Growers vs growers
Saskatchewan canola farmers competing in Battle of the Bushels
While farmers are always trying to grow the best possible crop they can, 14 farmers around Saskatchewan, and one from Alberta, are taking it to a competitive level. Beyer Crop Sciences is hosting the Battle of the Bushels, a competition where the 15 farmers involved have each selected a 40 acre plot of land to try and...
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intensive camp
Camp Molly inspires teen girls to consider career in fire service
It was a unique experience for eight girls from across Saskatchewan who participated in Camp Molly in La Ronge. Camp Molly, which was held July 23-26 and is designed for teens between 15-18 years old, is about providing an opportunity to meet and engage with strong female role models in the industry, as well as learn a...
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Growers vs growers
Saskatchewan canola farmers competing in Battle of the Bushels
While farmers are always trying to grow the best possible crop they can, 14 farmers around Saskatchewan, and one from Alberta, are taking it to a competitive level. Beyer Crop Sciences is hosting the Battle of the Bushels, a competition where the 15 farmers involved have each selected a 40 acre plot of land to try and...
2h ago
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intensive camp
Camp Molly inspires teen girls to consider career in fire service
It was a unique experience for eight girls from across Saskatchewan who participated in Camp Molly in La Ronge. Camp Molly, which was held July 23-26 and is designed for teens between 15-18 years old, is about providing an opportunity to meet and engage with strong female role models in the industry, as well as learn a...
9h ago
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Alarming incidents
RCMP say woman captured in viral video, punched two officers
Acknowledging the public will form opinions based on what they have seen in a video posted to social media, Chief and Council at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation are also reminding people it's important to hear all of the facts before drawing conclusions.The statement follows a pair of videos shared on social media over ...
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Project funding
North Battleford seeks federal funding as arena project moves forward
As the Battlefords continue to prepare for the new Battlefords Arena and Event Centre, a significant step has been made as government officials, chiefs from surrounding First Nations, representatives from the Regional Enhancement Committee and community leaders gathered at the InnovationPlex in North Battleford to upda...
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CONTINUED INVESTIGATION
RCMP search for stolen electric trike
Battlefords RCMP are investigating the theft of an electric trike. On July 26, they received the report of the theft and the investigation determined an unknown individual or individuals entered a yard, cut the lock off the trike, and stole it. It's believed that this happened between 7:30 p.m. on July 25 and 7:15 a.m....
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Community events
Battlefords Pride week celebrates identity, community support
Be yourself. That was the message 26-year-old Ari Plummer shared with the community as participants gathered for this year's Battlefords Pride parade. Plummer, who served as this year's parade marshal, reflected on her own experience of coming out and encouraged others to embrace who they are. (Image Credit: Alyssa Ru...
Jul 27, 2026
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Saskatchewan
uranium mine
Full scale construction to commence at Wheeler River
Denison Mines Corporation has announced activities at the Phoenix In-Situ Recovery uranium mine have transitioned from site preparations to full-scale construction. Since the start of site preparation and early works in March 2026, the company states significant progress has been made by Denison and its construction pa...
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Alarming incidents
RCMP say woman captured in viral video, punched two officers
Acknowledging the public will form opinions based on what they have seen in a video posted to social media, Chief and Council at Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation are also reminding people it's important to hear all of the facts before drawing conclusions.The statement follows a pair of videos shared on social media over ...
21h ago
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Work continues
Province gives update on northern Sask. highway projects
Highway work in and around Prince Albert is being highlighted by the province as part of a larger push to improve transportation links across northern Saskatchewan. Highways Minister Kim Gartner was in P.A. on Monday to provide an update on a number of projects, including work on Highway 302 east of the city and the ne...
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Court
Crown seeks Supreme Court appeal in Bernie Herman case
The Attorney General of Saskatchewan has filed an application for the Supreme Court of Canada to review the case of Bernie Herman, a former RCMP officer from Prince Albert who was convicted of killing his lover in 2021. The Crown is asking the Supreme Court to consider whether the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal was wrong...
Jul 27, 2026
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Health
Saskatchewan forms advisory committee on primary care, will consider family patient registry
Patients who do not have a family doctor in Saskatchewan may soon get some helping finding one through a proposed patient attachment registry.A provincial advisory committee has been set up by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Health, and a provincial patient attachment registry for residents who do not have a regular famil...
Jul 27, 2026
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Increased crushing capacity
Louis Dreyfus to add 140 jobs in Yorkton
A new pea production plant and an expanded canola processing at Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) are bringing dozens of new jobs to Yorkton.According to a release from the province, the changes to the company's canola processing site will more than double its crushing capacity.The new jobs will bring the company's workforce...
Jul 26, 2026
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local talent
Macklin's Cole Reschny named to World Junior Summer Showcase roster for Team Canada
Saskatchewan's Cole Reschny has moved one step closer towards making his return to Team Canada at the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship.On Friday, Reschny was named to Hockey Canada's World Junior Summer Showcase roster. He'll head to Windsor, Ont. next week to skate with other Team Canada hopefuls.The Macklin, Sask....
Jul 25, 2026
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local talent
North Battleford bull rider targets climb in national standings after hometown PBR Classic
The hometown victory Wyatt Fennig has spent years chasing will have to wait, but the North Battleford bull rider left Thursday night's McDonald's Colby Cave Memorial PBR Classic believing he is better prepared for what lies ahead.Fennig, who sits eighth in the latest Bull Riders Canada (BRC) national standings, came aw...
Jul 24, 2026
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Riders fall at home
Edmonton beats Saskatchewan after last-second field goal
The Edmonton Elks walked it off with a 57-yard field goal to beat the Saskatchewan Roughriders 36-34 on Thursday night at Mosaic Stadium.After Riders kicker Alex Hale made a field goal with 1:46 remaining in the game, Elks quarterback Cody Fajardo led a 52-yard drive and converted two third-down attempts to allow Edmon...
Jul 24, 2026
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NATIONAL STAGE
Pair of NBCHS Vikings reflect on claiming silver at Canada Cup
The U18 Football Canada Cup was held July 11-20 in Winnipeg, with some of the best football players from across the country gathering for the annual tournament. In the end, Team Saskatchewan took home the silver medal after falling 23-20 to Quebec in a championship game that came down to the wire. As in previous tourna...
Jul 24, 2026
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In rememberance
Fans reflect as Saskatchewan Roughriders honour Rajyaguru, Dalke after fatal crash
For several quiet minutes on Thursday night, the score, the standings and the rivalry did not matter.Thousands of fans stood inside Mosaic Stadium as the Saskatchewan Roughriders honoured Bhishma Rajyaguru and team captain Jayden Dalke, who were killed in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 11 near Lumsden on Saturday.Photo...
Jul 24, 2026
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GOING FOR FOUR
North Battleford Beavers aiming for their fourth straight title against Unity
The North Sask River Baseball League finals have been set, and it will be a rematch of last year's championship series between the No. 1 seed Unity Cardinals and the No. 2 North Battleford Beavers. "I think it's going to be a battle," said Beavers manager and player Kyle Gregoire. "Last year, we went 3 e...
Jul 23, 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
Edmonton sees wettest summer on record with endless rain, flooding and mosquitoes
EDMONTON - Alberta's capital city has broken the record for its wettest summer on record days before the start of August, bringing with it flooding, show cancellations and relentless mosquitoes. Edmonton has been saturated by 580 millimetres of rain as...
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Canadian accused of espionage in Belgium to remain in detention: prosecutor's office
OTTAWA - A Canadian facing espionage charges in Belgium will remain in custody for the time being. Following a closed-door hearing Tuesday, the Belgian federal prosecutor's office said the suspect would continue to be held in pretrial detention. The pr...
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Federal government launches expanded online passport renewal service
OTTAWA - Immigration Minister Lena Diab says that, starting today, online passport renewal is open to all eligible Canadian adults. To qualify, applicants must have an address in Canada, be older than 16 when they got their last passport, and must have...
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CBC won't disclose Eurovision costs as memo says Ottawa can't order it to take part
OTTAWA - CBC/Radio-Canada won't disclose how much participating in the Eurovision song contest could cost, while a government document notes the tab for the international cultural event has hit $1.5 million in other countries. "Such information is gene...
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LeBlanc heading back to Washington after Trump threatens new tariffs
WASHINGTON - Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is set to travel to Washington this week after United States President Donald Trump threatened to slap new tariffs on an array of Canadian goods starting next month. LeBlanc's spokesperson Gabriel...
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Ontario residents charged over alleged fraudulent passport renewal promises
TORONTO - Two Ontario residents face charges after a Competition Bureau probe found they allegedly misled Canadians into thinking they were dealing directly with the federal government's passport service. York Regional Police charged John Jesse Breslin...
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World
Teen gets life without parole for killing 4 at Georgia's Apalachee High School
A judge on Tuesday sentenced a teenager who killed two students and two teachers in a shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia to serve life in prison without the possibility of parole, calling his crimes "deliberate, contemplated evil." ...
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Seattle police say 15-year-old arrested in connection with festival shooting had a ghost gun
SEATTLE (AP) - The 15-year-old arrested after a shootout at a food festival near Seattle's Space Needle over the weekend was armed with a ghost gun with an extended magazine, police said Tuesday. Police Chief Shon Barnes told a news conf...
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Florida puts ex-police officer to death for girl's murder, first of 2 executions set for single day
STARKE, Fla. (AP) - A former police officer convicted of the on-duty rape and murder of a young girl was put to death Tuesday, the first of two lethal injections planned for a single day in Florida, hours before an 80-year-old man was to become the sec...
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FIFA plan for Kushner-backed $20 billion operation to run World Cup meets fury from Europe's UEFA
GENEVA (AP) - FIFA President Gianni Infantino's plan to create a $20 billion company running the World Cup with private investors including the Kushner family was announced Tuesday - and immediately attacked by European soccer body UEFA. ...
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Gunmen kill high-ranking Taliban official in Afghanistan in rare targeted attack
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Gunmen killed a high-ranking local Taliban official in Afghanistan's northwestern province of Badakhshan on Tuesday in a rare targeted killing in the country. Two gunmen shot Zabihullah Amiri, Badakhshan's direct...
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France orders 4,000 more evacuated as fires displace a third of a million across southwest Europe
LEGE-CAP FERRET, France (AP) - French authorities ordered 4,000 more people evacuated from tourist sites along its Atlantic coast on Tuesday, widening what may be France's largest peacetime evacuation as returning heat threatened firefighters' fragile ...
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