

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
North Battleford Repair Café promotes reuse over waste
Whether your shirt has a hole or your bike won't pedal, skilled volunteers at the upcoming North Battleford Repair Café are ready to help fix it.On March 21, community members are invited to bring their broken household items to the Public Library. Volunteers skilled in clothing and textiles, small appliances, b...
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Middle Eastern Conflict
Canada secures limited seats on commercial flights from Lebanon as conflict widens
The federal government has secured "a limited number of seats" on commercial flights out of Lebanon for Canadians trying to flee the region, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Wednesday.Anand said 103,000 people have registered with Global Affairs Canada in the Middle East and Gulf region.The Canadian ...
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REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
North Battleford Repair Café promotes reuse over waste
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Guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
Alert continues
Mysterious substance alert remains in Battlefords area
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Middle Eastern Conflict
Canada secures limited seats on commercial flights from Lebanon as conflict widens
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Battlefords

REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
North Battleford Repair Café promotes reuse over waste
Whether your shirt has a hole or your bike won't pedal, skilled volunteers at the upcoming North Battleford Repair Café are ready to help fix it.On March 21, community members are invited to bring their broken household items to the Public Library. Volunteers skilled in clothing and textiles, small appliances, b...
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Unknown liquid warning issued in Battlefords as RCMP investigate sudden deaths
Think twice before you drink it. RCMP in the Battlefords are warning the public not to consume unknown liquid beverages after receiving a report of a potentially hazardous substance circulating in the area.The warning, issued on Tuesday, comes as investigators examine multiple sudden deaths reported in the area over th...
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TRAILBREAKERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB
Throwback on the trails: Battlefords launch first vintage snowmobile ride
Over the weekend, Battlefords Trailbreakers Snowmobile Club held their first annual vintage ride where riders stepped into old suites and started the engines to sleds dating back to the '60s. Among the riders eager to hit the trails were Chris Schultz and his two sons, Kurtis Schultz and Russell Schultz. Chris Schult...
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INFRASTRUCTURE
'It will definitely start this spring': Updates on $3.4M arena expansion in Battleford
The Town of Battleford is bringing in outside oversight as it prepares to begin work this spring on its $3.4-million arena expansion.Council has voted to accept a proposal from Colliers Project Leaders to assist with project management on the Battleford arena renovation, a move Mayor Ames Leslie says is aimed at protec...
Mar 03, 2026
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TERRITORIAL YOUTH SERVICES
Battlefords community raises nearly $55K at Coldest Night of the Year walk
Over 70 community members took part in the Battlefords Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraiser on Saturday evening, which helped raise nearly $55,000 for Territorial Youth Services (TYS). During the participant's two-kilometer or five-kilometer walk, they were confronted with the realities of youth experiencing hur...
Mar 03, 2026
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Battleford residents to see slight recycling increase as monthly billing begins
Residents in Battleford will see a slight increase on their monthly utility bills after council approved a 7.5 per cent recycling rate hike and formally adopted a new monthly billing policy.The recycling increase, part of a two-year agreement with Loraas, will appear directly on residents' water bills. The garbage coll...
Mar 03, 2026
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Saskatchewan

Alert continues
Mysterious substance alert remains in Battlefords area
An alert issued yesterday by Battlefords RCMP remains in effect today as various government agencies work to get more information. The Saskatchewan Health Authority issued a bulletin this morning but did not have any new details to add. Police have received reports of multiple deaths with a possible connection to an ...
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Middle Eastern Conflict
Canada secures limited seats on commercial flights from Lebanon as conflict widens
The federal government has secured "a limited number of seats" on commercial flights out of Lebanon for Canadians trying to flee the region, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Wednesday.Anand said 103,000 people have registered with Global Affairs Canada in the Middle East and Gulf region.The Canadian ...
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supporting Canadian
Some Sask. shoppers still snub U.S. products a year after tariff war
Some Saskatchewan shoppers are still choosing Canadian and local products at the grocery store more than a year after tariff threats began to fly from United States President Donald Trump.On March 4, 2025, Canada responded to U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods with its own 25 per cent tariffs on American goods.Read more:Ta...
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Time-old debate
Time Change? Saskatchewan's been over it since the '60s
As British Columbia joins a growing global movement away from Daylight Saving Time (DST), Saskatchewan's once-controversial stance appears increasingly ahead of its time.For six decades, Saskatchewan stood apart in Canada as the only province that didn't 'fall back' by an hour in November to extend evening daylight, or...
Mar 03, 2026
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Prince Albert pulp mill
BMI signs deal with American tenant for part of old Prince Albert pulp mill
The first of multiple new tenants that are planned for the old pulp mill north of Prince Albert has been announced. BMI, the new owners, and Plum Gas Solution, an American company based in Michigan but with offices in Calgary and Drayton Valley, announced they signed an MOU on Tuesday. "As soon as we purchased t...
Mar 03, 2026
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International politics
'The national integrity is at risk right now': Sask. lawyer responds to U.S. incursion in Iran
A woman who moved from Iran to Canada two years ago, and currently works in Saskatchewan as a lawyer, says the situation in her home country is far more complicated than what's being portrayed in the media and not every Iranian is in favor of an American-led incursion.The woman who asked to be identified only as S.M. o...
Mar 03, 2026
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What's Trending
REDUCE, REUSE, RECYCLE
North Battleford Repair Café promotes reuse over waste
3h ago

Guide dogs
CNIB in need of volunteers to foster future service dogs across Canada
Alert continues
Mysterious substance alert remains in Battlefords area
3h ago
Middle Eastern Conflict
Canada secures limited seats on commercial flights from Lebanon as conflict widens
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Every home tells a story worth telling
North of Extraordinary Celebrates How Canadians Experience The Feeling of Home
supporting Canadian
Some Sask. shoppers still snub U.S. products a year after tariff war
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PUBLIC SAFETY
Unknown liquid warning issued in Battlefords as RCMP investigate sudden deaths
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Local Sports

SMAAAHL PLAYOFFS
Battlefords AAA Stars on the brink of elimination after deflating 9-2 loss to Moose Jaw
The Battlefords AAA Stars are now down 2-0 in the series against the Moose Jaw Winmar Warriors after a tough 9-2 loss at home.It was a strong start for the Stars, initially outshooting the Warriors 8-1 within the first seven minutes of the game. However, it was Moose Jaw who got on the board first on the powerplay when...
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Futsal Sask Cup
Futsal Season concludes with Sask Cup in North Battleford
The Futsal Sask Cup was held over the weekend in North Battleford, with 27 different teams participating across two venues. "Our facilities were fantastic," said Battlefords Youth Soccer director Kat Huxley. "We used (John Paul II Collegiate) for our U12 and U14 groups, which had great feedback on the sp...
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HOME VICTORY
Serpa stops 40 shots as the North Stars take down the Humboldt Broncos 3-1
The Battlefords North Stars avoided the weekend sweep and their third straight loss with a 3-1 win over the Humboldt Broncos at home. "It was an unbelievable effort. It was exactly what we wanted coming into tonight," said North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb postgame. "Everyone was just bought in, play...
Mar 01, 2026
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second straight loss
North Stars fall 4-2 to the Humboldt Broncos in Nutrien Division showdown
The Battlefords North Stars allowed three goals in the third period to the Humboldt Broncos and fell 4-2, losing their second straight game. With the Yorkton Terriers win over the Nipawin Hawks, the North Stars fell to third place in the SJHL. The North Stars outplayed the Broncos in the first period, more than doublin...
Feb 28, 2026
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PLAYOFF RACE
North Stars set for final pair of games with the Humboldt Broncos
As the Battlefords North Stars continue their chase for first place in the SJHL, their next couple of games come in a weekend home-and-home series with the Humboldt Broncos. It's the last two games the teams will play against each other during the regular season. The North Stars (32-13-3-2, 1st in Nutrien Division) are...
Feb 27, 2026
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HOOPLA TOURNAMENT
John Paul II Collegiate senior boys basketball team ready for HOOPLA
The HOOPLA boys' high school provincial basketball tournament is underway this weekend in Moose Jaw, and the John Paul II Crusaders are making their way down after finishing in third place in their most recent tournament at PA St. Mary's. They finished the season with a 13-8 record. Crusaders head coach Cooper Olson sa...
Feb 27, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles

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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Self-determination in healthcare
Battlefords Family Health Center celebrates 25 years of Indigenous-led primary care and systemic advocacy
Twenty-five years after its initial development began, the Battlefords Family Health Center (BFHC), operating under the umbrella of Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre (BRT6), stands as a powerful testament to self-determination in healthcare, providing a unique and expansive model of primary care. The organization was...
Dec 29, 2025
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Every home tells a story worth telling
North of Extraordinary Celebrates How Canadians Experience The Feeling of Home
You see more than a house. We do too. Every home tells a story. It's the corner of the kitchen where the dog bowl lives, the pencil marks on the doorframe that quietly record the years, and the sound of hallway giggles as kids race through the house. Buying or selling a home isn't just about square footage or market tr...
Oct 06, 2025
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Canada

Appeal Court tosses case brought by B.C. health executive fired for vaccine refusal
VANCOUVER - The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid by a fired B.C. health executive to seek employment insurance benefits, nearly five years after he lost his job for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine on religious grounds. Donald Sturgeon was the...
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Festival celebrates Indigenous cultures through art forms once banned
VANCOUVER - Clad in colourful regalia and intricate masks, the Dancers of Damelahamid perform an art form that was once outlawed in Canada. Now, 75 years after the end of the potlatch ban that forbade Indigenous cultural and artistic expression, the...
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Vancouver Mayor Sim sends apology to Chinese media over drug slur of his opponent
VANCOUVER - Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is filling the gaps left in his apologies to fellow Coun. Sean Orr, who he falsely accused of distributing illegal drugs after being shown a photo that he didn't verify. The mayor's office says Sim's apology has been...
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Carney supports U.S. strikes on Iran 'with regret' - what are other leaders saying?
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney said Wednesday Canada supports U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran "with regret" - making him just one among many world leaders struggling in recent days to respond to a volatile new conflict. In Australia for a diploma...
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B.C.'s Eby is urging West Coast governors to fall in line with daylight time change
VICTORIA - British Columbia is urging U.S. states along the West Coast to fall in line with the provincial government's decision to adopt permanent daylight time. Premier David Eby announced Monday that the province will spring forward one last time t...
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MAID applicants should have more mental health support, says Quebec coroner
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner is calling for better mental health support and resources for people who apply for medical assistance in dying, in response to the case of a 91-year-old Montreal-area man who died by suicide last year shortly after his MAID ...
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World

Sri Lanka recovers 87 bodies from Iranian warship sunk off its coast by a US submarine
GALLE, Sri Lanka (AP) - A torpedo fired by a U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship off the coast of Sri Lanka, whose navy said Wednesday it recovered 87 bodies and rescued 32 people. The Iranian vessel sunk in the Indian Ocean was the Is...
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Jasmine Crockett concedes to James Talarico in Texas Democratic Senate primary
Jasmine Crockett on Wednesday conceded the Democratic primary in the Texas Senate race to James Talarico. The congresswoman called on the party to unify behind the state representative, who clinched the nomination overnight. ...
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Early primaries show incumbents are on shaky ground in midterms
The first round of primary elections is showing how this year's midterms will be taking place on shifting political ground for incumbents. That was particularly true in Texas - the first state to redraw its congressional districts last y...
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Talarico wins Texas Senate Democratic nomination while Cornyn and Paxton head to Republican runoff
DALLAS (AP) - State Rep. James Talarico topped Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett in an expensive and fiercely contested Texas Senate Democratic primary that once again has the party dreaming of a big upset in November. Who Talarico will fac...
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Roy Cooper and Michael Whatley clinch US Senate in North Carolina, setting up high-stakes fall fight
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - Former Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper and ex-Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley each won their party's U.S. Senate nominations in North Carolina on Tuesday, setting them up for a fall campaign that could determine c...
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Man who fatally shot a police officer with his service revolver is executed in Florida
STARKE, Fla. (AP) - A man convicted of fatally shooting a police officer with his own service weapon during a traffic stop was executed Tuesday evening in Florida, becoming the third person put to death by the state this year after a record 19 executio...
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