MISSING
Search underway for missing woman last seen in North Battleford
Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 36-year-old woman last seen in North Battleford.Nicole Gardiner, who is from the Canoe Narrows-Beauval area, was reported missing on March 30 at about 1 p.m. Gardiner was last seen on March 26 in North Battleford, and her current whereabouts are un...
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summer vacay
Online campsite reservations for Sask. Parks begins April 13
Residents eager to secure a summer getaway in Saskatchewan's provincial parks can begin booking campsites starting April 13.The provincial government has released its 2026 reservation schedule, with seasonal campsites opening first, followed by nightly and specialty accommodations throughout the week."Our parks pr...
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MISSING
Search underway for missing woman last seen in North Battleford
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Self-determination in healthcare
Battlefords Family Health Center celebrates 25 years of Indigenous-led primary care and systemic advocacy
summer vacay
Online campsite reservations for Sask. Parks begins April 13
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public safety
Private security patrols coming to North Battleford downtown in $106K pilot
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MISSING
Search underway for missing woman last seen in North Battleford
Battlefords RCMP are asking for the public's help in locating a missing 36-year-old woman last seen in North Battleford.Nicole Gardiner, who is from the Canoe Narrows-Beauval area, was reported missing on March 30 at about 1 p.m. Gardiner was last seen on March 26 in North Battleford, and her current whereabouts are un...
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public safety
Private security patrols coming to North Battleford downtown in $106K pilot
Private security patrols are coming to North Battleford's downtown core.City council approved Monday a $106,000, including PST, one-year pilot program - part of the 2026 budget - to fund security services through the Downtown Business Improvement District (BID).The district will hire a local security company to patrol ...
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GIVING BACK
$18K donation helps BUH provide care to patients
Diapers, braces, and bandages. To pharmacies, these are slow moving items. But within a hospital setting, these same items take on a very different level of importance. For patients, they can provide comfort and support during what is often a difficult and vulnerable time. That's why Fisher's Drug Store donated $18,00...
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NO INJURIES REPORTED
Battlefords RCMP investigates reckless fireworks use on Highway 16
Battlefords RCMP is investigating a report regarding careless use of fireworks. On March 28, around 11:35 p.m., RCMP received a report that individuals were setting off fireworks from a truck. The investigation determined that a group of people were travelling on Highway 16 and were setting off fireworks towards anot...
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TRANSITION UNDERWAY
School divisions end partnership with North Battleford's Sākewew High School
Living Sky School Division and Light of Christ Catholic Schools have confirmed the conclusion of their partnership with Sākewew High School in North Battleford. Both divisions acknowledged the role Sākewew High School plays in supporting Indigenous students and families. They highlighted that this announcement may r...
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CRIME
Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in 2023 stabbing death on Buffalo River Dene Nation
A northern Saskatchewan man has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the 2023 stabbing death of another man, resolving a case that was set for a nine-day trial.Nathan Billette entered the plea in Court of King's Bench in Battleford on Monday, the first day of proceedings. He had originally been charged with second-degree ...
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Saskatchewan
summer vacay
Online campsite reservations for Sask. Parks begins April 13
Residents eager to secure a summer getaway in Saskatchewan's provincial parks can begin booking campsites starting April 13.The provincial government has released its 2026 reservation schedule, with seasonal campsites opening first, followed by nightly and specialty accommodations throughout the week."Our parks pr...
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Pest Control
Ottawa allows temporary use of gopher poison in Alberta, Saskatchewan
Ottawa is temporarily allowing the return of the rodent poison strychnine in Alberta and Saskatchewan as those provinces grapple with gopher infestations.A statement from the federal ministers of health and agriculture says allowing its use will help farmers address damage caused by Richardson's ground squirrels.The fe...
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Social media ban
Sask. parents have split reactions on need for social media ban for minors
Saskatchewan parents are at odds over a possible ban on social media for kids under the age of 16.On Monday, Premier Scott Moe said the provincial government will poll the public on how it feels about prohibiting social media apps for kids who aren't old enough to get their driver's licence."There's much discussio...
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Public Health Inspections
Is your favourite restaurant up to code? Here's how you can check.
If you've ever wondered what goes on behind the kitchen doors of your favourite eatery, there's an easy way to find out: the public health reports online highlight any issues found during routine inspections.A quick search of your favourite restaurant could show it is not in compliance with maintenance and general sani...
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Community safety
Government expands electronic monitoring program
The latest initiative by the provincial government is expected to take some pressure off the courts and provide more supervision options for people who have either been released on bail or are serving their sentences in the community.For 2026-2027, a total of $2 million has been invested to expand the province's Electr...
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follows US court decision
Sask. government will poll public on social media ban for minors, Scott Moe says
Saskatchewan's premier says the provincial government will poll the public about potentially banning minors from using social media sites.In a post on X - formerly Twitter - Premier Scott Moe shared the results of a survey published on Sunday by the Angus Reid Institute in which 75 per cent of the 4,005 people surveyed...
Mar 30, 2026
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Local Sports
Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League
Meota Combines look back on the 2025-26 season after second straight finals loss
The Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League (SPHL) season came to an end recently with the Neilburg Monarchs winning their second straight championship after taking down the Meota Combines 4-3 in the winner-take-all Game 5 in the finals. "Pretty tough ending to the season," said forward and team manager Aaron Cadr...
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HOOPLA
John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders Basketball takes home the 4A Bronze Medal at HOOPLA
The Sask. High School basketball season has concluded, and some hardware is coming back to the Battlefords. John Paul II Collegiate had medaled with the Crusaders winning the bronze medal game, taking down Humboldt 88-69. Crusaders senior Nate Fransoo had 28 points in the bronze medal victory. John Paul fell 73-69 in t...
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OVERTIME SERIES WINNER
Fisher's overtime winner propels the North Stars into the second round with a 4-3 win
The Battlefords North Stars are moving onto the second round of the SJHL playoffs after a 4-3 double overtime win against the Melfort Mustangs in game five of the first round, winning the series 4-1.Linken Fisher was the hero in overtime as the North Stars joined the Flin Flon Bombers as the second team to advance to t...
Mar 29, 2026
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SJHL Playoffs
North Stars back at home for Game 5 with Melfort Mustangs
After a tough 9-4 loss to the Melfort Mustangs in Game 4 of the first round, the Battlefords North Stars will be back at the Access Communications Centre on Saturday for Game 5. The North Stars are up 3-1 in the series with another chance to close it out. In the fourth game, Alessio Nardelli scored a pair of goals for ...
Mar 27, 2026
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CHEER PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Aerial Cheer Athletics and John Paul II Collegiate cheer reflect on provincial championships
Over the weekend, the Cheer Provincial Championships took place in Saskatoon, with various cheer teams from North Battleford competing. The John Paul II Crusaders cheer team finished in third place, although Aerial Cheer Athletics director Rena Fauchon said it wasn't their greatest run. "We had a couple of stunts ...
Mar 27, 2026
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FEDORUK CUP CHAMPIONS
Battlefords WPD Ambulance Sharks win first Fedoruk Cup
A historic season for the Battlefords WPD Ambulance has ended with their first Fedoruk Cup victory in franchise history. They clinched the championship with a 3-0 win over the Swift Current Innovation Federal Credit Union Wildcats, winning the series 2-0. "Obviously it's still pretty fresh at the moment. It's a lo...
Mar 26, 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
Big streamers' challenge of CRTC financial disclosure rules won't go ahead
OTTAWA - The Federal Court of Appeal won't hear a court case filed by large foreign streaming companies fighting a CRTC requirement to disclose financial information. The court has dismissed a motion for leave to appeal by the Motion Picture Associatio...
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Fact File: Video of MAID patient playing cello isn't Canadian government advertising
A short video shared to social media last week offered a glimpse into the "final days" of a woman at the end of her life. Some claimed the video was an advertisement for medical assistance in dying from the Canadian government or an "assisted suicide c...
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Federal government taking over vaccine injury compensation, aims to address backlog
OTTAWA - The federal public health agency is taking over administration of a program that compensates people who have been injured by vaccines, months after Health Minister Marjorie Michel ordered an audit of the program following complaints about its ...
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Astronaut Jeremy Hansen fields kids' queries ahead of Artemis II launch opening
LONGUEUIL - Jeremy Hansen is on the cusp of embarking on a historic deep space mission to the moon months after admitting to some inquisitive students that while the unknowns present a scary prospect, some risks are worth it. Hansen was asked in Octobe...
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Canadian mother detained in Texas with daughter granted bond: husband
A Canadian mother who has spent weeks detained at an immigration facility in Texas along with her seven-year-old daughter could be going home after a judge granted her bond. Tania Warner's husband, Edward Warner, says a judge set the bond for his wife...
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Carney condemns Israel's 'illegal' invasion Lebanon, calls for ceasefire
OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada "condemns" Israel's invasion of Lebanon, which he calls "illegal" and a violation of territorial sovereignty. Carney is also calling for a ceasefire, marking a strengthening of his government's language a...
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World
Supreme Court rules against Colorado ban on 'conversion therapy' for LGBTQ+ kids
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled against a law banning "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ+ kids in Colorado, one of about two dozen states that ban the discredited practice. An 8-1 high court majority sided with a Christi...
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King Charles to make a state visit to the US despite calls to cancel due to the Iran war
LONDON (AP) - King Charles III is going ahead with a state visit to the United States next month, despite calls for the ceremonial event to be called off due to U.S. President Donald Trump's repeated criticism of the British government for failing to s...
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Feds probe whether NYC Council member, Hochul aide took bribes to help migrant shelter provider
NEW YORK (AP) - Federal prosecutors are investigating whether a New York City Council member and her sister, an aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul, accepted bribes or kickbacks in connection with the appropriation of city funds to a migrant shelter provider, ac...
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NASA begins the countdown for humanity's first launch to the moon in 53 years
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) - NASA began the countdown Monday for humanity's first launch to the moon in 53 years. The 32-story Space Launch System rocket is poised to blast off Wednesday evening with four astronauts. After a day in orbit ...
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Man who crashed pickup into Michigan synagogue was inspired by Iran-backed Hezbollah, FBI says
DETROIT (AP) - A man who crashed his pickup truck into a Detroit-area synagogue earlier in March was carrying out an attack inspired by the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and had sought to inflict as much damage as possible, the FBI said Monday. ...
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Israel's parliament approves the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis
JERUSALEM (AP) - Israel's parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure that has been harshly condemned by the international community and rights groups as discriminatory and i...
Mar 30, 2026
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