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Lloydminster hits multi-year highs in land sales
Lloydminster saw strong economic activity in 2025, with record land sales and hundreds of new businesses, but officials say workforce shortages, infrastructure limits and housing gaps are emerging as challenges to further growth.A year-end report presented to council shows the city generated about $2.1 million in land ...
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RCMP warn public
Highways conditions worsen across the province
After a full day of blowing snow across much of the province, highway conditions have deteriorated rapidly, and there is more snow on the way.Saskatchewan RCMP issued an advisory Friday afternoon that the worst conditions are in the central and northern parts of the province. Police said Warman RCMP are on scene and re...
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Lloydminster hits multi-year highs in land sales
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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
RCMP warn public
Highways conditions worsen across the province
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Electrical failure pushes North Battleford to advance $770K water plant upgrade
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Electrical failure pushes North Battleford to advance $770K water plant upgrade
A recent electrical failure at North Battleford's main water treatment plant is forcing council to decide whether or not to accelerate a major infrastructure upgrade expected to cost more than $770,000.A report going to Monday's council meeting said the F.E. Holliday Water Treatment Plant's motor control centre experie...
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Snowfall runoff
Meadow Lake area flooding stabilizes as crews continue response, officials say
Flooding in the Meadow Lake region is holding steady as conditions stabilize, with crews still responding on the ground as cooler weather slows further water movement.During a media technical briefing Thursday, Tyler Harrison, manager of emergency services officers with the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA), sai...
Apr 23, 2026
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BATTLEFORDS VINTAGE AUTOMOBILE CLUB
"It's a nice historic piece": 1953 tow truck restoration nears completion
Years of hard work, and a lot of heart, are paying off for Battlefords Vintage Automobile Club. Roughly eight years ago, members took on the restoration project for a 1953 Chevrolet tow truck. Work is now nearing completion and is expected to wrap up this summer - a milestone that represents not just mechanical effort...
Apr 23, 2026
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HUMANE SOCIETY
Battlefords Humane Society at max capacity as they look to push adoptions
The Battlefords Humane Society is currently searching for people looking to adopt cats and dogs as the shelter is at max capacity. They are currently offering 50% off all adoptions until they are no longer at capacity, where they currently have approximately 120 animals. At the moment, the shelter has various breeds of...
Apr 22, 2026
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LOCAL TALENT
'A big summer ahead of us': Sask. Indian Relay team charges toward Calgary Stampede and Muckleshoot Gold Cup
The horses aren't racing yet.Not really.On a cold Prairie spring, they move in a steady routine instead - building strength, finding their breath again after a winter off. In the saddle, Jay Peeaychew is doing the same."We got invited to Calgary Stampede this year, and the season is on its way already," he sa...
Apr 22, 2026
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'WE ARE SO GRATEFUL'
BATC donates $20K to support Battlefords Ag Society renovations
Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) Community Development Corporation (CDC) has donated $20,000 to Battlefords Agricultural Society to help support renovations on the exterior of the Agrivilla building. Mary Graham, a lifetime member of the Ag Society, says they applied for a grant through BATC; that's how they re...
Apr 22, 2026
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Saskatchewan
local economy
Lloydminster hits multi-year highs in land sales
Lloydminster saw strong economic activity in 2025, with record land sales and hundreds of new businesses, but officials say workforce shortages, infrastructure limits and housing gaps are emerging as challenges to further growth.A year-end report presented to council shows the city generated about $2.1 million in land ...
4h ago
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RCMP warn public
Highways conditions worsen across the province
After a full day of blowing snow across much of the province, highway conditions have deteriorated rapidly, and there is more snow on the way.Saskatchewan RCMP issued an advisory Friday afternoon that the worst conditions are in the central and northern parts of the province. Police said Warman RCMP are on scene and re...
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Smoking ban
Saskatchewan lung health advocates applaud U.K.'s move toward 'smoke-free generation'
A landmark anti-smoking law passed in the United Kingdom is drawing praise from health advocates in Saskatchewan, who say the move could help shape future policy closer to home.The U.K.'s Tobacco and Vapes Bill would ban anyone born after Dec. 31, 2008, from ever purchasing cigarettes, creating what officials are calli...
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2025 report
Ombudsman's report finds improvement needed in wildfire response
Changes are needed to streamline services for evacuees during emergencies like last year's wildfire, reads a report from the Saskatchewan Ombudman's office. The office received a record number of calls in 2025. That included 409 from the north, triple the previous year's number of 110. The report looked at how multipl...
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health care
Sask. invests $5.9M in Lloydminster Hospital exterior upgardes
The Saskatchewan government is investing $5.9 million to upgrade the exterior of Lloydminster Hospital, with work expected to be completed by October 2027.The project will renew the hospital's building envelope in two phases, including replacing exterior materials and improving insulation to enhance durability, safety ...
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Snow accumulating
Travel not recommended in some areas due to heavy snow
For springtime, it sure looks an awful lot like the middle of winter. Heavy snow and strong winds continue to cause major headaches across much of the province today. Travel is not recommended near Melfort, Nipawin,Tisdale, Kinistino, and Naicam areas, among others, due to heavy, drifting snow and icy conditions. It's ...
Apr 24, 2026
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Elite athletes
"It's part of becoming a professional": The art of offseason hockey training
When one goes to a hockey game, they are treated to nonstop back-and-forth action for 60 minutes. What they don't see is all the work the players do behind the scenes to get to a certain level. What they especially don't see is all the work that is done in the offseason to maintain that level. It's different for every ...
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Rider News
Riders' Craig Reynolds looks ahead to training camp, Saskatoon pre-season game
As the off-season winds down for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, president and CEO Craig Reynolds is still riding a high from last fall's Grey Cup championship.So, too, are the Roughriders' fans who have turned out in droves to purchase tickets ahead of kickoff for the 2026 Canadian Football League season."We've see...
Apr 24, 2026
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Senators Cup
Star studded panel chats about career journeys ahead of 10th annual Senators Cup
A four-person panel made up of current and former professional hockey players, one being a Stanley Cup champion, helped kick off Senators Cup weekend in Prince Albert.Festivities for the 10th annual installment of the Indigenous tournament, hosted by the Prince Albert Grand Council (PAGC), got underway on Thursday afte...
Apr 24, 2026
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Reagan's first championship
Flin Flon Bombers win first championship in 33 years
Completing a four game sweep on the road against the Yorkton Terriers, the Flin Flon Bombers have broken a curse that has lasted for 33 years. This was the fourth appearance in the SJHL Finals for the Bombers in the last five years, and finally they broke the streak with a 2-0 win on the road and their second Canterra ...
Apr 24, 2026
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Battlefords Pickleball
Battlefords Pickleball Club to host their spring tournament this weekend
On April 25-26, the NationsWEST fieldhouse will be filled with pickleball players from all over for the Battlefords Pickleball Spring tournament. This year, the tournament is being held in memorial of Karen Williams, a member of the club who sadly passed away in December after a long battle with cancer. The field house...
Apr 22, 2026
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GOLF SEASON
Battlefords area golf courses prepare for the upcoming season
While the weather hasn't permitted it yet, courses around the Battlefords are preparing for opening day with the season around the corner. North Battleford Golf and Country Club Like all the courses around the area, North Battleford Golf and Country Club (NBGCC), a 6,600-yard par 72/74 has been weathering the snow in r...
Apr 22, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
$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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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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Canada
Quebec bar suspends building owner facing charges in fatal 2023 Old Montreal fire
MONTREAL - Quebec's bar association has suspended the law licence of the owner of an Old Montreal building who is facing manslaughter charges in the deaths of seven people who died there in a 2023 fire. The notice on the Barreau du Québec's website say...
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Experts report a surge in interest among American academics looking to move to Canada
OTTAWA - Jason Stanley moved from the United States to Canada last September, leaving behind a high-profile position at Yale to take a job at the Munk School of Global Affairs in Toronto. The fascism researcher said he made the move for one reason: aca...
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100-year-old walking 5k during Ottawa Race Weekend to raise funds for seniors
OTTAWA - One-hundred-year-old Roy Allen is set to make history next month by becoming the first centenarian to walk 5K for the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend. Allen is walking to raise funds for several seniors' organizations, including some that have he...
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Federal court judge grants last-minute delay for driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash
CALGARY - A federal judge has granted a last-minute reprieve for the truck driver who caused the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash, temporarily preventing his imminent deportation to India. Lawyers for Jaskirat Singh Sidhu appeared in Federal Court on ...
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Globe and Mail, Canadian Press win big at National Newspaper Awards
TORONTO - The Globe and Mail was the top winner at the 2025 National Newspaper Awards on Friday, while The Canadian Press won several awards including project of the year. The awards were handed out at a gala in Toronto. The Globe led with eight wins...
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Alexandre Boulerice, the lone Quebec NDP MP, set to give up seat to run provincially
OTTAWA - The only NDP MP from Quebec will be announcing his plan to leave Parliament and run provincially for the Québec solidaire as early as Sunday. Alexandre Boulerice's planned move was confirmed to La Presse Canadienne today by an internal source ...
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World
Gunfire and blasts rock Mali as attackers hit capital and other cities, residents say
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - Gunmen attacked several locations in Mali's capital and other cities early Saturday in a possible coordinated assault, residents and authorities said. Mali's army said in a statement that "unidentified armed terroris...
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Growing wildfires blamed for death of Florida firefighter, destruction of 120 Georgia homes
NAHUNTA, Ga. (AP) - A volunteer firefighter died battling a wildfire in northern Florida while more than 120 homes have been destroyed in southeast Georgia and thousands more remain threatened by two large blazes, one of which investigators suspect was...
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US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery and 40 shippers over Iranian oil
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Trump administration is placing economic sanctions on a major China-based oil refinery and roughly 40 shipping companies and tankers involved in transporting Iranian oil. The move, announced Friday and first reported...
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Jack Thornell, AP photographer who captured assassination attempt on James Meredith, dies at 86
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Former Associated Press photographer Jack Thornell, whose Pulitzer Prize-winning picture of a shotgun-felled James Meredith looking back toward his would-be assassin on a Mississippi highway in 1966 became an enduring image of the Ci...
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Police identify the body of 1 missing USF student, second still missing as roommate is charged
The body of a Bangladeshi doctoral student who went missing with his girlfriend from the University of South Florida was found on a bridge over Tampa Bay, and his roommate has been taken into custody, law enforcement authorities said Friday. ...
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Appeals court says Trump's asylum ban at the border is illegal
WASHINGTON (AP) - An appeals court on Friday blocked President Donald Trump's executive order suspending asylum access at the southern border of the U.S., a key pillar of the Republican president's plan to crack down on migration. A three...
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