicated to celebrating Indigenous talent, the awards recognize the contributions of Indigenous artists across various genres. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this is your chance to shine.The...
Jun 30, 2026
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30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
SIGA hit a record $418 million in gross revenue, and $167 million in a final distribution of income for its 2025-26 fiscal year. June 23, 2026 - Saskatoon, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is reporting record-breaking profits for the fourth year in a row, achieving $418 million in gross revenue and ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
The Smoke Signals Progressive Jackpot must hit before it reaches $2 million and for Yvonne Greenwald, it was as close to the limit as possible.Yvonne, from Unity, Sask., became Saskatchewan's newest millionaire on Wednesday when she officially won a total of $1,924,070.69 at the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority's (...
Jun 16, 2026
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Canada
Otto Jelinek, a former cabinet minister and world-champion figure skater, dead at 86
OTTAWA - Otto Jelinek, a former world-champion figure skater and federal cabinet minister, has died at the age of 86. "He was quite the ambitious guy," his younger brother Henry said Sunday, a day after Jelinek's death. "He was also sincerely and stron...
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Quebec school finds creative ways to help students with visual impairments learn
MONTREAL - At Jacques-Ouellette school, learning can mean reading braille, making out large print, or relying on touch - and no two students learn quite the same way. The hallways of the Longueuil school, just south of Montreal, came back to life last ...
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Chicago aquarium shares health update on Marineland belugas after whale deaths
CHICAGO - A Chicago aquarium says several of the belugas that were transferred to its site from Ontario's Marineland have health issues. Shedd Aquarium says in a Friday statement it is conducting round-the-clock supervision and teams are monitoring the...
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Nova Scotia mourning woman who died during flooding, premier says
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston says the province is mourning a Cape Breton Island woman who died during widespread flooding across the region caused by torrential rain. RCMP say the body of a 46-year-old woman from Cleveland, N.S., was recov...
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American diplomat recounts Canadian solidarity with U.S. after Sept. 11 attacks
OTTAWA - American diplomat Baxter Hunt recalls showing up to work at the U.S. Embassy in Ottawa the morning after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and finding "a mountain of flowers" outside the building. "It was just a day that none of us will ever forget,"...
Sep 06, 2026
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Quebec courts say generative AI cannot replace judges' reasoning
MONTREAL - Quebec's courts have issued new guidelines restricting judges' use of generative artificial intelligence, stressing that judging must remain a fundamentally human responsibility. The guidelines, jointly adopted by the Quebec Court of Appeal,...
Sep 05, 2026
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World
Israeli airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon kill 9 people, wound 13
KFAR RUMMAN, Lebanon (AP) - Israel's air force carried out two airstrikes early Monday on a southern Lebanese village, killing at least nine people and wounding others, including women and children, Lebanon's Health Ministry said. Monday'...
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Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration on Sunday renewed its appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal judge blocked new restrictions on mail ballots ahead of the midterms. The filing came after U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talw...
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Building collapse in New Delhi kills 1 and traps dozens of others
NEW DELHI (AP) - A building collapsed in New Delhi on Sunday, killing at least one person and trapping dozens of others, officials said. The five-story building, which housed a boys' hostel, collapsed in Satya Niketan, a densely populated...
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US envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Kyiv after talks with Putin in Moscow
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on Sunday in their first official visit to Ukraine as part of a renewed push for peace after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Their trip follows a m...
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At least 25 people dead in a bus crash in Cape Verde's Fogo Island, officials and media say
PRAIA, Cape Verde (AP) - At least 25 people - mostly teenagers - were killed in a traffic accident in the African island nation of Cape Verde, local media and officials said Sunday. The accident, which occurred on the Campanas de Cima rou...
23h ago
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German exit polls suggest far-right party has big lead in regional election
MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP) - The Alternative for Germany party has a strong lead in a regional election, but it is unclear whether it will be able to form the country's first far-right state government since World War II, exit polls indicated Sunday. ...
Sep 06, 2026
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