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Former Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield dies at age 82
Vaughn Solomon Schofield, who represented Saskatchewan as the province's 21st lieutenant governor from 2012 to 2018, passed away this week at the age of 82.According to the Government of Saskatchewan, Solomon Schofield died in Regina on Wednesday "after a short illness."Read more:Schofield reflects on time as...
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'A good way to remember'
North Battleford Legion opens applications for 2026 Veterans Banner Program
The North Battleford Legion is accepting 20 applications for their 2026 Veterans Banner Program. The banners showcased during this program help to feature local veterans and will be hung from October to November, down 100th Street in North Battleford. For many in the community, including Legion secretary Louise Oster...
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'THE LAST STAGE OF OUR EXPANSION'
Anchor and Thread launches $1.1M plan to bring crisis support to North Battleford
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Celebrates A Decade Of Learning
Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee
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Former Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield dies at age 82
5h ago
'A good way to remember'
North Battleford Legion opens applications for 2026 Veterans Banner Program
6h ago
Battlefords
'THE LAST STAGE OF OUR EXPANSION'
Anchor and Thread launches $1.1M plan to bring crisis support to North Battleford
For the past two years, Anchor and Thread Community Services in North Battleford has been working behind the scenes on an expansion of services. It began with their name change and the addition of programs towards gender-biased violence. Now, they are expanding once again. "The last stage of our expansion is to ...
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CKOM Staff
Former Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor Vaughn Solomon Schofield dies at age 82
Vaughn Solomon Schofield, who represented Saskatchewan as the province's 21st lieutenant governor from 2012 to 2018, passed away this week at the age of 82.According to the Government of Saskatchewan, Solomon Schofield died in Regina on Wednesday "after a short illness."Read more:Schofield reflects on time as...
5h ago
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'A good way to remember'
North Battleford Legion opens applications for 2026 Veterans Banner Program
The North Battleford Legion is accepting 20 applications for their 2026 Veterans Banner Program. The banners showcased during this program help to feature local veterans and will be hung from October to November, down 100th Street in North Battleford. For many in the community, including Legion secretary Louise Oster...
6h ago
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Increasing costs
Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.The culprit is volatile oil and jet fuel prices, which have spiked sharply since the war in the Middle East began and fighting near the narrow Strait of Hormuz created a ...
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NEW FEATURE
Battleford councilor promotes transparency with new Community Safety Dashboard
For town councilor, Clay Lazar, 'transparency needs to be key'. That's why he created a Community Safety Dashboard that will be easily accessible on Battleford's website and social media platforms in the near future. Town of Battleford Community Dashboard draft. (Image Credit: Town of Battleford) "Statistics hav...
Apr 08, 2026
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NASTY WEATHER
'It was crazy': Tow operator describes chaos as Meadow Lake hit with up to 37 cm of snow
Tow operators in Meadow Lake say they stopped responding at the height of a late-season snowstorm as dangerous highway conditions left vehicles stranded and even trapped tow trucks.A spokesperson for McCollum's Autobody and Towing said the situation escalated quickly Tuesday evening as snowfall intensified across north...
Apr 08, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Emergency preparedness
SPSA readies itself for new wildfire season
As the residents of Denare Beach press on with re-building their community, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) said that new tree seedlings are on the way for shelterbelts. The SPSA has put in some effort with their part of the job of cleaning up after the Wolf Fire burned hundreds of home in the community la...
Apr 08, 2026
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Business news
Economic uncertainty shakes small businesses in Saskatchewan, motivates global trade efforts
Saskatchewan's independent business owners continue to be affected by ongoing trade turbulence with the US amid global instability. But there is hope the province's strength internationally can offer some sign of resilience."Essentially one year after the United States imposed tariffs on Canadian goods, nearly hal...
Apr 08, 2026
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ART
Nearly 20 painted barriers to be installed in Lloydminster as part of the Mural Fest
A public art project showcasing local and emerging artists is moving ahead after Lloydminster city council approved funding for the 2026 Lloyd Mural Fest. Council voted Tuesday to allocate $11,500 from the city's public art capital reserve to support the purchase of up to six painted concrete barriers as part of the an...
Apr 08, 2026
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Tragic events
Snowmobile crash in NWT claims life of Black Lake man
A man from Black Lake has died following a snowmobile crash in the Northwest Territories.Fort Smith RCMP said the man died on April 5, and the collision involving two vehicles occurred 420km east of the community near the Saskatchewan border.The other rider suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries. RCMP also...
Apr 08, 2026
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federal politics
CP NewsAlert: Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu crosses floor to Liberals
Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu says she has left the Conservative caucus to join Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals, making her the fifth MP to cross the floor since November.More coming.
Apr 08, 2026
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Peace in the middle east?
Carney, European leaders welcome reported Iran-U.S. ceasefire in joint statement
Prime Minister Mark Carney and nine European leaders issued a joint statement Wednesday saying they welcome the reported two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran.The deal was announced Tuesday evening after President Donald Trump threatened that "a whole civilization" would "die" if a d...
Apr 08, 2026
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Local Sports
BLOWOUT LOSS
Yorkton Terriers tie the series with a 7-2 win over the North Stars
The Sask. Junior Hockey League (SJHL) semifinals between the Battlefords North Stars is guaranteed to go at least six games after the Terriers tied the series at 2-2 with a dominant 7-2 win. Yorkton got on the board first when Vinay Junek brought the puck towards the net from the corner, scoring on the backhand to put ...
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Game 4
North Stars look to take commanding series lead in Game 4 vs Yorkton
After a 3-2 win over the Yorkton Terriers in Game 3, the Battlefords North Stars aim to go up 3-1 in the series when they host Game 4 on Wednesday. The top line for the North Stars shined in Game 3 with Josh Knittig (2A), Anthony Campbell (1G-1A) and Finlay Klippenstein (1G-1A) all had two point nights. Knittig's pair ...
Apr 08, 2026
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Game Three Victory
North Stars take series lead with a 3-2 win vs the Yorkton Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars have gone up 2-1 in the SJHL semifinals against the Yorkton Terriers with a win at home in game three. "I thought our structure and our systems were really good," said North Stars assistant coach Owen Lamb postgame. "We made some in-game adjustments and obviously a great perfo...
Apr 08, 2026
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GAME THREE
North Stars back at home for game three vs the Yorkton Terriers
Game three of the Sask. Junior Hockey League (SJHL) semifinals between the Battlefords North Stars and Yorkton Terriers goes tonight at the Access Communications Centre in North Battleford. The series is currently tied 1-1. The Terriers took the opening game with a 3-2 comeback effort, while the North Stars evened up t...
Apr 07, 2026
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SHARKS SEASON COMES TO AN END
Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks fall in Western Regionals to the Winnipeg Ice
The Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks have been eliminated from Esso Cup Contention after falling in three games to the Manitoba Female Hockey League (MFHL) winning Winnipeg Ice.After staging a comeback from a 3-1 deficit, the Sharks would lose 4-3. The final goal came shortly after a power play and Sharks captain Danik...
Apr 05, 2026
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THIRD PERIOD COMEBACK
North Stars even up the series with a 3-1 win over the Yorkton Terriers
The SJHL semifinals between the Battlefords North Stars and Yorkton Terriers will head back to the Battlefords tied up at 1-1 after the North Stars won 3-1 over the Terriers to steal home ice advantage in the series. Finlay Klippenstein had a pair of goals including the game winner for the North Stars, while Spencer Mi...
Apr 05, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
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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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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Canada
Yukon issues formal apology for school's use of restraint, seclusion on students
WHITEHORSE, YUKON, CANADA - The Yukon government has issued a formal apology for a Whitehorse elementary school's repeated and routine use of restraints and confinement against students for more than a decade. In a statement issued Thursday, Yukon Educ...
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Man who admitted involvement in gold heist at Toronto's Pearson airport gets 4 years
TORONTO - A man who admitted his role in the massive gold and cash heist from Toronto's Pearson airport has been sentenced to four years in prison. Court documents show that 44-year-old Arslan Chaudhary was sentenced in a Brampton, Ont., courthouse on...
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Environment Canada to use AI in new weather forecasting model
OTTAWA - Environment and Climate Change Canada will use artificial intelligence to make its weather forecasts more accurate, the federal department said Thursday. It plans to launch a hybrid model this spring that uses both AI and traditional forecasti...
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Federal minister lauds close ties between Canada, U.S. police in terror guilty plea
MONTREAL - Canada's public safety minister is lauding the close relationship between police forces in the country and the United States, after a man pleaded guilty in a planned mass shooting that was foiled in 2024. Gary Anandasangaree's comments are i...
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Group from Chilliwack, B.C., launches Canadian social media platform
CHILLIWACK - A group of alumni from the University of the Fraser Valley in British Columbia is launching a new Canadian social media platform they say will provide a "homegrown alternative to U.S.-dominated" sites. Co-founder and CEO of Northsocial.ca,...
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Verdicts against Meta, Google in U.S. could boost Canadian big tech lawsuits
OTTAWA - Recent U.S. court verdicts that found Meta and Google liable for harms to children are likely to benefit similar cases launched here in Canada, say experts and the lawyers behind the Canadian litigation. They say the March verdicts in Los Ange...
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World
Venezuelan lawmakers approve sweeping mining bill to lure foreign investors
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - Venezuelan lawmakers on Thursday approved a bill to regulate the country's mining as it seeks to attract leery foreign investors to a once-private industry that has long been exploited by criminal groups with ties to the gover...
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Russia's Putin declares a ceasefire in Ukraine for Orthodox Easter
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday declared a 32-hour ceasefire in Ukraine over the Orthodox Easter weekend, following an earlier call from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a pause in some of the hostilities to observe the holiday....
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Trump administration proposes gutting rules targeting coal plant ash that threatens groundwater
The Trump administration on Thursday proposed weakening rules for the disposal of ash produced by burning coal that can contain hazardous heavy metals and contaminate groundwater. Those regulations were strengthened under the Biden administration as pa...
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Schauffele's drive appears to land in a viewer's merchandise bag. It didn't stop him from making par
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) - Maybe gift shopping really is out of control at the Masters. Xander Schauffele's tee shot on the par-5 eighth hole Thursday at Augusta National appeared to come to rest in somebody's merchandise bag, just a few feet to the left of t...
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Former NYPD officer gets 3 to 9 years in prison for throwing a cooler that caused fatal crash
NEW YORK (AP) - A former New York City police sergeant was sentenced Thursday to three to nine years in prison for tossing a picnic cooler full of drinks at a fleeing suspect, who then crashed his motorized scooter and died. The ex-office...
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UK and Norway led a military operation to deter Russian submarines in the north Atlantic
LONDON (AP) - British and Norwegian militaries led an operation to deter Russian submarines suspected of "malign activity" in the north Atlantic, the U.K. military said Thursday. Defense Secretary John Healey said a frigate, planes and hu...
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