NASTY WEATHER
'It was crazy': Tow operator describes chaos as Meadow Lake hit with up to 37 cm of snow
Tow operators in Meadow Lake say they stopped responding at the height of a late-season snowstorm as dangerous highway conditions left vehicles stranded and even trapped tow trucks.A spokesperson for McCollum's Autobody and Towing said the situation escalated quickly Tuesday evening as snowfall intensified across north...
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CP NewsAlert: Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu crosses floor to Liberals
Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu says she has left the Conservative caucus to join Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals, making her the fifth MP to cross the floor since November.More coming.
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Middle East Conflict
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NASTY WEATHER
'It was crazy': Tow operator describes chaos as Meadow Lake hit with up to 37 cm of snow
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federal politics
CP NewsAlert: Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu crosses floor to Liberals
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Battlefords
NASTY WEATHER
'It was crazy': Tow operator describes chaos as Meadow Lake hit with up to 37 cm of snow
Tow operators in Meadow Lake say they stopped responding at the height of a late-season snowstorm as dangerous highway conditions left vehicles stranded and even trapped tow trucks.A spokesperson for McCollum's Autobody and Towing said the situation escalated quickly Tuesday evening as snowfall intensified across north...
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Nasty weather
Alberta clipper packs wallop across central Sask.
Old Man Winter is going out with a bang.An estimated 15 to 20 cm. of snow was forecasted for the Prince Albert and Melfort areas on Tuesday, and 5 to 10 cm. for North Battleford, but for many residents who were having difficulty navigating roads and even finding their way to their front doors, it felt like a lot more.A...
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Crime
Teenage boy alleged responsible for armed robbery at Debden business
A teenage boy from Pelican Lake First Nation is alleged responsible for an armed robbery that occurred last Friday at a business in Debden.At approximately 11 a.m., police said a male entered the business, threatened an employee with a firearm, and demanded money. He then fled in a vehicle. No physical injuries were re...
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UPGRADED EQUIPMENT
Battleford playground set for upgrade with new structure coming this summer
Children in Battleford will soon have a new play structure to explore. Town Mayor, Ames Leslie said the ACT playground, located on 35th Street in Battleford, will be replaced before the end of July. "Unfortunately, these things need to be replaced. It's always a good thing when we can replace an aging, infrastru...
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AWAITING DECISION
Battleford council requests clarity on adult care facility application
Councillors are requesting more information after a long-term adult care facility application was submitted to the Town of Battleford. This facility, submitted by Ahtahkakoop Child and Family Services Inc., would be located at a residence on 27th Street and would house up to five clients for a six-month-to-one year pe...
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CONTINUED INVESTIGATION
Apartment building fire in North Battleford deemed arson
The North Battleford Fire Department's investigation into an apartment building fire last week has been deemed arson. On March 31, officials were called to a fire on the 1100 Block of 99th Street in North Battleford. Crews successfully confined the fire to a unit on the ninth floor, with no injuries reported. The f...
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Saskatchewan
federal politics
CP NewsAlert: Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu crosses floor to Liberals
Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu says she has left the Conservative caucus to join Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals, making her the fifth MP to cross the floor since November.More coming.
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Peace in the middle east?
Carney, European leaders welcome reported Iran-U.S. ceasefire in joint statement
Prime Minister Mark Carney and nine European leaders issued a joint statement Wednesday saying they welcome the reported two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran.The deal was announced Tuesday evening after President Donald Trump threatened that "a whole civilization" would "die" if a d...
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education
Cenovus invests $2M in Lakeland College to boost energy workforce training
Cenovus Energy is investing $2 million in Lakeland College to expand training programs and modernize facilities aimed at preparing more students for careers in the energy sector.The funding will support upgrades to the Cenovus Energy Production Lab and Cenovus Energy Power Engineering Lab at the Lloydminster campus, al...
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court proceedings
Métis harvesting rights case in Meadow Lake adjourned to September
A Métis harvesting rights case in Meadow Lake that could influence similar matters across Saskatchewan has been adjourned to September, with no decision yet reached.The cases involving Warren Boyer, Oliver Poitras and Harold St. Pierre were adjourned to Sept. 14, 2026, in Meadow Lake Provincial Court. The three ...
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'whole civilization will die'
'War crimes': Iranian Canadians horrified by Trump's latest threat to destroy Iran
Foad Farhani was driving to work Tuesday morning when his wife called him in tears while reading U.S. President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social threatening the existence of their homeland. Trump wrote that a "whole civilization will die" if Iran does not agree to a deal that includes reopening the Strait ...
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Heavy snow causing issues
Travel not recommended in Melfort area
The Alberta Clipper is causing travel headaches in the northeast. Travel is not recommended in the Melfort area due to heavy snow, poor visibility, slushy, drifting snow, and icy highway conditions. Highways south, west, and north of Melfort are especially hard hit, according to the Highway Hotline. The Environment and...
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Local Sports
Game Three Victory
North Stars take series lead with a 3-2 win vs the Yorkton Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars have gone up 2-1 in the SJHL semifinals against the Yorkton Terriers with a win at home in game three. "I thought our structure and our systems were really good," said North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb postgame. "We made some in-game adjustments and obviously a great perfo...
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GAME THREE
North Stars back at home for game three vs the Yorkton Terriers
Game three of the Sask. Junior Hockey League (SJHL) semifinals between the Battlefords North Stars and Yorkton Terriers goes tonight at the Access Communications Centre in North Battleford. The series is currently tied 1-1. The Terriers took the opening game with a 3-2 comeback effort, while the North Stars evened up t...
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SHARKS SEASON COMES TO AN END
Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks fall in Western Regionals to the Winnipeg Ice
The Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks have been eliminated from Esso Cup Contention after falling in three games to the Manitoba Female Hockey League (MFHL) winning Winnipeg Ice.After staging a comeback from a 3-1 deficit, the Sharks would lose 4-3. The final goal came shortly after a power play and Sharks captain Danik...
Apr 05, 2026
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THIRD PERIOD COMEBACK
North Stars even up the series with a 3-1 win over the Yorkton Terriers
The SJHL semifinals between the Battlefords North Stars and Yorkton Terriers will head back to the Battlefords tied up at 1-1 after the North Stars won 3-1 over the Terriers to steal home ice advantage in the series. Finlay Klippenstein had a pair of goals including the game winner for the North Stars, while Spencer Mi...
Apr 05, 2026
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TERRIERS TAKE GAME ONE
North Stars fall 3-2 in close game one battle with the Yorkton Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars have gone down 1-0 in the SJHL semi-finals after a 3-2 loss to the Yorkton Terriers. It was an opposite start to the series for both teams as opposed to the first round. The Terriers fell in game one of the first round, while the North Stars won the opening game in round one. The North Stars...
Apr 04, 2026
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SJHL PLAYOFFS
North Stars open second round in Yorkton against the Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars are set for Game 1 of the second round of SJHL playoffs against the Yorkton Terriers tonight at Westland Arena in Yorkton. The North Stars advanced after beating the Melfort Mustangs in five games in the first round. Linken Fisher scored the overtime series winner in Game 5.In the Highway 10...
Apr 03, 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
Photo gallery: A decade of death - B.C. counts drug emergency's cost
Next week marks the 10th anniversary of the declaration of a public health emergency in response to British Columbia's drug overdose crisis, which has since claimed more than 18,000 lives. Grieving friends and families, former policy makers, medical wo...
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B.C. woman detained by ICE for three weeks in Texas calls experience 'traumatizing'
KINGSVILLE, TEXAS, UNITED STATES - The Canadian woman who spent three weeks detained by immigration officers in the United States along with her seven-year-old daughter says it was "the most stressful, traumatizing ordeal" she has ever been through. Ta...
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Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu says she's joining Carney's Liberal government
OTTAWA - Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu has left the Conservative caucus to join Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals, pushing them closer to a majority government. In a statement posted on social media Wednesday morning, Gladu said she has heard clearly f...
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Carney, European leaders welcome reported Iran-U.S. ceasefire in joint statement
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney and nine European leaders issued a joint statement on Wednesday, welcoming the reported two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran. The deal was announced Tuesday evening after President Donald T...
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Poilievre's communications director Katy Merrifield resigns
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's communications director Katy Merrifield is resigning. Merrifield announced her departure in an email sent to the Conservative caucus Tuesday, adding her last day working in the Opposition Leader's Office ...
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In the news today: Iran ceasefire, Terrebonne byelection, Decade of B.C. drug crisis
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... US, Israel and Iran agree to a 2-week ceasefire as Trump pulls back on his threats Iran, the United States and Israel reached a two-week ceasefire in the war that...
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World
California Supreme Court orders sheriff to pause investigation and preserve seized ballots
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - The California Supreme Court on Wednesday ordered a county sheriff who seized more than half a million 2025 election ballots to pause his probe into election fraud allegations while the judges review the legal challenge agains...
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Long Island architect Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering 7 women and admits he killed an 8th
RIVERHEAD, N.Y. (AP) - A Long Island architect who led a secret life as a serial killer pleaded guilty on Wednesday to murdering seven women and admitted he killed an eighth in a string of long-unsolved crimes known as the Gilgo Beach killings. ...
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Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman tells AP he was 'blindsided' by his ouster
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Fired Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman told The Associated Press on Wednesday in his first interview since the ouster that he was "blindsided" by the move but has no hard feelings and is unlikely to sue. ...
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More than 100 killed as Israel strikes central Beirut after saying Iran truce doesn't apply there
BEIRUT (AP) - Israeli strikes hit several commercial and residential areas in central Beirut without warning on Wednesday, hours after a ceasefire was announced in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran. Lebanon said at least 112 people were killed and hundred...
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Democratic-backed Chris Taylor wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race, growing liberal majority
MADISON, Wis. (AP) - Democratic-backed candidate Chris Taylor won election to the Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday, growing the liberal majority on the court as cases affecting congressional redistricting, union rights and other hot button issues awa...
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North Korea fires missiles toward sea after ridiculing South's hopes for better ties
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the sea Wednesday in its second launch event in two days, South Korea's military said, hours after a senior North Korean official released crude insults against ...
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