SUCCESS IN THE POOL
Pair of Battlefords Orcas swimmers thrive at ManSask championship
The Manitoba-Saskatchewan Open Championship took place from July 9 to 12 at the Shaw Centre in Saskatoon, bringing together top swimmers from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and beyond, including a pair from the Battlefords. Eleven-year-old Sophie de Montarnal and 12-year-old Claire Meiers both posted personal bests in various ...
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CONTINUED INVESTIGATION
Two dead after rollover near Pelican Lake First Nation
Spiritwood RCMP are investigating a fatal rollover Sunday morning. On July 12, at about 10:55 a.m., RCMP received a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 24 near Pelican Lake First Nation. Two occupants were declared dead at the scene. They have been identified as a 31-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman, bot...
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SUCCESS IN THE POOL
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Fear to flight
From farm life to freefall: Rosthern woman soars with SkyHawks skydiving team
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SUCCESS IN THE POOL
Pair of Battlefords Orcas swimmers thrive at ManSask championship
The Manitoba-Saskatchewan Open Championship took place from July 9 to 12 at the Shaw Centre in Saskatoon, bringing together top swimmers from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and beyond, including a pair from the Battlefords. Eleven-year-old Sophie de Montarnal and 12-year-old Claire Meiers both posted personal bests in various ...
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CONTINUED INVESTIGATION
Two dead after rollover near Pelican Lake First Nation
Spiritwood RCMP are investigating a fatal rollover Sunday morning. On July 12, at about 10:55 a.m., RCMP received a report of a single-vehicle rollover on Highway 24 near Pelican Lake First Nation. Two occupants were declared dead at the scene. They have been identified as a 31-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman, bot...
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Battlefords RCMP investigate fatal Highway 40 motorcycle crash
A 62-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 40 near Battleford Saturday night.Battlefords RCMP received a report of the crash around 5:15 p.m.Investigation determined two motorcycles collided. EMS and local fire attended the scene. One rider was declared deceased en route to hospital. He has...
Jul 12, 2026
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2026 summer
'We just have to be thankful we're still here': Village of Speers deals with tornado aftermath
Residents of Speers spent Saturday clearing fallen trees, mangled buildings and scattered debris after an unconfirmed tornado tore through the small village Friday evening, leaving widespread damage but no reported injuries.The village, located about 50 kilometres southeast of North Battleford along Highway 40, was lef...
Jul 11, 2026
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JULY 14 AND 15
Sweetgrass First Nation prepares to welcome thousands for annual powwow
Thousands of people from across Canada and the United States are expected to make their way to Sweetgrass First Nation next week as the community prepares to host its annual powwow on July 14 and 15. "Each year we've had it it's grown," said Chief Lorie Whitecalf. "I'll drive around during the powwow and...
Jul 11, 2026
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TURTLE RIVER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
Unity Cardinals U18 AA baseball squad wins Turtle River League
The Turtle River League U18 season has come to an end, and the Unity Cardinals can call themselves champions. The Cardinals won the championship after taking down the North Battleford Beavers in a two-game sweep of the best-of-three series. Cardinals player Austin Sittler said the final game was close, but a late rally...
Jul 10, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Fear to flight
From farm life to freefall: Rosthern woman soars with SkyHawks skydiving team
When she is not helping save lives as a paramedic, Rosthern's Madeline Janzen is jumping out of airplanes with the Canadian Forces SkyHawks parachute team, encouraging young people to believe they can follow their own path. Cpl. Janzen, who grew up on a small farm near Rosthern, is part of the Canadian Army's parachute...
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Turnover luck
Riders roar to 38-7 victory over Hamilton Tiger-Cats in CFL action
The Saskatchewan Roughriders' defence turned around its turnover luck and helped the team earn a 38-7 win over the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on Sunday night at Mosaic Stadium.The Riders' defence, which only had three total turnovers coming into the game, added four more to that total on Sunday. That included a turnover on do...
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See the tutors for the last time
Snowbirds to make passes over Saskatoon on Tuesday before team is grounded
If you're willing to travel to Saskatoon, fans of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds may have another chance to see the iconic red and white jets before the team is grounded.Brian Swidrovich, an organizer for the Canada Remembers Air Show and an honorary Snowbird for his work in support of the team, said he made a request f...
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RCMP investigating
UPDATE: Missing woman found safe as RCMP continue search for charged man
Update: July 13, 12:45 p.m. RCMP continue to ask the public to report sightings and information on the whereabouts of Kevin Ross Watt. The woman he allegedly abducted has been located safe. This story was updated to remove the photo and name of the woman, as suggested by RCMP. --Update: July 13, 11:35 a.m. Saskatchewan...
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Storm aftermath
Power outages, storm damage stretch across northern Saskatchewan
A series of wild summer storms left devastation in their paths from the far west side of the province near Onion Lake, to the northeast by Kinistino and Carrot River. By Sunday morning, power had been restored to a majority of customers in north central Saskatchewan including Prince Albert, La Ronge, Candle Lake and su...
Jul 12, 2026
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Battlefords RCMP investigate fatal Highway 40 motorcycle crash
A 62-year-old man has died following a two-vehicle collision on Highway 40 near Battleford Saturday night.Battlefords RCMP received a report of the crash around 5:15 p.m.Investigation determined two motorcycles collided. EMS and local fire attended the scene. One rider was declared deceased en route to hospital. He has...
Jul 12, 2026
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SUCCESS IN THE POOL
Pair of Battlefords Orcas swimmers thrive at ManSask championship
The Manitoba-Saskatchewan Open Championship took place from July 9 to 12 at the Shaw Centre in Saskatoon, bringing together top swimmers from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and beyond, including a pair from the Battlefords. Eleven-year-old Sophie de Montarnal and 12-year-old Claire Meiers both posted personal bests in various ...
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Game Day
Riders, Ti-Cats set to battle at Mosaic Stadium in CFL action
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-1) will look to get a win tonight over a Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-2) team that will be without one of its top stars.Hamilton quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in last week's CFL action, possibly ending his CFL season. With the Riders meeting the Ti-Cats in the fi...
Jul 12, 2026
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TURTLE RIVER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
Unity Cardinals U18 AA baseball squad wins Turtle River League
The Turtle River League U18 season has come to an end, and the Unity Cardinals can call themselves champions. The Cardinals won the championship after taking down the North Battleford Beavers in a two-game sweep of the best-of-three series. Cardinals player Austin Sittler said the final game was close, but a late rally...
Jul 10, 2026
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ONTO NATIONALS
Maunula sibling show out and win their age groups at Sask. Junior Golf Provincials
The Saskatchewan Junior Golf Provincial Championship was held July 7-9 at The Legends Golf Course in Warman, and it was a successful weekend for the Maunula family. Shae Maunula, 16, won the U17 age group with a final score of five-under and finished second overall, earning his spot on Team Saskatchewan for the upcomin...
Jul 10, 2026
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Off-season moves
North Stars trade for forward Michiel Leenders from Beaver Valley Nitehawks
The Battlefords North Stars have added their first new player to the roster this off-season, acquiring Calgary-born forward Michiel Leenders from the Beaver Valley Nitehawks of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League. Last season, Leenders appeared in 42 games, scoring 53 points with 23 goals and 30 assists. Th...
Jul 09, 2026
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Provincials
Local golfers in Top 10 after Day 2 at Saskatchewan Junior Golf Championships
After the second day of the Saskatchewan Junior Golf Championships, the contenders for the title are shaping up as athletes from around the province play their final round at The Legends Golf Course in Warman.North Battleford's Shae Maunula is tied for third overall heading into the final day, sitting at 2-under, five ...
Jul 09, 2026
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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
Chief says assembly will tackle effect of major projects push on First Nations rights
OTTAWA - Major projects and a coming meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney and the premiers will be the main focus of the Assembly of First Nations annual general assembly this week, National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak said Monday. The AFN gatheri...
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Former Nova Scotia premier John Hamm dead at age 88
HALIFAX - John Hamm, the Progressive Conservative leader who was Nova Scotia premier from 1999 to 2006, has died at age 88. He entered provincial politics in 1993 representing the riding of Pictou Centre, where he had practised as a family doctor for ...
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Call to review Tatyanna Harrison death investigation after cause ruled undetermined
VANCOUVER - The family of Tatyanna Harrison and advocacy groups including the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs are calling for a comprehensive review of the investigation into her death four years ago, as they renew calls to reopen the case. It ...
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Former Manitoba MP charged with gun offences, 439 firearms and antique cannon seized
WINNIPEG - A former long-serving Manitoba member of Parliament faces multiple gun charges after police raided his home and seized 439 firearms - and a cannon. Inky Mark faces a dozen Criminal Code charges, including firearms trafficking, after the raid...
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Ottawa city councillors fuming as unannounced fireworks show follows Canada Day storm
OTTAWA - The City of Ottawa's emergency manager apologized Monday after an unannounced late-night fireworks show rocked parts of the city last week. Federal and municipal agencies say they are now trying to sort out who allowed the blasts to take place...
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Quebec announces plan to train more aerospace workers to meet expected demand
MIRABEL - Quebec's economy minister announced plans to establish a second aerospace engineering campus in the Montreal area as part of a series of initiatives to train more workers in the sector. Bernard Drainville revealed the plans north of Montreal ...
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World
Who is Darline Graham Nordone, Sen. Lindsey Graham's sister?
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Darline Graham Nordone, who was appointed to serve the remaining months of the Senate term that her late brother, Lindsey Graham, left behind when he died over the weekend, hasn't been in office before. But through...
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Minnesota prosecutors obtain long withheld evidence in investigation into protest shooting deaths
Minnesota prosecutors announced Monday that they have obtained key evidence in their ongoing investigations into fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti during pitched protests against a federal immigration enforcement crackdown in the state earl...
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EU rallies dozens of nations to pledge $1 billion for recovery fund in Gaza
BRUSSELS (AP) - The European Union coordinated efforts to raise 900 million euros ($1 billion) in aid for Gaza, working with 65 governments and organizations including the White House and the United Nations, the bloc's top diplomat said Monday. ...
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Ukraine and 9 other countries announce a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles
PARIS (AP) - Ukraine and nine other countries announced Monday they were forming a coalition to protect Europe from ballistic missiles, utilizing Kyiv's experience in fighting Russia's full-scale invasion for over four years. "Our goal is...
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Man shot and killed by ICE in Maine was not the target of warrant, Sen. Angus King says
BIDDEFORD, Maine (AP) - The motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting Monday was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing, Sen. Angus King said Homeland Security Secretary Mullin told him. It's the second time i...
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Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as her late brother's temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster announce...
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