BUSTED
Man arrested after high-speed chase in stolen semi near North Battleford
A man has been arrested and charged after fleeing from RCMP in a stolen semi-truck near North Battleford. On Feb 18, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Battlefords RCMP attempted to perform a traffic stop on a stolen semi-truck that was approaching North Battleford on Highway 16. The driver fled from officers and continued do...
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A family affair
Ontario man wins Canadian Challenge dog sled race
Jesse Terry, of Sioux Lookout, Ont., is the winner of the 10-dog Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race. He finished the race in 38 hours and two minutes, arriving at the finish line in La Ronge at 12:20 a.m. That was about 12 minutes ahead of his wife Mary England, who claimed second place, and 45 minutes before Garrick Sc...
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HOUSING
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Man arrested after high-speed chase in stolen semi near North Battleford
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Ontario man wins Canadian Challenge dog sled race
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BUSTED
Man arrested after high-speed chase in stolen semi near North Battleford
A man has been arrested and charged after fleeing from RCMP in a stolen semi-truck near North Battleford. On Feb 18, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Battlefords RCMP attempted to perform a traffic stop on a stolen semi-truck that was approaching North Battleford on Highway 16. The driver fled from officers and continued do...
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healthcare
Stories of compassion to take centre stage at Battlefords Healthcare Heroes celebration
A Battlefords family says a local doctor didn't just treat their father's cancer - they treated him with humanity.In a nomination submitted to the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation, the family described a physician who "did not only see the charts, the diagnosis or the timelines, but the person standing in front o...
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NATIONAL ACTION PLAN
North Battleford's Anchor and Thread receives $100K to help end gender-based violence
North Battleford's Anchor and Thread Community Services is one of 10 organizations in Saskatchewan that will receive funding to help end gender-based violence. The organization will receive $100,000 of the $1.46 million being provided through the National Action Plan investment. This money will support counselling and...
Feb 18, 2026
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GREY CUP COMMUNITY TOUR
Rider pride on display as Grey Cup visits North Battleford
Green is the colour, football is the game. That's what fans sang as they stood in line; smiles drawn across their faces as they awaited a photo with the Grey Cup and Saskatchewan's own, Logan Ferland. North Battleford was the eighth stop on the Grey Cup Community Tour, where fans filled the Don Ross Center. Among the...
Feb 18, 2026
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infrastructure
North Battleford unveils plan to improve trail safety and connections across city
North Battleford is proposing a long-term overhaul of its trail network aimed at improving safety and better connecting neighbourhoods with the river valley.The city's newly released Trails Master Plan lays out a roadmap for future upgrades and expansions to its system of more than 35 kilometres of urban and river vall...
Feb 18, 2026
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BUSTED
Wanted man found in tree after RCMP deploy drone on Thunderchild First Nation
A climb up a tree wasn't enough to avoid RCMP after a wanted man fled into the woods on Thunderchild First Nation over the weekend.Turtleford RCMP were conducting routine patrols around 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 14 when they located a vehicle at a residence on Thunderchild First Nation linked to a wanted individual. Off...
Feb 18, 2026
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Saskatchewan
HOUSING
Lloydminster launches new plan to address housing gaps, guide future affordable homes
The City of Lloydminster is launching a new plan aimed at addressing housing gaps and guiding where accessible and affordable homes should be built in the years ahead.Called the HAPPY Plan, the initiative is designed to determine what types of housing are needed in the community and how partners can work together to mo...
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A family affair
Ontario man wins Canadian Challenge dog sled race
Jesse Terry, of Sioux Lookout, Ont., is the winner of the 10-dog Canadian Challenge Sled Dog Race. He finished the race in 38 hours and two minutes, arriving at the finish line in La Ronge at 12:20 a.m. That was about 12 minutes ahead of his wife Mary England, who claimed second place, and 45 minutes before Garrick Sc...
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Crime
RCMP searching for man who escaped police during raid
Pelican Narrows RCMP are asking the public to remain vigilant and report any sightings of a wanted 28-year-old man. Solomon Custer is being sought by police following his escape from officers during his arrest earlier this week. On Feb. 17, RCMP executed a search warrant at a home in Pelican Narrows where Custer was a...
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Budget news
Special warrants for extra spending could push Sask.'s deficit more than $1 billion
A number of special warrants for extra spending - worth about $650 million altogether - could end up pushing Saskatchewan's deficit up more than $1 billion.The provincial government published 12 special warrants on Thursday last week, authorizing extra spending for government ministries over and above what was budgeted...
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blizzard
Winter storm shortens Canadian Challenge, husband-wife duo in the lead
Blizzard conditions on Tuesday night have resulted in a shortened race for Canadian Challenge Dog Sled Race competitors. Because of reduced visibility crossing Montreal Lake resulting in sled teams going off course, the decision was made to shorten the premiere, 10-dog race by 80 kilometers or a quarter of its origina...
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infrastructure
'Welcome, Costco!': Signage appears at proposed Lloydminster site as project moves forward
A long-anticipated Costco appears to be one step closer to reality in Lloydminster, with new signage now posted at a southwest development site confirming plans for the major retail warehouse.A sign recently installed along 75 Avenue and 19 Street identifies the site as the future location of a proposed Costco, offerin...
Feb 18, 2026
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Local Sports
RIDERS NOW
Saskatchewan Roughriders announce more stops on Grey Cup championship tour
Rider fans will get plenty of opportunities to see the Grey Cup in person as the team's championship tour of the province continues.The tour launched on Feb. 7 in Humboldt, fulfilling a long-standing promise to that city, and 10 more stops were announced on Wednesday."The Grey Cup will be accompanied by members of...
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LOCAL TALENT
Battlefords Orcas making waves with record qualifiers, strong season in the pool
The Battlefords Orcas are building momentum in the pool after a series of strong results and qualifying swims that have positioned the local competitive team for major championship meets in the weeks ahead.The local swim club is wrapping up its short-course season with upcoming appearances at junior provincials in Moos...
Feb 17, 2026
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playoff bound
North Stars clinch playoff spot and division title with 4-2 comeback win vs Kindersley
The Battlefords North Stars have become the second team in the SJHL to clinch a playoff spot and won the Nutrien Division for the second straight year after a wild come-from-behind win over the Kindersley Klippers in a Family Day affair. It was a bit of a slow start for the North Stars. The Klippers outshot them 12-7 i...
Feb 17, 2026
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LET THE GAMES BEGIN
'You are the best, and that's why you're here': Sask. Winter Games officially underway with over 1,400 athletes
Under the bright lights of the opening ceremony, Rivers West athlete Tristan Maatman stepped onto the floor carrying more than just his team colours - he carried the pride of home."I feel amazing coming back to the games. It feels like a home that I kind of went away with, but now I went back here now," the 1...
Feb 16, 2026
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weekend sweep
North Stars cap off dominant weekend with 6-1 win over La Ronge
Capped off by three goals on the power play, the Battlefords North Stars got a 6-1 win over the La Ronge Ice Wolves (8-32-3-1, 4th in UPL Division), outscoring them 9-2 over the weekend. The North Stars (30-12-3-2, 1st in Nutrien Division) got an early opportunity on the power play and took advantage when Owen Nelson s...
Feb 15, 2026
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Podium finish
Canada's Laurent Dubreuil wins bronze in men's speedskating 500
MILAN - Laurent Dubreuil sat cross-legged inside the oval at Milano Speed Skating Stadium, arms raised in the air, after what he called the "most stressful minutes" of his life.The veteran Canadian speedskater had set an Olympic record time in the men's 500 metres moments earlier, but feared it might not even...
Feb 14, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
Self-determination in healthcare
Battlefords Family Health Center celebrates 25 years of Indigenous-led primary care and systemic advocacy
Twenty-five years after its initial development began, the Battlefords Family Health Center (BFHC), operating under the umbrella of Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre (BRT6), stands as a powerful testament to self-determination in healthcare, providing a unique and expansive model of primary care. The organization was...
Dec 29, 2025
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Every home tells a story worth telling
North of Extraordinary Celebrates How Canadians Experience The Feeling of Home
You see more than a house. We do too. Every home tells a story. It's the corner of the kitchen where the dog bowl lives, the pencil marks on the doorframe that quietly record the years, and the sound of hallway giggles as kids race through the house. Buying or selling a home isn't just about square footage or market tr...
Oct 06, 2025
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Saskatchewan’s Newest Millionaire
Gold Eagle Casino guest wins over $1.4 million Smoke Signals Jackpot
August 7, 2025 - North Battleford, SK - Saskatchewan's newest millionaire, Sherisse Quinney, a resident of Poundmaker Cree Nation, Saskatchewan, hit big on the Smoke Signals jackpot, Friday night, when on August 1, she officially won a total of $1,447,287.15. Sherisse won the Smoke Signals top tier progressive jackpot ...
Aug 07, 2025
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Canada
Supreme Court to weigh appropriate legal path for reviewing complaint about railway
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada will help decide the appropriate means of reviewing a company's complaint about the service provided by a railway. In November 2023, the Canadian Transportation Agency ruled that Canadian National Railway Co. failed...
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Hydro-Québec proposes doubling electricity rates for energy-hungry data centres
MONTRÉAL - Quebec's hydro utility is seeking to significantly raise electricity prices for data centres and cryptocurrency operations. Hydro-Québec has asked the province's energy board to hike rates for new data centres to 13 cents per kilowatt hour -...
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New study to help assess potential impact of expanding port on Hudson Bay
WINNIPEG - The federal government is taking another step toward a potential expansion of the Port of Churchill in Manitoba and increased shipping through the Arctic. Ottawa, along with the Manitoba government and other partners, is launching a market-s...
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NDP leadership candidates to square off in final debate
OTTAWA - With just over one month before the final vote, the five NDP leadership candidates are in the Vancouver area Thursday for the second and final party-organized debate of the leadership race. This English language debate follows a French languag...
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Pressure mounts on Quebec justice minister to backtrack on enshrining abortion rights
QUÉBEC - Pressure is mounting on Quebec's justice minister to abandon plans to enshrine abortion rights in the province's proposed constitution. Consultations on the constitution bill ended this week, with opposition parties noting that the section on ...
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U.S. International Trade Commission launches CUSMA rules-of-origin auto investigation
WASHINGTON - The U.S. International Trade Commission has launched an investigation into rules-of-origin regulations for automobiles under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico agreement on trade. A news release on the commission's website says the investigation will ...
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World
Jury convicts man in killings of 4 men as they slept on NYC streets, rejecting insanity defense
NEW YORK (AP) - A man who fatally beat four sleeping men on the streets of New York City's Chinatown was convicted of first-degree murder Thursday, with a jury rejecting his insanity defense in the 2019 rampage. Randy Santos' attorneys h...
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Wisconsin GOP leader Robin Vos, who clashed with Trump, leaving office after reshaping the state
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Robin Vos, who has led the Republican charge in Wisconsin during his record-long stint as state Assembly speaker and blocked much of the Democratic governor's agenda, announced Thursday that he will retire at the end of the year. ...
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Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger to give Democratic response to Trump's State of the Union address
WASHINGTON (AP) - Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger will deliver the Democratic response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address next week, just months after resoundingly winning an office previously held by a Republican. Th...
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Slavery exhibit removed by Trump administration is returning to Independence Mall in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - An exhibit detailing the lives of nine people enslaved by President George Washington in Philadelphia is being reinstalled on Thursday, despite an ongoing legal fight between the city and the Trump administration. The ...
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An arts panel made up of Trump appointees approves his White House ballroom proposal
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, a panel made up of President Donald Trump's appointees, on Thursday approved his proposal to build a ballroom larger than the White House itself where the East Wing once stood. The meet...
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Trump gets pledges for Gaza reconstruction and troop commitments at inaugural Board of Peace talks
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump announced Thursday at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting that nine members of the body have agreed to pledge $7 billion toward a Gaza relief package and that five countries have agreed to deploy troops to take...
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