Sunday Kickoff
Riders return to practice to prepare for Ti-Cats showdown
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are now preparing for a Hamilton Tiger-Cats team that will be without one of the top quarterbacks in the CFL.Hamilton star quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in the team's loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 36 year old underwent successful surgery for the injur...
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JUNIOR PROVINCIALS
Local golfers atop Junior Golf Provincials leaderboard after Day 1
The first day of the Saskatchewan Junior Golf provincial tournament has wrapped up at The Legends Golf Club in Warman, with the Battlefords well represented near the top of the leaderboard. North Battleford's Shae Maunula sat atop the leaderboard after the opening round, finishing at 4-under par to hold a one-stroke le...
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Sunday Kickoff
Riders return to practice to prepare for Ti-Cats showdown
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30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
Rattled market
Fuel uncertainty: Why drivers should expect more fluctuation at the pumps
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JUNIOR PROVINCIALS
Local golfers atop Junior Golf Provincials leaderboard after Day 1
17h ago
Battlefords
JUNIOR PROVINCIALS
Local golfers atop Junior Golf Provincials leaderboard after Day 1
The first day of the Saskatchewan Junior Golf provincial tournament has wrapped up at The Legends Golf Club in Warman, with the Battlefords well represented near the top of the leaderboard. North Battleford's Shae Maunula sat atop the leaderboard after the opening round, finishing at 4-under par to hold a one-stroke le...
17h ago
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10TH ANNIVERSARY
Vawn's final mud volleyball tournament draws record turnout
What began as a one-time event in 1996 has come full circle for the hamlet of Vawn.The community first hosted a mud volleyball tournament 30 years ago, but the event was short-lived. It was revived in 2016 and has since grown into an annual summer tradition.This year's tournament marked the 10th edition since its retur...
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Global Game, Local Fans
From watch parties to Vancouver, Battlefords fans soak in World Cup fever
The World Cup never stopped at the Battlefords city limits.As Canada's time hosting FIFA World Cup matches wound down in Vancouver, soccer fever was still showing up in the Battlefords through local watch parties, Saskatchewan fan festivals and fans who made the trip west to see the biggest event in the sport in person...
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Ritchie Bros.
North Battleford auction sets $12.7M site record
Ritchie Bros.' latest North Battleford online auction generated more than $12.7 million in gross transaction value, setting a new site record and more than doubling last year's total.The record-breaking auction attracted strong participation and competitive bidding from buyers across Western Canada. Improved growing co...
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public inquest
'Could be life and death': Jury calls for safety changes after suicide at Sask. healing lodge
A coroner's jury decided federal correctional workers should carry emergency rescue tools at all times, warning that the 30 seconds to one minute spent retrieving one could be the difference between life and death. The recommendation follows a public inquest into the death of Casandra Fox, 26, at the Okimaw Ohci Healin...
23h ago
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PRESERVING THE CREE LANGUAGE
Thunderchild First Nation broadcaster creates Cree words for modern world
Vince Natomagan believes the Cree language has not kept pace with modern life. "It is stuck in the '70s and '80s and in the meantime, English is evolving at lightning speed," said the Thunderchild First Nation radio personality. "Today, a lot of the English words are slang; they're abstract. But in order...
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Saskatchewan
Rattled market
Fuel uncertainty: Why drivers should expect more fluctuation at the pumps
With the ongoing conflict between Iran and the U.S. causing ripples in the oil market and pushing fuel prices higher, drivers are left still wondering how much their next trip to the gas station will cost.While many people associate rising gas prices with supply shortages, one expert said the bigger issue is uncertaint...
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health care
NDP alleges hundreds of Lloydminster newborn transfers may have been avoidable
Potentially hundreds of newborn medical transfers in Lloydminster may have been avoidable with adequate staffing, according to the Saskatchewan NDP, while the province maintains only a small percentage of babies need to be sent elsewhere for higher-level care.The Official Opposition raised the allegation after the publ...
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homecoming
La Ronge residents impressed with Île-à-la-Crosse 250 celebration
Residents of La Ronge who travelled to Île-à-la-Crosse for its 250th anniversary celebration had nothing but good things to say about the historic six-day event. "250 years as a community is a tremendous feat," said Jim Brady Métis Local 19 President Brett Angus. "There aren't a lot ...
19h ago
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PRESERVING THE CREE LANGUAGE
Thunderchild First Nation broadcaster creates Cree words for modern world
Vince Natomagan believes the Cree language has not kept pace with modern life. "It is stuck in the '70s and '80s and in the meantime, English is evolving at lightning speed," said the Thunderchild First Nation radio personality. "Today, a lot of the English words are slang; they're abstract. But in order...
23h ago
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Transportation Debate
NDP calls for broader Saskatchewan transportation strategy following Aurora service change
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling for a new approach to transportation in the province following the announcement that a Prince Albert-based bus company is ending its passenger service between Prince Albert and Saskatoon.Aurora Charter Shuttles announced last week it will stop operating its scheduled passenger route at t...
Jul 08, 2026
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Festival kick-off
Country Thunder campers can pitch their tents at Craven festival starting Thursday morning
Organizers are hoping the line to get into the Craven Country Thunder music festival this week won't impede highway traffic as eager campers set up their sites ahead of a long weekend of music.Megan Benoit, an organizer for the event, told The Greg Morgan Morning Show that campers can start setting up at 9 a.m. on Thur...
Jul 07, 2026
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Local Sports
Sunday Kickoff
Riders return to practice to prepare for Ti-Cats showdown
The Saskatchewan Roughriders are now preparing for a Hamilton Tiger-Cats team that will be without one of the top quarterbacks in the CFL.Hamilton star quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in the team's loss to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. The 36 year old underwent successful surgery for the injur...
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Surfing celebration
Former Roughrider Charleston Hughes to be inducted into Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Charleston Hughes, a former star for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, will be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame this fall.Hughes, a six-time CFL all-star, led the league in sacks over five seasons - two with the Riders - and won Grey Cups with the Calgary Stampeders in 2008 and 2014."Let's go!" Hu...
20h ago
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Global Game, Local Fans
From watch parties to Vancouver, Battlefords fans soak in World Cup fever
The World Cup never stopped at the Battlefords city limits.As Canada's time hosting FIFA World Cup matches wound down in Vancouver, soccer fever was still showing up in the Battlefords through local watch parties, Saskatchewan fan festivals and fans who made the trip west to see the biggest event in the sport in person...
20h ago
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CLOSE TO THE PODIUM
Battlefords Bandits U11 squad ends year in fourth at provincials
As the softball season winds down, teams across Saskatchewan are participating in their provincial tournaments. A pair of Battlefords Bandits squads are preparing for the climax of their seasons, while the U11 Bandits team, coached by Lindsay Palmer, is reflecting on its year after finishing fourth at provincials in Sa...
Jul 07, 2026
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WORLD MUAY THAI FESTIVAL
Local coach reflects on World Muay Thai Festival in Thailand
The World Muay Thai Festival took place in Bangkok, Thailand, from June 25 to 29, and Warrior Spirit Martial Arts Academy made its mark representing Team Canada. Warrior Spirit had six fighters participate: Aiden Fox, Russ Paskimin, Christian Pete, Keetan Antoine, Tyrique Lemaigre and Braant Ford. Pete took home fourth...
Jul 07, 2026
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'Make everyone proud'
North Battleford bull rider surges to sixth nationally, eyes hometown win at annual PBR Classic
Wyatt Fennig is coming home at the right time.After a shaky start to the season, the 24-year-old North Battleford bull rider has surged to sixth in the Bull Riders Canada standings, propelled by a run of strong finishes and a mental shift that has him riding with renewed confidence.Now, with the McDonald's Colby Cave M...
Jul 06, 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
Diarrhea-causing parasite infecting more than 1,200 in Michigan has not spread to Canada: PHAC
TORONTO - The Public Health Agency of Canada says the outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite that has infected more than 1,200 people in Michigan has not spread to Canada based on current information. The midwestern state announced an outbreak of cyc...
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Buildings destroyed as raging wildfire complex near Boston Bar, B.C., soars in size
BOSTON BAR - A raging wildfire complex near Boston Bar, B.C., has destroyed a number of buildings and has grown significantly to almost 200 square kilometres. Video posted online by the Shayne Findlay, the operator of Blue Lake Resort, show a number of...
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CP NewsAlert: Former Chretien chief of staff Eddie Goldenberg has died
OTTAWA - Eddie Goldenberg, who served as chief of staff to former prime minister Jean Chrétien has died at the age of 77. A statement from Global Public Affairs CEO Randy Pettipas, where Goldenberg worked, says Goldenberg died "after a hard-fought bat...
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Carney, other NATO leaders gifted personalized revolvers by Turkish president
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney was gifted a personalized revolver and ammunition by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the conclusion of the NATO summit in Ankara. Erdogan gave each visiting NATO leader a handgun with their name engraved on...
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Iran's attacks on Gulf ships 'unacceptable' and 'unjustified': Foreign Minister Anand
JEDDAH - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand called it "unacceptable" that Iran has launched attacks on commercial ships in recent days as it attempts to tighten its grip over the Strait of Hormuz. The comments follow new airstrikes by the United Stat...
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In the news today: Carney in Saudi Arabia, wildfire update, Ontario cancer coverage
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Prime Minister Mark Carney was gifted a personalized pistol and ammunition by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the NATO summit. Global Affairs Canada says...
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World
Fire at a shoe factory kills 28 in one of China's deadliest blazes in recent years
BEIJING (AP) - A fire broke out at a shoe factory in the eastern Chinese province of Fujian on Thursday, killing 28 people, the official Xinhua News Agency said. Chinese President Xi Jinping demanded "an all-out search and rescue effort,"...
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Former Olympian pleads not guilty in Reflecting Pool damage case after Trump alleged vandalism
WASHINGTON (AP) - A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty on Thursday to deliberately damaging the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a politically charged case that his defense attorneys and other Trump administration critics...
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Flooding in southern China has killed 39 people
BEIJING (AP) - Authorities in southern China said Thursday that 39 people have died in flooding from Tropical Storm Maysak, as Taiwan and China's east coast braced for another major storm expected to make landfall in the coming days. Most...
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Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim
Graham Platner said Wednesday that he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after facing an allegation of sexual assault, shuttering an insurgent campaign that had withstood months of controversy only to implode and imperil Democrats' at...
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Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M in Trump sex abuse and defamation case; Trump appeals
NEW YORK (AP) - Writer E. Jean Carroll can collect $5.8 million awarded to her after a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused and defamed her, a federal judge ruled Wednesday. Trump's lawyers immediately appealed to stop the payment. ...
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Former Wisconsin judge spared prison for obstructing ICE arrest of Mexican immigrant
MILWAUKEE (AP) - Former Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan was spared from prison Wednesday for ushering a Mexican defendant out of her courtroom to evade U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. A federal judge fined her $5,000 and cited her otherwi...
Jul 08, 2026
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