SJHL Playoffs
North Stars set for Game 1 vs the Melfort Mustangs
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) playoffs are finally upon us, and the Battlefords North Stars face off with the Melfort Mustangs in the opening round. The North Stars finished in the third seed in the SJHL with a 35-15-4-2. They finished the season strong with a couple straight wins over the Kindersley Kli...
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ORDER OF MERIT
Lasting legacy: two local residents honored for lifetimes of community impact
What started as a hometown hobby reached farther than Glenn Goodman ever expected. "He would have been absolutely thrilled," said Myrna Goodman, after receiving her late husband's Order of Merit award, which represents the achievement of local excellence. Glenn was described as a musical genius who stood out ...
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What's Trending
ongoing investigation
Two-vehicle crash near Paynton sends four to hospital
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Self-determination in healthcare
Battlefords Family Health Center celebrates 25 years of Indigenous-led primary care and systemic advocacy
Health Care
Saskatchewan eyes opening for North Battleford complex needs facility next winter
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ORDER OF MERIT
Lasting legacy: two local residents honored for lifetimes of community impact
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Battlefords
ongoing investigation
Two-vehicle crash near Paynton sends four to hospital
Maidstone RCMP are investigating a two-vehicle collision near Paynton. On March 19, around 9 p.m., RCMP received a report of a vehicle collision on Highway #16, west of the community.Officers, local fire and multiple EMS services, including STARS, responded to the scene. The investigation determined a truck and a secon...
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Health Care
Saskatchewan eyes opening for North Battleford complex needs facility next winter
Saskatchewan's health minister said a Complex Needs Facility (CNF) planned for North Battleford could be operating as early as next winter."There's still some site selection work that needs to happen there, but that service will be coming to our community," said Jeremy Cockrill, who is also the MLA for the Ba...
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ORDER OF MERIT
Lasting legacy: two local residents honored for lifetimes of community impact
What started as a hometown hobby reached farther than Glenn Goodman ever expected. "He would have been absolutely thrilled," said Myrna Goodman, after receiving her late husband's Order of Merit award, which represents the achievement of local excellence. Glenn was described as a musical genius who stood out ...
35m ago
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Investigations
RCMP investigate gun threat towards Spiritwood High School
RCMP are investigating a threat made towards Spiritwood High School.On March 19, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers received a report of an online/electronic message of an individual threatening to bring a firearm to the school.Officers responded immediately. The school was placed on hold and secure for a brief perio...
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policing
Sask., Alta. watchdogs investigate death during RCMP response on Onion Lake Cree Nation
Saskatchewan's police watchdog has been called in after a man died during an RCMP emergency response on Onion Lake Cree Nation.The Saskatchewan RCMP said the Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is investigating the death, which occurred Wednesday following a reported forcible confinement involving a firearm.Officers ...
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"GROW TOGETHER"
Land deal strengthens ties between Battleford and Poundmaker Cree Nation
A recent land purchase near the town of Battleford is being welcomed as a positive step for the community.Poundmaker Cree Nation's recent purchase of farmland located on the south corridor of Battle River comes as exciting news for Mayor Ames Leslie. "Anytime we can have a new partner willing to invest in the town...
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Saskatchewan
Legend
Chuck Norris, martial arts master and actor whose toughness became internet lore, dies at 86
Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in "Walker, Texas Ranger" and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy - sparking internet parodies and adoration from presidents - has died at 86.Norris died Thursday, in what his family described as a "sudden p...
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St. Mary's pulls out OT win over USask
Huskies eliminated at University Cup
"It's really hard to comprehend." USask men's hockey coach, Brandin Cote, did his best to process a 4-3 overtime loss to the St. Mary's Huskies in the teams' first game of the University Cup on Thursday night. Eighth seeded SMU jumped out to a 3-0 lead, 35 minutes into the contest. Reid Valade scored in the f...
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policing
Sask., Alta. watchdogs investigate death during RCMP response on Onion Lake Cree Nation
Saskatchewan's police watchdog has been called in after a man died during an RCMP emergency response on Onion Lake Cree Nation.The Saskatchewan RCMP said the Serious Incident Response Team (SIRT) is investigating the death, which occurred Wednesday following a reported forcible confinement involving a firearm.Officers ...
16h ago
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Middle Eastern Conflict
Canada, allies say they're ready to help stop Iran's shipping blockade
Prime Minister Mark Carney has endorsed a statement issued by allies expressing a willingness to contribute to efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz more than two weeks into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.Carney endorsed the joint statement Thursday shortly after it was published by the U.K., France, Germany, Italy, the...
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achievement
Churchill student wins prestigious U of S scholarship
Samantha Unahan is the recipient of a $30,000 scholarship from the University of Saskatchewan. The Grade 12 student from La Ronge's Churchill Community High School learned she was receiving the Best and Brightest Chancellors' Scholarship during a special ceremony on Wednesday. She will receive $7,500 per year for four...
Mar 19, 2026
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SaskPower project to link Saskatchewan's northern and southern power grids
A project by SaskPower will connect the province's northern and southern power grids, with the aim of improving reliability and growth in northern Saskatchewan.The two power grids currently operate independently, and are only connected through Manitoba. SaskPower said the approval of the north-south transmission system...
Mar 19, 2026
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Local Sports
SJHL Playoffs
North Stars set for Game 1 vs the Melfort Mustangs
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) playoffs are finally upon us, and the Battlefords North Stars face off with the Melfort Mustangs in the opening round. The North Stars finished in the third seed in the SJHL with a 35-15-4-2. They finished the season strong with a couple straight wins over the Kindersley Kli...
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FERODUK CUP
Sharks hunting for first ever league championship against Swift Current
The Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks are back in the provincial finals for the second year in a row, which means another opportunity to win the Fedoruk Cup for the very first time in franchise history. After a season with just two losses combined through the regular season and playoffs, the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sh...
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HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL
John Paul II to host 4A boys senior basketball provincials
With HOOPLA on the Horizon, the John Paul II Crusaders senior boys' basketball team is set to host their regional championships this coming weekend. It'll be their second year in a row hosting the regional tournament. Last year, the Crusaders finished third at regionals and after a bronze medal win at the North Battlef...
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Riders' football operations in the finals for CFL's inaugural Ted Goveia Award
After winning the Grey Cup and having nine players named All-CFLers, the Saskatchewan Roughriders are one of three finalists for the inaugural Ted Goveia Football Operations Award.Named in honour of the long-time CFL executive who died last September, the award recognizes a CFL club's football operations department for...
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A MEMORABLE SEASON
The craziest of the Battlefords North Stars regular season
Throughout the year, the Battlefords North Stars have had some crazy games and moments. From double digit point streaks to impossible feeling comebacks, to making hockey history. This season has seemingly had it all for the North Stars, and it's time to look at some of the craziest moments throughout the season. 6: Wil...
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RIDERS NOW
Riders CEO Craig Reynolds says Saskatoon pre-season game will be a hot ticket
The start of training camp continues to get closer for the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The CFL club will look to defend its Grey Cup title this season with training camp set to get underway on May 10.This year, the Riders will also be hosting a pre-season game in Saskatoon for the first time since 1991, as the Winnipeg Bl...
Mar 19, 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
U.S. congressman introduces bill targeting Online Streaming Act
OTTAWA - A Republican congressman in Washington has introduced a new bill taking aim at Canada's Online Streaming Act. The bill would trigger an investigation into the streaming legislation by the Office of the United States Trade Representative, Rep. ...
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DND confirms Canadians on exchange with U.S. air force not deployed to Gulf
OTTAWA - The Department of National Defence confirms nearly three dozen Canadian military members on exchange with a division of the U.S. air force have not deployed to the Persian Gulf region. A National Defence spokesperson says 35 Canadian Armed For...
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Invasive grasses may pose deadly risk post-wildfire, UBC researcher says
VANCOUVER - A University of British Columbia researcher says invasive grasses are creeping into burnt landscapes years after wildfires and could fuel massive future fires that put people's lives at risk. Jennifer Grenz, an assistant professor in the d...
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Two men who allegedly fathered hundreds of kids banned from donating sperm in Quebec
MONTREAL - Quebec's Superior Court has temporarily barred a man and his son from donating sperm after they were accused of fathering hundreds of children. The injunction against the two men will remain in effect while the wider case against them procee...
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List of nominations announced by the National Newspaper Awards for 2025
TORONTO - Finalists for the National Newspaper Awards include seven nominations for the national news agency The Canadian Press. Here's a look at the categories and contenders: ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT -Emily Donaldson, The Globe and Mail, for her unique...
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Rain in B.C. triggers evacuation watches, local state of emergency in Fraser Valley
VANCOUVER - The risk of flooding, landslides and debris flows caused by an atmospheric river rolling over British Columbia's coast has prompted a local state of emergency in the Fraser Valley in the Chilliwack area. The Fraser Valley Regional District ...
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World
Federal prosecutors seek to dismiss charges against Louisville officers in Breonna Taylor's killing
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to dismiss the charges against two Louisville officers accused of falsifying the warrant that led police to raid Breonna Taylor's apartment the night she was killed six years ago. ...
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Flooding along Oahu's North Shore prompts evacuation order to over 4,000 people
HONOLULU (AP) - Thousands of residents in towns north of Honolulu were told to evacuate their homes early Friday morning as flooding from heavy rains intensified and water levels rose behind a 120-year-old dam. Emergency sirens blared alo...
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US prosecutors probe whether Colombian President Petro had ties to drug traffickers, sources tell AP
NEW YORK (AP) - Federal prosecutors in New York are investigating Colombian President Gustavo Petro for alleged ties to drug traffickers, according to two people familiar with the matter. The people weren't authorized to discuss the ongoi...
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Trump administration sues Harvard, saying it violated civil rights law and seeking to recover funds
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Justice Department filed a new lawsuit Friday against Harvard University, saying its leadership failed to address antisemitism on campus, creating grounds for the government to freeze existing grants and seek repayment for grants ...
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Kuwait says its Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery again hit in Iranian drone attacks, starting fire
Kuwait said Friday its Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery again came under attack by Iranian drones, which sparked a fire at several of its units. The refinery had been hit Thursday, sparking fires. Kuwait said firefighters on Frid...
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Arizona community hits 110 degrees F, the highest March temperature ever recorded in the U.S.
THERMAL, Calif. (AP) - A desert community in southwestern Arizona reached 110 degrees (43.3 C) on Thursday, breaking a record for the highest March temperature ever recorded in the United States. The record-setting temperature was recorde...
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