GIVING BACK
Battlefords initiative celebrates kindness through community nominations
A new initiative is giving Battlefords residents the chance to brighten someone's day by recognizing neighbours who make a difference or need a helping hand.Jacqueline Reynolds has launched Blessings in the Battlefords, a project inviting people to nominate someone in the area who deserves recognition or could benefit ...
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Out of this world
Canadian astronaut prepares for International Space Station mission
Growing up on a cattle farm in Fort Saskatchewan, Alta., Joshua Kutryk says he dreamt of going to space though he never thought it would happen.But a few months after Artemis II's lunar flyby, the 44-year-old is preparing for a mission to the International Space Station that could lead to medical breakthroughs.Kutryk i...
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GIVING BACK
Battlefords initiative celebrates kindness through community nominations
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Winnings
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Some WestJet flights still being cancelled Tuesday as airline ramps up after strike
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Battlefords
GIVING BACK
Battlefords initiative celebrates kindness through community nominations
A new initiative is giving Battlefords residents the chance to brighten someone's day by recognizing neighbours who make a difference or need a helping hand.Jacqueline Reynolds has launched Blessings in the Battlefords, a project inviting people to nominate someone in the area who deserves recognition or could benefit ...
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HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Call to the Hall: read all about the newest members of the Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame
With the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony approaching on Aug. 15, the Hall of Fame has released additional information on each inductee.INDIVIDUAL CATEGORYGeorge Dimas - Regina, SKDimas played baseball from age 10 to 40 as a pitcher, shortstop, centre-fielder and outfielder. He played Little League...
Aug 01, 2026
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NATIONAL STAGE
Pair of Sharks picked for U18 women's summer selection camp
Two Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks have made franchise history. Forward Brooke Weber and defenceman Savannah Mucha have been invited to Hockey Canada's 2026-27 summer selection camp, where they will compete for an opportunity to play for Canada's women's U18 team. "It's phenomenal," said Sharks coach Nolan ...
Jul 31, 2026
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Crime
North Battleford man arrested on pair of outstanding warrants
The Saskatchewan Marshals Service (SMS) has put a wanted 53-year-old man behind bars. On Thursday morning, officers arrested the man at his North Battleford home as part of a targeted investigation and coordinated enforcement efforts. The man had two outstanding warrants, including one for sexual interference and anoth...
Jul 31, 2026
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT
'Everything's so expensive': Sask. couple finds creative ways to pay for wedding
With Saskatchewan weddings costing hundreds of dollars per guest, 20-year-old Jasmine Bunnell and her fiancé, 21-year-old Clay Hunter, knew their September wedding would take careful saving.What they didn't plan for was a cow kick to the knee that left Bunnell injured, unable to work and searching for another wa...
Jul 31, 2026
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CRIME WATCH
Battlefords RCMP respond to over 60 calls on Wednesday night
Battlefords RCMP reported receiving more than 60 calls for service between 6 p.m. July 29 and 6 a.m. July 30.The calls included the following serious assaults:Battlefords RCMP received a report of a serious assault at a residence on Sweetgrass First Nation at approximately 11 p.m. July 29. Officers have been searching ...
Jul 30, 2026
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Agriculture
Saskatchewan senator, farmer Todd Lewis dies at age 65
Todd Lewis, a Saskatchewan senator, farmer and agricultural sector advocate has died at the age of 65.Raymonde Gagné, the speaker of the Senate, announced Lewis's death Saturday afternoon and called him a "steadfast champion of Saskatchewan's agricultural sector.""Throughout his more than four-dec...
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PROTECTING VULNERABLE CHILDREN
Saskatchewan autism advocate urges stronger safeguards after death of Calgary boy
The death of an 11-year-old autistic boy in Calgary has prompted renewed discussion in Saskatchewan about how to better protect vulnerable children.On July 16, an 11-year-old non-verbal boy with autism wandered away from his day home and disappeared. After a massive search spanning several days, he was found dead July ...
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CONNECTION TO THE PROVINCE
New Saskatchewan Day song honours musician's Prairie roots
Some places leave a mark on you long after you've moved away.For Dr. Bruce Lee Thiessen, Saskatchewan isn't just where he grew up - it's a collection of memories, landscapes, and stories that continue to inspire his music today.Known to his fans as Doctor BLT, Thiessen has turned his childhood experiences, the Prairie ...
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RESUME WORK
WestJet, CUPE reach tentative deal as passengers scramble amid flight disruptions
WestJet and the union representing some 4,400 flight attendants reached a tentative deal Monday to resume work after a brief work stoppage, but neither side is sharing specifics yet.The airline had said Sunday it had proposed a 13 per cent pay increase starting in October, and then a 2.5 per cent increase in each of th...
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Saskatchewan Effects
WestJet strike: Saskatoon workers picket, passengers deal with flight cancellations in Regina
Travellers are starting to feel the effects after WestJet's 4,400 flight attendants went on strike early Sunday morning.The airline halted all flights on a busy summer travel weekend after the carrier and union failed to reach a new contract.Both CUPE, the union representing the workers, and the airline announced the m...
Aug 02, 2026
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horsin' around
National horse racing event galloping into Prince Albert
The Prince Albert area is less than a week away from hosting a national competition that hasn't happened in ten years. Towards Lily Plain, horseback riders are getting ready to welcome riders from all over the prairies for the 2026 Canadian Endurance Championship. Hosted by the Saskatchewan Long Riders, equestrians wil...
Aug 02, 2026
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Local Sports
Revenge Win
Saskatchewan Roughriders win the rematch, defeat Elks in Edmonton
In a back-and-forth battle, the Saskatchewan Roughriders emerged as the victors in the rematch with the Edmonton Elks.While the offences exploded in the first meeting between the two last week, big plays were hard to come by on Saturday night at Commonwealth Stadium.Saskatchewan walked out of Edmonton with a 28-26 win....
Aug 02, 2026
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Saturday Night Football
Riders, Elks lock horns in CFL rematch at Commonwealth Stadium
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will try to throw a counterpunch against the Edmonton Elks in the season series.Saskatchewan lost 36-34 in the first meeting between the two teams last week. Edmonton can clinch the season series with another win today."It was tough (losing that last game). The last time I remember fee...
Aug 01, 2026
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HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES
Call to the Hall: read all about the newest members of the Sask. Baseball Hall of Fame
With the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony approaching on Aug. 15, the Hall of Fame has released additional information on each inductee.INDIVIDUAL CATEGORYGeorge Dimas - Regina, SKDimas played baseball from age 10 to 40 as a pitcher, shortstop, centre-fielder and outfielder. He played Little League...
Aug 01, 2026
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NATIONAL STAGE
Pair of Sharks picked for U18 women's summer selection camp
Two Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks have made franchise history. Forward Brooke Weber and defenceman Savannah Mucha have been invited to Hockey Canada's 2026-27 summer selection camp, where they will compete for an opportunity to play for Canada's women's U18 team. "It's phenomenal," said Sharks coach Nolan ...
Jul 31, 2026
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New guy in town
Derick Roberson eager to make quick impact with Riders
After a few years of calls from the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Derick Roberson has finally ventured north and joined the CFL."I've been with the UFL for a couple of years, and the agent reached out to me with the opportunity to make a few bucks," the San Antonio, Texas product said after Wednesday's practice.I...
Jul 30, 2026
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HISTORY ON THE COURT
Battlefords-area First Nations volleyball players reflect on inaugural First Nations team at Canada Cup
The Volleyball Canada Cup took place July 21 to 26 in Regina. While most participating teams were provincial squads, this year's tournament was the first to include a First Nations team, made up of Indigenous athletes from across Canada. Two Saskatchewan athletes on the All Nations team were 18-year-olds Mia Peyachew o...
Jul 29, 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
Quebec police call armed forces after suspected grenade found at campground
MONTREAL - Quebec provincial police have called the Canadian Armed Forces to dispose of a suspected grenade that was discovered at a campground south of Montreal today. Police spokesperson Louis-Philippe Ruel says a person found the object at around 10...
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U.S. antisemitism envoy calls on Canada to restrict visas, expand terrorism listings
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump's envoy for fighting antisemitism is urging Canada to revoke visas and expand terrorism listings to curb the rise of anti-Jewish hatred. Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun, who spent seven years of his childhood in Ottawa, was ap...
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Health Canada authorizes Moderna clinical trial for new Ebola vaccine candidate
TORONTO - Health Canada has authorized Moderna to conduct a clinical trial on a new mRNA vaccine that targets the form of Ebola blamed for the largest outbreak ever reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo. There is no vaccine or treatment for the ...
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Non-profit calls on feds to launch commission on legacy of slavery, racism in Canada
OTTAWA - A non-profit organization is calling on the federal government to launch a national commission to study the legacy of slavery and anti-Black racism in Canada. The Black Class Action Secretariat says the commission could probe the enduring impa...
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Town in Quebec's Laurentians declares state of emergency after heavy rainfall
MONTREAL - A municipality in Quebec's Laurentians region has declared a local state of emergency after heavy rainfall left some roads impassable. The town of L'Ascension says on social media that over a dozen roads are damaged or destroyed. Residents o...
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Canada-U.S. trade minister back in D.C. for talks this week
OTTAWA - Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc is in Washington again this week. LeBlanc and Janice Charette, Canada's chief trade negotiator, are in D.C. "for a series of trade-related engagements," a government spokesperson said Tuesday. Both Le...
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World
Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to US in spat with Lula
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration has revoked the visa of Brazil's ambassador to the United States in retaliation for Brazil's denial of visas last month for two American diplomats who sought to visit the country ahead of upcoming elections as...
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Netanyahu says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza until Hamas has been completely disarmed
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza City (AP) - Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that Israel will not withdraw from its current lines in Gaza until Hamas has completely disarmed and pushed back on a recent deal announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. ...
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Divided federal appeals court says Trump administration was wrong to terminate climate funds
WASHINGTON (AP) - A divided federal appeals court on Tuesday said the Trump administration improperly terminated billions of dollars in funds to boost clean energy projects, handing a win to a coalition of nonprofits picked to run the Biden-era effort....
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Utility's idle transmission tower caused 2025 Eaton fire that killed 19, Los Angeles officials say
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Sparks from an idle transmission tower owned by Southern California Edison caused the 2025 Eaton fire in the Los Angeles area that killed 19 people and destroyed more than 9,400 homes and businesses, Los Angeles County fire officials...
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Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general clears critical hurdle after deal with GOP holdouts
WASHINGTON (AP) - Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche cleared a critical hurdle Tuesday in his bid to be confirmed to the post after swaying Republican holdouts on a Senate committee to advance his nomination for a floor vote. The Senat...
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Arson suspect arrested as Spokane battles devastating wildfires
SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) - A man from Spokane, Washington, was arrested Monday and charged with setting one of the three devastating wildfires that are burning through the region. The Spokane County Sheriff's Office said Aaron F. Farinacci, 37...
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