economy
Indigenous business generate $2.6B in Saskatchewan despite barriers, report says
Indigenous participation in Saskatchewan's manufacturing and construction sectors is already generating billions in economic activity, but systemic barriers are limiting how much further that growth can go, a new report says.The analysis, commissioned by the Indigenous Manufacturing and Contracting Network, found Indig...
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Artemis II
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA crewmates to hold news conference
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and his NASA crewmates are set to take part in a news conference today after the historic Artemis II lunar mission.Hansen, commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover and mission specialist Christina Koch will take questions from journalists at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston aft...
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Indigenous business generate $2.6B in Saskatchewan despite barriers, report says
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Every home tells a story worth telling
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Rider moves
Riders release Ajou Ajou after slotback violated CFL's gender-based violence and harassment policy
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Artemis II
Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and NASA crewmates to hold news conference
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Battlefords
municipal matters
North Battleford eyes road closure to make way for SaskPower project
The City of North Battleford is considering permanently closing a portion of a road to accommodate infrastructure needs tied to SaskPower's Yellowhead Power Station.A public notice issued by the city says council will review a proposed bylaw to close and transfer part of Range Road 3162, located in the northeast quarte...
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BUSTED
Suspect rams police vehicle during escape; seven charged in North Battleford
Seven people are facing charges after two vehicles fled from police during an investigation in North Battleford earlier this week.Battlefords RCMP officers attempted a traffic stop on a Ford truck on 110th Street at about 12:15 p.m. on April 13 after identifying the driver as a wanted man. The driver fled when police a...
Apr 15, 2026
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'THREE UNITS TOOK SOME TIME'
Local First Nations receive tiny homes through BATC training project
Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs' (BATC) Tiny Home Project is now complete. Over the past few months, BATC has helped to construct three small units to surrounding First Nation communities through their one-time training program. Merv Night, director of housing infostructure at BATC, who helped to take on the role of...
Apr 15, 2026
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WINTER DRIVING
UPDATE: Travel not recommended in Lloydminster, surrounding highways
As of 2 p.m. on April 15, the Saskatchewan Highway Hotline has removed the "travel not recommended" alert for the route between North Battleford and Lloydminster.-Travel is not recommended in parts of northwest Saskatchewan as winter driving conditions worsen across highways linking North Battleford, Lloydmin...
Apr 15, 2026
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INFRASTRUCTURE
'The Gold Eagle Casino is moving to a new home': $100M project moves forward with SIGA support in North Battleford
Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation (MGBHLM) is moving ahead with a $100-million casino and resort development after a ministerial order returned control of its land.The First Nation provided an update Tuesday on plans to relocate and redevelop the Gold Eagle Casino, alongside a new hotel and convention ...
Apr 14, 2026
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LAST-MINUTE GAME 7 BUS
'Let's pack the bus': North Stars billet family plans fan bus to Yorkton
For a local North Stars billet family, game seven of playoffs in Yorkton could be the last chance to watch their billeted player. That's why they are making arrangements for a last-minute fan bus tomorrow night. "These kids have given so much to our community all season long," said Raeanne McIntyre, billet ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Saskatchewan
economy
Indigenous business generate $2.6B in Saskatchewan despite barriers, report says
Indigenous participation in Saskatchewan's manufacturing and construction sectors is already generating billions in economic activity, but systemic barriers are limiting how much further that growth can go, a new report says.The analysis, commissioned by the Indigenous Manufacturing and Contracting Network, found Indig...
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policing
Crime drops in first three months of 2026 in Lloydminster, RCMP report says
Crime in Lloydminster fell sharply in the first three months of 2026, driven by a steep decline in property offences and vehicle thefts, according to a new RCMP report.Total Criminal Code incidents dropped to 1,455 between January and March, down from 1,923 during the same period last year. Property crime fell to 790 f...
Apr 15, 2026
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online harm
Ottawa 'very seriously' considering social media ban for kids, minister says
Culture Minister Marc Miller says the government is "very seriously" considering introducing a social media ban for kids.At the Liberal convention in Montreal on Saturday, members passed a non-binding resolution calling on the government to set 16 as the minimum age for access to social media accounts.Miller ...
Apr 15, 2026
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Snowy, windy conditions wreaking havoc
Travel not recommended in parts of northeast
Another shot of winter weather has led to some challenges on local highways. Travel is not recommended in the Nipawin, Carrot River, White Fox, Choiceland, and Smeaton areas. The Highway Hotline is reporting swirling, loose, and drifting snow, along with drifts, slush, and ice, along with heavy snow and windy condition...
Apr 15, 2026
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recall
7-Eleven sandwiches and wraps recalled in Saskatchewan due to listeria risk
A number of sandwiches, subs and wraps sold by the convenience chain 7-Eleven have been recalled due to possible contamination with listeria.The Government of Canada said the sandwiches, which were distributed in Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, should not be consumed, sold or distributed.The affected produc...
Apr 15, 2026
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Few changes from new Liberal majority expected by Sask. political scientist
A Saskatchewan political scientist is expecting few changes for people in this province, now that Prime Minister Mark Carney has secured a majority government.Three byelection wins on Monday have resulted in the Liberals having 174 seats in the House of Commons.The byelection results follow five opposition MPs crossing...
Apr 15, 2026
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Rider moves
Riders release Ajou Ajou after slotback violated CFL's gender-based violence and harassment policy
Ajou Ajou has been released by the Saskatchewan Roughriders after a suspension from the CFL.The league announced the slotback was suspended for both preseason contests and a minimum of six regular-season games after violating the league's gender-based violence and harassment policy. Shortly after the announcement, the ...
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NORTH STARS SEASON COMES TO AN END
North Stars eliminated from the playoffs with 6-3 game seven loss to the Yorkton Terriers
After a back-and-forth game seven and series, the Battlefords North Stars season has come to a heartbreaking end. The North Stars fell in game seven of the SJHL semifinals, 6-3 to the Yorkton Terriers in Yorkton. The North Stars came back from down 3-0 to tie it, but Gabin Bartha scored the game winning goal with less ...
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GAME 7
North Stars in winner take all game seven against the Yorkton Terriers
The Battlefords North Stars are back in Yorkton to face off with the Terriers in game seven of the SJHL semifinals. It's the biggest game of the entire season so far and will be the last for one of the teams. With the Weyburn Red Wings and Flin Flon Bombers also playing in game seven tonight, it marks the first time si...
Apr 15, 2026
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Going The Distance
Yorkton Terriers force game seven with a 6-3 win over the North Stars
The Battlefords North Stars will play in their first game seven since the 2019 season after the Yorkton Terriers took down the North Stars 6-3 in game six. Tylan Henrikson had a pair of goals in the win and now has three goals in his last two contests. Henrikson opened the scoring at the 3:52 mark of the first period w...
Apr 14, 2026
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Chance to Advance
North Stars host the Yorkton Terriers with a chance to move on to the Canterra Seeds Cup Finals
The Battlefords North Stars are hosting the Yorkton Terriers tonight in game six of the Sask. Junior Hockey League semifinals. Leading the series 3-2, the North Stars have the opportunity to punch their ticket to the Canterra Seeds Cup Finals with a victory. A finals appearance would be their first since they won the C...
Apr 13, 2026
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One Win Away From The Finals
North Stars within a win of the finals after 3-2 game five victory over Yorkton
The Battlefords North Stars have taken a 3-2 series lead in the SJHL semifinals and are knocking on the door of their fourth finals appearance in the last eight seasons when championships were awarded (championships were not awarded in 2020-2021). They won game five by the score of 3-2, led by a 31 save performance by...
Apr 12, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
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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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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Canada
Quebec Premier Christine Fréchette to meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday
QUÉBEC - Quebec's new premier will meet with Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday in Ottawa, less than 48 hours after she was sworn in. Fréchette's office confirmed to The Canadian Press that she had requested a meeting to discuss priorities with Carne...
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Privacy Commissioner says stronger data laws needed as Canada readies for Chinese EVs
OTTAWA - Canada's privacy commissioner says he hopes laws around private sector data sharing are strengthened as the federal government prepares to open the domestic market to Chinese electric vehicles. Speaking to the standing committee on science and...
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Conservatives say Champagne avoiding committee study into Alto rail connection
OTTAWA - The Conservatives are accusing the Liberals of trying to block a committee from questioning Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne about his connection to the high-speed rail project. Champagne's partner Anne-Marie Gaudet is a vice-presi...
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Poilievre blasts Carney, Liberal economic record in Canadian Club speech
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Prime Minister Mark Carney has not delivered on his economic promises after more than a year in office. Poilievre spoke to a business crowd at the Canadian Club Toronto today to lay out his vision for ...
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Canada Post beginning work to end most door-to-door mail delivery
OTTAWA - Canada Post is starting preliminary work to convert addresses that receive door-to-door mail to community mailboxes, and to phase out some post offices. The Crown corporation said in a news release the process is beginning after meetings with ...
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Sandbags come out as communities from Quebec to Manitoba prepare for spring flooding
Communities from Quebec to Manitoba are preparing for potential spring flooding, with officials distributing sandbags to protect homes from rising water and warning about possible evacuations. Northwest of Montreal in St-Jérôme, Que., officials closed...
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World
County prosecutor charges ICE agent with assault for pointing gun at people on Minneapolis highway
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - An ICE agent is charged with assault for allegedly pointing his gun at people in car while driving on a Minneapolis highway, prosecutors in Minnesota said Thursday. An arrest warrant in Hennepin County, which includes M...
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Minibus taxi catches fire in Zimbabwe, killing several people
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - A minibus taxi in southwest Zimbabwe caught fire on a highway Thursday, killing about a dozen and a half people, police said. Police spokesperson Paul Nyathi said that authorities needed more time to confirm the e...
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Judge who halted White House ballroom construction allows national security work to proceed at site
WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge who halted construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom clarified on Thursday that the administration can proceed with below-ground construction of a bunker and other "national security fa...
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Justin Fairfax, who nearly became Virginia governor, killed his wife and himself, police say
ANNANDALE, Va. (AP) - Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, a rising star in the Democratic Party before his career was derailed by sexual assault allegations six years ago, killed his wife before killing himself, police said Thursday. ...
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South African politician Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years for firing rifle shots at rally
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - South African opposition party leader Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday after he was convicted of breaking firearm laws by firing a rifle at a political rally in 2018. He was released pending...
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Senate Republicans reject effort to halt Iran war, but some eye future war powers votes
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Republican-led Senate on Wednesday rejected the latest Democratic attempt to halt President Donald Trump's war in Iran, turning aside a resolution that would require the U.S. to withdraw forces from the conflict until Congress aut...
Apr 15, 2026
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