Investigation underway
Rare but serious: Sask.'s bear attacks remain a mystery
Last week, a couple was found dead in Northern Saskatchewan, victims of an apparent bear attack near McTavish Lake. They've been identified as Jay and Deb MacDonald from Regina.And just in May, a 27-year-old man was killed at a remote work site northeast of Points North Land.Before this year, the province had recorded ...
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NEW GOALIE IN TOWN
North Stars sign goaltender Nathan Claydon for 2026/27 season
The Battlefords North Stars have bolstered their goaltending depth, signing 20-year-old netminder Nathan Claydon.From Maple Ridge, B.C., Claydon has spent time in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) and Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL).In the 2024-25 season, Claydon sp...
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municipal matters
'We're very excited': Battleford arena expansion moves from planning to construction
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Investigation underway
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Highway 11 crash
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municipal matters
'We're very excited': Battleford arena expansion moves from planning to construction
Battleford's long-awaited arena expansion is set to move from planning to construction after town council awarded a $4.3-million construction contract Monday, bringing one of the community's largest recreation projects a step closer to reality.Council awarded the contract to Lyle V. Schell Construction Management Servi...
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NEW GOALIE IN TOWN
North Stars sign goaltender Nathan Claydon for 2026/27 season
The Battlefords North Stars have bolstered their goaltending depth, signing 20-year-old netminder Nathan Claydon.From Maple Ridge, B.C., Claydon has spent time in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) and Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL).In the 2024-25 season, Claydon sp...
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ANOTHER SEASON CONCLUDES
Battlefords Bandits see growth after first season competing across A division
The Battlefords Bandits Softball Organization is looking to build on a milestone season after fielding teams in Saskatchewan Softball's A division across nearly all age groups for the first time.The Bandits had teams in the U11, U13, U15 and U17 age groups compete at the province's highest level during the 2026 season....
Jul 20, 2026
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busted
RCMP foil attempted church break-in in North Battleford; three charged
Three people have been charged after Battlefords RCMP said officers foiled an attempted break-in at a church on Winder Crescent in North Battleford. Police responded to a report of a possible break-and-enter at about 11:10 p.m. last Tuesday, July 14, arresting five suspects at the scene. "The suspects did not gain...
Jul 20, 2026
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Agriculture
Scott Research Farm gets potential lifeline under federal-provincial agreement
The future of the Scott Research Farm took a step toward greater certainty Thursday after the federal and Saskatchewan governments signed an agreement to explore ways of keeping the research site operating despite previously announced closure plans. Federal Agriculture Minister Heath MacDonald and Saskatchewan Agricult...
Jul 17, 2026
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municipal matters
Unexpected sewer collapse forces North Battleford to overhaul Gregory Drive project
An unexpected sewer collapse beneath Gregory Drive is forcing North Battleford to add major underground repairs to one of its summer road projects after crews uncovered broader underground infrastructure problems during preparations for paving.The city plans to replace a collapsed sanitary sewer, a deteriorated storm s...
Jul 17, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Investigation underway
Rare but serious: Sask.'s bear attacks remain a mystery
Last week, a couple was found dead in Northern Saskatchewan, victims of an apparent bear attack near McTavish Lake. They've been identified as Jay and Deb MacDonald from Regina.And just in May, a 27-year-old man was killed at a remote work site northeast of Points North Land.Before this year, the province had recorded ...
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Highway 11 crash
Saskatchewan Roughriders mourn the loss of teammate Jayden Dalke
Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Nick Wiebe was one of the last people to talk to Jayden Dalke before the crash that took his life on Saturday."I spoke with JD when he was on his way home here. Was supposed to play a round of golf today, actually," Wiebe said after Monday's practice."He was so excited...
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moulting season
Why are Canada geese walking everywhere? They just can't fly... for now
If your evening walk has recently involved weaving around Canada geese at the park or waiting for a flock to cross the path, you're not imagining things.Across the country, not just Saskatchewan, the birds seem to be spending far more time on foot than in the air.They're not forgetting how to fly. For a few weeks every...
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Order up!
Indigenous cuisine a hot seller at Back to Batoche
Thousands of festivalgoers came and went through the gates in Batoche this weekend in celebration of Métis culture in Saskatchewan. Attendees watched live entertainment and had many different vendors to shop from, all with some sort of ties to Indigenous identity. People also had an array of food options from po...
Jul 20, 2026
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RCMP release more details
'They're all going through it together': Sask. Roughriders GM speaks on Jayden Dalke death
Jeremy O'Day was solemn on Monday morning as he spoke to media about the late Jayden Dalke, two days after his fatal car crash.The Saskatchewan Roughriders Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager said he was a loved teammate - not only by the other Roughriders, but by former teammates as well."If...
Jul 20, 2026
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Tourism destination
WATCH: Honeywood Heritage Nursery returning to former glory
Janie Denton dreams of a field filled with lilies.The manager at Honeywood Heritage Nursery west of Prince Albert is in the process of restoring the work Dr. A.J. (Bert) Porter started in the 1930s. Over the last two years, Janie Denton has planted more than 1,000 feet of lilies as part of the effort to bring back the ...
Jul 20, 2026
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Local Sports
Highway 11 crash
Saskatchewan Roughriders mourn the loss of teammate Jayden Dalke
Saskatchewan Roughriders linebacker Nick Wiebe was one of the last people to talk to Jayden Dalke before the crash that took his life on Saturday."I spoke with JD when he was on his way home here. Was supposed to play a round of golf today, actually," Wiebe said after Monday's practice."He was so excited...
4h ago
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NEW GOALIE IN TOWN
North Stars sign goaltender Nathan Claydon for 2026/27 season
The Battlefords North Stars have bolstered their goaltending depth, signing 20-year-old netminder Nathan Claydon.From Maple Ridge, B.C., Claydon has spent time in the British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL), Alberta Junior Hockey League (AJHL) and Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL).In the 2024-25 season, Claydon sp...
20h ago
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ANOTHER SEASON CONCLUDES
Battlefords Bandits see growth after first season competing across A division
The Battlefords Bandits Softball Organization is looking to build on a milestone season after fielding teams in Saskatchewan Softball's A division across nearly all age groups for the first time.The Bandits had teams in the U11, U13, U15 and U17 age groups compete at the province's highest level during the 2026 season....
Jul 20, 2026
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RCMP release more details
'They're all going through it together': Sask. Roughriders GM speaks on Jayden Dalke death
Jeremy O'Day was solemn on Monday morning as he spoke to media about the late Jayden Dalke, two days after his fatal car crash.The Saskatchewan Roughriders Vice President of Football Operations and General Manager said he was a loved teammate - not only by the other Roughriders, but by former teammates as well."If...
Jul 20, 2026
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BACK ON THE ICE
2026-27 season approaches as SJHL releases pre-season schedule
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has released its pre-season schedule.The pre-season will begin Sept. 4 with three games across the league and run through Sept. 13.Each team will play between three and six pre-season games. The Estevan Bruins will play the fewest pre-season games in the league with three, w...
Jul 16, 2026
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NSRBL PLAYOFFS
North Battleford Beavers gearing up to face Standard Hill in NSRBL semifinals
The North Battleford Beavers are one step closer to taking home their fourth straight North Sask. River Baseball League (NSRBL) championship. They swept the Glaslyn Orioles in two games, taking them down 11-3 in Game 1 before cruising through Game 2 with a 9-2 victory. "We had Hudson Ford who pitched for us (in Ga...
Jul 15, 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
Salmonella outbreak over but ban on pistachios from Iran still in effect: PHAC
TORONTO - The Public Health Agency of Canada says a salmonella outbreak from contaminated pistachios is over but people should still avoid pistachio products coming from Iran. The outbreak began in March 2025 and lasted more than a year, with the fin...
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Indigenous leaders meet premiers on sidelines of national meeting in P.E.I.
OTTAWA - Indigenous leaders meeting premiers on the sidelines of a national conference this week say their voices must be heard nationwide as provincial and federal governments pursue major projects and a new trade deal with the U.S. Provincial and ter...
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Fact File: Trump post on fighting Canadian wildfires with 'giant faucet' is a fake
This week, an image supposedly taken from U.S. President Donald Trump's Truth Social account spread online. In the post, Trump claims he will direct California to turn its "giant faucet" toward Canada to extinguish wildfires burning there. While the po...
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Here are the latest numbers on British Columbia's wildfire season
VANCOUVER - Wildfire and government officials in British Columbia have provided an update on the season to date. Here are some key figures, as of Tuesday morning. Fires burning: 85 Fires starts since April 1: 635 Causes of all fires to date: Human-caus...
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Six Marineland belugas now swimming in new U.S. homes
NIAGARA FALLS - Six captive belugas from Canada are now swimming in the waters of their new homes in the United States. Marineland and a consortium of U.S. aquariums helped move the first batch of whales in a long, complex process that began Monday aft...
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Mother calling for 'indigo alerts' amid search for Calgary boy with autism
CALGARY - A Calgary mother of a seven-year-old boy with autism is starting a campaign to make changes to Alberta's emergency alert system after the disappearance of another boy with autism almost a week ago. Jennifer Ball says missing vulnerable childr...
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World
Ukraine's Zelenskyy fires military chief after protests and names a replacement
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday fired Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi as commander-in-chief of Ukraine's armed forces, following days of mass protests in Kyiv and other cities nationwide demanding his removal. Zelensk...
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Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5B so far
WASHINGTON (AP) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion, so far, as he is facing questions and protests at a Senate hearing ahead of a $95 billion GOP budget package to fund the military, along wit...
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Trump says US-Lebanon flights can resume, pledges help for that country after meeting its president
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump pledged to help Lebanon "a lot" during a White House meeting on Tuesday with the country's leader, Joseph Aoun, who came to push for long-term calm after months of war between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbolla...
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French lawmakers approve a sweeping social media ban for children under 15
PARIS (AP) - French lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill banning children under 15 from using social media, making France the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on the platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects...
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Ex-UK government minister Ann Widdecombe was hit with a hammer 21 times, prosecutors say
LONDON (AP) - A man charged with murder in the killing of former British politician Ann Widdecombe in her home struck her 21 times on the head with a hammer, a prosecutor told a court hearing on Tuesday. Joshua Kerry, 28, appeared at Wes...
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US soldier killed in Iraq was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina
A U.S. soldier killed in Iraq during a controlled detonation of an Iranian drone was a 30-year-old father from North Carolina who had served for nearly a decade, according to a military statement Tuesday and his family. Sgt. Michael Emman...
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