Gobble,Gobble
'Can't keep up with demand': Saskatchewan farmer talks turkey on Thanksgiving
For most Saskatchewan families, Thanksgiving dinner starts with turning on the oven. But at Fenek Farms just outside Regina, getting that turkey on the dinner table starts months before the holiday.Between the gobbling turkeys, wandering chickens and the occasional cow making a break for it, farmer Josef Buttigieg has ...
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North Battleford council to consider $300K to cover arena proposal costs
North Battleford city council will consider adding $300,000 to its proposed twin-pad arena budget to help cover proposal costs for two bidding teams that are not selected to build the facility.The proposal, before council Tuesday, Oct. 13, would provide $150,000 each to two unsuccessful proponents for the Battlefords R...
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Breathing room
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Gobble,Gobble
'Can't keep up with demand': Saskatchewan farmer talks turkey on Thanksgiving
4h ago
meeting preview
North Battleford council to consider $300K to cover arena proposal costs
10h ago
Battlefords
meeting preview
North Battleford council to consider $300K to cover arena proposal costs
North Battleford city council will consider adding $300,000 to its proposed twin-pad arena budget to help cover proposal costs for two bidding teams that are not selected to build the facility.The proposal, before council Tuesday, Oct. 13, would provide $150,000 each to two unsuccessful proponents for the Battlefords R...
10h ago
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FOUR STRAIGHT LOSSES
"It's been embarrassing": North Stars' struggles continue in blowout loss to Humboldt
The Battlefords North Stars allowed five unanswered goals in a 7-2 loss to the Humboldt Broncos. It was the fourth straight loss for the North Stars, marking the first time they have dropped four consecutive games in two seasons. "We just couldn't get anything going and our bench died down. I don't know what else ...
Oct 11, 2026
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NORTH STARS LOSE 2-0
Claydon stops 36 but the North Stars suffer second shutout loss in three games to Melfort
The Battlefords North Stars dropped their third straight contest in a 2-0 loss to the Melfort Mustangs. Despite Nathan Claydon stopping 36 of the 37 shots he faced, the North Stars couldn't solve Mustangs goaltender Nick Kotai, who made 32 saves. "We're frustrated," said North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb ...
Oct 10, 2026
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culture
Nigerians to celebrate 66 years of independence in North Battleford
Nigerians from across Saskatchewan are being invited to North Battleford this weekend to celebrate 66 years since their country gained independence from British colonial rule.The Nigerians in Battlefords group is organizing an Independence Day celebration Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Western Development Museum, bringing t...
Oct 9, 2026
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BUSINESS OWNERS SPEAK OUT
'These aren't minor inconveniences': RCMP, North Battleford address recent crime concerns
Battlefords RCMP and the City of North Battleford say they continue to take steps to address ongoing crime after local business owners raised concerns about safety in the city. The concerns follow recent incidents involving damage to a local salon, which was vandalized for the third time since 2021, and the theft of ab...
Oct 9, 2026
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BACK AT HOME
North Stars host Mustangs amid recent struggles
The Battlefords North Stars are home for the Thanksgiving weekend, beginning a two-game set Friday night against the Melfort Mustangs. Melfort (4-3-0-0, second in the UPL Division) lost its last game 4-2 to the Weyburn Red Wings, while the North Stars are also trying to get back into the win column after two straight l...
Oct 9, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Breathing room
Sask. housing market sees boost in new listings and inventory for fall
Saskatchewan homebuyers are getting a bit more breathing room heading into the fall market as a wave of new listings brought a modest bump to provincial housing inventory in September.New data from the Saskatchewan Realtor's Association (SRA) shows there were 2,182 new listings hit the provincial market throughout Sept...
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Gobble,Gobble
'Can't keep up with demand': Saskatchewan farmer talks turkey on Thanksgiving
For most Saskatchewan families, Thanksgiving dinner starts with turning on the oven. But at Fenek Farms just outside Regina, getting that turkey on the dinner table starts months before the holiday.Between the gobbling turkeys, wandering chickens and the occasional cow making a break for it, farmer Josef Buttigieg has ...
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That time of year again
Saskatchewan doctor shares tips to stay healthy this cold and flu season
You might be noticing more people at work and at home getting sick again in Saskatchewan. It's just that time of year.Dr. Carla Holinaty is a family doctor in Saskatchewan and said when fall rolls around, there is always a big surge in people getting the common cold, or rhinovirus, with influenza, COVID-19, and RSV mak...
Oct 11, 2026
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Honouring and remembering
Regina pilot killed in air ambulance crash remembered for life-saving career
A young pilot from Regina who lost his life doing what he loved is being remembered for his kindness, faith, and passion for helping others.Thomas Henry Farquhar, known to friends and family as Tommy, was among six people aboard an air ambulance that went down over the Atlantic Ocean on Oct. 3.The 23-year-old was worki...
Oct 11, 2026
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Mining
Saskatchewan adds voice to call for Ottawa to expand mining tax credit
Nearly half of Canada's provinces and territories, including Saskatchewan, are calling on the federal Liberals to fulfil their election promise to expand eligibility for a mining exploration tax credit to help smaller mining companies get through their exploration phase.The Liberals' 2025 election platform said the gov...
Oct 10, 2026
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Down the stretch
Long weekend brings rough weather in the final weeks of harvest
It could be a difficult long weekend for farmers still out in the fields.According to Environment Canada, heavy rain is expected across much of north-central Saskatchewan, with up to 60 millimetres in the forecast.The heaviest amounts are expected north of Prince Albert, Meadow Lake and Nipawin.It's been a difficult ye...
Oct 10, 2026
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Local Sports
Back in Green
Riders' kicker Brett Lauther to make Saskatchewan debut in showdown in Montreal
As kicker Brett Lauther got refamiliarized with the Saskatchewan Roughriders the past few days, there was one piece of extra business he had to take care of - get back the No. 12 jersey.Lauther had spent seven seasons with the Riders before he was released this past offseason after a 2025 season where he hit just 72.2 ...
Oct 11, 2026
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FOUR STRAIGHT LOSSES
"It's been embarrassing": North Stars' struggles continue in blowout loss to Humboldt
The Battlefords North Stars allowed five unanswered goals in a 7-2 loss to the Humboldt Broncos. It was the fourth straight loss for the North Stars, marking the first time they have dropped four consecutive games in two seasons. "We just couldn't get anything going and our bench died down. I don't know what else ...
Oct 11, 2026
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Return ready
Campbell, Sexton set to return to Riders' after lengthy injury spells
With the Saskatchewan Roughriders looking for a spark, two players with big-play capabilities are set to return to the lineup this week.Speedy defensive back Tevaughn Campbell (forearm) and dynamic returner Mathew Sexton (leg) are both healthy and appear ready to rejoin a Riders team that has lost three in a row."...
Oct 10, 2026
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CFL Week 19
'Disappointed but not defeated': Riders look to turn around late season struggles
Head coach Corey Mace knows there was disappointment in the locker room as the team returned to practice this week.Saskatchewan let an opportunity - and the season series - slip away in a 37-31 loss to the Calgary Stampeders last week.But as the team returned to practice for a Thanksgiving Monday showdown in Montreal a...
Oct 9, 2026
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Student Athletics
Recapping recent high school sports in the Battlefords
As the school year continues, so does the high school sports season. North Battleford Comprehensive High School Football The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings football team has a 2-1 record heading into its game against Martensville. In their last game, the Vikings defeated the Lloydminster Barons 12-6...
Oct 8, 2026
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PLAYER PROFILE
Getting to know Battlefords North Stars alternate captain Raiden Zacharias
Battlefords North Stars alternate captain Raiden Zacharias is wearing a letter in his second season with the team. While this is Zacharias' second full year with the team, he is much more familiar with the organization after being dealt to the North Stars late in the off-season. "It's a lot nicer coming into a roo...
Oct 7, 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
Eby slams U.S.-style health care privatization, Conservatives claim 'fearmongering'
DELTA - British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby took aim at the premier next door while campaigning in this month's election, promising not to implement what he called the "U.S.-style privatization" of health care. Eby told a group of supporters asking h...
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Canada signs joint statement denouncing Iran after UK air base plot
OTTAWA - Canada has joined more than two dozen other countries in denouncing Iran's apparent involvement in a planned attack on an air base in England. The countries said in a joint statement Monday they "condemn in the strongest terms Iran's use of vi...
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Prime minister's Thanksgiving message addresses Alberta separation referendum
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney focused his Thanksgiving Day message on Alberta's upcoming separation referendum, saying Canada is "worth fighting for." "This year, Thanksgiving is a bit different," he said in the video message. "A week from today,...
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France open to defence deals with Canada despite its push for arms autonomy: envoy
OTTAWA - France's new ambassador in Ottawa says her country is open to working closer with Canada on defence procurement, despite its push for Europe to develop a fully autonomous arms industry. "In the defence sector and in other equally strategic sec...
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Trade minister leading 300-member mission to India this week
OTTAWA - International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu is in India this week as the two countries look to reach a free-trade agreement by the end of the year. Sidhu is set to make stops in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru during his visit. He is being joined...
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Carney: Trump's 'energy ceasefire' could 'de-escalate' war in Ukraine
OTTAWA - Mark Carney thanked U.S. President Donald Trump for "his leadership toward securing an energy ceasefire" between Ukraine and Russia, the Prime Minister's Office said on Sunday. But on the same day, Carney also expressed to Ukraine's leader tha...
Oct 11, 2026
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World
Emergency help was delayed by confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed lethal injection last month, according to 911 dispatch recordings reviewed by The Associated Pre...
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Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt work for a day on historic DC golf course
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes on Monday ordered a 24-hour halt to tree cutting at the East Potomac Golf Course, a historic D.C. golf course that has been part of President Donald Trump's plans to remake the city. Reyes i...
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Security incident at US-run air base almost certainly directed by Iran, UK prime minister says
LONDON (AP) - A suspected terror plot at a U.S.-run military air base in England was "almost certainly" directed by Iran's Revolutionary Guard, British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Monday. Burnham previously said there are strong indi...
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Agents search Rep. Omar's Washington home in criminal probe as she vows she won't 'be silenced'
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal agents on Monday searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar, a startling escalation in a criminal investigation that brings renewed focus to the frequent target of Trump administration derision in the final weeks of ...
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French police detain student suspected of shooting the principal and a teacher at his school
AUBAGNE, France (AP) - French police detained a 14-year-old boy suspected of opening fire Monday on his middle school principal and a teacher with a shotgun that he hid in a guitar case, wounding both in a rare school shooting, prosecutors said. ...
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Native athlete pride: Shiyazh Pete recognized on Indigenous Peoples Day
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) - The first member the Navajo Nation to play in the NFL received a hero's welcome Monday in New Mexico, where he signed footballs and jerseys and posed with fans for photos on Indigenous Peoples Day. Hundreds of peo...
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