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Unions call for flexibility as executive federal staff return to the office full-time
Unions representing workers across the country were calling on governments to be flexible Monday after executives in the federal public service started a new work schedule that will see them on-site in the office five days a week.The Treasury Board announced the change to remote work rules in February and said all othe...
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Readiness gaps
Despite repeated wildfire seasons, preparedness gap persists in Saskatchewan
According to a new survey, Saskatchewan residents are heading into another wildfire season with high awareness of smoke risks, but experts say that awareness is not consistently translating into preparedness at the household level.The Angus Reid survey, commissioned by First Onsite Property Restoration, which has respo...
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Celebrates A Decade Of Learning
Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee
Readiness gaps
Despite repeated wildfire seasons, preparedness gap persists in Saskatchewan
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local history
A century-old piano finds its voice again in a Battleford church
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local history
A century-old piano finds its voice again in a Battleford church
The legs came off first.Then the body - more than 600 pounds - was wrapped and carried in pieces before being reassembled inside St. George's Anglican Church in Battleford. When it was set in place, a century-old piano was ready to be heard again."We were contacted by the Goodman family... and they had this piano ...
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local talent
'Art needs to have a purpose': Red Pheasant Cree Nation artist honoured with Sask. Order of Merit
"Art needs to have a purpose."For Lionel Peyachew, that purpose isn't abstract, it stands in bronze in North Battleford.A monument of Annie Peyachew in Central Park serves as a reminder of a history many people didn't know happened there, reflecting the kind of work the artist from Red Pheasant Cree Nation ha...
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ONLINE SCAMMERS
Recreation booking system restored after phishing scam in North Battleford
Online booking has resumed for City of North Battleford recreational spaces after an incident with a phishing scam last week. The booking for facilities and classes through the Parks and Recreation Department has now been restored. The city's IT department has implemented enhanced authentication protocols for this sof...
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UPDATED: RCMP charges man after bear spray incident at local church
*This story was updated to include more details from RCMP.A man has been arrested following a bear spray incident in a North Battleford church on Sunday morning. As a result of continued investigation, 38-year-old Chad Weasel from North Battleford is charged with: Four counts, assault with a weapon one count, possessi...
May 03, 2026
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Fire ban
City of North Battleford issues fire ban
The City of North Battleford has issued a fire ban for all residents, effective immediately. The ban comes after the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said the current Fire Weather Index (FWI) for the region is considered "high", bordering on "extreme", due to dry conditions. The fire ban in...
May 02, 2026
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public safety
New marshals unit targets repeat offenders in the Battlefords
A provincial policing unit operating in the Battlefords is focusing on arresting people with outstanding warrants, targeting offenders police say have often been difficult to track."If you consider individuals that have warrants, they can walk the streets, they can drive vehicles, they can continue to do crime wit...
May 01, 2026
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Saskatchewan
back to the office
Unions call for flexibility as executive federal staff return to the office full-time
Unions representing workers across the country were calling on governments to be flexible Monday after executives in the federal public service started a new work schedule that will see them on-site in the office five days a week.The Treasury Board announced the change to remote work rules in February and said all othe...
10h ago
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Readiness gaps
Despite repeated wildfire seasons, preparedness gap persists in Saskatchewan
According to a new survey, Saskatchewan residents are heading into another wildfire season with high awareness of smoke risks, but experts say that awareness is not consistently translating into preparedness at the household level.The Angus Reid survey, commissioned by First Onsite Property Restoration, which has respo...
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Armley flood
Connaught experiences 1 in 200-year flood, limited evacuations may be needed
The RM of Connaught has been hard hit by spring runoff this year and is now warning that some residents may need to be evacuated. Both Connaught and its northern/eastern neighbour, the RM of Arborfield have declared emergencies as has the Town of Arborfield. The Water Security Agency (WSA) said the Carrot River, Tisda...
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USask Indigenous Achievement Award
USask student creates ribbon skirts for charity
During his first year of post-secondary, when University of Saskatchewan student Sawyer Kopec attended his first powwow, he felt ill-suited to participate in any of the traditions.A Métis student from Weyburn, Saskatchewan, Kopec grew up in a small rural community with very little of his culture around him. Atte...
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Snow melt
Flooding leaves local property owners stranded
The rapid snow melt and subsequent rising water is wreaking havoc on rural properties in the Prince Albert area.Wendy Bunt lives at Briarlea, which is right across from Round Lake and their only access road has been washed out. "I actually had to phone to cancel an eye appointment because I said I don't think STAR...
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Record floods in some areas
Rural areas deal with extreme flooding as snow melts
Many residents and municipalities across central Saskatchewan are reporting washed out roads and heavy localized flooding, approaching records in some areas. A large amount of snow, measured at about eight feet in places like Lake Country north of Prince Albert has melted quickly, causing issues with road washouts and...
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Local Sports
Raiders win series 4-2
Prince Albert Raiders advance to Western Hockey League final
For the first time since 2019, the Prince Albert Raiders are Eastern Conference Champions.They punched their ticket to the WHL finals Sunday night with a 7-6 win in Game 6 against the Medicine Hat Tigers.Riley Boychuk scored two goals on the night including the game winner, while Aiden Oiring, Braeden Cootes, Daxon Rud...
May 04, 2026
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Kickoff coming soon
Roughriders announce suite of themed games ahead of June 13 home opener
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have big plans for the 2026 CFL season.While the players will be looking to win back-to-back Grey Cup championships, fans can look forward to a number of themed games at Mosaic Stadium.Single-game tickets are currently on sale for all 10 regular-season home games, the team said, along with ...
May 02, 2026
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Hockey School
NBCHS announces hockey program, classes for next school year
North Battleford Comprehensive High School has announced the return of its on-ice hockey program, along with a new standalone off-ice hockey class that teaches students about the sport beyond the rink, including nutrition, leadership, and sportsmanship.The on-ice program, which costs $1,100, will be coached by North St...
May 01, 2026
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Riderville
Regina-born Roughrider receiver Mitch Picton retiring after nine seasons
After nine seasons and a Grey Cup win with the CFL team he grew up watching, Regina-born receiver Mitch Picton is hanging up his cleats.Picton, 30, was selected by the Riders in the fifth round of the CFL's 2017 draft. In the 64 regular-season games he played with the Riders, Pickton caught 96 passes for 1,081 yards an...
May 01, 2026
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U18 AAA hockey
North Stars prospect wins bronze at the Telus Cup with Regina
Grady Hodgins made his presence felt at the Telus Cup. The North Stars prospect scored in the bronze medal game and finished with three points (2G-1A) in seven games, helping the Regina Pat Canadians secure a 6-2 win over the Okanagan Rockets to claim bronze at the national men's AAA championship in Peterborough, ON fr...
Apr 29, 2026
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White Rock Basketball
Using sports for good; how a local basketball program is keeping kids off the streets
For struggling youth, it can be easy to fall into a lifestyle on the streets without access to much. Sports can be a good outlet for people that are struggling, but often the financial aspect keeps people away. That is why Denzyl Gopher started White Rock Basketball Inc, a basketball program that is free of charge for ...
Apr 29, 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
In the news today: New governor general, Legislature returns, ticket resale woes
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... PM Carney expected to name new governor general today Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to name a new governor general today at a press conference in Ottawa. ...
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Vigil to be held on Parliament Hill today for missing and murdered Indigenous women
OTTAWA - Family and friends of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people are set to gather on Parliament Hill today. Participants plan to hold a press conference and a vigil for Red Dress Day. The event will be led by Bridget T...
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Five things to watch out for as Quebec's legislature resumes ahead of fall election
QUÉBEC - Quebec's legislature is back in session May 5, and new Premier Christine Fréchette has five weeks to push through her political agenda before the summer break - and October's general election. Here are five things to watch out for at the natio...
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PM Carney expected to name new governor general today
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to name a new governor general today at a press conference in Ottawa. The governor general is appointed by the Sovereign on the advice of the prime minister and usually holds office for five years. Mary ...
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PM Carney expected to name the next governor general on Tuesday
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to name a new governor general at a press conference in Ottawa on Tuesday. The governor general is appointed by the Sovereign on the advice of the prime minister and usually holds office for five years. M...
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Toronto woman asks court for emergency relief to receive medically assisted death
TORONTO - Claire Elyse Brosseau said she hadn't been outside since January. She made an exception Monday to make her latest plea for a medically assisted death outside of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. "It's unbearable. Every morning I wake up...
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World
Indigenous people honor and raise awareness for relatives who are missing or have been killed
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - Across the country, Indigenous people are gathering this week to honor loved ones who are missing or have been killed and to call for better data collection, law enforcement response and reforms to make their communities safer....
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An explosion at a fireworks plant in China kills at least 26 people, state media says
BEIJING (AP) - An explosion at a fireworks plant in a central Chinese province killed at least 26 people and injured 61 others, authorities reported Tuesday. China's official news agency Xinhua said the blast occurred at a fireworks plant...
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Secret Service says suspect fired weapon on National Mall, bystander injured
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Secret Service says a suspect who opened fire Monday on the National Mall did so after being confronted by officers. Secret Service Deputy Director Matt Quinn said officers returned fire. A bystander was struck by th...
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California says State Farm violated the law in handling of insurance claims after 2025 LA wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company was slow to investigate and underpaid claims from the 2025 Los Angeles-area wildfires, regulators announ...
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California seeks millions of dollars from State Farm for handling of claims after 2025 LA wildfires
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California's top insurance regulator says the state is seeking millions of dollars in penalties from State Farm after an investigation found the insurance company violated state law while handling claims from the 2025 Los Ange...
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A driver plows into people in a shopping area in Germany, killing 2
BERLIN (AP) - A driver plowed into people in a busy shopping area in the center of the German city of Leipzig on Monday afternoon, leaving two people dead, authorities said. An additional three people were seriously injured in what offici...
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