Most Wanted
Wanted in Saskatchewan: 10 people being hunted by RCMP in August
Saskatchewan RCMP's wanted list for August includes people being sought for forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, robbery, arson and assault while choking.The RCMP said it publishes the list based on people with active warrants who were last known to be living in Saskatchewan, selected based on a review of their...
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Week 13
Saskatchewan Roughriders look to snap losing streak vs. Toronto Argonauts
After back-to-back losses, the Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to right the ship against the Toronto Argonauts today.Saskatchewan lost 30-16 to the B.C. Lions last week as penalties and miscues plagued the Riders throughout that contest.Quarterback Trevor Harris knows in order for this team to reach the heights it d...
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Bones
2,100 year-old artifact found at the St. Victor Petroglyphs in southern Saskatchewan
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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
Most Wanted
Wanted in Saskatchewan: 10 people being hunted by RCMP in August
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Week 13
Saskatchewan Roughriders look to snap losing streak vs. Toronto Argonauts
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Battlefords
crime
Armed robbery suspect flees RCMP in stolen vehicle in North Battleford
A North Battleford man faces 11 charges after RCMP say he fled from officers in a stolen vehicle and struck multiple parked vehicles following an alleged robbery involving a weapon.Battlefords RCMP received a report of a robbery outside a business on Railway Avenue East at about 10:10 p.m. Wednesday.A man threatened a ...
Aug 28, 2026
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Hitting the Target
Battle River Archers embrace challenge of new outdoor range
Since opening its new outdoor range this spring, the Battle River Archers have given local athletes a new place to test their skills and a new challenge to take on. Trevor Kuntz, president of the club, said the provincial-level range has expanded what members can do beyond the traditional indoor setting. "It's a f...
Aug 28, 2026
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retrial
Acquittals overturned, new trial ordered in 155-kilogram drug seizure near Maidstone
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has ordered a new trial for two men acquitted after police found 155 kilograms of methamphetamine and cocaine in a vehicle near Maidstone, ruling the RCMP had lawful grounds to arrest them.Police found packages containing 90 kilograms of methamphetamine and 65 kilograms of cocaine in th...
Aug 28, 2026
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municipal matters
North Battleford issues $16.7M in building permits through June
North Battleford issued seven residential building permits in the second quarter, down from 17 a year earlier, while the total value of all building permits fell by $1.33 million.The city issued 27 permits worth $6.6 million during the quarter, according to its Engineering, Planning, Asset Management and Infrastructure...
Aug 27, 2026
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GIVING BACK
Community giveaway helps families tackle back-to-school costs
For dozens of local families, getting ready for the new school year came with a little less financial pressure thanks to a community school supply giveaway.Chelsey Gladue said families began arriving almost as soon as she reached the pickup location."We had our first family come at about 2:20, and it seemed like a...
Aug 27, 2026
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2026 BBEX
Kramer Auction Service, family headed to Hall of Fame as BBEX finalists named
Kramer Auction Service and the Kramer family will enter the Battlefords Business Hall of Fame as part of the 32nd BBEX Awards.The Battlefords Business Excellence Committee independently selected the Hall of Fame inductee and announced finalists Thursday in seven competitive categories. CI Assante Hein Financial Group a...
Aug 27, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Bones
2,100 year-old artifact found at the St. Victor Petroglyphs in southern Saskatchewan
Unearthed during an archaeological dig in 1990, pieces of bone at the St. Victor Petroglyphs Provincial Historic Park remained undated until the Friends of the St. Victor Petroglyphs Cooperative Ltd recently sent the bones for carbon dating."We were just hoping to find if there were some dates that would match the...
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Most Wanted
Wanted in Saskatchewan: 10 people being hunted by RCMP in August
Saskatchewan RCMP's wanted list for August includes people being sought for forcible confinement, assault with a weapon, robbery, arson and assault while choking.The RCMP said it publishes the list based on people with active warrants who were last known to be living in Saskatchewan, selected based on a review of their...
12h ago
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Week 13
Saskatchewan Roughriders look to snap losing streak vs. Toronto Argonauts
After back-to-back losses, the Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to right the ship against the Toronto Argonauts today.Saskatchewan lost 30-16 to the B.C. Lions last week as penalties and miscues plagued the Riders throughout that contest.Quarterback Trevor Harris knows in order for this team to reach the heights it d...
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Waskesiu Checkstops
Invasive mussels found during boat inspection in Blackstrap Provincial Park
A routine watercraft inspection in Blackstrap Provincial Park may have helped keep invasive mussels from making their way to Saskatchewan's waters.According to the Government of Saskatchewan, conservation officers stopped a vehicle towing a boat in the park southeast of Saskatoon on July 17. During the inspection of th...
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Rising costs
SaskPower bills could rise as much as 6.4 per cent in February, rate panel warns
The Saskatchewan Rate Review Panel is warning SaskPower customers to be prepared for their bills to go up by as much as 6.4 per cent on February 1.The panel confirmed the 3.9 per cent rate hike which took effect on February 1 of this year, but noted that ratepayers should be prepared for next year's increase to be high...
Aug 28, 2026
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crime
RCMP release sketch after report of attempted abduction of 9-year-old girl in Lloydminster
Lloydminster RCMP have released a composite sketch of a person of interest after receiving an Aug. 14 complaint about the reported attempted abduction of a 9-year-old girl.Investigators developed the drawing with an RCMP forensic sketch artist. Police said the person depicted is believed to be of interest and want to i...
Aug 28, 2026
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Local Sports
Rider News
Shemar Bridges ready to go with Saskatchewan Roughriders
It's been a busy couple of weeks for Shemar Bridges.The wide receiver was back at practice for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, preparing for an Aug. 15 game against the Saskatchewan Roughriders after dealing with an injury all season.But he was released by the Ti-Cats on Aug. 19. On Aug. 25, it was announced that the former C...
Aug 27, 2026
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Riders now 6-and-4
Penalties, mistakes lead to 30-16 Riders loss to Lions
A number of miscues and costly penalties were something the Saskatchewan Roughriders couldn't shake in B.C. as they lost to the Lions on Sunday night.The 30-16 loss to the B.C. Lions (5-5) was Saskatchewan's second in a row, as they have now dropped to 6-4 on the season."I have to do a better job. This is two game...
Aug 24, 2026
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Game weekend
Woods relishing first season with Riders ahead of B.C. return
A phone call with Corey Mace made it clear where Josh Woods wanted to play football in 2026.The linebacker spent five seasons with the B.C. Lions but elected to join the Saskatchewan Roughriders this off-season."Off that first phone call with Mace, I knew this was somewhere I wanted to be," Woods said. "...
Aug 21, 2026
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PREPPING FOR HOCKEY SEASON
A look at the off-ice part of a North Stars offseason
With the 2026-27 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season approaching, the Battlefords North Stars have been working throughout the off-season to prepare. From securing sponsorships and planning community events to ordering new jerseys and off-ice equipment, the North Stars have covered their bases ahead of the upcomin...
Aug 20, 2026
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A CHAMPION FROM THE BATTLEFORDS
Battlefords' Wrench reflects on road to WCBL, championship with the Saskatoon Berries
In his first season with the Saskatoon Berries, Battleford-born left-handed pitcher Brody Wrench can call himself a Western Canadian Baseball League champion. "It was a really special season. The guys really came together and Saskatoon supported us so well all season. It made the whole experience amazing, and it w...
Aug 18, 2026
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Lasting legacy
Respected Sask. veteran and famed boxer passes away
A respected veteran, famed boxer and a key member of the organizing committee for Back-to-Batoche will be laid to rest this week.Claude Petit died on Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the age of 90. His wake service and funeral are scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday at the Beardy's and Okemasis Cree Nation Veterans Memorial Hall...
Aug 18, 2026
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Battlefords Profiles
Promoting music and culture
Submission for Saskatchewan Indigenous Music Awards 2026 are now open
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...
Jun 30, 2026
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30 Years of Sharing Success
SIGA releases financial results, record-breaking profits as a gaming operator
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 ...
Jun 24, 2026
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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
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 (...
Jun 16, 2026
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Canada
B.C. premier calls byelection in riding where Conservative leader set to run
B.C. Premier David Eby has called a byelection for next month in the riding of Abbotsford-Mission, where embattled Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay is set to run. Eby's New Democrats said Saturday that former agriculture minister Pam Alexis, who...
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Quebec election Day 3 brings promises on immigration, transit, taxes and home care
MONTREAL - Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's plan to more than halve temporary immigration in Quebec drew criticism from his rivals Saturday, who accused him of making immigrants bear the blame for problems in public schools and of risk...
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Family of Canadians missing in Nepal floods on edge as they wait for information
The brother of a Canadian man among those missing after flash floods swept through an area along the Nepal-Tibet border says their family is on edge waiting for information. Dhaval Shah and his wife Megha Shah, from Port Moody, B.C., were on a spiritua...
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Separatists hold independence rally in lead-up to Alberta's birthday bash
EDMONTON - Alberta separatists converged outside the legislature in Edmonton on Saturday afternoon ahead of the province's birthday, with many praying, listening to sermons and saying Alberta would be better off without Canada after having joined Confe...
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Weekend and vacation work needed at Federal Court due to high caseload: chief justice
OTTAWA - A massive increase in immigration cases in the last six years has created unmanageable workloads at the Federal Court, says Chief Justice Alan Diner. The Federal Court has jurisdiction over a number of immigration matters, such as visa applica...
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Fire wrecks B.C.'s historic Little Red House, beloved by painters and photographers
A historic home popularly known as the Little Red House has been destroyed by fire after standing in the Township of Langley for almost 140 years. The township's archives say the home properly known as Mclver House burned down early on Thursday. It say...
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World
Trump administration deports relative of Afghans who helped US military to Central African Republic
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) - The United States on Saturday deported dozens of people to the Central African Republic, including an Afghan whose brothers collaborated with the U.S. military, his lawyer and an advocacy group said. The Afghan man, ...
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An officer is dead and a second was injured in a shooting at South Carolina park, police chief says
A South Carolina police officer died and a second was injured in a "gunfight" Saturday in a park, following a call about a domestic dispute, Columbia police Chief W.H. "Skip" Holbrook said. The suspect, a 33-year-old man with a lengthy cr...
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Natasha Cloud dismisses Enes Kanter Freedom as Sky ban him from home games
NEW YORK (AP) - Natasha Cloud didn't want to waste time and energy talking about Enes Kanter Freedom on Saturday as she prepared for the Chicago Sky's game against the New York Liberty. To Cloud, he is unimportant. "I won't ...
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Dozens of soldiers killed or arrested after an apparent mutiny in Niger's capital, state TV reports
NIAMEY, Niger (AP) - Dozens of soldiers were killed or arrested after a group of young troops attempted a mutiny in Niger's capital in what was seen as a major threat to the country's ruling junta, according to a state television broadcast and analysts...
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Russian strike on a Ukrainian warehouse kills 37 in the war's deadliest attack this year
MYLA, Ukraine (AP) - A Russian drone struck a warehouse west of Kyiv that Ukrainian officials say was storing shells, mines and other ammunition, sparking massive explosions and fires that swept through dozens of nearby homes and buildings and killing ...
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Nepal-China flood rescue enters fourth day as death toll and missing count rise
NUWAKOT, Nepal (AP) - Poor weather temporarily hampered aerial rescue operations in Nepal on Saturday as the search for thousands of missing people in areas devastated by catastrophic flash floods along the border with China entered its fourth day. ...
Aug 29, 2026
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