Investigation continues
SIRT releases more information as investigation continues into serious injury during MBGHLM arrest
The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team has released more information into its investigation into how a 45-year-old man was injured while being arrested by Battlefords RCMP recently. SIRT investigators now say that during the arrest a woman who was in the vehicle identified him has having a disability. Accord...
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A good fight
Riders get carved by Alouettes on Thanksgiving Monday, lose 44-24
On a Thanksgiving Monday clash, it was the Montreal Alouettes who enjoyed a feast while the Saskatchewan Roughriders tumbled to a fourth-straight loss.Als quarterback Davis Alexander found plenty of big plays as he connected on touchdown passes of 45, 46, and 51 yards, as he finished with 403 yards, five touchdowns and...
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BEYOND REGULAR DUTIES
Off-duty firefighters recognized for helping save a woman's life
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SIRT releases more information as investigation continues into serious injury during MBGHLM arrest
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BEYOND REGULAR DUTIES
Off-duty firefighters recognized for helping save a woman's life
Content warning: This story discusses a mental health crisis and suicide prevention, which may be distressing for some readers. Two North Battleford firefighters were recognized Friday at Government House in Regina for their roles in saving a local woman's life while off duty in May.At about 8:10 a.m. on May 1, firefig...
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Investigation continues
SIRT releases more information as investigation continues into serious injury during MBGHLM arrest
The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team has released more information into its investigation into how a 45-year-old man was injured while being arrested by Battlefords RCMP recently. SIRT investigators now say that during the arrest a woman who was in the vehicle identified him has having a disability. Accord...
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North Battleford council to consider $300K to cover arena proposal costs
North Battleford city council will consider adding $300,000 to its proposed twin-pad arena budget to help cover proposal costs for two bidding teams that are not selected to build the facility.The proposal, before council Tuesday, Oct. 13, would provide $150,000 each to two unsuccessful proponents for the Battlefords R...
Oct 12, 2026
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FOUR STRAIGHT LOSSES
"It's been embarrassing": North Stars' struggles continue in blowout loss to Humboldt
The Battlefords North Stars allowed five unanswered goals in a 7-2 loss to the Humboldt Broncos. It was the fourth straight loss for the North Stars, marking the first time they have dropped four consecutive games in two seasons. "We just couldn't get anything going and our bench died down. I don't know what else ...
Oct 11, 2026
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NORTH STARS LOSE 2-0
Claydon stops 36 but the North Stars suffer second shutout loss in three games to Melfort
The Battlefords North Stars dropped their third straight contest in a 2-0 loss to the Melfort Mustangs. Despite Nathan Claydon stopping 36 of the 37 shots he faced, the North Stars couldn't solve Mustangs goaltender Nick Kotai, who made 32 saves. "We're frustrated," said North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb ...
Oct 10, 2026
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culture
Nigerians to celebrate 66 years of independence in North Battleford
Nigerians from across Saskatchewan are being invited to North Battleford this weekend to celebrate 66 years since their country gained independence from British colonial rule.The Nigerians in Battlefords group is organizing an Independence Day celebration Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Western Development Museum, bringing t...
Oct 9, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Part 1
The Last Generation - Survivors share stories from Canada's final chapter of residential schools
While most residential schools across Canada were shut down in the 1970s and 80s, Saskatchewan was home to the final institutions still operating in the country. Residential schools like Gordon Indian Residential School and Muscowequan Indian Residential School were running through much of the 1990s, leaving a generati...
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Bell AI Data Centre
Carry the Kettle First Nation call on provincial and federal governments to pause AI Data Centre
In a statement released earlier this month, Carry the Kettle First Nation is calling on the Governments of Saskatchewan and Canada, as well as Bell Canada, to pause the development of the AI Data Centre "until a proper environmental assessment is complete and our Nation is consulted and accommodated in accordance ...
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A good fight
Riders get carved by Alouettes on Thanksgiving Monday, lose 44-24
On a Thanksgiving Monday clash, it was the Montreal Alouettes who enjoyed a feast while the Saskatchewan Roughriders tumbled to a fourth-straight loss.Als quarterback Davis Alexander found plenty of big plays as he connected on touchdown passes of 45, 46, and 51 yards, as he finished with 403 yards, five touchdowns and...
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Infestations
Pest control costs soaring as Saskatchewan deals with mutating cockroaches
Cockroaches are lurking in homes and businesses and hitchhiking across Saskatchewan in secondhand items, backpacks, furniture and appliances, and they're hard to get rid of according to one expert. Shaun Sherwood, of Poulin's Pest Control, said the critters reproduce rapidly, laying dozens of eggs every three weeks.&qu...
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Breathing room
Sask. housing market sees boost in new listings and inventory for fall
Saskatchewan homebuyers are getting a bit more breathing room heading into the fall market as a wave of new listings brought a modest bump to provincial housing inventory in September.New data from the Saskatchewan Realtor's Association (SRA) shows there were 2,182 new listings hit the provincial market throughout Sept...
Oct 12, 2026
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Gobble,Gobble
'Can't keep up with demand': Saskatchewan farmer talks turkey on Thanksgiving
For most Saskatchewan families, Thanksgiving dinner starts with turning on the oven. But at Fenek Farms just outside Regina, getting that turkey on the dinner table starts months before the holiday.Between the gobbling turkeys, wandering chickens and the occasional cow making a break for it, farmer Josef Buttigieg has ...
Oct 12, 2026
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A good fight
Riders get carved by Alouettes on Thanksgiving Monday, lose 44-24
On a Thanksgiving Monday clash, it was the Montreal Alouettes who enjoyed a feast while the Saskatchewan Roughriders tumbled to a fourth-straight loss.Als quarterback Davis Alexander found plenty of big plays as he connected on touchdown passes of 45, 46, and 51 yards, as he finished with 403 yards, five touchdowns and...
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Back in Green
Riders' kicker Brett Lauther to make Saskatchewan debut in showdown in Montreal
As kicker Brett Lauther got refamiliarized with the Saskatchewan Roughriders the past few days, there was one piece of extra business he had to take care of - get back the No. 12 jersey.Lauther had spent seven seasons with the Riders before he was released this past offseason after a 2025 season where he hit just 72.2 ...
Oct 11, 2026
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FOUR STRAIGHT LOSSES
"It's been embarrassing": North Stars' struggles continue in blowout loss to Humboldt
The Battlefords North Stars allowed five unanswered goals in a 7-2 loss to the Humboldt Broncos. It was the fourth straight loss for the North Stars, marking the first time they have dropped four consecutive games in two seasons. "We just couldn't get anything going and our bench died down. I don't know what else ...
Oct 11, 2026
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Return ready
Campbell, Sexton set to return to Riders' after lengthy injury spells
With the Saskatchewan Roughriders looking for a spark, two players with big-play capabilities are set to return to the lineup this week.Speedy defensive back Tevaughn Campbell (forearm) and dynamic returner Mathew Sexton (leg) are both healthy and appear ready to rejoin a Riders team that has lost three in a row."...
Oct 10, 2026
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CFL Week 19
'Disappointed but not defeated': Riders look to turn around late season struggles
Head coach Corey Mace knows there was disappointment in the locker room as the team returned to practice this week.Saskatchewan let an opportunity - and the season series - slip away in a 37-31 loss to the Calgary Stampeders last week.But as the team returned to practice for a Thanksgiving Monday showdown in Montreal a...
Oct 9, 2026
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Student Athletics
Recapping recent high school sports in the Battlefords
As the school year continues, so does the high school sports season. North Battleford Comprehensive High School Football The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings football team has a 2-1 record heading into its game against Martensville. In their last game, the Vikings defeated the Lloydminster Barons 12-6...
Oct 8, 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
Goldentiger King, Cat Guy and wake surfing candidate eye B.C. local elections
British Columbia mayoral candidate Goldentiger King says he wants to "make Richmond rich again." Teresa May, a first-time candidate for Kelowna City Council, has posted campaign videos showing her parasailing and wake surfing in red high heels and a wh...
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Carney to attend 'Forever Canadian' rallies in Alberta days before referendum
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to attend two "Forever Canadian" rallies in Alberta this week, just ahead of the province's referendum. On Oct. 19, Albertans will vote on the whether to stay in Canada or hold a future separation referendum. ...
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More than 300 advance polls open across Alberta in historic referendum on separation
EDMONTON - Albertans - some sporting Canadian flags on their clothes - trooped to the polls Tuesday to decide whether the province should still be a part of Canada. Elections Alberta opened the doors at just over 300 polling stations for the first of f...
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Astronaut says ISS mission is helping to blaze a trail for Canada in space
LONGUEUIL - Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk says he is having a blast on the International Space Station and is showing the world how Canada can contribute to the leading edge of space exploration. "It is important for Canada to be here," Kutryk said ...
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Vancouver officer says colleague smart to shelter from Myles Gray before fatal arrest
VANCOUVER - A Vancouver police officer involved in the violent 2015 arrest in which Myles Gray died says he had a duty to the public to get eyes on Gray after the man tried to rip open the door of a vehicle where another officer had taken shelter. Cons...
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Stelco cites foreign imports, 58% plunge in U.S. steel exports to defend layoffs
OTTAWA - Canadian exports of cold-rolled and coated steel to the United States have plunged 58 per cent from pre-trade-war levels as foreign imports continue to undercut Canadian-made steel, Stelco Inc.'s president said in defending plans to lay off up...
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World
Death toll rises to 6 as Hurricane Simon and Rachel remnants unleash floods in Mexico
ENSENADA, Mexico (AP) - The death toll from Hurricane Simon and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel rose to six Tuesday after heavy rains triggered flooding and landslides along Mexico's Pacific coast, authorities said. Hurricane Simon ...
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Congo's confirmed Ebola cases exceed 9,000 as containment efforts falter
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - Confirmed cases in Congo's Ebola outbreak have surpassed 9,000, with more than 4,300 deaths, as health authorities struggle to contain an outbreak spreading across seven provinces, according to government figures released Tuesday. ...
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Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports
Cornell University suspended parties at fraternity houses until next year and is giving state police a role in investigating reports of sexual assault on campus in the school's latest response to outrage over its handling of a gang rape allegation. ...
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Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt work on historic DC golf course until Oct. 26
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes on Tuesday ordered a halt to tree-cutting at the East Potomac Golf Course until Oct. 26, putting a further pause on work at the historic D.C. course that has been part of President Donald Trump's plans to...
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Florida executes a prisoner who killed his cellmate in hopes of getting a death sentence
STARKE, Fla. (AP) - A Florida prisoner who said he killed his cellmate so he could be moved to death row was executed Tuesday, nearly 18 years after the fatal attack. James Robertson, 63, was pronounced dead at 12:32 p.m. after receiving ...
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Japanese journalist arrested in Russia's Sakhalin region on spying charges
MOSCOW (AP) - A Japanese journalist suspected of spying has been arrested on Russia's Sakhalin Island, the top Russian domestic security agency said Tuesday. The arrest comes amid a spike in tensions between Russia and Japan following Ru...
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