cruise ship outbreak
Canadians on ship at centre of hantavirus outbreak land in Canada
Four Canadians who disembarked the cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak landed Sunday in B.C., where they will continue their quarantine.Online plane tracking platform FlightAware says the aircraft carrying the Canadians arrived at the airport in Victoria from Saguenay-Bagotville Airport in Quebec....
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Birdwatching boom
Birdwatchers flock to Saskatchewan for rare species and prairie skies
Birdwatching may sound like a quiet pastime, but in Saskatchewan, it has become a growing tourism draw that attracts visitors from around the world.From snowy owls on winter fence posts to the rare whooping crane stopping in harvested fields, the province has earned a reputation among birders and wildlife photographers...
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Celebrates A Decade Of Learning
Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee
Cameco halts production at Key Lake mill as bridge collapse impedes supply route
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Battlefords
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North Battleford set to finalize 2026 property tax rates, levies
North Battleford city council is set to consider final approval of a 3.419 per cent municipal tax increase next week, with higher recreation levies and updated mill rates affecting homeowners and businesses across the city.Council will review a package of 2026 tax bylaws Monday required before the city can issue proper...
May 10, 2026
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Police
Manslaughter charge laid after young woman's death at Turnor Lake
In connection to a young woman's death on Friday at Turnor Lake, a 25-year-old man has been charged with manslaughter.Darian Montgrand, 25, is scheduled to appear Monday at Meadow Lake Provincial Court.On May 8, at approximately 2:55 a.m., Buffalo Narrows RCMP received a report of an injured female at a residence in Tu...
May 10, 2026
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health care
'It's unbelievable': On Air for Healthcare Radiothon surpasses goal with $211k raised for dialysis patients
Every Christmas, Nic Fransoo hangs handmade ornaments his grandfather crafted while receiving care in North Battleford as his kidneys began to fail. The decorations are small reminders of the extra time his family was given together.On Friday, those memories came full circle as the Battlefords and area community raised...
May 09, 2026
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'BEAUTIFUL, EMOTIONAL, EXPLOSIVE'
Powwow documentary brings cinematic Indigenous storytelling to the Battlefords
Beneath a tunnel of towering trees, an Indigenous fancy shawl dancer moves gracefully through the natural corridor. One by one, more dancers emerge beside her, their vibrant shawls sweeping through the air in a powerful display of tradition. The scene is just one moment from Powwow - The Documentary, an ambitious new f...
May 08, 2026
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COST OF LIVING
'It's a difficult time for us': Battlefords food bank cuts hampers as Saskatchewan grocery inflation tops Canada
As Saskatchewan records the highest food inflation rate in Canada, the Battlefords food bank says demand for children's food bags has nearly doubled compared with a year ago.The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre distributed 670 Food for Kids bags in March, up from 352 during the same month last year, execut...
May 08, 2026
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Battlefords MS Walk
The MS Canada's Battlefords MS Walk fundraising event is taking place on June 7, 2026. On the day, members of the local community will come together to connect with one another and raise funds to better the quality of life for Canadians living with MS (multiple sclerosis). Since its inception 35 years ago, MS Walk has ...
May 08, 2026
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Saskatchewan
cruise ship outbreak
Canadians on ship at centre of hantavirus outbreak land in Canada
Four Canadians who disembarked the cruise ship at the centre of a deadly hantavirus outbreak landed Sunday in B.C., where they will continue their quarantine.Online plane tracking platform FlightAware says the aircraft carrying the Canadians arrived at the airport in Victoria from Saguenay-Bagotville Airport in Quebec....
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Cameco halts production at Key Lake mill as bridge collapse impedes supply route
Uranium mining giant Cameco says it has halted production at its Key Lake mill and slowed activity at its McArthur River mine after a bridge collapse on Highway 165 impeded an essential supply route.The company said its sites in northern Saskatchewan aren't directly impacted by the spring flooding that has swept throug...
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Birdwatching boom
Birdwatchers flock to Saskatchewan for rare species and prairie skies
Birdwatching may sound like a quiet pastime, but in Saskatchewan, it has become a growing tourism draw that attracts visitors from around the world.From snowy owls on winter fence posts to the rare whooping crane stopping in harvested fields, the province has earned a reputation among birders and wildlife photographers...
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Spring flood
Saskatchewan flooding: Highway to Île-à-la-Crosse reopens after culvert repair
The Saskatchewan Ministry of Highways has completed repairs to Highway 908 after the primary access in and out of Île-à-la-Crosse was closed due to flooding on Friday.The road closure east of Highway 155 effectively cut access to the northern village for residents outside the community, including to &Icir...
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“The Queen was always there."
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon reflects on five years of Indigenous diplomacy and reconciliation
OTTAWA - Nunavik, where Gov. Gen. Mary Simon grew up, is a long way from Ottawa and farther still from Buckingham Palace.That never stopped her mother Nancy May, a unilingual Inuk, from keeping a photo of Queen Elizabeth on prominent display in their family home, or from filling young Mary Simon's mind with stories abo...
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updated strategy
WorkSafe Saskatchewan drops Mission Zero branding
Mission Zero may be ending, but Saskatchewan officials say the mission behind it is far from complete.WorkSafe Saskatchewan unveiled a new strategic framework Wednesday aimed at reducing serious workplace injuries and fatalities by broadening its focus on worker health, psychological safety and well-being."Slogans...
May 09, 2026
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2026 Saskatchewan Roughriders: Plenty of familiar faces return on offence
Consistency was the goal for the Saskatchewan Roughriders on offensive side of the ball heading into the 2026 season.The defending Grey Cup champions were able to bring back a majority of their starting players from 2025, including Grey Cup MVP Trevor Harris and running back A.J. Ouellette.That doesn't mean the group i...
May 09, 2026
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WHL DRAFT
Three local prospects drafted to the WHL
Meadow Lake and Battleford were well represented during the WHL Prospects Draft earlier this week with three local players being picked up.Kacy Turberfield - Meadow Lake Turberfield was taken in the fifth round at 109th overall by the Portland Winterhawks, who acquired the pick in a trade with the Kelowna Rockets. &quo...
May 08, 2026
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NEW HOF PRESIDENT
Jane Shury steps down from Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame as Earl Berard takes over
After serving as the president of the Saskatchewan baseball Hall of Fame since 2008, Jane Shury has officially called it a career and stepped down. When asked what went into the decision to step down now, Shury's answer was short and sweet. "I've been at it for 41 years, and I'm 92 years old." Shury took ove...
May 07, 2026
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BACK ON THE PITCH
BUFC set to begin the outdoor season in Saskatoon
The Battlefords United Football Club (BUFC) is heading to Saskatoon this weekend to open the season at the Lakewood Tournament. The club is sending seven teams: two U9 squads, U13, U15, U17 boys, U19 boys, and U11 girls.Although temperatures have started to rise, the long winter delayed outdoor preparations."We we...
May 07, 2026
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Riders sign five picks from 2026 CFL Draft, add to roster ahead of rookie camp
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have added to the numbers the team will see at training camp this season.The CFL club has signed five of its 2026 draft picks, as well as three territorial junior players and a quarterback as a part of the league's internship program.Read more:Riders add defensive back Austin McKinney, Shel...
May 06, 2026
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UNDER THE LIGHTS
Pair of NBCHS football players selected for national showcase game
The Canadian Football Chat (CFC) prospect game will be taking place on May 23 in Hamilton, ON, and two North Battleford residents will be representing the community and the North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings. Offensive tackle Reed Johnson as well as defensive lineman Brandyn Schmunk will be maki...
May 05, 2026
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Community Investment Program
30 Years of Sharing Success
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...
Apr 29, 2026
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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
When it comes to private jets, World Cup influx will pale next to Taylor Swift
VANCOUVER - Metro Vancouver airports are preparing for the arrival of world leaders, celebrities and the ultrarich in their private jets as they descend for the FIFA World Cup, which starts next month. Andy Margolis, the chief operations officer of Va...
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Economic growth now tops environment as priority in energy policy, poll suggests
OTTAWA - More Canadians now say economic growth should be a bigger priority in Canada's energy policy than protecting the environment, a new Angus Reid Institute report suggests. The pollster released a report Monday indicating 61 per cent of Canadians...
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'Final touches' underway at FIFA World Cup venues in Vancouver, Toronto
Hard hats and orange cones have been a frequent sight at B.C. Place for well over a year amid a flurry of construction. Now, with a month to go before the FIFA World Cup comes to Vancouver, the stadium's facelift - including the installation of a gras...
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In the news today: Hantavirus contacts isolate, deepfakes bill, FIFA economic impact
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... MPs amend bill criminalizing sexual deepfakes to include 'nearly nude' images A federal government bill that would criminalize sexual deepfakes will now incorporat...
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MPs amend bill criminalizing sexual deepfakes to include 'nearly nude' images
OTTAWA - A House of Commons committee has amended a proposed bill that would criminalize sexual deepfakes to ensure it covers "nearly nude" images. The change to Bill C-16 comes after experts warned the original version of the bill would likely not inc...
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Blind side: Why World Cup economic impact on Vancouver and Toronto may never be known
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Foodie Tours is hoping to dine out on an influx of visitors for the FIFA World Cup, when soccer fans begin converging on the city next month. "We've actually custom curated the script and the tastings in each three of our tours to...
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World
Israel sentences 2 soldiers to military prison for desecration of Christian statue in Lebanon
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's military said Monday that two soldiers will spend weeks in military prison for the desecration of a Christian statue in southern Lebanon. One soldier, who stuck a cigarette in the mouth of a statue of the Virgin ...
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Man charged in White House correspondents' dinner attack pleads not guilty
WASHINGTON (AP) - A man accused of storming the White House Correspondents' Association dinner while armed with guns and knives pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that he attempted to kill President Donald Trump and fired a shotgun at a Secret Ser...
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Philippine House votes to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines (AP) - An overwhelming majority of the Philippine House of Representatives voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday over alleged unexplained wealth, misuse of state funds and threats to have the president assassinated....
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2 passengers test positive for hantavirus as a third shows symptoms after cruise ship evacuation
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) - A French woman and an American tested positive for the hantavirus, as nations around the world scrambled Monday to repatriate passengers from a cruise ship hit by a deadly outbreak and quarantine or isolate them. ...
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Remains of US soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered
CASABLANCA, Morocco (AP) - The remains of a U.S. soldier who went missing during military exercises in Morocco a week ago were recovered in the Atlantic Ocean, the army said Sunday. Military teams were still searching for a second missing soldier. ...
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Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi is transferred to a Tehran hospital, her foundation says
BEIRUT (AP) - Nobel Peace laureate and activist Narges Mohammadi has been transferred to a Tehran hospital more than a week after collapsing in prison, her foundation said Sunday. Her transfer comes after days of pleading by her family an...
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