Park Rebounds
Thousands of seedlings planted as Narrow Hills recovery continues
Thousands of tree seedlings have been planted in Narrow Hills Provincial Park as recovery efforts continue following the devastating wildfires that forced the park's closure last year.According to the Saskatchewan government, crews planted more than 81,180 tree seedlings in June and completed a large transplant project...
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MISSING PERSON
Battlefords RCMP ask for help finding missing 14-year-old girl
Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's help locating a missing 14-year-old girl. RCMP received a report on July 15 that Alexis "Lexi" Firingstoney of North Battleford was missing. She was last seen on July 14 in Biggar. Firingstoney is described as 5'4" and 120 pounds, with brown eyes and long brow...
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More North Battleford streets to see roadwork as summer paving ramps up
Drivers across North Battleford can expect more traffic disruptions over the next six weeks as the city's summer road construction program expands into additional neighbourhoods, with paving scheduled on more than a dozen streets through the remainder of July and August.The work is part of the city's Underground Pipe a...
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MISSING PERSON
Battlefords RCMP ask for help finding missing 14-year-old girl
Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's help locating a missing 14-year-old girl. RCMP received a report on July 15 that Alexis "Lexi" Firingstoney of North Battleford was missing. She was last seen on July 14 in Biggar. Firingstoney is described as 5'4" and 120 pounds, with brown eyes and long brow...
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MGBHLM SECURITY
'We care about them': Inside North Battleford's downtown security pilot
For two Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation security guards in North Battleford, keeping people safe downtown begins with building trust. "They kind of start to become your family... We care about them and they care for each other too," said Vanessa Rosette. Rosette and her partner, Cecile Moos...
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crime
Judge hands lifetime animal ban in Battle River neglect case, spares woman jail
A judge has permanently banned a Battle River-area woman from ever owning animals after describing the neglect inflicted on dozens of horses, dogs and cats as being at "the high end" of the spectrum of animal neglect cases.Instead of spending time in jail, Judge Kevin Hill sentenced Ellen Haudeck on Wednesday...
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Tony Cote Summer Games
Sacred lance leaves La Ronge for North Battleford
A more than 600-kilometer journey for the sacred lance is officially underway as 32 runners left La Ronge on Wednesday, bound for North Battleford in advance of the Tony Cote Summer Games. The runners consist of 16 boys and girls from the Lac La Ronge Indian Band and another 16 youth from the Battlefords Agency Tribal ...
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NSRBL PLAYOFFS
North Battleford Beavers gearing up to face Standard Hill in NSRBL semifinals
The North Battleford Beavers are one step closer to taking home their fourth straight North Sask. River Baseball League (NSRBL) championship. They swept the Glaslyn Orioles in two games, taking them down 11-3 in Game 1 before cruising through Game 2 with a 9-2 victory. "We had Hudson Ford who pitched for us (in Ga...
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Park Rebounds
Thousands of seedlings planted as Narrow Hills recovery continues
Thousands of tree seedlings have been planted in Narrow Hills Provincial Park as recovery efforts continue following the devastating wildfires that forced the park's closure last year.According to the Saskatchewan government, crews planted more than 81,180 tree seedlings in June and completed a large transplant project...
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Breaking news
Carrier Forest Products to indefinitely curtail operations at Big River sawmill
Carrier Forest Products Ltd. has announced it will indefinitely curtail production at its Big River sawmill beginning Oct. 16, 2026, a decision expected to impact approximately 117 employees.In a news release, company management said the decision was difficult but necessary given a combination of ongoing challenges fac...
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Changes to provincial disaster assistance to be announced in wake of major Sask. storms
In the midst of a costly year for storm damage to Saskatchewan communities, the Government of Saskatchewan is announcing changes to its Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) on Thursday.A formal announcement of the policies, according to the province, will be held in Alvena at 1 p.m.The program is meant to prov...
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uranium industry
NDP calls for construction of road connecting northern mine sites
The Saskatchewan NDP is calling for the federal government to support the construction of a new road in the North to connect the Cigar Lake and McArthur River uranium mines. A letter sent to Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson from three NDP MLAs, including Cumberland MLA Jordan McPhail, states that c...
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More than music
Ness Creek prepares to welcome thousands for four-day festival
Thousands of music lovers are expected to head deep into the boreal forest in northern Saskatchewan this week as the Ness Creek Music Festival returns for another year of live performances, cultural programming and community gatherings.The long-running festival, located about 20 kilometres northeast of Big River near t...
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wildfire activity
Saskatchewan reports 46 active wildfires, crews continue containment efforts
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) reported 46 active wildfires across the province as of 11 a.m. Wednesday, with firefighting crews continuing suppression and containment efforts on several significant fires.According to the SPSA, four fires are currently classified as contained, eight are not contained, 26 ...
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NSRBL PLAYOFFS
North Battleford Beavers gearing up to face Standard Hill in NSRBL semifinals
The North Battleford Beavers are one step closer to taking home their fourth straight North Sask. River Baseball League (NSRBL) championship. They swept the Glaslyn Orioles in two games, taking them down 11-3 in Game 1 before cruising through Game 2 with a 9-2 victory. "We had Hudson Ford who pitched for us (in Ga...
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SASK BASEBALL ON THE RISE
Sask. Baseball HOF president talks Carter Beck being drafted
Another Saskatchewan baseball product has entered the Major League Baseball pipeline. The MLB draft was held July 11-12, and Carnduff, Sask., product Carter Beck was selected by the Atlanta Braves with the 26th overall pick. He became the highest-drafted player from Saskatchewan, surpassing Logan Hofmann, who was draft...
Jul 14, 2026
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SUCCESS IN THE POOL
Pair of Battlefords Orcas swimmers thrive at ManSask championship
The Manitoba-Saskatchewan Open Championship took place from July 9 to 12 at the Shaw Centre in Saskatoon, bringing together top swimmers from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and beyond, including a pair from the Battlefords. Eleven-year-old Sophie de Montarnal and 12-year-old Claire Meiers both posted personal bests in various ...
Jul 13, 2026
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Game Day
Riders, Ti-Cats set to battle at Mosaic Stadium in CFL action
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-1) will look to get a win tonight over a Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-2) team that will be without one of its top stars.Hamilton quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in last week's CFL action, possibly ending his CFL season. With the Riders meeting the Ti-Cats in the fi...
Jul 12, 2026
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TURTLE RIVER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
Unity Cardinals U18 AA baseball squad wins Turtle River League
The Turtle River League U18 season has come to an end, and the Unity Cardinals can call themselves champions. The Cardinals won the championship after taking down the North Battleford Beavers in a two-game sweep of the best-of-three series. Cardinals player Austin Sittler said the final game was close, but a late rally...
Jul 10, 2026
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ONTO NATIONALS
Maunula sibling show out and win their age groups at Sask. Junior Golf Provincials
The Saskatchewan Junior Golf Provincial Championship was held July 7-9 at The Legends Golf Course in Warman, and it was a successful weekend for the Maunula family. Shae Maunula, 16, won the U17 age group with a final score of five-under and finished second overall, earning his spot on Team Saskatchewan for the upcomin...
Jul 10, 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
Ottawa offers provinces $2 billion to help train more skilled trades workers
HALIFAX - The federal government says it will spend $2 billion to recruit and train up to 100,000 more Red Seal trade workers through bilateral deals it plans to strike with the provinces and territories. Jobs and Families Minister Patty Hajdu announce...
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Canadian Transportation Agency approves Lac-Mégantic bypass construction
MONTREAL - The Canadian Transportation Agency has approved the construction of a bypass to divert trains around downtown Lac-Mégantic, Que. Forty-seven people died there when a runaway train derailed and smashed into downtown on July 6, 2013. The agenc...
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Canada's concessions have meant little to Trump administration: U.S. trade czar
WASHINGTON - The United States' top trade official says the Trump administration isn't going to give Canada credit for its trade concessions. Jamieson Greer says he's glad Canada dropped its digital services tax and "rolled back" its Online Streaming A...
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Quebec police ethics commissioner opens file into Montréal-Nord racism allegations
MONTREAL - Quebec's police ethics commissioner has opened an investigation into allegations of racist misconduct by officers in a multicultural Montreal neighbourhood. The commissioner said in an email that it opened the investigation on June 26 at th...
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U.S. lawmakers press Canada on wildfires as Carney defends environmental record
LONDON - Some U.S. lawmakers pressed Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday to do something about wildfires that are sending smoke south of the border. Dozens of fires burning in northern Ontario have forced people from their communities and destroyed ...
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Carney says U.S. will split 'modest' Gordie Howe bridge net revenues after debt paid
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and the U.S. will split "modest" net revenues from the Gordie Howe International Bridge only after debts and operational costs are paid. U.S. President Donald Trump said last week the new bridge connectin...
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World
An NYC helicopter that crashed and killed 6 last year shows signs of bird strike, safety board says
Bird remains found on the wreckage of a sightseeing helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last year in New York City and killed 6 people suggest that it struck several geese, investigators said Thursday. The National Transportatio...
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Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits
MIAMI (AP) - The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and others. The policy, known as "public charge," appea...
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At least 1 person has died as Texas flooding forces evacuations and rescues, governor says
UVALDE, Texas (AP) - Rescuers aboard boats and helicopters saved dozens of stranded drivers and people trapped in homes from catastrophic flash floods in Texas in areas still reeling from devastating floods a year ago. At least one perso...
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UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup
LONDON (AP) - The British government on Thursday urged FIFA to investigate Argentina's team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the contested Falkland Islands. Argentina beat England 2-1 in a World Cup semifinal on...
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More than 500 feared dead as officials investigate reports of boats capsizing with Rohingya refugees
SYDNEY (AP) - More than 500 people are feared dead after reports that two boats carrying members of Myanmar's persecuted Rohingya minority have capsized in the Bay of Bengal, officials said Thursday. According to preliminary information, ...
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US expands strikes into northern Iran and disables ship trying to run blockade
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) - The United States intensified its strikes on Iran early Thursday, hitting targets further north as American forces also fired into a ship the U.S. accused of trying to break its naval blockade on the Islamic Republic....
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