Court proceedings
Man receives 15 year sentence for involvement in fellow inmate's death at Sask. Pen
A man involved in the death of a fellow inmate at Saskatchewan Penitentiary has received a 15 year sentence for manslaughter.Tyrel Peequaquat (Munroe), 27, appeared Wednesday morning at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert. With remand credit, he has roughly 14 years remaining and is subject to a lifetime firearms pr...
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RCMP UPDATE
Lockdown at NBCHS deemed unrelated to firearm report
Battlefords RCMP has determined a lockdown at North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) was not linked to the report of an armed suspicious person. After further investigation, officers determined that the lockdown procedure was initiated within the school at approximately 3:25 p.m. At 3:27 p.m., RCMP receive...
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Court proceedings
Man receives 15 year sentence for involvement in fellow inmate's death at Sask. Pen
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Battlefords
Court proceedings
Man receives 15 year sentence for involvement in fellow inmate's death at Sask. Pen
A man involved in the death of a fellow inmate at Saskatchewan Penitentiary has received a 15 year sentence for manslaughter.Tyrel Peequaquat (Munroe), 27, appeared Wednesday morning at Court of King's Bench in Prince Albert. With remand credit, he has roughly 14 years remaining and is subject to a lifetime firearms pr...
21m ago
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RCMP UPDATE
Lockdown at NBCHS deemed unrelated to firearm report
Battlefords RCMP has determined a lockdown at North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) was not linked to the report of an armed suspicious person. After further investigation, officers determined that the lockdown procedure was initiated within the school at approximately 3:25 p.m. At 3:27 p.m., RCMP receive...
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2026 Kraft Hockeyville
Blaine Lake takes early lead in Hockeyville race, eyes $250K national prize
Blaine Lake is heading into the next voting period of a national contest with a lead and a shot at something bigger.The small Saskatchewan town has been named the province's winner in the 2026 Kraft Hockeyville contest, securing $50,000 for upgrades to its skating rink and a chance to advance to the national finals.&qu...
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No imminent risk
UPDATED: Possible armed person triggers lockdown at NBCHS, now in custody
*This story was updated to include more details from RCMP.A man matching the description of the possible armed person was taken into custody around 4:15 p.m. on March 17.--The cause of a lockdown Tuesday afternoon at North Battleford Comprehensive High School was due to a suspicious person, believed to be armed with a ...
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ANNUAL REPORT
Mixed usage, rising revenue in Battleford's 2025 facility report
A 2025 facility utilization report offers insight into Battleford's four key recreational areas. The review highlights both usage and revenue at the town's arena, campground, ball diamonds, and community center throughout the past year. "It was a really great year for the campground; the other three facilities ha...
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public safety
'We are in a tough spot right now': Past violence cited after fatal shooting of North Battleford taxi driver
A North Battleford taxi company says the fatal shooting of one of its drivers has exposed ongoing safety concerns in the industry, including past assaults and robberies.The concerns come after a driver was shot and killed during a pickup call March 15, an incident that has left workers shaken and raised questions about...
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Saskatchewan
Budget Preview
Health care, revenue sharing, global challenges: Sask. government prepares for provincial budget
Details about Saskatchewan's provincial budget are under wraps until the document is tabled in the legislative assembly on Wednesday afternoon, but some information has already been made public.For weeks, Premier Scott Moe and his finance minister, Jim Reiter, have been telling the public there will be a deficit in the...
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Increased costs
NDP and Taxpayers' Federation call for cuts to fuel taxes
A grain farmer in the Melfort area is hoping a recent surge in fuel prices won't last long. Scott Hermus, who is also a Director with the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS), told paNOW we have not seen the full blown impact yet."It's definitely a worry because we can only store so much fuel ...
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Middle Eastern Conflict
Anand says Canada's focus in Iran war is on unblocking Strait of Hormuz
Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand says she agrees with Prime Minister Mark Carney that the U.S. attack on Iran violates international law - and so does Iran's blockade of the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route.Anand says Canada is looking at how it can support Gulf countries being attacked by Iran as Tehran pus...
Mar 17, 2026
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new opportunities
George Gordon First Nation excited for Bell Canada partnership on AI data centre
The new 300-megawatt artificial intelligence (AI) data centre being built outside of Regina will feature an agreement with a First Nation nearby.George Gordon First Nation signed a partnership with Bell Canada to focus on "Indigenous procurement participation and workforce development."Construction will begin...
Mar 17, 2026
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Budget 2026
Think tank researcher, business leaders focus on size of deficit and investments for northern Sask.
As Saskatchewan prepares to table its next provincial budget, observers say the key questions will centre on the size of the expected deficit, how quickly the province may return to balance, and how the government plans to support economic development, particularly in the northern half of the province."I've heard ...
Mar 16, 2026
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There's 'not much' Canada could contribute militarily to Iran war: Expert
A Canadian defence expert says there's "not much" Canada could do in the Persian Gulf region right now to protect the critical Strait of Hormuz, even if it wanted to.David Perry, president of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, says the Canadian Armed Forces does not have many available assets suited to in...
Mar 16, 2026
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Local Sports
TEAM AWARDS
North Stars celebrate regular season as playoffs loom
Ahead of their first-round matchup with the Melfort Mustangs, the Battlefords North Stars officially kicked off the playoff season with an awards banquet. The team recognized players for a number of awards including the Humanitarian Award, Most Improved Player, Coaches Award, Fan's Choice, Most Dedicated Player, Defenc...
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Go big or go home
Local high schools vying for spot in HOOPLA at regionals this weekend
Carlton and St. Mary's boys and girls basketball teams are hitting the road this weekend as they look to punch their tickets to provincials in the 5A regional tournaments. The boys are highlighted by both Prince Albert high schools as Carlton ranks first and St. Mary ranks second. Heading down to Swift Current, the sch...
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REGULAR SEASON CONCLUDES
North Stars close out the regular season on a high note with 4-1 win over Kindersley
The Battlefords North Stars have clinched the third seed in the SJHL at the very lowest with a 3-1 win over the Kindersley Klippers. Kindersley decided to go with affiliate player Jackson Dunn between the pipes, and he was arguably their best player all night. In the first period, the North Stars got three power play ...
Mar 14, 2026
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PLAYOFF OPPONENT STILL UNKNOWN
North Stars playoff scenarios as they finish off regular season against Kindersley
The final game of the regular season comes tonight for the Battlefords North Stars as they take on the Kindersley Klippers. It's ticket redemption night, meaning fans can use any unused ticket from the entire season for tonight's game.The North Stars are coming off an 8-5 win against the Klippers in Kindersley. The win...
Mar 13, 2026
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SHARKS IN THE PLAYOFFS
Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks prep for first round clash with the Saskatoon Stars
After having a bye through the first round of the playoffs, the Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks are set to get back on the ice for their first taste of playoff action against the Saskatoon Stars. The Stars advanced through the first round of the playoffs, taking down the Mann-Northway Northern Bears. Saskatoon lost th...
Mar 13, 2026
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HOME ICE ADVANTAGE
North Stars clinch home ice in first round with 8-5 win over the Kindersley Klippers
The lowest the Battlefords North Stars can now finish is fourth place in the SJHL, ensuring home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs after an 8-5 win against the Kindersley Klippers. Kindersley was eliminated from playoff contention with the loss, leaving the Estevan Bruins and Humboldt Broncos as the fina...
Mar 13, 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
Canadian computer scientist Gilles Brassard co-recipient of A.M. Turing Award
A Canadian computer scientist is one of this year's recipients of a prestigious award nicknamed the Nobel Prize of computing. Université de Montréal professor Gilles Brassard has won the A.M. Turing Prize with IBM Research scientist Charles H. Bennett....
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CP NewsAlert: Charges stayed on Saskatchewan cult leader Romana Didulo
SWIFT CURRENT, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA - Crown prosecutors have stayed charges against a cult leader whose group made life miserable for residents of a Saskatchewan village. Romana Didulo had been charged with failing to comply with an undertaking and int...
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Tim Hortons white and pink donut mugs recalled due to burn hazard
TORONTO - Health Canada has announced a recall of Tim Hortons ceramic mugs because they may crack or break when filled with hot liquid. The affected mugs are white on the outside and pink on the inside, with a pink handle and a chocolate dip donut des...
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Greer says U.S. trade talks with Canada lagging behind those with Mexico
WASHINGTON - United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says talks with Canada ahead of the mandatory review of the continental trade pact are lagging behind those with Mexico. Speaking on Fox Business today, Greer says talks are moving ahead wi...
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Man arrested for identity theft no longer with CRA, federal agency says
VANCOUVER - The Canada Revenue Agency says a worker arrested in Vancouver for alleged identity theft and trafficking of private information is no longer with the agency. A spokesman with the agency did not say when Yoan Zola's employment with the agenc...
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Canada's population edged lower in fourth quarter as non-permanent residents drop
OTTAWA - Statistics Canada says the country's population edged down in the fourth quarter, dipping 0.2 per cent. The agency says preliminary estimates indicate the population fell by 103,504 people from Oct. 1, 2025 to Jan. 1, 2026 to bring the number ...
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World
Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by César Chavez
Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by César Chavez amid reported allegations of abuse by others during his tenure as president of The United Farm Workers union. On Wednesday, an investigation by the New York T...
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Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by César Chavez
Labor rights leader Dolores Huerta says she was sexually abused by César Chavez amid reported allegations of abuse by others during his tenure as president of The United Farm Workers union. On Wednesday, an investigation by the New York T...
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Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary pause in fighting, 2 days after deadly Kabul strike
KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday declared a temporary pause in escalating fighting, two days after Kabul blamed Islamabad for a deadly airstrike in the Afghan capital that it said killed hundreds of people at a drug rehab...
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WADA delays decision over potential ban of Trump from major sporting events until after World Cup
The World Anti-Doping Agency on Tuesday put off a decision about barring government officials from major sporting events if their countries voluntarily withhold dues, pushing a potential conflict with President Donald Trump and other U.S. officials unt...
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At least 17 dead in fighting on Sudan's border with Chad, aid group says
CAIRO (AP) - The latest heavy fighting between warring parties along Sudan 's border with Chad has killed 17 people and left many seriously wounded, a medical group said. Health authorities received 123 wounded people at a newly built hos...
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Venezuela beats US 3-2 on Suárez's 9th-inning double to win first World Baseball Classic title
MIAMI (AP) - Eugenio Suárez and his Venezuelan teammates stood on the stage behind second base with shiny medals draped over their proud chests, belting out their national anthem accompanied by tens of thousands of fans who remained in the ballpark a h...
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