Battlefords RCMP received a report of a missing 12-year-old girl on May 27. Zaida Campbell was last seen at McKitrick School on 101st Street in North Battleford on May 26 at 8 a.m. Police have been checking places Campbell is known to visit and are following up on received information. She is described as being 5 feet,...

The Saskatchewan Pickleball Provincial Championship was held over the weekend in Regina, drawing competitors from across Saskatchewan. Just one player made the trip from North Battleford and happened to return home with a medal in every division he entered. Les Semchuk, who is 70 years old, won gold in 63-plus mixed do...

For Ira Horse, caring for the environment is more than a personal value - it is a responsibility she believes communities should actively uphold."I'm forever hearing at powwows and round dances that we need to respect Mother Earth. Then, after it's all over, there is nothing but garbage all over," said the pr...

Battleford's Sheldon Graham is $109,672 richer after winning on a LOTTO 6/49 ticket he purchased at the Carlton Trail Co-op in North Battleford.The win came as a surprise when his sister scanned the ticket on her iPad."The amount came up and she thought, 'This must be wrong!." Graham said. "She rescanned...

Over the weekend, Battleford's Alex Dillabough Centre transformed into a lively hub of colour, music, dance and international flavours as thousands gathered for the annual A Taste of Culture celebration.Hosted by the Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre (BIRC), the event gives residents a chance to experience cultur...

Community members from across the Battlefords will gather on June 6 for the fifth annual Suicide Awareness Walk, an event focused on honouring loved ones lost to suicide and raising awareness about mental health.For organizer Elvin Nicotine, the walk is deeply personal."My son committed suicide June 15th, 2020, in...

A suspicious death on Montreal Lake Cree Nation has been ruled a homicide, according to Saskatchewan RCMP. Montreal Lake and Waskesiu RCMP were first called to a home in the community around 1:10 a.m. on June 1 for a report of an injured man. Officers provided first aid to the victim until EMS arrived, but he was decla...

A knock at the door.You open it to find a smiling girl standing on the step, pulling a little wagon stacked with boxes of cookies."Hi, would you like to buy some Girl Guide cookies?"For generations of Canadians, it's been a familiar scene. The chocolate and vanilla cookies in the spring. The mint chocolate on...

For Ira Horse, caring for the environment is more than a personal value - it is a responsibility she believes communities should actively uphold."I'm forever hearing at powwows and round dances that we need to respect Mother Earth. Then, after it's all over, there is nothing but garbage all over," said the pr...

The province is sitting in a much better position than it was over the weekend when it comes to wildfires.At a media briefing Monday morning, executive director of land operations for the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) Bryan Chartrand and Premier Scott Moe said huge efforts by local governance organizations, ...

A suspect connected to an active shooter incident that left one person dead and another injured in Pelican Narrows has been apprehended by police.Shortly after 8 p.m., RCMP confirmed he was taken into custody. As a result, the civil emergency alert issued earlier in the day was cancelled. Shortly before 2 p.m., police ...

A new Saskatchewan law that allows the government and individuals harmed by illicit drug activity to recover costs from those involved in the production, trafficking, importing or exporting of highly addictive drugs is now in force. The Response to Illicit Drugs Act took effect June 1. Justice Minister and Attorney Gen...

The Saskatchewan Pickleball Provincial Championship was held over the weekend in Regina, drawing competitors from across Saskatchewan. Just one player made the trip from North Battleford and happened to return home with a medal in every division he entered. Les Semchuk, who is 70 years old, won gold in 63-plus mixed do...

The Saskatchewan Roughriders finalized their roster Saturday, adding 13 players to the practice roster while releasing 19 others ahead of the start of the 2026 CFL season.The moves comes just over 24 hours after training camp wrapped up at Mosaic Stadium, where coaches spent the final day evaluating talent before makin...

For Saskatchewan Roughriders hopeful Matthew Sexton, the waiting is just beginning.The receiver and return specialist spent the last few weeks fighting for a roster spot, making plays in the pre-season and trying to prove he belongs in green and white. Now, with final roster decisions looming, all he could do was wait ...

The Red Pheasant Snipers hit the jackpot in Las Vegas earlier this week.The U19 team for Red Pheasant Cree Nation made the nearly 40-hour bus ride from Saskatchewan to Nevada for the 2026 OneHockey Las Vegas Hockey Tournament, where they were flawless in their championship run going 5-0. In the gold medal game, they me...

Approximately 200 students from Turtleford and surrounding schools will take part in the 2026 I Can Games in Turtleford, according to a Special Olympics Saskatchewan press release.The event is scheduled for June 3 at the Turtleford Community Centre and is supported by Special Olympics Saskatchewan. Organizers said the ...

The Canadian Football Chat (CFC) Prospects Game aired on TSN on May 25 from Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ont. Two players from North Battleford - defensive tackle Brandyn Schmunk and offensive lineman Reed Johnson took part. Both players were on Team Milt, playing for head coach Milt Stegall in a 30-12 victory. The ga...

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...

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...

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 ...

OTTAWA - Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says the federal government's new AI strategy will look to build trust in AI. Solomon says the strategy will emphasize empowering workers and the government will protect Canadians' privacy, data an...

OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says support for Quebec separatism was "wiped out" under Stephen Harper's government but polls show the movement has had steady support for decades. The Tory leader insists separatist sentiment in both Albe...

OTTAWA - Canada's military police watchdog is calling on the federal government to change the law to give her office more teeth and greater ability to investigate complaints. Military Police Complaints Commission chair Tammy Tremblay made the call for ...

MONTREAL - The Quebec coroner's office says a child has died after being seriously injured over the weekend when an inflatable castle was violently lifted into the air by strong winds. The province's emergency service says the incident occurred at Parc...

WASHINGTON - Canada has sent a letter to the United States and Mexico recommending that the three countries renew the continental trade pact as Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc prepares to meet with his American counterpart in Washington. The...

OTTAWA - A spokesperson for Immigration Minister Lena Diab says expedited visa processing for 37 Gazan students and their families stranded in a third country is now underway. The news follows a lengthy advocacy campaign by Canadian academics who have ...

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles against Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least 22 civilians and wounding 138 others, authorities said Tuesday. Russian President Vladimir ...

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russia attacked Ukraine's capital with a barrage of missiles and drones overnight Tuesday, killing at least three people and trapping others, authorities said. At least 29 people were injured, the head of Kyiv's milit...

COLUMBIA, S.C (AP) - A South Carolina jury on Monday found a store owner not guilty of murder in the 2023 shooting of a Black 14-year-old. The jury returned the verdict for Chikei Rick Chow. Chow, 61, who is Asian, shot Cyrus Carmack-Belt...

WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is reconsidering whether to move forward with a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate his allies, a person familiar with his thinking said Monday, as the Justice Department said it would temporarily pause its im...

WASHINGTON (AP) - The State Department plans to drastically slash the number of U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to come to the United States. The almost 50 U.S. embassies and consulate...

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting after he talked with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and communicated with the Lebanese militant group through mediators. ...