HEADING EAST FOR NATIONALS
Pair of North Battleford players gearing up for Basketball Women's National Championships
The Canada Basketball U15 and U17 women's national championships are coming up in Sherbrooke, Que., from Aug. 3 to 8 and Team Saskatchewan will have one player from North Battleford on each roster.Callie Oborowsky is on the U15 team, while Camryn Hummeny plays for the U17 team. Both players will also represent North Ba...
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Roughriders, Elks set for CFL clash after emotional week
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing to take on the Edmonton Elks on Thursday after what has been an emotional week for the team.On Saturday, the day before the CFL club was set to return to practice, linebacker Jayden Dalke was killed in a car crash that also took the life of 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru.On Mon...
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HEADING EAST FOR NATIONALS
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This summer's mosquito boom could be traced back several years, expert says
For many Saskatchewan residents swatting away clouds of mosquitoes this summer, the insects may seem like a sudden nuisance.An entomologist said the surge has actually been years in the making.Mosquito eggs can survive for up to seven years without water before hatching when conditions become favourable, meaning this s...
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HEADING EAST FOR NATIONALS
Pair of North Battleford players gearing up for Basketball Women's National Championships
The Canada Basketball U15 and U17 women's national championships are coming up in Sherbrooke, Que., from Aug. 3 to 8 and Team Saskatchewan will have one player from North Battleford on each roster.Callie Oborowsky is on the U15 team, while Camryn Hummeny plays for the U17 team. Both players will also represent North Ba...
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municipal matters
Battleford shifts development review costs from taxpayers to applicants
Battleford council has approved a policy aimed at ensuring taxpayers no longer shoulder the cost of outside experts hired to review complex private development proposals, shifting those expenses to applicants instead.The change applies when development or subdivision applications require specialized expertise beyond th...
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Fatal ATV rollover at Canoe Lake Cree First Nation
An 18-year old girl has died following an ATV accident on Canoe Lake Cree First Nation. Beauval RCMP officers were called at 8:35 a.m. on July 21 in response to an ATV rollover.Upon arrival, officers found two people had been involved in the rollover. The driver of the ATV had injuries described as 'serious in nature' ...
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BRINGING HOME THE HARDWARE
Maryska Kardynal shines with three medals at Western Canada Challenge
North Battleford had just one competitor at The Western Canada Team Challenge for track and field in Regina over the weekend, but the city was well represented by 15-year-old Maryska Kardynal who took home two gold medals in the 200-metre hurdles and high jump, along with a bronze medal in the 80-metre hurdles. "T...
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local summer traditions
Battleford seeks more parade entries as Treaty 6 theme takes centre stage
Organizers are looking to fill about two dozen more spots in this year's Battleford's Parade and Fireworks night, as preparations continue for one of the community's biggest summer traditions, this year with a theme recognizing the 150th anniversary of Treaty 6.The 41st annual event is scheduled for Aug. 7, with the to...
Jul 22, 2026
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Carney, premiers to meet amid new U.S. tariff threats
Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet with Canada's premiers in Prince Edward Island today amid new tariff threats from the United States.The First Ministers Meeting comes just days after U.S. President Donald Trump signed orders to increase tariffs by 50 per cent on a variety of Canadian goods, ranging from hockey stic...
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Roughriders, Elks set for CFL clash after emotional week
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing to take on the Edmonton Elks on Thursday after what has been an emotional week for the team.On Saturday, the day before the CFL club was set to return to practice, linebacker Jayden Dalke was killed in a car crash that also took the life of 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru.On Mon...
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Joint Alberta-Saskatchewan crime crackdown leads to 52 arrest warrants
A four-day, multi-agency crime reduction operation in Lloydminster resulted in the execution of 52 outstanding arrest warrants and dozens of additional enforcement actions.The operation, conducted between July 14 and July 17, brought together 10 policing units from Alberta and Saskatchewan in a coordinated effort targe...
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Premier Scott Moe 'not confident' in CUSMA renewal after latest tariff announcement
Over the past year and a half, Canada has had to deal with round after round of tariffs - and threats - from U.S. President Donald Trump.Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe joined The Evan Bray Show on Wednesday morning to discuss the 50 per cent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods announced by the president on Monday...
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Surpassed last year's numbers
RCMP flag 77 per cent increase in fatal collisions this June, July
Since the beginning of June, 23 collisions have killed 27 people in Saskatchewan, representing a 77 per cent increase in fatal crashes compared to June and July last year."Since July 10 alone, 16 people have lost their lives," said the Saskatchewan RCMP's Lee Knelsen, an inspector and traffic services operati...
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Crime severity
Northern Saskatchewan communities among Canada's highest for crime severity
Several northern Saskatchewan communities continue to record crime severity levels far above both the provincial and national averages, according to newly released 2025 data from Statistics Canada.The Crime Severity Index (CSI), which measures both the volume and seriousness of police-reported crime, was 75.01 national...
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HEADING EAST FOR NATIONALS
Pair of North Battleford players gearing up for Basketball Women's National Championships
The Canada Basketball U15 and U17 women's national championships are coming up in Sherbrooke, Que., from Aug. 3 to 8 and Team Saskatchewan will have one player from North Battleford on each roster.Callie Oborowsky is on the U15 team, while Camryn Hummeny plays for the U17 team. Both players will also represent North Ba...
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Riderville
Roughriders, Elks set for CFL clash after emotional week
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are preparing to take on the Edmonton Elks on Thursday after what has been an emotional week for the team.On Saturday, the day before the CFL club was set to return to practice, linebacker Jayden Dalke was killed in a car crash that also took the life of 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru.On Mon...
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Preparing for showdown with Elks
'You have to keep going': Riders learn from the past as they grieve
It's been a feeling a few members of the Saskatchewan Roughriders have had to deal with before.Members of the CFL club are dealing with the death of linebacker Jayden Dalke, who was killed when RCMP said his vehicle travelled the wrong way down Highway 11, hitting and killing 22-year-old Bhishma Rajyaguru, who was driv...
Jul 22, 2026
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"A"
North Stars round out leadership group with Klippenstein, Nelson named assistants
The Battlefords North Stars have nearly finalized their leadership group for the 2026-27 season.The team announced forwards Finlay Klippenstein and Owen Nelson have been named assistant captains, joining captain Owen Dyck.Head coach and general manager Connor Logan said the decision came after consulting with players o...
Jul 21, 2026
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Highway 11 crash
Saskatchewan Roughriders mourn the loss of teammate Jayden Dalke
Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Nick Wiebe was one of the last people to talk to Jayden Dalke before the crash that took his life on Saturday."I spoke with JD when he was on his way home here. Was supposed to play a round of golf today, actually," Wiebe said after Monday's practice."He was so excited...
Jul 21, 2026
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NEW GOALIE IN TOWN
North Stars sign goaltender Nathan Claydon for 2026/27 season
The Battlefords North Stars have bolstered their goaltending depth, signing 20-year-old netminder Nathan Claydon.From Maple Ridge, B.C., Claydon has spent time in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) and Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL).In the 2024-25 season, Claydon sp...
Jul 20, 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
Carney says he could have been more clear about Gordie Howe bridge deal with U.S.
CHARLOTTETOWN - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he could have done a better job of explaining the details of a deal that will see the Gordie Howe International Bridge open to traffic between Ontario and Michigan next week. The text of an agreement to o...
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B.C. boosts monitoring of 865 repeat offenders, adds Lower Mainland intervention hubs
VANCOUVER - The British Columbia government says it's expanding the supervision of repeat offenders with the creation of seven new intervention and monitoring hubs in the Lower Mainland to help reduce street disorder and crimes targeting businesses. It...
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Fuel costs on the rise as latest geopolitical turmoil drives up crude oil prices
CALGARY - Fuel costs are on the rise in Canada as geopolitical turmoil drives the price of crude oil to its highest level in more than a month. The Canadian national average sat above $1.80 a litre on Thursday - a two-cent increase from a day earlier ...
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Bank of Canada ordered for second time not to use replacement workers during strike
OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada has been ordered for the second time this month to stop using the services of contract workers while its security officers are on strike. In a decision issued Wednesday, the Canada Industrial Relations Board said the Bank of...
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Supreme Court to examine timeliness of tribunal's decisions on RCMP labour issues
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will look at whether a tribunal's decisions on RCMP labour issues should be issued within strict timelines. The top court has agreed to review the handling of cases by the RCMP External Review Committee - an indepen...
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Falling crime numbers raise questions about Ottawa's tough-on-crime bills
OTTAWA - New statistics indicating crime has dropped almost everywhere in Canada show the Liberal government's three tough-on-crime bills were not based on facts, one advocate says. Statistics Canada said Wednesday both the rates and severity of report...
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World
Tropical Storm Bertha strikes Gulf Coast near the Texas-Louisiana line in second landfall
Tropical Storm Bertha made a second landfall Thursday near the Texas-Louisiana state line after grazing southern Louisiana in a slow crawl that triggered heavy surf and some flooding along the Gulf Coast. Forecasters said more flooding was possible as ...
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Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman sentenced to life as family describes trauma, loss
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Friends and family of Minnesota Democratic lawmaker Melissa Hortman said the man sentenced Thursday to two life terms plus 40 years after pleading guilty to her murder failed to eliminate her legacy but caused enduring fear and fury ...
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House again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House on Thursday narrowly passed a resolution to halt U.S. military action in Iran, sending a warning to President Donald Trump for the second time as the war has escalated and the future of the conflict is increasingly uncertain...
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Trump adds new condition to Saudi nuclear deal, says kingdom must normalize relations with Israel
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump on Thursday appeared to add a condition to the newly signed agreement with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program, saying the deal would require the kingdom to normalize its relations with Israel through th...
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Amish Shah wins Democratic congressional primary in Arizona, a blow to the party establishment
PHOENIX (AP) - Amish Shah won the Democratic primary Wednesday in a hotly contested congressional district in Arizona, delivering another defeat to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, which backed a rival, as more voters reject the prefere...
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House Republicans adopt $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump's priorities
WASHINGTON (AP) - The House adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few GOP holdouts in a final push before the midte...
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