Road victory
Riders out-gallop Stamps in overtime thriller, win 40-37
It was another thriller in the 2026 CFL season as the Saskatchewan Roughriders left Calgary with a 40-37 win over the Stampeders at McMahon Stadium on Saturday.The Riders led 23-7 at one point but with only 34 seconds left in the game, Calgary's quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. connected with Tevin Jones for a touchdown to...
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New Policies
Here's what you need to know about Ottawa's new policies on social media and AI
Over the last two weeks of the parliamentary sitting, the Liberal government made a series of moves related to AI and digital regulation.It introduced a new AI strategy, a bill requiring social media platforms to ban kids under 16 and a long-awaited privacy bill. It also moved to block new rules requiring streamers to ...
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Battlefords
Celebrating people
Numerous events planned for National Indigenous Peoples Day event
Fort Battleford National Historic Site near Duck Lake will be bustling with activity on Saturday. To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day and commemorate the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6, the Office of the Treaty Commissioner and Parks Canada are hosting a special event that will bring together community members,...
Jun 20, 2026
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NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY pancake breakfast
Pancakes and Treaty 6 pride draw hundreds to downtown North Battleford
The smell of pancakes filled downtown North Battleford on Friday morning as students, workers, families and community members gathered to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day through food, music, dance and culture.The annual pancake breakfast hosted by the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre drew crowds to the cit...
Jun 19, 2026
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“Creating art is a political act”
Battlefords author celebrates Pride Month through storytelling
During Pride Month, Battlefords author Miguel Fenrich is reflecting on what it means to create stories as a 2SLGBTQ+ writer from rural Saskatchewan - and why representation matters.For him, storytelling is closely tied to identity, advocacy and making space for people who have not always seen themselves reflected in li...
Jun 19, 2026
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BATTLEFORDS RCMP
North Battleford man arrested after traffic stop leads to drug seizure
Battlefords RCMP say a traffic stop in North Battleford led to the arrest of a local man and the seizure of illicit drugs. Officers pulled over a car with no license plate on 15th Avenue in North Battleford at around 1:50 p.m. on June 11. During the investigation, officers determined the male passenger was wanted on a ...
Jun 19, 2026
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Three-month release gap
'An administrative error': Inmate mistakenly released from North Battleford facility remains at large
A woman who was mistakenly released from a North Battleford correctional facility three months ago has been reported unlawfully at large, the Ministry of Community Safety said.Keleisha Jackson, 26, was released from custody on March 19 following what officials described as an administrative error at the Saskatchewan Ho...
Jun 19, 2026
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new venture
Red Pheasant purchases controlling stake in oilfield construction company
Red Pheasant Cree Nation has purchased 70 per cent of L&L Oilfield Construction based out of Lloydminster. The First Nation announced the acquisition on Friday, stating it represents a significant accomplishment. A news release notes owning and directing an established, proven business is a major step forward for ...
Jun 19, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Father’s Day
Small moments, big memories: Why Father's Day is all about the everyday
Father's Day is a reminder that some of life's most lasting memories aren't made on big occasions, but in the smaller everyday moments.It's the early morning coffee chats, the rides to school or practice and shared jokes which may have seemed small at the time but have stayed with families for years. As Father's Day is...
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New Policies
Here's what you need to know about Ottawa's new policies on social media and AI
Over the last two weeks of the parliamentary sitting, the Liberal government made a series of moves related to AI and digital regulation.It introduced a new AI strategy, a bill requiring social media platforms to ban kids under 16 and a long-awaited privacy bill. It also moved to block new rules requiring streamers to ...
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2nd year for program
Canada Strong Pass expected to bring busy summer to Prince Albert National Park
Prince Albert National Park is preparing for a busier-than-usual summer as the Canada Strong Pass offers free admission to Parks Canada places from June 19 to September 7, 2026. The federal program waives admission fees at national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas operated by Parks ...
Jun 20, 2026
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raising eyebrows
Wildlife expert believes bear in viral photo suffering from infection
A photo taken in Northern Saskatchewan of a distressed bear on the side of the highway has caught the attention of hundreds of social media users. The photo was taken by Martin Mckenzie near the Lac La Ronge Indian Band community of Sucker River earlier this week. People quickly began speculating on the cause of its d...
Jun 19, 2026
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crime
'We are over capacity': Twenty-one cats abandoned outside Lloydminster shelter
Twenty-one cats were abandoned outside Lloydminster's Border Paws Animal Shelter in Rubbermaid totes Wednesday, forcing staff to find space and care for the animals despite already-limited resources.In a social media post, the shelter said it does not have room for the animals and is now working to secure housing, supp...
Jun 18, 2026
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Treaty 6 150 Years Commemorative Canoe Voyage
'We're all treaty people': Lloydminster students paddle 348 kilometres and learn beyond the classroom
For eight days, the North Saskatchewan River became a classroom unlike any other.Students from across the Lloydminster Public School Division traded desks for paddles on May 27, setting out on a 348-kilometre canoe journey between Fort Pitt and Fort Carlton to mark the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6.By the time the trip...
Jun 18, 2026
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Road victory
Riders out-gallop Stamps in overtime thriller, win 40-37
It was another thriller in the 2026 CFL season as the Saskatchewan Roughriders left Calgary with a 40-37 win over the Stampeders at McMahon Stadium on Saturday.The Riders led 23-7 at one point but with only 34 seconds left in the game, Calgary's quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. connected with Tevin Jones for a touchdown to...
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Riderville
Rider Foundation shares stories behind impact on Saskatchewan youth
A family sharing the loss of their son, a principal describing the excitement of a Rider player walking into a classroom, and a teenage football player explaining how he stayed in the game.Those were some of the stories at the centre of the Saskatchewan Roughrider Foundation's annual impact report Thursday, which moved...
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On the Cusp
Big World Cup win raises odds of Team Canada knockout matches in Vancouver
Canada's resounding World Cup win over Qatar doesn't just put the team in the driver's seat to advance in the tournament for the first time - it raises the prospect of even more Team Canada action in Vancouver.If Canada wins or draws against Switzerland at BC Place next Wednesday, it means the stadium will also host a ...
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Riders Gameday
Riders set for CFL 'heavyweight fight' with Stamps in Calgary
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to best the Calgary Stampeders on Saturday to improve to 2-0 to start the 2026 CFL season.Calgary was the only team that the Riders didn't beat last season, losing both contests in the regular season. At the end of the year, it was the Riders who won the Grey Cup while the Stamps ...
Jun 20, 2026
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MAKING HISTORY
Poitras Relay becomes second team to ever win multiple Muckleshoot Gold Cups
The Muckleshoot Gold Cup, the premiere Indian Relay event was held this past weekend at Emerald Downs in Auburn, WA. Saultaux First Nation's Poitras Racing took home the win for the second time in team history, with rider Joe "Jumpin Joe" Jackson on the track. The event featured heats on June 12-14. Poitras R...
Jun 18, 2026
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GOING FOR GOLD
North Battleford volleyball player prepares for third Canada Cup with Team Sask
For the third year in a row, North Battleford native and John Paul II Collegiate student Jadyn Bugg will hit the court with Team Saskatchewan at the Volleyball Canada Cup with the U17 team. "It means a lot," explained Bugg. "Every single time, the experience is unmatched. Compared to clubs, the Canada Cu...
Jun 18, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
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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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Ask someone from Calgary or Vancouver what you do in Kelowna and you'll get the same answer: wine tours. Fair enough. The Okanagan earned that reputation. But spend a summer day here with one of the region's local guides and you'll come home with a different story.You might spend a morning rappelling down a canyon wall...
Jun 15, 2026
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SIGA Scholarship Program
SIGA is a progressive organization guided by principles rooted in First Nations heritage. One of these principles, Pimâcihowin, refers to making a living, and SIGA recognizes that education and continued learning are essential to doing so. We established the SIGA Scholarship Program to invest $120,000 in First Na...
Jun 03, 2026
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Canada
Heavy rain causes flooding and power outages across Montreal area
MONTRÉAL - Environment Canada warned Sunday that conditions remain favourable for more flooding in parts of southern Quebec, after torrential rain soaked Montreal's West Island and communities south of the city a day earlier. Environment Canada said up...
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Wildfire still burns near B.C. village of Lytton, as deadly anniversary looms
A B.C. wildfire is continuing to burn, out of control, near the village of Lytton, where, almost five years ago, a similar blaze destroyed much of the community. Emergency officials say the Saw Creek wildfire has triggered dozens of evacuation orders a...
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'This is nuts': The hard-fought race to build Canada's next submarine fleet
OTTAWA - From a massive ad blitz featuring Canadian broadcast icon Peter Mansbridge to a cabinet minister calling on shipbuilders to cough up a car plant, the brief race to replace Canada's aging submarine fleet turned heads in more ways than one. The ...
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Communities across Canada celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day
OTTAWA - Events are being held across the country to mark the 30th National Indigenous Peoples' Day on Sunday, a day meant to honour the culture, histories and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. The day coincides with the summer ...
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Quebec town of Terrasse-Vaudreuil recognizes trees as living beings with rights
MONTREAL - A small town west of Montreal has decided to officially recognize trees as living beings with rights of their own, in what an environmental organization describes as a first in Quebec and Canada. A resolution adopted by Terrasse-Vaudreuil ci...
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Egyptian and New Zealand fans prepare for Vancouver's third World Cup match
VANCOUVER - Superstar Mohamed Salah and the rest of the Egyptian World Cup team face off today in Vancouver against New Zealand, the tournament's bottom-ranked team. The third match at BC Place Stadium has a tough act to follow for local fans after Thu...
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World
Vance meets top Iranian officials as US looks to prod Iran to 'turn over a new leaf'
OBBUERGEN, Switzerland (AP) - U.S. Vice President JD Vance said Sunday there was an opportunity to "turn over a new leaf" with Iran as the sides held talks aimed at building out the interim deal to end the war in Iran reached by the two sides last week...
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Hurricanes fans jam into downtown Raleigh for Stanley Cup parade and rally
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Thousands of jubilant Carolina Hurricanes fans crammed onto sidewalks, peered out office building windows and even lined up on floor after floor of a parking deck to cheer and wave at the team's Stanley Cup championship parade on S...
Jun 20, 2026
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Trump now says either Republican candidate would be a good pick in South Carolina's governor runoff
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - President Donald Trump changed his tune Friday heading into South Carolina's runoff next week, saying either Republican contender for governor - not just Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette, whom he endorsed before the primary earlier this mon...
Jun 19, 2026
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Without the injured Christian Pulisic, US beats Australia 2-0 to advance to World Cup knockout round
SEATTLE (AP) - Christian Pulisic's injury absence didn't hurt the Americans one bit. The U.S. national soccer team found a way to advance to the knockout round without the injured forward on the field, beating Australia 2-0 Friday for its...
Jun 19, 2026
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Two trains collide north of London, killing at least 1 person and seriously injuring dozens
LONDON (AP) - Two trains collided north of London on Friday, killing a driver and seriously injuring dozens of people on board. A passenger described being thrown forward by the impact then seeing fellow travelers with broken bones and bloody injuries....
Jun 19, 2026
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Christian Pulisic to miss US World Cup match against Australia because of calf injury
SEATTLE (AP) - U.S. star Christian Pulisic will miss Friday's World Cup match against Australia because of a calf injury and was replaced in the starting lineup by Ricardo Pepi. United States coach Mauricio Pochettino made the announcemen...
Jun 19, 2026
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