Carney pledges regular updates on pivot from U.S. and to 'never sugar-coat' issues
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he plans to regularly update Canadians with a frank assessment of efforts to diversify away from the U.S."I promise you, I will never sugar-coat our challenges," Carney said in a 10-minute video posted Sunday morning to YouTube."I will talk with you directly and r...
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Missing 82-year old Alberta senior found dead near Kindersley
A woman who was previously reported missing in Alberta has been found deceased in Saskatchewan.Diane Cooper, 82, was from Calgary and had been missing since April 6.On Sun, April 19, Consort RCMP in Alberta reported Cooper had been found by RCMP in the RM of Grandview near Kindersley, Sask. on April 18 around 7:40 p.m....
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Self-determination in healthcare
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Meeting preview
Planning committe to weigh recovery facility, taxi overhaul, cannabis cap
North Battleford's planning committee will weigh proposals at its Monday meeting that could reshape addiction services, taxi regulations and cannabis retail in the city.At the centre of the agenda is a proposal for a community-based addiction recovery facility submitted by Ryan Gross, aimed at addressing what the repor...
Apr 17, 2026
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Svoboda Ukrainian Dance Festival
Ukrainian dance festival brings community, culture to North Battleford stage
Over the weekend, North Battleford's Dekker Centre for the Preforming Arts will be filled with dancers from across Saskatchewan and Alberta. One of which is 16-year-old Jelayna Ulmer who practices in North Battleford. "I've been doing Ukrainian dance for 13 years. I got started because my mom, who was also a Ukra...
Apr 17, 2026
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CONTINUED INVESTIGATION
Several items seized during search warrant in Lloydminster
RCMP has seized cocaine during a search warrant in Lloydminster. In January, Saskatchewan RCMP's Lloydminster Saskatchewan Trafficking Response Team began a drug trafficking investigation in the Lloydminster area. On April 14, RCMP obtained and executed a warrant at a residence on 22 Street in Lloydminster, Alta. Dur...
Apr 17, 2026
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OPERATION AS USUAL
No motion to close Sakewew High School, says director of education
Battlefords First Nations Joint Board of Education states there is no motion to close Sakewew High School. This comes after a press release called 'BATC Calls for Collaborative Solutions Following Closure of Sakewew High School' by Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC). "Potentially, yes, that could happen, but...
Apr 17, 2026
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federal politics
MP Falk slams Liberal majority as 'backroom deals' after historic shift
Battlefords-Lloydminster-Meadow Lake MP Rosemarie Falk is criticizing the Liberal government's shift to a majority, saying Canadians "did not vote for this Liberal majority government."Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals reached 174 seats in the House of Commons on April 13 - enough for a majority - after w...
Apr 17, 2026
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HOUSING
Valleyview Tower II to be converted into mixed-use housing in North Battleford
A seniors-only housing building in North Battleford is being converted into a mixed-use complex aimed at expanding access for lower-income residents.In a release Friday, the Government of Saskatchewan said Valleyview Tower II will shift from seniors' social housing to a model that includes individuals and families with...
Apr 17, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Province introduces amendments to increase powers for Sask. medical regulatory organization
The Government of Saskatchewan is trying to make changes to a provincial piece of legislation in order to "protect Saskatchewan patients."Amendments to The Medical Profession Act - "an act respecting the medical profession," according to the province's website - were introduced by Saskatchewan Healt...
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Missing 82-year old Alberta senior found dead near Kindersley
A woman who was previously reported missing in Alberta has been found deceased in Saskatchewan.Diane Cooper, 82, was from Calgary and had been missing since April 6.On Sun, April 19, Consort RCMP in Alberta reported Cooper had been found by RCMP in the RM of Grandview near Kindersley, Sask. on April 18 around 7:40 p.m....
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onto the playoffs
Haley's OT winner lifts slumping Saskatchewan Rush in regular season finale over Toronto
At just 24 years old, Brock Haley has become a fearsome weapon for the Saskatchewan Rush in his second season on a National Lacrosse League (NLL) floor.On Saturday night, he delivered the biggest goal of the season for the Rush with a distance shot, which secured a 10-9 overtime win against the Toronto Rock."Hones...
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Celebration
First Nations University of Canada marks 50 years with annual spring powwow
There is a moment just before the first drumbeat when everything feels suspended.The arena is quiet, the air is expectant, and then - like a heartbeat shared by thousands - the drum begins to call people in.That call will echo through the Brandt Centre in Regina on Saturday and Sunday as the First Nations University of...
Apr 18, 2026
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Wildfires
Wadin Bay community heroes reflect on past fire season
As the snow begins to melt and temperatures warm on the prairies, many are now looking to this upcoming fire season.Lake life on the prairies last year was filled with fire bans, evacuations and extreme wildfires.Twenty-two people in the community of Wadin Bay - a resort community on the shores of Lac La Ronge approxim...
Apr 18, 2026
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Provincial politics
NDP unveil 'made in Saskatchewan' power plan
Standing outside Prince Albert City Hall, Sally Housser stated the NDP's Grid and Growth Plan is a practical, made in Saskatchewan approach to lowering power bills, creating good jobs and building a stronger, more self-reliant electricity system for Prince Albert and for Saskatchewan.The Shadow Minister or Energy and R...
Apr 17, 2026
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Local Sports
Senior Hockey
Newly formed senior hockey league aims to renew small town rivalries
A new senior hockey league in Central Saskatchewan is set to drop the puck in the fall. The freshly formed Eagle Creek Hockey League (ECHL) will be made up of nine teams from three existing leagues in the province, and President Darcy Rafoss said that location and travel were top of mind when forming the ECHL. "A ...
Apr 18, 2026
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Reflection
Battlefords North Stars look back on the 2025-26 season
After being eliminated from the Sask. Junior Hockey League (SJHL) semifinals in seven games to the Yorkton Terriers, the Battlefords North Stars have completed their exit interviews, cleaned out their lockers and officially concluded their campaign. This season, the North Stars had a brand-new coach in Connor Logan, as...
Apr 18, 2026
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North Stars Graduates
North Stars graduating 20-year-olds reflect on their junior hockey careers
As the Battlefords North Stars season concludes, so does the junior hockey career of five of the North Stars graduating players. Some played their entire career with the North Stars, some only came for the season. Nonetheless, all five graduates ended their junior career right here in the Battlefords. Anthony Campbell ...
Apr 17, 2026
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AERIAL CHEER ATHLETICS
Aerial Athletics Cheer season concludes with the All-Star Cheer Extravaganza
This past weekend, the Aerial Cheer Athletics club concluded the cheer season in Edmonton at the All-Star Cheer Extravaganza. Both the U12 Nova team and U16 Eclipse team placed fourth in their respective divisions to cap off the season. Club director Rena Fauchon said that it was probably the best that both teams perfo...
Apr 16, 2026
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Rider moves
Riders release Ajou Ajou after slotback violated CFL's gender-based violence and harassment policy
Ajou Ajou has been released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders after a suspension from the CFL.The league announced the slotback was suspended for both preseason contests and a minimum of six regular-season games after violating the league's gender-based violence and harassment policy. Shortly after the announcement, the ...
Apr 16, 2026
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NORTH STARS SEASON COMES TO AN END
North Stars eliminated from the playoffs with 6-3 game seven loss to the Yorkton Terriers
After a back-and-forth game seven and series, the Battlefords North Stars season has come to a heartbreaking end. The North Stars fell in game seven of the SJHL semifinals, 6-3 to the Yorkton Terriers in Yorkton. The North Stars came back from down 3-0 to tie it, but Gabin Bartha scored the game winning goal with less ...
Apr 16, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
Celebrates A Decade Of Learning
Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee
The Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2026, bringing together 256 First Nations students from across the province for a day of learning, confidence‑building, and cultural pride. Held at Tommy Douglas Collegiate in Saskatoon, the event welcomed youths between the ages of 6 and ...
Mar 25, 2026
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SIGA named a 2026 Saskatchewan Top Employer
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud, for a third consecutive year, to be named a Saskatchewan Top Employer by Canada's Top 100 Employers. Now in its 21st year, Saskatchewan's Top Employers is a special designation that recognizes employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places t...
Mar 02, 2026
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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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Canada
Businesses welcome federal fuel tax relief as Iran war uncertainty lingers
HALIFAX - An eastern Canadian logistics, trucking and courier company with a fleet of more than 200 vehicles says Monday's federal tax break on fuel should provide relief to hard-hit customers. Karanjeet Singh, owner of Dartmouth, N.S.-based NovaExpre...
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B.C. to table suspension of Indigenous law, First Nations urge MLAs the reject it
VICTORIA - A collective of major First Nations groups in British Columbia has issued an open letter to all members of the province's legislature, asking them to reject a plan by Premier David Eby's government to suspend parts of the Declaration on the ...
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Ontario to sell $29-million jet bought for Premier Doug Ford after backlash
Ontario is reversing course and will sell the $29-million private jet it bought for Premier Doug Ford. The move comes just days after the purchase of the 2016 Bombardier Challenger 650 jet was revealed on Friday, sparking a wave of backlash from critic...
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Carney pledges regular updates on pivot from U.S. and to 'never sugar-coat' issues
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says he plans to regularly update Canadians with a frank assessment of efforts to diversify away from the U.S. "I promise you, I will never sugar-coat our challenges," Carney said in a 10-minute video posted Sunday m...
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N.S. police arrest two in human trafficking case linked to N.B. and Ont.
HALIFAX - Police in Nova Scotia have charged two people with human trafficking and financial crimes in an investigation they say is connected to New Brunswick and Ontario. Police say the investigation began in 2023 with multiple human trafficking vict...
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Former minister Catherine McKenna blasts the heads of Canadian oil companies
MONTRÉAL - Former environment minister Catherine McKenna says the leaders of Canada's oil industry are figures close to American President Donald Trump who are "taking us for fools" and putting both the economy and environment at risk. Canada's offici...
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World
The center-left coalition of former President Radev will win Bulgaria election, exit poll suggests
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) - A center-left coalition led by ex-President Rumen Radev will win Bulgaria 's parliamentary election, an exit poll suggested Sunday, though the list might not garner enough votes to rule alone, which could prolong a years-long pol...
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Louisiana father kills 7 of his children plus another child in shooting at house, police say
SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) - A gunman in Louisiana killed eight children, including seven of his own, and shot two other people Sunday in an early morning attack of domestic violence carried out across two houses, authorities said, shaking a Shreveport neigh...
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UK police investigating if arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies
LONDON (AP) - U.K. police said Sunday they are investigating whether a string of arson attacks on Jewish sites in London are the work of Iranian proxies, as the country's chief rabbi said British Jews are facing a campaign of violence and intimidation....
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North Korea launches multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward sea
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, its neighbors said, days after the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog warned that North Korea was making "very serious" advances in efforts to build n...
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A mass shooting in Ukraine's capital leaves 6 dead before police shot and killed the gunman
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - A gunman wielding an automatic weapon killed six people and barricaded himself inside a supermarket with hostages in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, on Saturday, before he was shot and killed by police, authorities said. ...
Apr 18, 2026
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Pope Leo XIV says 'not in my interest at all' to debate Trump but will keep preaching peace
ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (AP) - Pope Leo XIV said Saturday that it was "not in my interest at all" to debate U.S. President Donald Trump about the Iran war, but that he would continue preaching the Gospel message of peace. Leo spoke to repo...
Apr 18, 2026
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