

Tornado season
First Saskatchewan tornado of 2026 spins north of Belle Plaine
Environment Canada is confirming a landspout tornado swirled around Belle Plaine on Friday afternoon, marking the first recorded tornado in Saskatchewan this year.Several people messaged 980 CJME with photos of the tornado, saying it began twisting through around 1:30 p.m., and lasted no longer than 10 minutes.Environm...
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Bridging the Gap
Can EVs work in Saskatchewan's North? One Indigenous-led campaign says yes
Long driving distances, harsh winters and a lack of charging stations have long made electric vehicles seem unrealistic in northern Saskatchewan - but one Indigenous-led clean transportation campaign says the bigger obstacle may now be perception, not the technology itself.Aurora Renewables, a clean energy company majo...
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What's Trending
defence pact
Pentagon gave Canada classified paper detailing defence priorities
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Self-determination in healthcare
Battlefords Family Health Center celebrates 25 years of Indigenous-led primary care and systemic advocacy
Tornado season
First Saskatchewan tornado of 2026 spins north of Belle Plaine
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF CHALLENGE
Battlefords & District Chamber of Commerce holds successful 12th golf business challenge
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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF CHALLENGE
Battlefords & District Chamber of Commerce holds successful 12th golf business challenge
The North Battleford Golf and Country Club played host to the 12th annual Chamber Business Golf Challenge on Friday. A total of 144 golfers representing a range of companies took part in the community event, which gave participants a chance to golf, win prizes, have fun and learn about local businesses they may not hav...
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municipal matters
North Battleford tax notices sent with 1.8% monthly penalties looming
It's that time of year again. Property owners in North Battleford are beginning to receive their 2026 tax notices as the city reminds residents that payments are due by June 30 before late penalties begin to apply.The City of North Battleford said its finance department mailed out all property tax notices earlier this ...
May 22, 2026
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"THERE WAS A NEED FOR AN EASIER WAY"
Battlefords garage sale website makes finding local listings easier for shoppers
For Brandon Raiche, there's nothing better than finding treasures at a local garage sale, but figuring out where and when yard sales were happening wasn't easy to track. "Most of them are on Facebook, but with Facebook you see lots of outdated things," he explained. "A lot of the time, street-corner sign...
May 21, 2026
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WORLD CUP FEVER
Local family looks ahead to World Cup trip in Vancouver
A Battlefords family will be heading to Vancouver next month to experience the FIFA World Cup as Canada hosts matches in the tournament for the first time.Lisa Kissick, her spouse and 14-year-old son Bradley will attend the opening World Cup match at B.C. Place between Turkey and Australia.For Bradley, a goalkeeper wit...
May 21, 2026
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weather
Funnel cloud alert issued for Battlefords region as tornado risk develops
Conditions in parts of southern Saskatchewan are favourable for funnel clouds and possible weak tornadoes Wednesday, prompting a special weather statement for the Battlefords region.Environment and Climate Change Canada issued the statement shortly after noon, saying funnel clouds were expected to develop during the af...
May 20, 2026
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BCYC BUILDING
Battleford revives former youth centre with renovation plan
For some long-time residents, the Battlefords Community Youth Centre (BCYC) building holds memories of busy evenings spent signing up for sports or attending scouts meetings. Today, the once lively hub for the community's youth has sat silent for decades, used mainly for storage instead of the activities that once fill...
May 20, 2026
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Saskatchewan

Tornado season
First Saskatchewan tornado of 2026 spins north of Belle Plaine
Environment Canada is confirming a landspout tornado swirled around Belle Plaine on Friday afternoon, marking the first recorded tornado in Saskatchewan this year.Several people messaged 980 CJME with photos of the tornado, saying it began twisting through around 1:30 p.m., and lasted no longer than 10 minutes.Environm...
2h ago
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Bridging the Gap
Can EVs work in Saskatchewan's North? One Indigenous-led campaign says yes
Long driving distances, harsh winters and a lack of charging stations have long made electric vehicles seem unrealistic in northern Saskatchewan - but one Indigenous-led clean transportation campaign says the bigger obstacle may now be perception, not the technology itself.Aurora Renewables, a clean energy company majo...
22h ago
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Crime
UPDATED: Suspect identified in Pelican Narrows homicide investigation
Update: May 22, 2:44 p.m.Saskatchewan RCMP's Homicide Investigation Unit (HIU) have released information about the suspect wanted in connection to a suspicious death in Pelican Narrows earlier this week.Police are actively searching for 31-year-old Brett McCallum, who is wanted for second-degree murder in the death of ...
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independent review
Sask. hospital review begins under former provincial coroner, Saskatoon police chief
The independent review promised for hospitals in the province by the Government of Saskatchewan and the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) in January is now underway.The province reported on Thursday that work starts this week on the independent, third-party review of hospital safety and security. It is expected to ta...
May 22, 2026
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sports
Saskatchewan's top curlers headed to Lloydminster for 2027 provincials
Lloydminster is set to host Saskatchewan's biggest week in curling after securing both the province's men's and women's championships for 2027.The city announced Thursday the 2027 SaskTel Tankard and Bunge Prairie Pinnacle championships will be held at the Cenovus Energy Hub from Jan. 10 to 17, 2027. Presented by CURLS...
May 22, 2026
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Construction
Flying Dust breaks ground on multi-million-dollar Meadow Lake development
After decades of negotiations over former railway land in Meadow Lake, Flying Dust First Nation has broken ground on the first phase of a multi-million-dollar commercial development expected to include retail space, offices and a future hotel complex.Leaders from Flying Dust, the City of Meadow Lake and the RM of Meado...
May 22, 2026
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What's Trending
defence pact
Pentagon gave Canada classified paper detailing defence priorities
2h ago

Self-determination in healthcare
Battlefords Family Health Center celebrates 25 years of Indigenous-led primary care and systemic advocacy
Tornado season
First Saskatchewan tornado of 2026 spins north of Belle Plaine
2h ago
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLF CHALLENGE
Battlefords & District Chamber of Commerce holds successful 12th golf business challenge
2h ago

$60 Million Economic Development
Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation Advances Plans For Future Casino Development With Support From SIGA
Bridging the Gap
Can EVs work in Saskatchewan's North? One Indigenous-led campaign says yes
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Riders Camp
Film and TV buff Josh Woods writing new script with Roughriders
May 22, 2026

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Riders Camp
Film and TV buff Josh Woods writing new script with Roughriders
Josh Woods is certainly no stranger to stepping onto a CFL field.It's a privilege he's earned over five years in the league with the B.C. Lions, eventually becoming a starting linebacker for the team.His first few steps onto the field this season have felt a little different however, as Woods has been suiting up at tra...
May 22, 2026
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WORLD CUP FEVER
Local family looks ahead to World Cup trip in Vancouver
A Battlefords family will be heading to Vancouver next month to experience the FIFA World Cup as Canada hosts matches in the tournament for the first time.Lisa Kissick, her spouse and 14-year-old son Bradley will attend the opening World Cup match at B.C. Place between Turkey and Australia.For Bradley, a goalkeeper wit...
May 21, 2026
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Pre-season
Star defensive back Tevaughn Campbell returns to Riders' camp after 'personal matter'
It didn't take long for Tevaughn Campbell to feel back at home wearing the green and white on Wednesday.The Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive back said simply doing up a few buttons and laces was enough to have him locked in for a return to the field.Campbell has joined the Roughriders for the second week of training ...
May 21, 2026
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Professional Women's Hockey
Roque nets two goals to lead Victoire past Charge 4-0 to win PWHL's Walter Cup
OTTAWA - Abby Roque scored twice to lead the Montreal Victoire to their first Walter Cup trophy Wednesday night with a 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Charge in Game 4.The championship game featured two former players from Prince Albert, Sask. on opposing teams - Northern Bear alumni Kaitlin Willoughby with the Victoire ve...
May 21, 2026
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Next Step: Head Coach
Beatty staying on as Ice Wolves GM
Legendary SJHL head coach and general manager Bob Beatty will be staying with the La Ronge Ice Wolves.Beatty, who coached in the SJHL for nearly 20 years, winning three league titles, two of which came in La Ronge, is now the club's full-time general manager."I've always had a soft spot for La Ronge, and they trea...
May 19, 2026
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SJHL DRAFT
SJHL draft to be held on June 9
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has announced that the 11th annual draft will be held on June 9 at 1 p.m. The draft will involve two rounds of 2011-born player selections, and six rounds of 2010-born players. Teams will be able to protect two or three local U-15 ages players, forbidding other teams from se...
May 19, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles

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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Celebrates A Decade Of Learning
Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee
The Saskatchewan First Nations Spelling Bee celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2026, bringing together 256 First Nations students from across the province for a day of learning, confidence‑building, and cultural pride. Held at Tommy Douglas Collegiate in Saskatoon, the event welcomed youths between the ages of 6 and ...
Mar 25, 2026
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Canada

New U.S. green card policy could impact Canadians seeking permanent residency: lawyer
A Canadian immigration lawyer says a new U.S. policy requiring most foreigners to apply for green cards from their home countries may cause long waits and complications for Canadians living in the U.S. seeking permanent residency. U.S. Citizenship and...
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Canadians from Gaza flotilla to return to Canada after detainment by Israeli forces
Some of the Canadians who were part of a flotilla attempting to break Israel's naval blockade of Gaza are set to return to Canada this weekend. The Canadians were detained by Israeli forces last week and reportedly abused in custody before being sent t...
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Quebec Premier Fréchette won't rule out exceeding $250M spending pot
LÉVIS - Premier Christine Fréchette defended her spending promises on Saturday, despite a warning from the province's finance minister that she may surpass the $250 million fund allocated to her. Radio-Canada has reported that Eric Girard wrote to Fréc...
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Montreal sex workers to demonstrate for stronger labour rights on F1 weekend
MONTREAL - A group of sex workers in Montreal is planning a demonstration today during Grand Prix weekend to demand better working conditions. The Sex Work Autonomous Committee says the workers want an end to the nightly fees that dancers are forced t...
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Pentagon gave Canada classified paper detailing defence priorities
WASHINGTON - A high-ranking U.S. defence official says the Pentagon gave Ottawa a classified paper laying out priorities for a collective North American defence pact with Canada, but that Ottawa did not deliver a "credible" response. That lack of respo...
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Stand-alone offence will help investigate, prosecute hate crimes, experts say
OTTAWA - A provision in the federal government's proposed hate crime bill to create a stand-alone hate crime offence will make it easier to investigate and prosecute those crimes, some experts say. "The entire system, the way it's running right now, ha...
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World

Iran's soccer federation says team's World Cup base camp has been moved to Mexico from the US
PHOENIX (AP) - The president of the governing body of Iranian soccer said Saturday the nation's World Cup training base has been moved to Mexico from the United States after getting approval from FIFA. Mehdi Taj, president of the Iran Foo...
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Serbian protesters clash with police after anti-government rally in Belgrade
BELGRADE, Serbia (AP) - Clashes erupted between groups of protesters and riot police after a huge anti-government rally on Saturday in the Serbian capital Belgrade by tens of thousands of opponents of the country's autocratic President Aleksandar Vucic...
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Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, his family says
CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, resulting in rapid and overwhelming complications, according to a statement released by his family. Dakota Hunter, vice president of Kyle Busch Companies, said in a new...
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Two traffic accidents in Cambodia kill 14 garment factory workers and injure 93 others
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) - Two separate traffic accidents in Cambodia on Saturday killed at least 14 garment factory workers and injured 93 others, mostly women. The garment sector is Cambodia's main export earner, with low labor costs b...
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Coal mine explosion in China kills 90 people, state media say
BEIJING (AP) - A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern Shanxi province killed at least 90 people, state media said on Saturday, in the country's deadliest mining accident in recent years. The official Xinhua News Agency said th...
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Senegal's president fires prime minister after months of tensions
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - Senegal 's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has fired Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko after months of simmering tension. The decision was announced by the secretary general of the government, Oumar Samba Ba, during a lat...
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