development
Flying Dust First Nation gains control of its water supply with new treatment plant
Flying Dust First Nation has opened its own water treatment plant, fulfilling a decades-long goal of controlling its water supply, Chief Tyson Bear said.The First Nation previously relied on the City of Meadow Lake and the regional SaskWater treatment system for its community water supply. The new facility uses reverse...
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Year-round emergency management asset
New airtanker bound for La Ronge as NDP questions delivery timing
A new airtanker will be based in La Ronge as Saskatchewan prepares for the 2027 wildfire season, but the provincial NDP is questioning why the aircraft did not arrive in time for this summer.The province unveiled the Dash-8 Q400 Multi-Role Emergency Response (Q400MRE) aircraft at Regina International Airport on Tuesday...
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On the Airwaves
Sharks to face Stars during first-ever Q98 female hockey broadcast
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Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
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Flying Dust First Nation gains control of its water supply with new treatment plant
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Year-round emergency management asset
New airtanker bound for La Ronge as NDP questions delivery timing
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Battlefords
On the Airwaves
Sharks to face Stars during first-ever Q98 female hockey broadcast
The Battlefords Sharks head to Saskatoon tonight to take on the Stars in the team's first-ever radio broadcast on Q98. The Sharks (W-L-OTW-OTL: 7-0-2-1, 1st in SFU18AAAHL) suffered their first loss of the season this past weekend, falling 1-0 in overtime to the Regina Rebels. Meanwhile, the Stars (2-5-2-0, 5th in SFU18...
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COMMITMENT OF $72K
Neighbouring RMs support Wilkie medical clinic expansion
The Town of Wilkie's medical clinic expansion project has received financial support from two neighbouring rural municipalities (RM).The RM of Redford presented a $30,000 cheque to the project, along with a further commitment of $30,000. The RM of Buffalo has also committed $12,000 over the next four years. (Image Cred...
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Halloween Loss
Power-play struggles lead to North Stars' 4-2 loss to Weyburn
The Battlefords North Stars failed to sweep the Weyburn Red Wings, falling 4-2 at home in a Halloween afternoon matchup. Weyburn got on the board first at the 10:44 mark of the first period when Jaxson Doyle floated a puck on net from the point and past Nathan Claydon to give the Red Wings a 1-0 lead. The North Stars h...
Oct 31, 2026
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Back in the Win Column
Nelson scores shootout winner as the North Stars snap their losing skid with 5-4 win over Weyburn
For the first time since Sept. 26, the Battlefords North Stars won a game with a 5-4 shootout victory over the Weyburn Red Wings. Owen Nelson scored the shootout winner. "That was a huge one for us tonight. Our guys fought hard the whole way, and I'm just really glad that they were able to get rewarded for it toni...
Oct 31, 2026
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HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
NBCHS Vikings one win closer to provincial title
The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings have their sights set on a provincial championship as they continue their playoff run Saturday against the Carlton Crusaders at Max Clunie Field in Prince Albert. The Vikings defeated the Martensville High School Royals 12-0 on Oct. 24, earning a spot in the next r...
Oct 30, 2026
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COCKRILL
Battlefords MLA highlights what 2026 throne speech means locally
Expanded addictions treatment and more ways to access primary care could give Battlefords residents additional options for getting help, local MLA Jeremy Cockrill says.Cockrill, also Saskatchewan's health minister, highlighted 250 additional addictions treatment spaces promised province-wide in the Oct. 27 throne speec...
Oct 30, 2026
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development
Flying Dust First Nation gains control of its water supply with new treatment plant
Flying Dust First Nation has opened its own water treatment plant, fulfilling a decades-long goal of controlling its water supply, Chief Tyson Bear said.The First Nation previously relied on the City of Meadow Lake and the regional SaskWater treatment system for its community water supply. The new facility uses reverse...
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Submerged in water
Two killed after truck left grid road near Elfros
Two people are dead after their pickup left a grid road and ended up in water southeast of Elfros. Wynyard RCMP were called Sunday about a vehicle discovered in a body of water. Two of the vehicle's passengers were able to exit the vehicle and did not report physical injuries. Officers were unable to find the driver an...
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Year-round emergency management asset
New airtanker bound for La Ronge as NDP questions delivery timing
A new airtanker will be based in La Ronge as Saskatchewan prepares for the 2027 wildfire season, but the provincial NDP is questioning why the aircraft did not arrive in time for this summer.The province unveiled the Dash-8 Q400 Multi-Role Emergency Response (Q400MRE) aircraft at Regina International Airport on Tuesday...
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"suspected mining induced incident"
'We woke to a thud': Earthquake felt in Esterhazy
An earthquake rattled Esterhazy early Tuesday morning, and it isn't the first time tremors have been felt in the community.According to Earthquakes Canada, the quake - with a magnitude of 3.4 - hit the area northeast of Esterhazy just after 7 a.m. The federal agency described it as a "suspected mining-induced even...
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improved relationship
Saskatchewan seeks trade progress with U.S and China
The Government of Saskatchewan is hoping that renewed trade talks with the United States and China will open new opportunities for the province's oil and agriculture industries, with discussions around the Keystone XL pipeline gaining momentum and a deadline approaching for temporary Chinese tariff relief.Warren Kaedin...
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Serious incident
Pelican Narrows dog attack leaves young woman critically injured
A young woman was critically injured in a dog attack in Pelican Narrows on Monday, with Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) health staff saying it was the fifth dangerous dog attack in recent days.The condition or age of the injured woman was not available Tuesday, but the attack prompted the First Nation's leadership ...
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Local Sports
On the Airwaves
Sharks to face Stars during first-ever Q98 female hockey broadcast
The Battlefords Sharks head to Saskatoon tonight to take on the Stars in the team's first-ever radio broadcast on Q98. The Sharks (W-L-OTW-OTL: 7-0-2-1, 1st in SFU18AAAHL) suffered their first loss of the season this past weekend, falling 1-0 in overtime to the Regina Rebels. Meanwhile, the Stars (2-5-2-0, 5th in SFU18...
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Riderville
VIDEO: Riders' Trevor Harris weighing future after loss
It's the day no player wants to have come early - locker clean-out day.The Saskatchewan Roughriders were at Mosaic Stadium on Sunday to pack up their things as the quest for a repeat came to an end at B.C. Place on Saturday with a 33-26 loss to the B.C. Lions.The #Riders cleared out their lockers after their #CFL West ...
Nov 2, 2026
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Halloween Loss
Power-play struggles lead to North Stars' 4-2 loss to Weyburn
The Battlefords North Stars failed to sweep the Weyburn Red Wings, falling 4-2 at home in a Halloween afternoon matchup. Weyburn got on the board first at the 10:44 mark of the first period when Jaxson Doyle floated a puck on net from the point and past Nathan Claydon to give the Red Wings a 1-0 lead. The North Stars h...
Oct 31, 2026
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Riders gameday
Riders and Lions lock horns once again in CFL playoffs
For a third straight season, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions will duel it out in the postseason as both teams look to end 2026 as Grey Cup Champions.In the previous two meetings, Saskatchewan was the home team and earned the important victories to end their opponent's season - a 28-19 win in the CFL West Se...
Oct 31, 2026
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Two Cold Teams
North Stars trying to end a nine-game skid as they host the Weyburn Red Wings
The Battlefords North Stars are back at the Access Communications Centre for the first time in nearly three weeks tonight as they host the Weyburn Red Wings. After a 4-0 loss to the Melfort Mustangs extended the North Stars' losing streak to nine games, head coach and general manager Connor Logan said the team had disc...
Oct 30, 2026
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Memory Lane
Taylor Field: Remembering 10 years since Riders' final game
Oct. 29, 2016, remains etched in the minds of Saskatchewan Roughriders fans, young and old.It was one final chance to gather and celebrate a stadium ingrained in the fabric of Saskatchewan sports.Ten years have passed since the final game at Mosaic Stadium at Taylor Field, which saw a sold-out crowd of more than 33,000...
Oct 30, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
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
B.C. hockey team says it didn't know executive was being investigated for sex crimes
NANAIMO - A junior hockey team in British Columbia says it was not aware of sexual exploitation allegations against an executive when he was hired. In an online statement, the Nanaimo Clippers said that when the organization found out about the RCMP in...
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Fiscal and monetary policy are not at odds, Bank of Canada's Macklem tells MPs
OTTAWA - Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem told members of Parliament on Tuesday he doesn't think the federal government's fiscal policy is at odds with the central bank's efforts to control inflation. Macklem was speaking at the House of Commons fi...
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B.C. tribunal rules X can't be fined for not deleting intimate image
VANCOUVER - A British Columbia tribunal has ruled it cannot penalize social media platform X for not deleting an intimate image of a person shared online against her will, and that blocking the image in Canada instead reasonably addresses its unlawful ...
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Immigration levels update to be included in Nov. 5 budget
OTTAWA - The annual immigration levels update will be included in the federal budget being released Thursday, a government source with knowledge of the plan has confirmed. This will be the second year the annual update is included in the budget documen...
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More Canadians report skipping meals because they can't afford groceries: survey
Results from an annual national poverty survey paint a worsening picture of food affordability in Canada, especially for young people, as tariffs imposed by the United States continue to shake up the Canadian economy. The Salvation Army's 2026 Poverty ...
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No injuries after military chopper damaged in night landing on Canadian navy ship
Defence officials say there were no injuries after a military helicopter was seriously damaged during a night flight landing on a Canadian navy frigate. A flight safety report from the Department of National Defence says it happened Oct. 6 aboard the H...
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World
Man charged with mailing hundreds of letters containing powder to officials ahead of the election
Federal authorities charged an Oklahoma man with sending hundreds of letters containing nonhazardous white powder to public officials ahead of the 2024 and 2026 elections. The powders turned out to be yeast or flour, though not all letter...
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Seattle Mariners hire Chicago Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as manager
SEATTLE (AP) - The Seattle Mariners have hired Chicago Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as manager, the team said Tuesday. The 36-year-old Kanzler replaces Dan Wilson, who was fired after a disappointing 76-86 season that began with World...
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Greenland approves security deal with Denmark and US following months of Trump pressure
ILULISSAT, Greenland (AP) - Greenlandic lawmakers on Tuesday voted to approve an agreement between the Arctic island, Denmark and the United States to strengthen security in the Arctic and North Atlantic after months of pressure by U.S. President Donal...
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Flights across Europe face disruption after false bomb threats
BERLIN (AP) - Several flights across Europe received alleged bomb threats Tuesday that ultimately turned out to be hoaxes but prompted searches, diversions and, in one case, an escort by the Italian Air Force until landing, officials said. ...
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US will halt $4B in aid to Israel as the Mideast ally shifts to buying military hardware, Trump says
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States will stop providing $4 billion in aid each year to Israel in 2027 but will sell arms to its closest ally in the Middle East, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday. The Republican president told Fox New...
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Spanish police investigating after soccer player dies following on-field collision
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) - Spanish police have opened an investigation into possible involuntary manslaughter after a soccer player died following an on-field collision with the opposing team's goalkeeper in a second-division match. Tenerife...
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