2026 summer
Saskatchewan set to be drenched over first full weekend of summer
It may be the first full weekend of summer, but it'll feel like early spring in many parts of Saskatchewan.Environment Canada says rain is expected to start overnight on Friday and fall until Monday in large areas of the province. Meteorologist Chris Stammers said much of central and southern Saskatchewan can expect to...
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HELIUM AUCTION
Saskatchewan's first ever helium public offering adds $15.9M to provincial coffers
Saskatchewan's first ever public offering for helium and associated gasses brought in $15.9 million this month.The Ministry of Energy and Resources said growing demand for helium and hydrogen rights led to the introduction of the new public offering, using a process similar public offerings around petroleum and natural...
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NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN
Battleford Arena Wall of Fame seeking second class of inductees
Nominations remain open for the second class of the Battleford Arena Wall of Fame, with the Town of Battleford encouraging residents to recognize athletes, teams and builders who have helped shape local ice sports.The Wall of Fame honours contributions to hockey and figure skating by those with a strong connection to B...
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GRADUATION SEASON
Onto the next chapter: Sakewew High School celebrates graduation
June 26 was a sunny Friday for high school graduations around the Battlefords, including Sakewew High School's ceremony at Don Ross Arena. Just shy of 30 graduates had the opportunity to hear their names called and receive the diplomas they had been working toward over the last four years. Two of those graduates were c...
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Battlefords soccer fans set for World Cup watch party
The Battlefords will be part of Canada's World Cup excitement this weekend, as fans gather to take in a historic knockout match together.Battlefords Youth Soccer Inc., Battleford United FC and the City of North Battleford are hosting a watch party Sunday, June 28, at the Don Ross Community Centre as Canada takes on Sou...
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Saulteaux First Nation issues eviction warning amid safety concerns
Saulteaux First Nation has issued a memo outlining new measures to address community safety concerns following a meeting earlier this month.The June 17 meeting brought together Elders, the prevention and wellness teams, and Chief and Council to discuss safety and well-being in the community."There was much discuss...
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Congrats Grads
Graduation Day: NBCHS valedictorian celebrates high school experience
High school graduation season is well underway, with North Battleford Comprehensive High School holding its graduation ceremony most recently. Roughly 140 students walked across the stage Friday to receive their diplomas. Among them was Anwyn Mannix, who was named the 2026 valedictorian. "It's really nice to be re...
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"HE TENDS TO MAKE PEOPLE FEEL LIKE FAMILY"
North Battleford Walmart greeter honoured after outpouring of community support
For many shoppers in North Battleford, a trip to Walmart begins the same way - with a smile from Iver Thomas.Since joining the store in 2019, his kindness has made him one of the community's most recognizable and appreciated faces."A few years back, before I started, I was working in construction," Thomas sai...
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Saskatchewan
2026 summer
Saskatchewan set to be drenched over first full weekend of summer
It may be the first full weekend of summer, but it'll feel like early spring in many parts of Saskatchewan.Environment Canada says rain is expected to start overnight on Friday and fall until Monday in large areas of the province. Meteorologist Chris Stammers said much of central and southern Saskatchewan can expect to...
2h ago
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HELIUM AUCTION
Saskatchewan's first ever helium public offering adds $15.9M to provincial coffers
Saskatchewan's first ever public offering for helium and associated gasses brought in $15.9 million this month.The Ministry of Energy and Resources said growing demand for helium and hydrogen rights led to the introduction of the new public offering, using a process similar public offerings around petroleum and natural...
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crime
Shots fired near Lloydminster hotel spark RCMP investigation
RCMP are asking for the public's help after shots were fired near the Lloydminster Travelodge Friday evening, leaving investigators searching for four vehicles believed to be connected to the incident.Police said officers responded at about 7:57 p.m. on June 26 to the report. As the investigation continues, residents m...
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'End of an era': Melfort, Nipawin Journals cease printing
A sad indication of the challenges of print media. The Journal, which has been printing since the 2019 merger of the Melfort Journal, Nipawin Journal, and Northeast Sun, has ceased printing altogether. "The final print edition of the Melfort Journal was issued [Thursday] and will transition from a free print publi...
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fire watch
Lightning sparks seven new wildfires in Saskatchewan
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency is keeping an eye on several new wildfire starts due to lighting activity over the last few days.Newly confirmed fires as of Friday included five in the Northern Response Area, which are all under one hectare in size and being actioned by helicopters and initial attack crews.There ...
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Are you ready for some football?
Riders, Argos set to clash in early season CFL showdown at Mosaic Stadium
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to continue their hot start during the Prairie Blizzard game.Saskatchewan is 2-0, and will take on the 1-1 Toronto Argonauts at Mosaic Stadium on Friday. The Riders will be in their white Prairie Blizzard jerseys, as they are technically the away team in the game. This will count ...
Jun 26, 2026
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Are you ready for some football?
Riders, Argos set to clash in early season CFL showdown at Mosaic Stadium
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to continue their hot start during the Prairie Blizzard game.Saskatchewan is 2-0, and will take on the 1-1 Toronto Argonauts at Mosaic Stadium on Friday. The Riders will be in their white Prairie Blizzard jerseys, as they are technically the away team in the game. This will count ...
Jun 26, 2026
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One last chance
Meadow Lake native getting set for final crack at NHL Draft
The NHL Draft is coming up this weekend, and a Meadow Lake local is hoping to hear his name called from the draft floor in Buffalo. This is the third and final year of eligibility for Dawson Gerwing, a soon to be 20-year-old forward for the Kelowna Rockets and a former Battlefords U18 AAA Star. Last year, Gerwing was r...
Jun 25, 2026
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Riders Vs. Argos
'Lot of respect for those guys': Riders' defence looking forward to Argos challenge
Defensive coordinator Josh Bell will take on some familiar faces as his Saskatchewan Roughriders meet the Toronto Argonauts on Friday.Bell was on the Corey Mace defensive staff in Toronto from 2022-23. Those teams featured current starting quarterback Chad Kelly and current head coach Mike Miller, who was the quarterba...
Jun 25, 2026
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HITTING THE LINKS
North Battleford golfers represent at NextGen Prairie Championship
The NextGen Prairie Championship was held last weekend at Neepawa Golf and Country Club in Neepawa, Man. Six players represented the Battlefords and North Battleford Golf and Country Club (NBGCC) in the tournament. Out of those six, the highest-placing player was Shae Maunula, who finished in the top 10 in ninth place,...
Jun 23, 2026
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SJHL SCHEDULE RELEASE
Battlefords North Stars to kick off 2026-27 regular season against the Kindersley Klippers
The SJHL schedule has been released, and the Battlefords North Stars will open the 2026-27 season at home against the Kindersley Klippers on Sept. 18. Unlike previous seasons, when the North Stars typically opened with a home-and-home against Kindersley, the team will remain in the Battlefords for the entire opening we...
Jun 22, 2026
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Road victory
Riders out-gallop Stamps in overtime thriller, win 40-37
It was another thriller in the 2026 CFL season as the Saskatchewan Roughriders left Calgary with a 40-37 win over the Stampeders at McMahon Stadium on Saturday.The Riders led 23-7 at one point but with only 34 seconds left in the game, Calgary's quarterback Vernon Adams Jr. connected with Tevin Jones for a touchdown to...
Jun 21, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
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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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Ask someone from Calgary or Vancouver what you do in Kelowna and you'll get the same answer: wine tours. Fair enough. The Okanagan earned that reputation. But spend a summer day here with one of the region's local guides and you'll come home with a different story.You might spend a morning rappelling down a canyon wall...
Jun 15, 2026
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Canada
Canada's first offshore wind farms move closer to reality as regulator clears bidders
HALIFAX - Nova Scotia's offshore energy regulator has released the names of companies that have qualified to bid on building Canada's first offshore wind farms. The Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Energy Regulator identified five companies and two groups o...
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More Haitians will try to come to Canada after U.S. court decision, advocate says
MONTREAL - A Montreal-based advocate for asylum seekers says Canada should expect a new wave of Haitians trying to enter from the United States after a court decision allowing the Trump administration to end legal protections for migrants fleeing viole...
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Earlier engagement could be key to avoiding labour disruptions: jobs minister
OTTAWA - Federal Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu is looking for ways to turn down the temperature between unions and employers - particularly when labour acrimony threatens to disrupt critical industries. Unions have seized on Ottawa's review of federal labo...
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Teens terrorize Vancouver Island neighbourhood with 'door-kick challenge'
It started as a harmless prank by teenagers but a homeowner in Nanaimo, B.C., says it escalated into property damage, harassment and threats against the lives of his family members. Marty Peters says his family is a victim of a social media trend that...
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Kiwis face Belgium in final group-stage World Cup match at BC Place
VANCOUVER - Vancouver is hosting its fifth and final World Cup group-stage match tonight, with New Zealand facing Belgium. Fans of both sides are hoping their tournament hopes remain alive, with a win for Belgium certain to see them advance to the knoc...
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Exhibit on displaced Palestinians set to open at human rights museum amid criticism
WINNIPEG - The head of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights says it's unfortunate a trustee resigned over an exhibit about displaced Palestinians but she stands by the decision for it to open to the public Saturday. The exhibit, titled "Palestine Uproo...
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World
Iranian drones attack Bahrain and a ship is struck in the strait after US airstrikes on Iran
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - Iran launched a drone assault targeting Bahrain while a ship in the Strait of Hormuz separately came under attack Saturday, likely Tehran's response to overnight airstrikes by the United States. The att...
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Man with same name as US Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible for Alaska's primary ballot, judge rules
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - A man with the same name and party affiliation as Alaska Republican U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan is eligible to challenge the senator in the August primary, a judge ruled Friday. Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews' rulin...
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Polygamous sect leader convicted of abuse charges after girls found in trailer on Arizona highway
PHOENIX (AP) - A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children was convicted Friday on state child abuse charges after girls were found in an unventilated trailer he was hauling throug...
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Bible stories are approved as required reading in Texas public schools
DALLAS (AP) - Texas' education board on Friday approved a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes Bible stories, widening conservative efforts to bring Christian teachings into U.S. classrooms. T...
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Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says
WASHINGTON (AP) - Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined Israel and Lebanon's ambassadors to the U.S. Friday to announce a framework agreement that was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese m...
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Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in arson trial over deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES (AP) - A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday in the arson case against the man accused of sparking the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles after the jury said it could not agree on a verdict. Prosecutors said they will try again....
Jun 26, 2026
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