Trade
Canada looking to wrap a trio of trade deals this year: minister
Canada's international trade minister says the government is looking to sign three major trade deals before the end of the year - with Mercosur, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and India.Speaking with The Canadian Press this week, International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu said Ottawa has teams of negotiato...
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Poverty
Poverty rate holds steady at 11%, well above 2020 levels: StatCan
Statistics Canada says the country's poverty rate barely budged in 2024, remaining more than 50 per cent above 2020 levels.The agency says 11 per cent of Canadians - about 4.5 million people - lived in poverty in 2024 versus 11.1 per cent in 2023 and seven per cent in 2020.It says Nunavut recorded the highest poverty r...
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Trade
Canada looking to wrap a trio of trade deals this year: minister
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SIGA named a 2026 Saskatchewan Top Employer
Provincial flooding
Select highways shut down due to washouts as another community declares state of emergency
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Poverty
Poverty rate holds steady at 11%, well above 2020 levels: StatCan
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Battlefords
Fire ban
City of North Battleford issues fire ban
The City of North Battleford has issued a fire ban for all residents, effective immediately. The ban comes after the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said the current Fire Weather Index (FWI) for the region is considered "high", bordering on "extreme", due to dry conditions. The fire ban in...
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public safety
New marshals unit targets repeat offenders in the Battlefords
A provincial policing unit operating in the Battlefords is focusing on arresting people with outstanding warrants, targeting offenders police say have often been difficult to track."If you consider individuals that have warrants, they can walk the streets, they can drive vehicles, they can continue to do crime wit...
May 01, 2026
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travel the world at school
Heritage Christian School takes students around the world with annual Folk Fest
Heritage Christian School in Battleford brought global history and cuisine together during its annual Folk Fest.Students from Grades 1 to 9 selected a country to research and present, showcasing facts, history, and traditional foods, many of which were available for purchase. Evalina - Zambia (Image Credit: Ryan Lamber...
May 01, 2026
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Online scammers
Phishing emails prompt North Battleford to shut down recreation booking system
That unexpected "voicemail" email might be better left unheard or deleted. The City of North Battleford is urging residents not to use its online recreation booking system after being notified of phishing emails linked to the platform.In a news release issued Friday, the city said its third-party booking soft...
May 01, 2026
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Public safety
Indigenous security firm to patrol North Battleford downtown in $106K pilot project
A First Nations security company will begin patrolling North Battleford's downtown core later this month under a pilot project supported by the city.The Downtown Business Improvement District (BID) said it has signed an agreement with MGBHLM Security, based in Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation, to prov...
May 01, 2026
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CRIME
Sentencing date set for woman guilty in Battle River RM animal neglect case
Ellen Haudeck has been found guilty in North Battleford provincial court following a trial into animal abuse and neglect allegations, with sentencing set for June 10.The case stems from an investigation that began in November 2023 and continued into January 2024 at a rural property in the RM of Battle River, where conc...
Apr 30, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Provincial flooding
Select highways shut down due to washouts as another community declares state of emergency
Another Saskatchewan community has declared a State of Emergency due to high water levels. The Town of Arborfield posted on their social media pages Saturday that they have declared a State of Emergency "due to potential flooding". Residents are being advised to be on alert as water levels can change quickly....
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Modern history
Métis Nation recreating Batoche as a Roblox game
The sights and sounds of Batoche are going digital.This summer, Métis families won't just walk the historic grounds, they'll be able to explore them in a whole new way through Roblox.The Métis Nation-Saskatchewan (MN-S) is preparing to unveil a virtual recreation of Batoche on the popular gaming platform,...
May 01, 2026
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Petition in Quebec
Behind the push in one Canadian province to restrict energy drinks for teens
MONTRÉAL - Ever since 15-year-old Zachary Miron died after drinking a can of Red Bull while on a school ski trip in January 2024, his parents have been fighting a battle to ban energy drinks for children under 16.A coroner's report said the combination of medication he was taking for attention deficit/hyperactiv...
May 01, 2026
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Spring 2026
Fire ban issued in RM of Meadow Lake as flooding causes road closures
A fire ban is now in effect across the Rural Municipality of Meadow Lake.The ban took effect immediately after being issued Friday. The notice from the RM states emergency services may not be able to access all areas due to "compromised" road conditions, as rising water levels continue to cover roads and limi...
May 01, 2026
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Updated
Highway 102 crash claims one life, three others in hospital
UPDATE: La Ronge Fire Dept. advised that the highway has now reopened. --One person has died and three others were transported to hospital with serious injuries, following an early morning crash on Friday north of La Ronge.At approximately 5:30 a.m., La Ronge RCMP received a report of a single vehicle rollover on Highw...
May 01, 2026
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Ahhhhchoo
Cold or allergies? Spring symptoms can be hard to tell apart
As winter gives way to warmer weather, many people are noticing the return of sneezing, congestion and itchy eyes... but it's not always clear whether it's a cold or allergies."It can be quite tricky," said Jill Hubick, community care and education manager with Lung Saskatchewan.Allergy symptoms often mirror ...
May 01, 2026
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Local Sports
Kickoff coming soon
Roughriders announce suite of themed games ahead of June 13 home opener
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have big plans for the 2026 CFL season.While the players will be looking to win back-to-back Grey Cup championships, fans can look forward to a number of themed games at Mosaic Stadium.Single-game tickets are currently on sale for all 10 regular-season home games, the team said, along with ...
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Hockey School
NBCHS announces hockey program, classes for next school year
North Battleford Comprehensive High School has announced the return of its on-ice hockey program, along with a new standalone off-ice hockey class that teaches students about the sport beyond the rink, including nutrition, leadership, and sportsmanship.The on-ice program, which costs $1,100, will be coached by North St...
May 01, 2026
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Riderville
Regina-born Roughrider receiver Mitch Picton retiring after nine seasons
After nine seasons and a Grey Cup win with the CFL team he grew up watching, Regina-born receiver Mitch Picton is hanging up his cleats.Picton, 30, was selected by the Riders in the fifth round of the CFL's 2017 draft. In the 64 regular-season games he played with the Riders, Pickton caught 96 passes for 1,081 yards an...
May 01, 2026
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U18 AAA hockey
North Stars prospect wins bronze at the Telus Cup with Regina
Grady Hodgins made his presence felt at the Telus Cup. The North Stars prospect scored in the bronze medal game and finished with three points (2G-1A) in seven games, helping the Regina Pat Canadians secure a 6-2 win over the Okanagan Rockets to claim bronze at the national men's AAA championship in Peterborough, ON fr...
Apr 29, 2026
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White Rock Basketball
Using sports for good; how a local basketball program is keeping kids off the streets
For struggling youth, it can be easy to fall into a lifestyle on the streets without access to much. Sports can be a good outlet for people that are struggling, but often the financial aspect keeps people away. That is why Denzyl Gopher started White Rock Basketball Inc, a basketball program that is free of charge for ...
Apr 29, 2026
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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...
Apr 29, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
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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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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Canada
Non-profit, union wary of federal plan to amend food inspection, pest control acts
OTTAWA - A non-profit says it's concerned about the government's plan to amend food safety laws to take food security and affordability into account, and is arguing Ottawa is prioritizing trade over the health of Canadians. The government's spring econ...
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Senator says growing list of vacancies signals 'the end of an era' for independence
OTTAWA - Senators say they're concerned about the growing list of vacancies in the upper chamber, as the appointment process for new members remains unclear. There are currently nine vacant seats in the Senate, with six more senators due to retire by t...
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Prime Minister arrives in Armenia for European Political Community summit
YEREVAN - Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Armenia to take part in the European Political Community summit, a gathering touching on strategic co-operation in politics, security and infrastructure. Canada is the first non-European country to at...
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Peter Gabriel recounts 1983 rescue as plan to reduce Vancouver lifeguards is reversed
VANCOUVER - A plan to cut lifeguards at Vancouver beaches has been reversed but not before it drew a response from musician Peter Gabriel, who recounted his own rescue from waters off a city beach ahead of a tour stop with David Bowie in 1983. The Vanc...
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Rally held outside N.S. RCMP detachment to demand answers about two missing children
STELLARTON - Under a cloudless sky in central Nova Scotia, about 50 people gathered outside an RCMP detachment Saturday to demand answers about the disappearance of two young children exactly one year ago. On the morning of May 2, 2025, RCMP were told...
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Poverty rate holds steady at 11%, well above 2020 levels: StatCan
The country's poverty rate barely budged in 2024, remaining well above 2020 levels with more than one in 10 Canadians qualifying as impoverished, according to Statistics Canada. In a newly released survey, the agency found 11 per cent of Canadians - ab...
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World
Humpback whale 'Timmy' released in the North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany
BERLIN (AP) - A rescue team on Saturday released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said. Nicknamed Timmy by German media, the whale was spotted swim...
May 02, 2026
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Rep. Andy Barr gets coveted Trump endorsement in Kentucky Senate race to replace McConnell
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - President Donald Trump on Friday endorsed Kentucky congressman Andy Barr in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell, the former longtime Senate GOP leader. "And...
May 01, 2026
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US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months
WASHINGTON (AP) - The United States will withdraw about 5,000 troops from Germany in the next six to 12 months, the Pentagon said Friday, fulfilling President Donald Trump's threat as he clashes with the German leader over the U.S. war with Iran. ...
May 01, 2026
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A court has restricted abortion access across the US by blocking mailing prescriptions to a pill
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking mailing of prescriptions to mifepristone. A panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appe...
May 01, 2026
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Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone prescriptions. Friday's unanimous ruling from a three-judge panel of the New Orleans-based 5th U...
May 01, 2026
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Mali accuses military officers of working with rebels to carry out attacks against government
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) - Some military officers in Mali worked with jihadi rebels and separatist fighters who launched their biggest round of attacks in over a decade in the conflict-battered country, authorities said late Friday. The separati...
May 01, 2026
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