'IT'S A LOT OF WORK'
From pasture to PBR: Sask. breeder raises high-level bucking bulls
Corey Chmelnyk began raising bucking rodeo bulls near North Battleford in 2007. What began as a small interest while helping in local rodeo, has now put his bulls in some of the highest-level rodeos across North America. Corey Chmelnyk and one of his bulls. (Image Credit: Corey Chmelnyk/ submitted) "It all comes...
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Olivia and Noah take top Sask. baby names in 2025
Following in Alberta's footsteps, Saskatchewan recorded the same two top names for boys and girls last year that Alberta did in 2024.Olivia and Noah were the most popular names in Saskatchewan last year, according to a release from the provincial government.Lainey jumped into the second-most popular name from being ran...
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'IT'S A LOT OF WORK'
From pasture to PBR: Sask. breeder raises high-level bucking bulls
Corey Chmelnyk began raising bucking rodeo bulls near North Battleford in 2007. What began as a small interest while helping in local rodeo, has now put his bulls in some of the highest-level rodeos across North America. Corey Chmelnyk and one of his bulls. (Image Credit: Corey Chmelnyk/ submitted) "It all comes...
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annual maintenance
North Battleford to begin annual water line flushing May 4
If your tap water runs a little murky after supper next week, don't be alarmed - it's part of the annual effort to keep the water system clean.The City of North Battlefoord's unidirectional water line flushing program is set to begin the evening of May 4, with work expected to take 10 to 14 days to complete. "Thi...
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OVER 300 ITEMS
Bike and Tool Auction turns unclaimed items into support for local programs
Tomorrow night, community members have the opportunity to take part in this year's Bike and Tool Auction. During the evening, people can bid on items, with all proceeds going to the Battlefords Healthcare Foundation and Battlefords Citizens on Patrol Program (COPP). "All of the items in the auction went missing f...
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Investment gains rise as North Battleford tackles infrastructure costs
North Battleford is leaning on strong investment returns as it moves ahead with costly upgrades to aging water infrastructure.An update from RBC Dominion Securities presented to council Monday showed the city's investment strategy - in place since around 2017 - has generated significant returns compared with traditiona...
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'They have cute little designs for the little kids'
175 rubber boots break barriers for students on Thunderchild First Nation
175 rubber boots. That's enough to supply every child at Thunderchild First Nation's Piyesiw Awasis School with a brand-new pair. "We are giving them away because every child matters," said Betty Anne Shankar, director of prevention. "It's important; it builds up their self-esteem, it'll help with thei...
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MISSING
RCMP seek assistance in locating 15-year-old boy
Battlefords RCMP is seeking public assistance in locating a missing 15-year-old boy who was last seen in North Battleford. On April 27, around 7 p.m., RCMP received a report of missing Braxton Harris. Harris was last seen on 107 Street in North Battleford at about 6:55 p.m. on the same day. He is described as 5-9, a...
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Bank of Canada holds key rate steady but warns future movements unclear
The Bank of Canada held its benchmark interest rate steady for a fourth consecutive time Wednesday, but officials warned uncertainty over the war in Iran and the future of U.S. tariffs could push the policy rate either higher or lower in the coming months.The policy rate remains at 2.25 per cent after the hold, which w...
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From the Prairies to the Stage: Teagan Littlechief in Conversation on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: Celena Simms Teagan Littlechief is our special guest on the Saskatchewan Country Closeup. We talk about her brand new song, upcom...
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Olivia and Noah take top Sask. baby names in 2025
Following in Alberta's footsteps, Saskatchewan recorded the same two top names for boys and girls last year that Alberta did in 2024.Olivia and Noah were the most popular names in Saskatchewan last year, according to a release from the provincial government.Lainey jumped into the second-most popular name from being ran...
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bonds amid turmoil
King Charles highlights US-UK bond in speech to Congress noting 'times of great uncertainty'
WASHINGTON (AP) - King Charles III acknowledged "times of great uncertainty" as he expressed gratitude to the American people and marked the 250th anniversary of independence from Britain in a speech to the U.S. Congress that highlighted the bonds between the two countries at a time of political turmoil."...
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Survey says: Sask. parents to be polled about kids on social media
Premier Scott Moe and the Sask. Party government would like to know what parents in Saskatchewan think of a social media ban for children.On Monday, Moe said his government would send out surveys in about a week, asking parents and families their thoughts on social media limits for children.This follows Manitoba Premie...
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sentencing soon
Man pleads guilty to starting Ditch 2 fire
A man who was accused of sparking the Ditch 2 fire has pleaded guilty to arson. Jason Halkett, 29, of La Ronge, is expected to be sentenced May 7 in Montreal Lake. The fire was started May 26, 2025. The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency determined the wildfire was human caused and Waskesiu RCMP then began a criminal i...
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Local Sports
CFL season to start on Victoria Day weekend in 2027, adds eight-team playoffs
Changes are coming to the Canadian Football League (CFL), beginning next year with season starting at the earliest date in its history.The newly-announced changes include updates to the season schedule and changes to the league's playoff format.In 2027, the season will begin on Victoria Day Weekend, "anchoring the...
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“Greatest time of the year”
Battlefords Minor Baseball preps for start of the season
Ball season is just around the corner and Battlefords Minor baseball is ready for it. 18U AA Beavers head coach Dean Dimmers is looking forward to having a strong team. "Our strength, once we get rolling through the season, I really think it will be our pitching. We have some great arms. I think our bats will be ...
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BATTLEFORDS PICKLEBALL
Battlefords Pickleball Club annual tournament a success
The Battlefords Pickleball Club's annual spring tournament in memorial of Karen Williams was held over the weekend at the nationsWEST Field House with teams from across the province attending. "Very successful tournament, no issues at all," said tournament director Brad Wuitchik. "Had a great group of vo...
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GO RIDERS GO
Riders could target linemen early in CFL Draft, analysts say
A pair of CFL Draft analysts believe the Saskatchewan Roughriders will stick to their identity when it comes to their pick.Saskatchewan will select ninth overall in the first round after the team claimed the Grey Cup with a win over the Montreal Alouettes in Winnipeg.While the team has lost some Canadian receiver depth...
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NB COLLEGE SPORTS
North Battleford athletes talk winning volleyball nationals with the Lakeland Rustlers
In March, the Lakeland Rustlers Women's volleyball team took home the Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) national title. Three athletes on the Rustlers team are from North Battleford. Mya Lavallee, Charlotte Adamcryck and Taylor Bugg. Lavallee and Adamcryck came into the program together and for them, it w...
Apr 27, 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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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...
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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 ...
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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...
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Canada
CP NewsAlert: Tumbler Ridge families sue Altman and OpenAI over shooting
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Tories decry Liberal secrecy as government moves committee debate behind closed doors
OTTAWA - The Conservatives say the Liberals wasted no time shutting down public debate at two House committees after securing their majority this week. On Tuesday, the health and ethics committees welcomed new Liberal MPs, giving the government a major...
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In the news today: Interest rates, Manitoba First Nation lockdown, Missing N.S. kids
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Bank of Canada expected to keep benchmark rate at 2.25% amid Iran war oil price spike The Bank of Canada is widely expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unc...
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Davis Schneider's brother died of an overdose. The Blue Jay says naloxone can save others
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A timeline of key events in the Nova Scotia missing kids investigation
HALIFAX - Four-year-old Jack Sullivan and his six-year-old sister Lilly were reported missing from their home in Lansdowne Station, N.S., on May 2, 2025. Almost a year later, the investigation continues into their disappearance. What follows is a timel...
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World
Top defense official says Iran war costs estimated at $25 billion to date
WASHINGTON (AP) - The chief financial official for the Pentagon told lawmakers that the estimated cost of the war with Iran is $25 billion. During a hearing of the House Armed Services Committee, Jules Hurst III, the acting undersecretary...
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Supreme Court sides with anti-abortion center raising 1st Amendment fears about state investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Wednesday sided with a faith-based pregnancy center that raised First Amendment concerns about an investigation into whether it misled people to discourage abortions. The high court's unanimous ruli...
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Supreme Court voids majority Black congressional district in Louisiana, boosting Republican chances
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down Louisiana's second majority Black congressional district in a decision that could open the door for Republican-led states to eliminate Black and Latino electoral districts that tend to favor ...
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London police say stabbing of 2 Jewish men is an act of terrorism
LONDON (AP) - Two Jewish men were stabbed and injured on a London street on Wednesday, in what police called an act of terrorism. Police arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder in the city's latest antisemitic attack. ...
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Search suspended for 5 missing crew of ship that overturned near Northern Marianas during typhoon
SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands (AP) - The search has been suspended for five missing crew members of a cargo ship that overturned near the Northern Mariana Islands during a typhoon, authorities said Wednesday. Six people were aboard the...
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Iran's rial currency hits record low as shaky ceasefire with US and Israel still holds
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran's national rial currency hit a record low Wednesday of 1.8 million to $1 as a shaky ceasefire with the U.S. and Israel still holds. The rial had remained stable in the early weeks of the war, which began Feb. 28, ...
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