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Warrior Spirit Martial Arts fighters and coach gearing up for Muay Thai World Festival
The WBC Amazing Muay Thai World Festival is fast approaching, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, from June 25 to 29, and a local gym has multiple connections to Team Canada. Warrior Spirit Martial Arts Academy has five fighters at the international competition, and gym owner Stuart Fontaine will coach for Team Canada. ...
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Natural warming cycle
El Nino is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires
El Nino, Nature's chaotic climate agent, has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow to historic strength, meteorologists announced Thursday.Experts said the El Nino, a natural warming cycle, should further heat a globe already warming from fossil fuel pollution and will likely turbocharge extreme w...
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Warrior Spirit Martial Arts fighters and coach gearing up for Muay Thai World Festival
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$60 Million Economic Development
Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation Advances Plans For Future Casino Development With Support From SIGA
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Tornado that destroyed Alameda farm was strongest in Sask. since 2010
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Battlefords
LASTING LEGACY
Fred Light's 1984 portrait now welcomes visitors to his museum
Fred Light wasn't particularly interested in having his photograph taken in 1984.The lifelong collector was more comfortable spending time with artifacts than standing in front of a camera, but photographer Bob Hewitt believed preserving Light's image was just as important as preserving the history he had spent decades...
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No injuries reported
UPDATE: Emergency crews on scence at North Battleford structure fire, deemed suspicious
*This story was updated at 4:25 p.m. to include updated information.North Battleford Fire Department has deemed the cause of the fire to be suspicious. This incident has been referred to Battlefords RCMP for further investigation. --A structure fire prompted an emergency response in North Battleford on Thursday.The Nor...
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local talent
North Battleford bull rider climbs in national standing after strong Manitoba weekend
For Wyatt Fennig, the biggest breakthrough of the season didn't come from changing the way he rides.It came from changing the way he thinks.The 24-year-old North Battleford bull rider, who finished eighth overall in the Bull Riders Canada (BRC) standings last season, has begun climbing back into contention after a diff...
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small-town fun
Wilkie to 'Jump into Summer' this weekend
A parade, baseball, bouncy castles, a classic car show and a Bon Jovi and Journey tribute concert are set to usher in the start of summer as Wilkie prepares for its Jump Into Summer celebration this weekend.The two-day event begins Friday evening with a 7 p.m. parade featuring more than 30 entries before continuing Sat...
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THE NEXT GENERATION
North Stars draftees excited to join the organization
The Battlefords North Stars have added seven more prospects to their future pipeline following the 2026 SJHL Draft.While none of the players are expected to suit up for the Stars for at least another year or two as they continue developing at the U18 and prep levels, being selected marks an important step toward one da...
Jun 11, 2026
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THROUGH YOUNG EYES
Notre Dame students explore identity and strengths through art
North Battleford's Chapel Gallery is showcasing a collection of artwork created by students from Notre Dame Elementary School, exploring themes of identity, culture and personal strengths.The exhibit, From Many People's Strength, features pieces by students from pre-kindergarten to Grade 7. Through a variety of artisti...
Jun 10, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Destructive Storm
Tornado that destroyed Alameda farm was strongest in Sask. since 2010
The tornado that flattened an Alameda farmyard on Tuesday was the strongest Saskatchewan has seen in more than a decade.The Northern Tornadoes Project, a research group based at Western University, assigned the tornado a preliminary rating of EF3 on the Enhanced Fujita scale, which can have wind speeds from 225-265 kil...
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Natural warming cycle
El Nino is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires
El Nino, Nature's chaotic climate agent, has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow to historic strength, meteorologists announced Thursday.Experts said the El Nino, a natural warming cycle, should further heat a globe already warming from fossil fuel pollution and will likely turbocharge extreme w...
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"THE SHELTERS ARE FULL"
NDP calls for more treatment, recovery supports amid Lloydminster drug crisis
The topics of addiction, homelessness and mental health took centre stage in Lloydminster as NDP MLA Erika Ritchie called on the Saskatchewan Party government to invest more in treatment and recovery services.Ritchie said the city has spent approximately $3 million addressing homelessness and social disorder because of...
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2026 Saskatchewan Crop Report
East Central Saskatchewan falls behind in seeding
Most of Saskatchewan is nearing the finish line for seeding operations. Provincially, 93 per cent of seed is in the ground, still well behind the five and 10-year averages. The west-central region leads at 98 per cent complete, followed by the southwest at 97 per cent, the southeast at 96 per cent, the northwest at 95 ...
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Roughriders
Riders' KeeSean Johnson ready for action after late-season injury in 2025
KeeSean Johnson was one of the biggest contributors to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2025.But when it came to the biggest moment for the team last season, Johnson had to watch from the sidelines.The 29-year-old receiver suffered a knee injury in an Oct. 10 game against the Toronto Argonauts, forcing him to miss the C...
Jun 11, 2026
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assessing the damage
Alameda family grateful to be alive after tornado destroys Saskatchewan farm
The Brock family farm is now something akin to a wasteland.A tornado that ripped through the yard just south of Alameda Tuesday night, 234 km southeast of Regina, left only wreckage behind. In the cold light of day, chunks of ejected grain bin can be seen wrapped around the trees lining the property.Danny Brock and his...
Jun 11, 2026
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WORLD STAGE
Warrior Spirit Martial Arts fighters and coach gearing up for Muay Thai World Festival
The WBC Amazing Muay Thai World Festival is fast approaching, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, from June 25 to 29, and a local gym has multiple connections to Team Canada. Warrior Spirit Martial Arts Academy has five fighters at the international competition, and gym owner Stuart Fontaine will coach for Team Canada. ...
47m ago
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THE NEXT GENERATION
Local prospects and North Stars draftees talk SJHL draft
The Battlefords North Stars welcomed their newest wave of prospects to the organization in the 2026 SJHL draft. Players from across Saskatchewan found their new SJHL homes, including local prospects from the Meadow Lake area. Linkoln Alger-East - Defenceman Meadow Lake's Linkoln Alger-East was the North Stars first rou...
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THE NEXT GENERATION
North Stars draftees excited to join the organization
The Battlefords North Stars have added seven more prospects to their future pipeline following the 2026 SJHL Draft.While none of the players are expected to suit up for the Stars for at least another year or two as they continue developing at the U18 and prep levels, being selected marks an important step toward one da...
Jun 11, 2026
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Roughriders
Riders' KeeSean Johnson ready for action after late-season injury in 2025
KeeSean Johnson was one of the biggest contributors to the Saskatchewan Roughriders in 2025.But when it came to the biggest moment for the team last season, Johnson had to watch from the sidelines.The 29-year-old receiver suffered a knee injury in an Oct. 10 game against the Toronto Argonauts, forcing him to miss the C...
Jun 11, 2026
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Play ball
How Battlefords Minor Baseball teams are shaping up almost midway through season
The baseball season is nearing its halfway point, and Battlefords Minor Baseball teams have gained experience through league games and tournaments as they move closer to the playoffs. U18 AA Beavers The U18 AA Battlefords Beavers sit in sixth place with an 8-5 record. They have won five straight games, scoring 54 runs ...
Jun 10, 2026
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CFL
'Prove who we are': Riders on practice field after bye week
While the Saskatchewan Roughriders will unveil a championship banner on Saturday, the current team is only focused on the now."We're a new team. We have to go out there and prove we are still a good team," Riders head coach Corey Mace said on Tuesday after the team's first practice of the 2026 CFL regular sea...
Jun 10, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
SIGA Scholarship Program
SIGA is a progressive organization guided by principles rooted in First Nations heritage. One of these principles, Pimâcihowin, refers to making a living, and SIGA recognizes that education and continued learning are essential to doing so. We established the SIGA Scholarship Program to invest $120,000 in First Na...
Jun 03, 2026
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Community Investment Program
30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA's Community Investment Fund increased to $2 Million to Strengthen Saskatchewan Communities Increased investment to support local events, sports teams, fundraisers and cultural celebrations province-wideSASKATOON, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud to announce a significant expansion of i...
Apr 29, 2026
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$60 Million Economic Development
Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation Advances Plans For Future Casino Development With Support From SIGA
Battlefords, Saskatchewan - The Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation hosted an update on its exciting Casino and Resorts economic development project on Tuesday April 14, 2026, at The Ridge Interpretive Centre, Battlefords, Saskatchewan. The approximately $100 million project, which includes an i...
Apr 23, 2026
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Canada
Canada pledges $100M for Palestinians facing settler violence, humanitarian crisis
OTTAWA - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand has announced $100 million in federal funding to support Palestinians living in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip. She unveiled the funding in Paris, where western leaders are meeting to discuss mounting cha...
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Ottawa revamping approach to barring products of forced labour from reaching Canada
OTTAWA - The federal government has tabled a bill to change the way Canada bars imports of products made with forced labour following an American tariff threat. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is in Paris with Prime Minister Mark Carney and her pa...
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Fans marching to Toronto Stadium ahead of first World Cup game on Canadian soil
TORONTO - Thousands of excited soccer fans descended on Toronto Stadium on Friday as Canada's FIFA World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina was set to get underway, marking the first of its kind on Canadian soil. Fans arrived in droves at the tempor...
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BC Hydro expects World Cup and hot weather to trigger record spring power consumption
VANCOUVER - BC Hydro says the province's spring power demand is expected to hit historic highs due to both the arrival of warm weather and consumption linked to the FIFA World Cup. The province's electric utility says in a statement that British Columb...
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Lutnick leading charge on Gordie Howe Bridge ahead of delay: White House official
WASHINGTON - U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has been leading the charge in the Trump administration on the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which has seen its opening delayed at the request of the United States, a White House official said Fri...
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Supreme Court rules New Brunswick lieutenant-governor must be bilingual
OTTAWA - The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the lieutenant-governor of New Brunswick must be able to perform their functions in both official languages. In a 6-3 decision released Friday, the court said appointing a lieutenant-governor who can'...
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World
Suspect dead after Texas shooting kills 1 and leaves 9 others in the hospital, police say
MIDLAND, Texas (AP) - A shooter who opened fire in the West Texas city of Midland died Friday after a standoff with police following an attack that left one person dead and at least nine others injured, city officials said. Midland polic...
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Pope tells traffickers of migrants in the Canary Islands: Stop, repent or face God's wrath
SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE, Spain (AP) - Pope Leo XIV warned people smugglers on Friday that they will face God's wrath for exploiting the desperation of migrants, demanding they stop and repent during his final day in this epicenter of the African migrati...
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Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - A federal judge agreed on Friday to extend a court-ordered block on the Trump administration's creation and operation of a $1.8 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government. ...
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Rosie Pino wins GOP primary in New Jersey's 9th District to challenge Democratic Rep. Nellie Pou
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - Rosie Pino, a Clifton City, New Jersey, councilwoman, has won the Republican primary in the state's 9th Congressional District to take on Democratic Rep. Nellie Pou. Pino defeated attorney Tiffany Burress in the north...
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Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling
WASHINGTON (AP) - Independents have grown increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump during his second term, a new AP-NORC polling analysis finds, particularly those without a college degree. The analysis from researchers at The Ass...
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Supreme Court nixes Alabama request for nitrogen execution, which lower court ruled unconstitutional
ATMORE, Ala. (AP) - An Alabama man facing the death penalty by nitrogen gas was spared Thursday as the U.S. Supreme Court refused to set aside a lower-court ruling that found the method is unconstitutionally cruel, issuing a brief order that came well ...
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