Mental Health Classic
'Lost for words': Third annual Mental Health Classic hockey tournament sees record turnout
Pint-sized hockey players were given a crash course in skill development over the weekend at Merlis Belsher Place in Saskatoon.The skills weren't related to their on-ice play, however, as the players learned how to address and promote mental wellness and received education around mental health awareness.The 2026 Mental...
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Crime
RCMP arrest Montreal man over alleged death threat against PM Carney
A Montreal man was arrested and charged for allegedly making death threats against Prime Minister Mark Carney, the RCMP said Monday.The RCMP's Federal Policing Eastern Region said Marc Porlier, 51, has been charged with uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.Police said in a news release that Porlier allegedly ...
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Mental Health Classic
'Lost for words': Third annual Mental Health Classic hockey tournament sees record turnout
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Big Weekend
Cochin Days brings thousands together for summer tradition
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Crime
RCMP arrest Montreal man over alleged death threat against PM Carney
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Battlefords
Big Weekend
Cochin Days brings thousands together for summer tradition
Cochin's summer population may sit around 2,500, but for one weekend each summer, the lakeside community can feel twice its usual size. Cochin Days returned from Friday, Aug. 7 to Sunday, Aug. 9, drawing residents and visitors to the resort village for a weekend built around family, community and summer fun. "It w...
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Top of the Mountain
Sr. Beavers win first provincial title in more than 20 years
Despite falling short of a fourth consecutive North Saskatchewan River Baseball League (NSRBL) title, the North Battleford Beavers senior baseball team is bringing home some hardware after winning the senior AA Tier 2 provincial championship in Saltcoats. After finishing the round robin with a 4-0 record, the Beavers d...
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CONTINUED INVESTIGATION
Highway closed near Marshall after serious collision
Maidstone RCMP are currently on scene of a serious collision at the intersection of Highway #16 and Range Road 3273, west of Marshall, Sask. Their investigation is in the preliminary stages with no additional information to share at this time. The highway is closed for an undetermined amount of time. Detours are in pl...
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Poilievre tells Carney in letter to not concede to U.S. demands in tariff talks
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to show some "backbone" as trade negotiations ramp up with the United States.In a letter to Carney shared with reporters, Poilievre and his Canada-U.S. relations critic Shuvaloy Majumdar said that Ottawa has given in to sev...
Aug 09, 2026
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20,000 flee as explosive B.C. wildfire races toward Summerland, burning homes in path
SUMMERLAND - More than 20,000 residents have been forced to evacuate British Columbia communities near Okanagan Lake overnight as an explosive wildfire surged toward them, destroying homes in its path.Evacuation orders cover the entire community of Summerland, population 12,000, while a further 8,000 were told to flee ...
Aug 08, 2026
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150 Years of Treaty 6
Parade brings Battleford community together for celebration
Battleford's streets came alive Friday evening as a colourful parade rolled through town, drawing crowds to the sidewalks for an evening of celebration.Floats and decorated vehicles made their way along the route, with community groups, local businesses and sports teams waving to spectators as they passed.The parade fo...
Aug 08, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Mental Health Classic
'Lost for words': Third annual Mental Health Classic hockey tournament sees record turnout
Pint-sized hockey players were given a crash course in skill development over the weekend at Merlis Belsher Place in Saskatoon.The skills weren't related to their on-ice play, however, as the players learned how to address and promote mental wellness and received education around mental health awareness.The 2026 Mental...
11h ago
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Indigo Alert
Métis Nation-Saskatchewan calls for 'Indigo Alert' system after death of Calgary boy
Following the disappearance and death of 11-year-old Parker Wells in Calgary, the Métis Nation-Saskatchewan is calling on the province to join Alberta in considering using a new alert system to help protect vulnerable children.An Indigo Alert System was proposed in Alberta after the autistic boy went missing in ...
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gaming grants
Saskatchewan communities share nearly $1.7M in grant funding
Communities in the Prince Albert, Meadow Lake and Humboldt areas are among those receiving funding through Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan's charitable gaming grants for the first quarter of 2026-27. The province distributed nearly $1.7 million to about 260 communities through the program. "We are proud to deliv...
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Crash
Man dead after colliding with Saskatoon overpass in latest fatal crash
Highway 16 east and westbound lanes were set to reopen in the early afternoon at Boychuk Drive overpass in Saskatoon on Sunday after Saskatoon Police Service investigated an early morning overpass crash.Saskatoon Fire Department (SFD) said in a news release at 2:30 a.m. that the crash was fatal after a single vehicle s...
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Fire
Saskatoon's Bethlehem High School 'significantly' damaged by fire
The principal of Bethlehem Catholic High School in Blairmore Suburban Centre neighbourhood said on Saturday the school's new portable classrooms had been significantly damaged after a fire on Friday night.The statement from Shelda Hanlan Stroh was posted to Facebook on Saturday morning and said other parts of the schoo...
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Beef
Why is Australian beef cheaper than Canadian beef?
With Australian beef cheaper for shoppers to add to their grocery carts than beef produced inside Canada's borders, a Saskatchewan beef expert is weighing in on considerations for consumers.Jeffrey Yorga, past president of the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association, said the beef market is global, but that doesn't make...
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Local Sports
Top of the Mountain
Sr. Beavers win first provincial title in more than 20 years
Despite falling short of a fourth consecutive North Saskatchewan River Baseball League (NSRBL) title, the North Battleford Beavers senior baseball team is bringing home some hardware after winning the senior AA Tier 2 provincial championship in Saltcoats. After finishing the round robin with a 4-0 record, the Beavers d...
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Win Column
Riders handle business at Mosaic Stadium, beat Redblacks
A depleted Saskatchewan Roughriders' offence proved to be a non-issue as the CFL club cruised to a 42-20 win over the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday night.Saskatchewan was without Sam Emilus (foot), Kian Schaffer-Baker (knee), running back A.J. Ouellette (knee), offensive guard Zack Fry (knee), fullback Morgen Runge (pec),...
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WEARING THE 'A'
North Stars name Zacharias as assistant captain
The Battlefords North Stars have named the last of their leadership group for the 2026-27 SJHL season. North Stars forward Raiden Zacharias has been named an assistant captain, joining fellow assistants Owen Nelson and Finlay Klippenstein, and captain Owen Dyck. Zacharias was acquired by the North Stars from the Melvil...
Aug 07, 2026
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Riders Gameday
'This is pro football': Riders taking nothing for granted against 0-7 Redblacks
The Saskatchewan Roughriders don't have to look too far back in their history to know you can't take any team lightly in the CFL.In 2024, the 5-2 Riders locked horns with the 0-7 Edmonton Elks at Mosaic Stadium. Edmonton won that showdown 42-31.On Friday, the 5-2 Riders will take on the 0-7 Ottawa Redblacks. Kickoff is...
Aug 07, 2026
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Back on top
Cardinals blank Beavers to win second NSRBL championship
For the first time since 2022, the North Battleford Beavers are not kings of North Saskatchewan River Baseball League (NSRBL). Instead, the Unity Cardinals took their crown in a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday in North Battleford, which saw the redbirds prevail 4-0 to capture their second league title. Conner Ralsto...
Aug 06, 2026
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For all the marbles
Beavers to host Cardinals in winner-take-all NSRBL final
The North Saskatchewan River Baseball League champion will be crowned Wednesday night. A winner-take-all Game 3 will be played at Beaver Lions Stadium in North Battleford between the North Battleford Beavers and Unity Cardinals. First pitch is set for 7:30 p.m. The Cardinals won Game 1, 4-1, in North Battleford on July...
Aug 05, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
The SIMA Awards are back for 2026, and this year promises to be more exciting than ever. As a platform dedicated to celebrating Indigenous talent, the awards recognize the contributions of Indigenous artists across various genres. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just starting out, this is your chance to shine.The...
Jun 30, 2026
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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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Canada
In the news today: B.C. wildfire reinforcements, Colombia earthquake, car thefts down
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Mexican reinforcements arriving for wildfire fight in Summerland, B.C. Reinforcements are set to arrive today in the battle against a deadly wildfire on the wester...
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Mexican reinforcements arriving for wildfire fight in Summerland, B.C.
PENTICTON - Reinforcements are arriving in the battle against a deadly wildfire on the shores of Okanagan Lake in the southern B.C. Interior that has forced 20,000 people to evacuate. Hugh Murdoch with the BC Wildfire Service has said 100 Mexican firef...
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Montreal police chief to address racism and misconduct allegations at public meeting
MONTREAL - Montreal police Chief Fady Dagher is set to address city officials and take questions from the public as he provides an update on a scandal at a station in a multicultural neighbourhood in the northern part of the city. Police announced in J...
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Auto thefts continue downward trend across Canada, new report shows
OTTAWA - Auto thefts have continued trending downward across the country and the number of reported thefts over the first half of 2026 was 10 per cent lower than in the same period last year, says a new report from Équité Association. The report by the...
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20,000 evacuees fled ferocious B.C. wildfire. These are some of their stories
PENTICTON - The explosive wildfire that roared down on Summerland, B.C., forced about 20,000 people to flee over the weekend. Some spoke of a scramble for safety, and the later realization that their homes or other properties had been destroyed. Here a...
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Former Carney adviser, CMHC head named inaugural chair of Build Canada Homes
OTTAWA - Ottawa is appointing a former investment banker and public servant with links to Prime Minister Mark Carney to steer the board of directors at its affordable housing agency. Build Canada Homes' inaugural board chair Evan Siddall was CEO of the...
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World
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia
DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) - A Syrian court sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad along with his younger brother to death in absentia on Tuesday for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria's 14-year conflict that left about half a millio...
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At least 14 artisanal miners found dead at a disused mine in South Africa, police say
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - At least 14 artisanal miners are dead and scores are injured at a disused mine in South Africa, police said Tuesday. The South African Police Service said the miners were found dead at a mine near the city of Rustenbur...
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Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - At least 2,000 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak, the fastest-growing on record, according to the latest data, as health authorities struggle to get help to remote localities due to rebel conflict, bad roads and work stoppa...
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UEFA, CONCACAF and AFC accuse FIFA of 'deception' and 'breach of trust' over World Cup plans
Soccer powerbrokers in Europe, North America and Asia and believe FIFA president Gianni Infantino's recent plan to sell an interest in the World Cup was a "fundamental breach of trust" with the institutions that the sport's global governing body serves...
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Turkey's parliament approves a pardon-like bill for thousands of PKK militants
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) - Turkey's parliament on Monday approved legislation that would introduce a conditional pardon for thousands of Kurdish militants in a bid to advance the government's peace initiative with their insurgent group. Legisl...
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Trump signs executive order calling for spacing out childhood shots
NEW YORK (AP) - President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order calling for revamped childhood vaccine recommendations that promote his long-held belief that childhood shots should be spaced out into separate medical visits. Th...
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