Fighting for a spot
Roughriders hopeful Matthew Sexton waits for roster decision
For Saskatchewan Roughriders hopeful Matthew Sexton, the waiting is just beginning.The receiver and return specialist spent the last few weeks fighting for a roster spot, making plays in the pre-season and trying to prove he belongs in green and white. Now, with final roster decisions looming, all he could do was wait ...
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SWIFT SHOP THE CO-OP
One lucky key leads Edam woman to shopping spree prize
For Edam's Kim Ernst, winning the Swift Shop The Co-op's $2,000 shopping spree felt almost unreal. After successfully calling the radio station in time after hearing her name over the airwaves, Ernst became one of 10 qualifiers for a shopping spree contest. On Saturday morning, finalists each picked a key for a chance ...
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Fighting for a spot
Roughriders hopeful Matthew Sexton waits for roster decision
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Wildfire watch
Lobstick wildfire surges to 15,000 hectares; residents urged to heed evacuation orders
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SWIFT SHOP THE CO-OP
One lucky key leads Edam woman to shopping spree prize
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Battlefords
SWIFT SHOP THE CO-OP
One lucky key leads Edam woman to shopping spree prize
For Edam's Kim Ernst, winning the Swift Shop The Co-op's $2,000 shopping spree felt almost unreal. After successfully calling the radio station in time after hearing her name over the airwaves, Ernst became one of 10 qualifiers for a shopping spree contest. On Saturday morning, finalists each picked a key for a chance ...
2h ago
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Local arts
Long-time volunteer reflects on nearly 60 years of community theatre
Donna Challis still remembers the first meeting in 1967 that led to the creation of Battlefords Community Players."We picked a play and we called for auditions; we had enough people to do it," she said. "The first attempt was less than stellar, there were more people in the play than there was in the aud...
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SASKATCHEWAN'S LARGEST TREE
A landmark without its label: Sign disappears from beloved Popoff Tree
In the heart of the North Saskatchewan River Valley, near Blaine Lake, stands the largest tree ever recorded in the province. This plains cottonwood and poplar cross, locally known as the Popoff Tree, is believed to be more than 175 years old. It stands 68 feet tall with a girth measuring 16 feet, making it one of the ...
May 29, 2026
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CRIME
Sask. court upholds convictions in home daycare child-sex abuse case
Saskatchewan's highest court has upheld the conviction and 15-year prison sentence of a man found guilty of sexually assaulting two young children attending a home daycare and creating child pornography of the abuse.In a decision released May 20, the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal dismissed both the conviction and senten...
May 29, 2026
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CRIME WATCH
Battlefords RCMP looking for public help with stolen trailer investigation
Battlefords RCMP is seeking public assistance to find a truck that was used to steal a trailer in early February. Police received a report of a theft on the 2000 block of 98th street in North Battleford on Feb. 6, 2026. An investigation determined a truck hooked up to a trailer that was parked outside a business and dr...
May 29, 2026
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mental health and addiction
Instead of jail cells: North Battleford amended intoxication bylaw easing pressure on RCMP
For years, many intoxicated people picked up in downtown North Battleford had only one destination: RCMP cells.One year after the city quietly changed its public intoxication bylaw, most are now being driven somewhere safe instead.The bylaw amendment, approved by city council in April 2025, allows Community Safety Offi...
May 29, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Wildfire watch
Lobstick wildfire surges to 15,000 hectares; residents urged to heed evacuation orders
The Lobstick fire is now 15,000 hectares in size and one of ten active wildfires in the province Saturday. The minister responsible for Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) Michael Weger said the blaze, which started between Duck Lake and MacDowall, but has since crossed the North Saskatchewan River, is not contain...
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SASK. YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR BURSARY
Sask. Chamber encouraging young entrepreneurs to apply for bursary
Applications are now open for Saskatchewan's Young Entrepreneur Bursary, which offers $5,000 to eligible small-business owners in the province between the ages of 18 and 35. The program, now in its second year, is administered by the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce and includes mentorship and networking opportunities ...
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"We have to take this very seriously."
Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency issues widespread fire ban
Saskatchewan has imposed a sweeping fire ban across much of central and southern parts of the province as new details emerge about the Lobstick Fire burning southwest of Prince Albert.The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency announced the restrictions Thursday, days after some rural municipalities implemented their own fi...
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"We really need to err on the side of caution."
SPSA issues sweeping fire ban as Lobstick wildfire crosses North Sask. River
Standing at the kitchen window, Colleen Neufeld watched as the flames from the Lobstick wildfire grew ever closer.The familiar prairie sunset she knows, filtered through a dark haze of smoke. On Friday afternoon, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) issued a fire ban that covers a large portion of the province....
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SASKATCHEWAN'S LARGEST TREE
A landmark without its label: Sign disappears from beloved Popoff Tree
In the heart of the North Saskatchewan River Valley, near Blaine Lake, stands the largest tree ever recorded in the province. This plains cottonwood and poplar cross, locally known as the Popoff Tree, is believed to be more than 175 years old. It stands 68 feet tall with a girth measuring 16 feet, making it one of the ...
May 29, 2026
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Losing ground
Nisbet wildfire could cost $25M in timber losses
The Lobstick wildfire in the Nisbet Forest near Prince Albert continues to grow, having already charred more than 13,000 hectares, while local forestry operators warn of millions of dollars in potential economic losses.The blaze, north of Duck Lake and southwest of MacDowall, prompted an evacuation order Thursday night...
May 29, 2026
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Local Sports
Fighting for a spot
Roughriders hopeful Matthew Sexton waits for roster decision
For Saskatchewan Roughriders hopeful Matthew Sexton, the waiting is just beginning.The receiver and return specialist spent the last few weeks fighting for a roster spot, making plays in the pre-season and trying to prove he belongs in green and white. Now, with final roster decisions looming, all he could do was wait ...
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Golden in Vegas
Red Pheasant Snipers return home from Las Vegas with new hardware
The Red Pheasant Snipers hit the jackpot in Las Vegas earlier this week.The U19 team for Red Pheasant Cree Nation made the nearly 40-hour bus ride from Saskatchewan to Nevada for the 2026 OneHockey Las Vegas Hockey Tournament, where they were flawless in their championship run going 5-0. In the gold medal game, they me...
May 28, 2026
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Celebrating inclusion and ability through sport
I Can Games highlight Special Olympics Saskatchewan opportunities in Turtleford
Approximately 200 students from Turtleford and surrounding schools will take part in the 2026 I Can Games in Turtleford, according to a Special Olympics Saskatchewan press release.The event is scheduled for June 3 at the Turtleford Community Centre and is supported by Special Olympics Saskatchewan. Organizers said the ...
May 27, 2026
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"The experience was amazing"
NB Football prospects reflect on CFC prospects game
The Canadian Football Chat (CFC) Prospects Game aired on TSN on May 25 from Hamilton Stadium in Hamilton, Ont. Two players from North Battleford - defensive tackle Brandyn Schmunk and offensive lineman Reed Johnson took part. Both players were on Team Milt, playing for head coach Milt Stegall in a 30-12 victory. The ga...
May 27, 2026
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Saskatchewan Roughriders
Why defensive end Desmond Evans finally signed
It wasn't a quick decision by Desmond Evans to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders.The defensive end said he received about 20 calls from the CFL club over a nine-month span before he eventually gave them the answer they were looking for."I got cut from the Tennessee Titans and then went back home for three months,&...
May 27, 2026
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GROWING female hockey
Northwest committee aims to expand girls' hockey opportunities across region
As girls' hockey continues to surge in popularity across Saskatchewan, a new regional committee hopes to make the sport more accessible for families in smaller Northwest communities by creating more local teams and reducing travel demands.The Northwest Female Hockey Committee has been formed to create more opportunitie...
May 26, 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
'So much love': Montreal Victoire celebrate cup win with parade, beers and a tuba
MONTREAL - Paola Lara has followed the Montreal Victoire since their first game 2 1/2 years ago. On that nail-biting January day in 2024, they vanquished the Ottawa Charge in an away game - just as they did last week to win the Professional Women's Hoc...
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How a theatre is opening its doors for audiences with visual and hearing impairments
MONTREAL - For decades, Dominique Boucher stayed away from the theatre. Boucher avoided being in the audience for shows because he has lived with a visual impairment for the past 40 years. But as more theatres in Quebec experiment with performances tha...
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Leadership vote to be announced for B.C. Conservative Party after Rustad ouster
VANCOUVER - It's a pivotal day for the British Columbia Conservative Party as the Opposition in the provincial legislature will announce its new leader. The candidates, who had to pay more than $100,000 to join the race, were whittled down to five: fo...
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Ottawa under increasing pressure to show how policy changes are affecting emissions
OTTAWA - The federal government is facing increased pressure to state whether it knows how some of its recent policy changes will affect Canada's greenhouse gas emissions. Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin was peppered with questions on the issue at ...
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Immigration lawyers say automation is partly driving a massive Federal Court backlog
OTTAWA - The number of immigration cases being brought to Federal Court has more than quadrupled since 2020 - and some immigration lawyers are linking the surge in part to the federal government's use of artificial intelligence and automation to clear ...
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Canada Post workers set to wrap up voting on new tentative deal
HALIFAX - Canada Post workers were set to wrap up voting on new tentative agreements Saturday after more than two years of labour strife. Some 55,000 Canadian Union of Postal Workers members began voting April 20 on a five-year contract, which include...
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World
US says it disabled another commercial ship trying to breach blockade and reach Iran
WASHINGTON (AP) - The U.S. military has stopped another merchant vessel trying to break through the American blockade of Iranian ports, a U.S. official with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday. The Gambia-flag...
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WHO chief visits epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo as cases outpace response
BUNIA, Congo (AP) - The head of the World Health Organization on Saturday visited eastern Congo's Bunia, a city at the heart of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola, where the virus is spreading faster than the response despite better-organized health f...
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Rescuers free 4 men who had been trapped in a flooded Laos cave, search for 2 still missing
BANGKOK (AP) - Rescue workers in Laos said Saturday they have safely evacuated four villagers trapped in a flooded cave for 10 days, the day after another one was successfully extracted. Two men remain missing. Lao and Thai rescue groups ...
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Federal judge says New Hampshire must make it easier to prove citizenship when registering to vote
CONCORD, N.H. (AP) - A federal judge has said that New Hampshire must make voter registration easier by allowing applicants to attest to their U.S. citizenship if they don't have the documents to prove it. The case was seen as the first m...
May 29, 2026
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3 climbers who fell near treacherous pass on Alaska's Mount McKinley are dead, 1 rescued
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) - Three climbers on Alaska's Mount McKinley who fell near a treacherous pass on North America's tallest peak have died, a Latvian mountaineering group announced Friday. A fourth climber was rescued. The four were membe...
May 29, 2026
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Former head of Iowa school district sentenced to 2 years for falsely claiming to be a US citizen
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - The former superintendent of Iowa's largest school district who was arrested last year in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown was sentenced Friday to two years in prison. Attorneys for Ian Roberts said...
May 29, 2026
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