The Battlefords North Stars continue to load up on 2008-born players, recently announcing the signing of forward Brody Guiltner. Guiltner played for the Calgary Northstars of the Alberta Elite Hockey League last season, recording 26 points with 10 goals and 16 assists in 38 games. "Signing feels great. Bigger leag...

Families across Saskatchewan are preparing for the upcoming school year, but filling a backpack with everything a student needs can come with a hefty price tag.Based on prices at a typical big-box store, school supplies for a Grade 3 student in the Battlefords could cost about $200, while supplies for a Grade 8 student...

A pair of Battlefords Sharks players had the opportunity to travel to Richmond, B.C., in early August to participate in Hockey Canada's national women's under-18 selection camp. Forward Brooke Weber and defenceman Savannah Mucha were the first Sharks players in franchise history to try out for Canada's U18 squad."...

The 145th Northwest Territorial Days is underway in North Battleford, bringing a mix of long-standing traditions and new attractions to the city.The festivities kicked off Tuesday evening as crowds lined the streets for the annual parade. This year's theme, "Spirit of the Horse," connects the fair's tradition...

The Canadian Horseshoe Pitching Championships were held in Manitou Beach, Sask., from Aug. 5 to 8, with several members of the North Battleford Horseshoe Club competing.Carol Wakelin finished fourth in the women's B division, Sherri Weitzel finished fourth in the women's C division and Kayla Wakelin finished fourth in ...

RCMP have charged a woman with assault after a man was injured on Onion Lake Cree Nation.On July 28, Onion Lake RCMP received a report of an injured man who was transported by EMS from a residence to hospital. Further investigation determined his injuries were suspicious and believed to be serious.The Saskatchewan RCMP...

Graham Skilliter, who was born in La Ronge and spent part of his summers in Napatak, has made quite a name for himself as a referee in the NHL. However, that feat didn't come easy for Skilliter, who spent countless years gaining the experience he needed to make it to that level. He started to referee minor hockey when...

Residents of Denare Beach have some words of wisdom for those who have been impacted by the wildfire which swept through Summerland, B.C., over the weekend. The Bald Range fire burning in the Okanagan has forced 20,000 British Columbians from their homes and has created one of the largest evacuation operations in that ...

The area of Canada covered by drought increased from 18.8 per cent at the end of June to 38.9 per cent at the end of July. According to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Canadian Drought Monitor, the increase was largely attributed to developing drought conditions across northwestern Ontario, northwestern Quebec and t...

TORONTO - Federal Minister of Health Marjorie Michel has announced $24 million to create the Canadian Cannabis and Brain Health Consortium.Funded through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the group of 10 research teams from across Canada will work together to study how cannabis affects the brain in people of ...

A 52-year-old man from the RM of Martin is facing charges after an investigation into a case of alleged fraud involving cattle brands.According to the Saskatchewan RCMP, officers got a report about fraudulent brands on livestock in the rural municipality east of Regina back on July 6. The RCMP said an investigation, wh...

Saskatchewan's economy showed signs of strength in the latest provincial figures, with gains in manufacturing sales and exports, even as inflation and a softer labour market continued to put pressure on households. The Saskatchewan Bureau of Statistics' August 2026 Monthly Statistical Review reported manufacturing sale...

Erik Andersen was set to be the team's sixth offensive lineman for a third time this season. But just hours before the team's game against the Ottawa Redblacks, Andersen was told he would be making his first CFL start.Daniel Johnson was a late scratch at left guard due to an illness."I was in the tubs here a coupl...

A pair of Battlefords Sharks players had the opportunity to travel to Richmond, B.C., in early August to participate in Hockey Canada's national women's under-18 selection camp. Forward Brooke Weber and defenceman Savannah Mucha were the first Sharks players in franchise history to try out for Canada's U18 squad."...

A Prince Albert woman was victorious in the 45th annual Frank Dunn Triathlon held Sunday in Waskesiu. Anne Marie Charles of Prince Albert won the women's event with a time of 3:07:20. On the men's side, Melfort competitor Curtis Glanville took home the trophy with a time of 2:45:47. Organizers said 42 teams and 125 in...

The Battlefords North Stars have added to their blue line for the 2026-27 campaign, signing 2008-born defenceman Ethan Unger. "I'm super excited to meet all the people. I heard it's a great hockey town," Unger said. "I'm just really excited to get going and start the season." Unger played for the Po...

Despite falling short of a fourth consecutive North Saskatchewan River Baseball League (NSRBL) title, the North Battleford Beavers senior baseball team is bringing home some hardware after winning the senior AA Tier 2 provincial championship in Saltcoats. After finishing the round robin with a 4-0 record, the Beavers d...

A depleted Saskatchewan Roughriders' offence proved to be a non-issue as the CFL club cruised to a 42-20 win over the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday night.Saskatchewan was without Sam Emilus (foot), Kian Schaffer-Baker (knee), running back A.J. Ouellette (knee), offensive guard Zack Fry (knee), fullback Morgen Runge (pec),...

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...

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 ...

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 (...

PORT MOODY - Police in Port Moody, B.C., say a dog owner has been criminally charged after two large dogs are alleged to have mauled a woman. Police in the Metro Vancouver city were called to a report of the attack on May 20 after receiving reports of ...

MONTREAL - A special prosecutor in the Caribbean nation of Dominica says an extensive international investigation helped convict two American men on July 28 of murdering Quebec entrepreneur Daniel Langlois and his partner, Dominique Marchand. Langlois ...

OTTAWA - Dozens of Canadian cultural sector organizations are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney not to scrap rules requiring foreign streaming companies like Netflix to make financial contributions toward Canadian content. The government has promis...

VANCOUVER - In the moments after police responded to the Feb. 10 mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., officers weren't sure how many shooters were involved as RCMP had received different names. The confusion is revealed in legal documents released as ...

Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Chief calls for co-operation to prevent fires as world changes at a 'rapid pace' The chief of the Penticton Indian Band in British Columbia says events such as the...

PENTICTON - A major wildfire in British Columbia's Okanagan has been held, although the nearby blaze outside Summerland continues to burn out of control. Central Okanagan Emergency Management says the Quilpituk Creek fire that triggered evacuations ear...

ROME (AP) - An explosion struck an ammunition manufacturing plant in the town of Colleferro near Rome on Thursday, local authorities said. There were no immediate reports of injuries. The explosion followed a fire that broke out at the fo...

LONDON (AP) - The U.K. recorded its hottest day of the year Thursday, reaching 38.1 degrees Celsius (100.6 degrees Fahrenheit) in west London, the national weather service said, as an intense stretch of hot weather continued to grip Europe. ...

BAMAKO, Mali (AP) - Separatists in northern Mali have released 82 soldiers, including some taken captive during a nationwide attack on government forces in April, the Malian military and a rebel spokesperson said Thursday. A statement fro...

Tennessee put a man to death Thursday for killing a motel maid in 1985 in the second of three executions scheduled for the same day in the U.S. Earlier in the day, Oklahoma executed man for killing his girlfriend in 2003. In the remaining...

KINSHASA, Congo (AP) - Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a sixth province after a death was recorded in the previously unaffected Bas-Uele province, the head of Africa's CDC said Thursday. The man died in Buta, the capital of Bas-Uele ...

WARSAW (AP) - A Russian plan to kill a Ukrainian American citizen in Warsaw was thwarted by Poland before it could be carried out, the Polish prime minister said Thursday, adding it was the first time that "someone on the order of Russia" sought to att...