ONGOING INVESTIGATION
RCMP investigate fatal rollover near Frenchman Butte
A 40-year-old Lloydminster man has died following a single-vehicle rollover near Frenchman Butte.Onion Lake RCMP said officers responded to a report of the crash on Highway 797 at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday.The driver, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, was taken to hospital by EMS but was declared deceased upon ...
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Game Day
Riders to clash with winless Redblacks in Ottawa
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-1) will look to get back into the win column this week.In order to do so, the team will look to avoid giving the Ottawa Redblacks (0-3) their first win of the 2026 campaign."There are no bad football teams in the CFL. It's all good football teams. If you don't bring your A-game, it ...
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ONGOING INVESTIGATION
RCMP investigate fatal rollover near Frenchman Butte
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Winnings
Lucky guest at Gold Eagle Casino hits $1.9 million Smoke Signals jackpot
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"It's a complete disaster."
Flooding triggers emergencies in 13 Saskatchewan communities
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Battlefords
HEADING ACROSS THE BORDER
Former North Star Konowalchuk signs with Colorado NAHL team
Adam Konowalchuk is continuing his hockey career across the border. The former Battleford North Stars forward announced he has signed with the Grand Junction River Hawks of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) for the 2026-27 campaign, his final year of junior hockey. Last year, Konowalchuk had 31 points (13 goals, ...
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local luck
Unity, Maidstone sell back-to-back $100K LOTTO MAX-winning tickets
Two $100,000 LOTTO MAX prizes have landed in west-central Saskatchewan within less than two weeks, with winning tickets sold in Unity and Maidstone.Jesse Hoffman of Luseland claimed a $100,000 prize from the May 29 LOTTO MAX draw after purchasing his ticket at Delta Co-op in Unity. Maria Gossner of Maidstone won $100,0...
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BEYOND THE BARN
Poundmaker Cree Nation therapy program helping people heal through horses
For Brooke Cameron, horses have always been more than animals in a pasture. They have been teachers, companions, and a source of healing. Now, through her family's therapy program on Poundmaker Cree Nation, the 21-year-old hopes others can experience that same connection. 21-year-old Brooke Cameron barrel racing in a ...
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BUSTED
Woman charged after assault on Moosomin First Nation
Battlefords RCMP have charged a woman following an assault on Moosomin First Nation.RCMP said officers responded to a report of an assault at a residence on the First Nation at about 3:12 a.m. on June 30.Police located three adults inside the home, including one person who had serious injuries.Following the investigati...
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TURTLE RIVER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
Battlefords U18 Beavers preparing for Turtle River League finals against Unity
As the baseball season approaches its final weeks, one of the U18 Battlefords Beavers baseball teams will be competing for the Turtle River League championship when they face the Unity Cardinals in a best-of-three series. After finishing the regular season with a 9-5 record and placing third in the league, the Beavers ...
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MULTI-SPORT ATHLETE
Switching sports by season: local Indian Relay racer tries out for Minnesota NAHL team
The past week has been an incredibly eventful one for 17-year-old Battlefords native Holden Fauchon, who travelled to Austin, Minn., to try out for the Austin Bruins of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) before returning for his high school graduation from John Paul II Collegiate. "It's been pretty chaotic. A...
Jul 01, 2026
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Saskatchewan
ONGOING INVESTIGATION
RCMP investigate fatal rollover near Frenchman Butte
A 40-year-old Lloydminster man has died following a single-vehicle rollover near Frenchman Butte.Onion Lake RCMP said officers responded to a report of the crash on Highway 797 at about 11:30 a.m. Thursday.The driver, who was the lone occupant of the vehicle, was taken to hospital by EMS but was declared deceased upon ...
18m ago
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Game Day
Riders to clash with winless Redblacks in Ottawa
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-1) will look to get back into the win column this week.In order to do so, the team will look to avoid giving the Ottawa Redblacks (0-3) their first win of the 2026 campaign."There are no bad football teams in the CFL. It's all good football teams. If you don't bring your A-game, it ...
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"It's a complete disaster."
Flooding triggers emergencies in 13 Saskatchewan communities
While floodwater runs into eastern Saskatchewan communities, many feel like they are sprinting to dry it all up.Several Saskathewan communities - including Canora, Kamsack, Norquay, Raymore, Sheho and Togo - remain under a state of emergency due to flooding.Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency spokesperson Jeff DeDekker s...
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Review withdrawn
Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation backs Wheeler River uranium project
The Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation says it now supports the Wheeler River uranium project in northern Saskatchewan after reaching an agreement with Denison Mines Corp., the company behind the development. The First Nation had filed for a judicial review of the provincial environmental assessment approval for the project,...
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Keaton Constant loves to dance
Red Pheasant powwow category includes young dancer in the circle
A new category at the Red Pheasant Cree Nation powwow is being celebrated as a step toward making the dance arena more inclusive for people with disabilities and diverse abilities. For Chief Kirby Constant, it was also a proud moment as a father. Constant's son, who uses a wheelchair and was born with skeletal differen...
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Saskatchewan Country Closeup - In Conversation with Sammii
Photo Credit: DMDS/Lauren Tutty Sammii is an Indigenous artist from Beauval, Saskatchewan. With a love for country music and Americana influenc...
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Game Day
Riders to clash with winless Redblacks in Ottawa
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (2-1) will look to get back into the win column this week.In order to do so, the team will look to avoid giving the Ottawa Redblacks (0-3) their first win of the 2026 campaign."There are no bad football teams in the CFL. It's all good football teams. If you don't bring your A-game, it ...
19m ago
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HEADING ACROSS THE BORDER
Former North Star Konowalchuk signs with Colorado NAHL team
Adam Konowalchuk is continuing his hockey career across the border. The former Battleford North Stars forward announced he has signed with the Grand Junction River Hawks of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) for the 2026-27 campaign, his final year of junior hockey. Last year, Konowalchuk had 31 points (13 goals, ...
1h ago
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Game Day
Mathew Sexton to make CFL debut, Emilus and Schaffer-Baker to start for Riders on Friday
Mathew Sexton has bounced around a lot in his football career.The 28-year-old Sexton is getting ready to play in his first CFL game as the Saskatchewan Roughriders take on the Ottawa Redblacks on Friday."I'm out here every day trying to do my job, just making sure to do things right and focus on the little details...
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TURTLE RIVER LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP
Battlefords U18 Beavers preparing for Turtle River League finals against Unity
As the baseball season approaches its final weeks, one of the U18 Battlefords Beavers baseball teams will be competing for the Turtle River League championship when they face the Unity Cardinals in a best-of-three series. After finishing the regular season with a 9-5 record and placing third in the league, the Beavers ...
19h ago
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Stopping Pimpleton
Riders special teams look to stop big returns, keep Ottawa's Pimpleton in check
The Saskatchewan Roughriders will look to put an end this week to breakdowns their special teams have been grappling with.Saskatchewan has allowed big return touchdowns in back-to-back weeks. Calgary Stampeders returner Tyreik McAllister returned a missed field goal 120 yards just before halftime, in what ended as a 40...
Jul 02, 2026
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MULTI-SPORT ATHLETE
Switching sports by season: local Indian Relay racer tries out for Minnesota NAHL team
The past week has been an incredibly eventful one for 17-year-old Battlefords native Holden Fauchon, who travelled to Austin, Minn., to try out for the Austin Bruins of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) before returning for his high school graduation from John Paul II Collegiate. "It's been pretty chaotic. A...
Jul 01, 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
Environmentalists have mixed reactions to Quebec-Ottawa caribou funding deal
MONTREAL - Environmentalists are divided on whether a new funding deal reached between Quebec and the federal government will help save the province's dwindling caribou herds. The executive director of environmental group SNAP Québec says the agreemen...
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The Latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada
The latest from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Canada. All times are Eastern: 11:20 a.m. Midfielder Niko Sigur says Canada will be looking to capitalize on whatever advantages they can find when they face Morocco in the round of 16 tomorrow in Houston. Def...
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55,000 hydro clients in Quebec, Ontario without power after severe storms
MONTREAL - Roughly 55,000 clients are without power in Ontario and Quebec after severe thunderstorms on Thursday swept across Central Canada, which was already dealing with sweltering temperatures. Environment Canada says that at the peak of the outag...
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Canadian country star Tommy Hunter dies at 89; hosted long-running TV variety show
Tommy Hunter, a fixture in Canadian living rooms for decades with his long-running CBC TV show, has died at age 89. The London, Ont., native is best known for hosting his music show "The Tommy Hunter Show," which started in black-and-white in 1965 and ...
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Ottawa to weigh guardrails, alternatives to 'contentious' Labour Code tool: Hajdu
OTTAWA - Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu says the federal government is exploring possible guardrails or alternatives to using what she says is a "contentious" section of the Labour Code that allows Ottawa to intervene in bitter bargaining conflicts. Hajdu's...
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In the news: Pipeline to BC coast, First Nations negotiations, and Stampede kicks off
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Alberta pitches pipeline amid First Nations feud Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is promising to work with Indigenous groups on a new pipeline to the B.C. coast, bu...
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World
Interpol names suspect in Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted Russia-linked Ukrainian tycoon
PARIS (AP) - Interpol on Friday identified the main suspect in the Monaco bombing that reportedly targeted a Ukrainian tycoon with links to Russia as a 39-year-old woman from Ukraine who remains at large. The police organization named An...
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Overcrowded bus plunges into ravine in southwest Pakistan, killing 40 passengers and injuring 8
QUETTA, Pakistan (AP) - A speeding, overcrowded passenger bus plunged from a highway into a rocky ravine in southwestern Pakistan early Friday, killing 40 people and injuring eight others in one of the deadliest road accidents in recent years, official...
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A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to the local courts
Louisiana's attorney general was indicted Thursday over accusations she threatened the jobs of New Orleans leaders who fought a Republican-led overhaul of local courts in the heavily Democratic city. The 16-count indictment against Republ...
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A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to the local courts
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Louisiana's Republican attorney general was indicted Thursday on criminal charges by a grand jury in New Orleans, accused of trying to intimidate local officials who fought a law enacted by GOP legislators to overhaul the local court...
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Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
WASHINGTON (AP) - A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, where a renovation project he launched has been riddled with problems. ...
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Washington's Puyallup Tribe and First Nations in Canada hope World Cup partnerships raise cultural awareness
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) - Yangbin Wu shook his fists in rhythm with the thunderous drumming and singing, his face furrowed in concentration, as he held two "bones" in his hands. His opponents in an Indigenous game of guessing, strategy and spirituality poin...
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