Saul Laliberte
Prince Albert inquest watches cellblock videos of hours leading up to prisoner's death
Saul Laliberte suffered multiple violent seizures in the hours before he was taken from Prince Albert police cells to Victoria Hospital on the day he died. The first day of an inquest into the circumstances of Laliberte's death began Monday at the Coronet Hotel in Prince Albert. Multiple police officers testified, begi...
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Politics
Sask. government joins calls to end B.C tanker ban
Saskatchewan's provincial government raised its voice Monday, joining others calling for the tanker ban off the north coast of B.C. to be scrapped.A Conservative Party bill to that end, Bill C-264, will make its way to second reading in Parliament this week, and the provincial government made it known it supports the b...
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Prince Albert inquest watches cellblock videos of hours leading up to prisoner's death
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'I freaking did it': Meadow Lake's Senger claims first PBR Canada Cup Series win with 90.8-point ride
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"IT MEANS A LOT TO BE HERE!"
Boots hit the dirt: CCA Finals Rodeo in North Battleford
Two sisters from southern Saskatchewan are riding high after claiming the ladies and junior girls' barrel racing championships at the 63rd annual Canadian Cowboys Association Rodeo in North Battleford. For 14-year-old Lexi Cote from Yellow Grass, the wins are proof that determination and time in the saddle can take you...
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JPII football
John Paul II Crusaders football coach reflects on the season
The high school football season has come to an end for the John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders. Although the Crusaders finished with a 2-4 record and missed the playoffs, head coach Kevin Pinno said he was pleased with the team's development. "The team that we were at the end of the year was significantly different ...
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Sharks on air
Sharks broadcasts bring female hockey to Q98
Female hockey is getting a place on local radio as Q98 prepares to broadcast four Battlefords Sharks games this season. Starting Nov. 3, Pattison Media's North Battleford station will carry one road game a month featuring the U18 AAA female team, giving fans another way to follow a program coming off its first Fedoruk ...
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MISSING PERSON
RCMP continue search for missing 37-year-old from Cut Knife
Cut Knife RCMP are renewing their request for public assistance in locating a missing 37-year-old man.Michael Wright of Cut Knife was reported missing on Oct. 19. He was last in contact with loved ones on Oct. 18 and has not been located.Wright is described as 5-9, weighing 160 pounds, with blue eyes and short brown ha...
Oct 25, 2026
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North Stars lose 7-2
North Stars drop eighth straight in road loss to Yorkton
For the first time since the 2013-14 season, the Battlefords North Stars have lost eight consecutive games. The latest defeat was a 7-2 road loss to the Yorkton Terriers. Despite the five-goal margin, the North Stars were pleased with their play in the second half and did not think the score reflected the game. "I...
Oct 24, 2026
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Another Shutout Loss
North Stars blanked by Millionaires in seventh straight loss
The Battlefords North Stars lost their seventh consecutive game Friday, falling 1-0 on the road to the Melville Millionaires. Despite the loss, North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb was pleased with much of his team's play. "I thought it was a good game, but obviously didn't get the results we wanted," said L...
Oct 24, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Saul Laliberte
Prince Albert inquest watches cellblock videos of hours leading up to prisoner's death
Saul Laliberte suffered multiple violent seizures in the hours before he was taken from Prince Albert police cells to Victoria Hospital on the day he died. The first day of an inquest into the circumstances of Laliberte's death began Monday at the Coronet Hotel in Prince Albert. Multiple police officers testified, begi...
8h ago
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Politics
Sask. government joins calls to end B.C tanker ban
Saskatchewan's provincial government raised its voice Monday, joining others calling for the tanker ban off the north coast of B.C. to be scrapped.A Conservative Party bill to that end, Bill C-264, will make its way to second reading in Parliament this week, and the provincial government made it known it supports the b...
9h ago
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local talent
'I freaking did it': Meadow Lake's Senger claims first PBR Canada Cup Series win with 90.8-point ride
Marshall Senger's first PBR Canada Cup Series victory brought his father to tears."Honestly, seeing that was probably one of the best moments of my life," he said."My family's put so much time and money into me. So when I'm given the opportunities to make them proud, it means a lot when I can get it done...
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CRIME
Onion Lake RCMP search for fourth suspect following arrests in theft investigation
Onion Lake RCMP have charged three people and are searching for a fourth following an investigation into a stolen ATV and firearms offences.On Oct. 22 at about 5:30 p.m., RCMP responded to a report of a stolen ATV. The suspects also pointed firearms when confronted.Officers patrolled the area and found the stolen ATV a...
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Reconciliation
Carney, premiers kick off meeting with First Nations leaders in Ottawa
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says today's meeting with First Nations leaders will help forge new relationships as his government pursues a major projects building boom.First Nations leaders are meeting with Carney and some of the country's premiers in Ottawa.Carney says it's the first time in two decades the fir...
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POLITICS
'Well-known evil empire': Barack Obama mocks Trump's tariff war with Canada
Former president Barack Obama took aim at U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods Saturday during an impassioned speech at a Democrat campaign rally in Detroit, Michigan, ahead of next month's U.S. mid-term elections.Obama mocked the current president's tariff war with its northern neighbour while jokin...
Oct 25, 2026
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JPII football
John Paul II Crusaders football coach reflects on the season
The high school football season has come to an end for the John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders. Although the Crusaders finished with a 2-4 record and missed the playoffs, head coach Kevin Pinno said he was pleased with the team's development. "The team that we were at the end of the year was significantly different ...
17h ago
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Sharks on air
Sharks broadcasts bring female hockey to Q98
Female hockey is getting a place on local radio as Q98 prepares to broadcast four Battlefords Sharks games this season. Starting Nov. 3, Pattison Media's North Battleford station will carry one road game a month featuring the U18 AAA female team, giving fans another way to follow a program coming off its first Fedoruk ...
19h ago
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North Stars lose 7-2
North Stars drop eighth straight in road loss to Yorkton
For the first time since the 2013-14 season, the Battlefords North Stars have lost eight consecutive games. The latest defeat was a 7-2 road loss to the Yorkton Terriers. Despite the five-goal margin, the North Stars were pleased with their play in the second half and did not think the score reflected the game. "I...
Oct 24, 2026
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Riders Gameday
Roughriders and Elks meet in CFL regular season finale
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will take on the Edmonton Elks as both teams are resting a number of starters this week for different reasons.Edmonton has already clinched the top spot in the CFL West Division, while the Riders have clinched a playoff spot but do not know if they will be playing in the West or East semifi...
Oct 24, 2026
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Another Shutout Loss
North Stars blanked by Millionaires in seventh straight loss
The Battlefords North Stars lost their seventh consecutive game Friday, falling 1-0 on the road to the Melville Millionaires. Despite the loss, North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb was pleased with much of his team's play. "I thought it was a good game, but obviously didn't get the results we wanted," said L...
Oct 24, 2026
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CROSS COUNTRY
High School cross country season concludes with recent provincial championship
Hundreds of runners from across Saskatchewan competed at the provincial cross-country championships at Table Mountain over the weekend. Competitors included athletes from the Battlefords and area, the Prince Albert area and northeastern Saskatchewan. Athletes from the Battle West region were familiar with the course, h...
Oct 23, 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
BC Ferries CEO Nicolas Jimenez out as board launches leadership change
VANCOUVER - Nicolas Jimenez is out as CEO at BC Ferries in a "leadership transition" launched by the company's board, just two days after the election of the B.C. Conservatives, who asked for his firing last year. A news release from BC Ferries said B...
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Youth go to court to make Canada legally accountable for its role climate crisis
VANCOUVER - The first youth-led climate trial in Canadian history has begun at the federal courthouse in Vancouver, where 15 plaintiffs argue that federal legislation violates their constitutional rights by continuing the trajectory of greenhouse gas e...
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Court hears of impact of sexual assault allegation on 'star' author Galloway's career
VANCOUVER - The literary agent for Steven Galloway said it would have been "impossible" to sell any new work by his client in the years after a former student made unproven allegations of rape and sexual assault against the author a decade ago. Henry D...
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Financial transactions watchdog steps up action against money service businesses
OTTAWA - Canada's financial intelligence agency revoked the registrations of 82 money service businesses in 2025-26, up from 12 the previous year. The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre says it focused significant resources on the money...
13h ago
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Police ethics commissioner and watchdog investigating Montreal police
MONTRÉAL - Quebec's internal security minister says a provincial police ethics commissioner and an independent watchdog will both investigate the suspension of a Montreal police officer over allegations of criminal conduct in interactions with homeless...
16h ago
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Trump says he expects trade war with Canada to end 'pretty soon'
OTTAWA - U.S. President Donald Trump says he expects his constantly evolving trade war with Canada to end "pretty soon" as Prime Minister Mark Carney suggests Washington could be moving closer to Ottawa's demands. Trump told a rally in Port Huron, Mich...
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World
Voters in Israel are deciding whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of war
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country is embroiled in unresolved wars, still reeling from Hamas' 2023 attack and deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it. ...
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Brewers rout the Rays 10-1 to move within a win of their first World Series title
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) - Jackson Chourio set the tone at the plate, Brice Turang sparked an historic offensive outburst and Robert Gasser shut the door on the mound. The Milwaukee Brewers are one victory from their first World Series t...
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Local ceasefire brokered by Melania Trump starts in southern Ukraine as Russia attacks other areas
MYKOLAIV, Ukraine (AP) - A localized ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia took effect early Tuesday ahead of a humanitarian mission brokered by U.S. first lady Melania Trump, as missile attacks resumed in Kyiv. The local pause in fighting...
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Judge extends court-ordered block on Trump's renovation plans for public golf course in Washington
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge agreed Monday to extend an order blocking the Trump administration's renovation plans for a century-old public golf course in the nation's capital. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued a preliminary injun...
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Appeals court declines to rule on federal bid to set aside California ballots of alleged noncitizens
LOS ANGELES (AP) - An appeals court on Monday declined to rule on whether California elections officials can count roughly 20,000 ballots that the Justice Department alleges belong to noncitizen voters. The decision sets the federal gover...
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Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is attempting to prosecute James Comey for what it calls a decade-old leak of classified information, an effort the former FBI director's lawyers immediately dismissed as invalid and outside the time limit for...
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