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From Meadow Lake rodeo kid to national contender: Marshall Senger chasing PBR Canada dream
The first time Marshall Senger realized bull riding was more than just a weekend thrill, he was sitting in the stands at the Meadow Lake Rodeo.He had just climbed off a steer, dust still clinging to his jeans, adrenaline still coursing through him. Looking over at his mother, the teenager made a declaration that would ...
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I CAN GAMES
Students celebrated at Turtleford's annual I Can Games
Turtleford Community Centre played host to the I Can Games on Wednesday as more than 250 students from Turtleford and surrounding communities gathered for the annual event. Held in partnership with Special Olympics Saskatchewan, the games gave children with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to take part in a var...
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WALK A MILE IN HER SHOES
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From Meadow Lake rodeo kid to national contender: Marshall Senger chasing PBR Canada dream
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I CAN GAMES
Students celebrated at Turtleford's annual I Can Games
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From Meadow Lake rodeo kid to national contender: Marshall Senger chasing PBR Canada dream
The first time Marshall Senger realized bull riding was more than just a weekend thrill, he was sitting in the stands at the Meadow Lake Rodeo.He had just climbed off a steer, dust still clinging to his jeans, adrenaline still coursing through him. Looking over at his mother, the teenager made a declaration that would ...
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The power of a chance
More than a job: How a North Battleford restaurant is opening doors to reintegration
When Mette Friggstad graduated from high school, she felt something was missing.A purpose and a routine. Living with autism spectrum disorder, she spent months looking for work."My experience of finding a job was pretty difficult," Friggstad said. "I have been through a couple of few interviews, hoping t...
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ROAD SAFETY
Residents call for stop signs as Battleford examines traffic concerns
Speeding and the misuse of traffic signs are among the biggest concerns facing Battleford town council this spring.One area drawing particular concern is the stretch of 1st Avenue and 2nd Avenue between 22nd Street and 12th Street."I think it's probably one of the areas where we get the most complaints about speed...
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Community safety
PBCN leaders respond to fatal shooting in Pelican Narrows, plan trip to Ottawa
Residents in Pelican Narrows, about 4 hours northeast of Prince Albert near Creighton, are traumatized after a shooting incident on Monday that left a young woman dead and another person in hospital. Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation (PBCN) Chief Peter Beatty made the comment during a press conference Wednesday afternoon. A...
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Weather Watch
Funnel cloud conditions forecast for RM of North Battleford
A weather alert for the RM of North Battleford shows favourable conditions for the development of funnel clouds northwest of the City.Environment Canada said an unstable air mass could lead to isolated cold core funnel clouds. While those funnel clouds are usually short-lived and often do not touch down, they can somet...
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MUNICIPAL MATTERS
Battleford to complete address registry before renaming streets
After an ambulance was dispatched to the wrong address in Battleford, council was asked to consider changing some of the town's duplicated avenue names."We have a lot of 1st Avenue East and 1st Avenue West," Mayor Ames Leslie said. "If somebody doesn't put the east or west into their GPS, it takes them t...
Jun 03, 2026
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I CAN GAMES
Students celebrated at Turtleford's annual I Can Games
Turtleford Community Centre played host to the I Can Games on Wednesday as more than 250 students from Turtleford and surrounding communities gathered for the annual event. Held in partnership with Special Olympics Saskatchewan, the games gave children with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to take part in a var...
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Back to School
Rudolph leaves Raiders to join Denver in NCAA
One of the fan favourites from the Prince Albert Raiders this season will not be returning to the Green and Gold. Alternate captain and top prospect in the upcoming NHL Draft, Daxon Rudolph, announced via his Instagram that he has played his final game in Hockey Town North, as he has committed to the University of Denv...
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forestry
Meadow Lake carbon-capture project secures $2.5M in federal funding
A Meadow Lake project aimed at advancing carbon capture and storage technology at the Meadow Lake Tribal Council Bioenergy Centre has received $2.5 million in federal funding as part of a broader federal effort to support the transformation of Canada's forestry sector.The funding, announced Wednesday by Natural Resourc...
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THEFT SUSPECT
RCMP ask public to identify AC/DC van driver after liquor theft in Battleford
Battlefords RCMP are seeking public assistance in identifying a man who stole bottles of alcohol from Sobey's Liquor store in Battleford around 1:20 p.m. on May 29. The man is described as tall with light brown eyes; he was wearing a blue and black hoodie. He left in an AC/DC van with Sask. license plate 623 KMX and we...
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RCMP INVESTIGATION
Former Lloydminster Housing Authority manager charged with fraud, theft
A former manager of the Lloydminster Housing Authority has been charged following an RCMP investigation into alleged fraud and theft from the non-profit organization. Lloydminster RCMP began investigating reports of financial irregularities involving a former employee in January 2026. Investigators said approximately $...
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Tri-Nation MOU
Three First Nations sign MOU to address drug crisis
Three Saskatchewan First Nations have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to address the drug crisis in their home communities.Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation, Piapot First Nation, and Pasqua First Nation signed an MOU on May 12 to commit to addressing key challenges impact their communities, including substance a...
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VIDEO: Riders receive 2025 Grey Cup Championship rings
All members of the 2025 Saskatchewan Roughriders team were presented with their Grey Cup Championship rings this weekend.A special ceremony on Sun, May 31 saw the commemorative championship rings presented to players, coaches and team staff.Roughriders quarterback Trevor Harris, linebacker Jameer Thurman, long snapper ...
Jun 02, 2026
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STICKING AROUND
North Stars announce Logan returning as head coach, GM for next season
After his first season behind the bench for the Battlefords North Stars, Connor Logan is staying put. The club announced the reigning SJHL Coach of the Year will return as head coach and general manager for the 2026-27 season. In his rookie season as the Battlefords bench boss, Logan led the North Stars to a 35-15-4-2 ...
Jun 02, 2026
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Battlefords pickleball player brings home three medals from provincials
The Saskatchewan Pickleball Provincial Championship was held over the weekend in Regina, drawing competitors from across Saskatchewan. Just one player made the trip from North Battleford and happened to return home with a medal in every division he entered. Les Semchuk, who is 70 years old, won gold in 63-plus mixed do...
Jun 01, 2026
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add 13 to practice squad
Saskatchewan Roughriders finalize 2026 roster
The Saskatchewan Roughriders finalized their roster Saturday, adding 13 players to the practice roster while releasing 19 others ahead of the start of the 2026 CFL season.The moves comes just over 24 hours after training camp wrapped up at Mosaic Stadium, where coaches spent the final day evaluating talent before makin...
May 31, 2026
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Fighting for a spot
Roughriders hopeful Matthew Sexton waits for roster decision
For Saskatchewan Roughriders hopeful Matthew Sexton, the waiting is just beginning.The receiver and return specialist spent the last few weeks fighting for a roster spot, making plays in the pre-season and trying to prove he belongs in green and white. Now, with final roster decisions looming, all he could do was wait ...
May 30, 2026
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Golden in Vegas
Red Pheasant Snipers return home from Las Vegas with new hardware
The Red Pheasant Snipers hit the jackpot in Las Vegas earlier this week.The U19 team for Red Pheasant Cree Nation made the nearly 40-hour bus ride from Saskatchewan to Nevada for the 2026 OneHockey Las Vegas Hockey Tournament, where they were flawless in their championship run going 5-0. In the gold medal game, they me...
May 28, 2026
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SIGA Scholarship Program
SIGA is a progressive organization guided by principles rooted in First Nations heritage. One of these principles, Pimâcihowin, refers to making a living, and SIGA recognizes that education and continued learning are essential to doing so. We established the SIGA Scholarship Program to invest $120,000 in First Na...
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Community Investment Program
30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA's Community Investment Fund increased to $2 Million to Strengthen Saskatchewan Communities Increased investment to support local events, sports teams, fundraisers and cultural celebrations province-wideSASKATOON, SK - The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) is proud to announce a significant expansion of i...
Apr 29, 2026
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$60 Million Economic Development
Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation Advances Plans For Future Casino Development With Support From SIGA
Battlefords, Saskatchewan - The Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man (MGBHLM) First Nation hosted an update on its exciting Casino and Resorts economic development project on Tuesday April 14, 2026, at The Ridge Interpretive Centre, Battlefords, Saskatchewan. The approximately $100 million project, which includes an i...
Apr 23, 2026
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Canada
B.C. child killer Schoenborn's conditional discharge baffling, says family spokesman
VANCOUVER - A family representative for the victims of child killer Allan Schoenborn says the British Columbia Review Board's decision to grant him a conditional discharge is "baffling" and reveals shortfalls in the province's mental health and justice...
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Addressing homelessness should be considered nation-building project: big city mayors
EDMONTON - Mayors of Canada's big cities say fixing homelessness should also be considered a nation-building project by Ottawa. Soraya Martinez Ferrada, the mayor of Montreal and a former federal cabinet minister, says statistics differ from city to ci...
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Canadian Heritage aware of turmoil in Indigenous languages office months before audit
OTTAWA - Documents show the Canadian Heritage department was aware of internal strife at the Indigenous languages office for months before it launched a financial audit of the organization. Half a dozen sources, including former employees, told The Can...
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Ottawa pumps the brakes on proposed changes to major project environmental reviews
OTTAWA - The federal government is going to take more time to consult on its proposals to change how major projects are reviewed. Ottawa last month released two discussion papers which proposed, among other things, approving major projects before they'...
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Inmate dies at Donnacona Institution in Quebec after altercation with other prisoners
MONTREAL - A 30-year-old inmate has died at Donnacona Institution in Quebec after an altercation with other inmates. Correctional Service Canada says Tarek Baydoun died of his injuries at the maximum security prison on Wednesday. Baydoun was serving ...
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Concerns over expansion of Quebec language law to adult education, vocational school
MONTREAL - A Quebec bill that would expand the province's strict language laws to adult education and vocational training is drawing criticism. Under the bill, students would be required to study in French unless they already qualify for English-langua...
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World
Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain
DENVER (AP) - A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the ketamine overdose death of Elijah McClain after the Black man was pinned down by police. The appeals court ordered new trials for Auror...
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Arizona Supreme Court denies prosecutor appeal against sending fake elector case back to grand jury
PHOENIX (AP) - The Arizona Supreme Court has denied a prosecutor's appeal of an order that the state's fake elector case against President Donald Trump's former chief of staff Mark Meadows, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and others over the 2...
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Ex-national security adviser John Bolton will plead guilty in classified information case: AP source
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton has agreed to plead guilty to a single count of retaining classified information under a deal with the Justice Department that could allow him to avoid prison time, a p...
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Hezbollah rejects latest ceasefire agreement as Israeli strikes kill 4 in Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP) - Hezbollah on Thursday rejected the latest ceasefire agreement between Israel and the Lebanese government, and the militant group demanded a complete Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon as more fighting there hampered efforts to end the Iran w...
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A fire at a nursing home in Sri Lanka has killed 12 people, police say
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - A fire at a nursing home in western Sri Lanka killed 12 residents and injured eight others, police said Thursday. The fire started late Wednesday at the home in Anguruwatota town. Fifty-one residents were rescued...
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President Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will nominate Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general, tapping his former personal lawyer who has aggressively pursued the Republican president's agenda while leading the Justice Departm...
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