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Province confirms bear involved in McTavish Lake deaths
The Ministry of Community Safety is confirming a bear was involved in the incident that resulted in the death of two individuals who were found at McTavish Lake, about 90 kilometres north of La Ronge.Following an investigation, conservation officers were able to locate and euthanize the bear suspected to be involved in...
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RCMP charge Nipawin man after girl found at residence
Ahtahkakoop RCMP have charged a Nipawin man with unlawful confinement and sexual interference. Police said the man had been communicating with a teenage girl on social media. On July 12, he met her on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and left with her in his vehicle. The incident was reported to police, who determined their loc...
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North Battleford continues mosquito control as wet weather fuels breeding
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2026 summer
North Battleford continues mosquito control as wet weather fuels breeding
As mosquitoes become increasingly difficult to avoid across North Battleford this summer, the city said it has been targeting mosquito breeding areas since spring but warns unusually wet and warm weather is creating "near-perfect" conditions for the insects.Crews inspect standing water throughout the city, ap...
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CRIME
Man arrested after North Battleford robbery involving knife
Battlefords RCMP have arrested a man after a robbery in North Battleford. On July 14, around 12:45 p.m., RCMP received a report of a robbery at a business on the 1700 block of 100 Street in North Battleford. The police investigation found that a man entered the business and stole merchandise. When approached, he thre...
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Erratic driving complaint leads to arrests of two wanted people on Little Pine First Nation
A report of an erratic driver on Little Pine First Nation led RCMP to two wanted people and a vehicle later confirmed to have been stolen from Alberta after it fled from officers.Cut Knife RCMP said officers responded to the report on Wednesday and later determined a person wanted by police was believed to be inside th...
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JULY 19 to 26
Battlefords Pride highlights inclusion with week of events
Battlefords Pride group will mark Pride Week beginning July 19 with a week of events aimed at celebrating inclusion and creating welcoming spaces throughout the community.Kelly Waters, secretary with Battlefords Pride, said the annual celebration is an opportunity to remind people they are supported."Identity is s...
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BACK ON THE ICE
2026-27 season approaches as SJHL releases pre-season schedule
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has released its pre-season schedule.The pre-season will begin Sept. 4 with three games across the league and run through Sept. 13.Each team will play between three and six pre-season games. The Estevan Bruins will play the fewest pre-season games in the league with three, w...
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PUBLIC SAFETY
New bylaw tightens taxi regulations in North Battleford
North Battleford council has approved a new vehicle-for-hire bylaw that strengthens regulations for taxi companies and drivers while bringing the city's rules in line with provincial legislation.City administration said the previous bylaw no longer reflected current legislation, modern service models or expectations ar...
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Province confirms bear involved in McTavish Lake deaths
The Ministry of Community Safety is confirming a bear was involved in the incident that resulted in the death of two individuals who were found at McTavish Lake, about 90 kilometres north of La Ronge.Following an investigation, conservation officers were able to locate and euthanize the bear suspected to be involved in...
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Royal Canadian Legion marks 100 years of service with community celebrations
Legions across Canada are commemorating the organization's 100th anniversary on July 17, marking a century since the Royal Canadian Legion was officially incorporated by an Act of Parliament in 1926.In Prince Albert, Branch No. 2 is hosted a centenary flag-raising ceremony at Memorial Square outside City Hall, followed...
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CONTINUED INVESTIGATION
RCMP charge Nipawin man after girl found at residence
Ahtahkakoop RCMP have charged a Nipawin man with unlawful confinement and sexual interference. Police said the man had been communicating with a teenage girl on social media. On July 12, he met her on Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation and left with her in his vehicle. The incident was reported to police, who determined their loc...
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In Conversation with Darryl Anderson - Saskatchewan Country Closeup
Photo Credit: DMDS/Darryl Anderson Darryl Anderson is a Mtis country singer-songwriter from Big River, Saskatchewan, now based in Saskatoon. With soul...
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Fans' Choice, Breakthrough artist of the Year
Prince Albert's Josh Stumpf earns two CCMA nominations as career momentum continues to build
Prince Albert country artist Josh Stumpf is writing another chapter in his evolving Saskatchewan country music success story.Stumpf has been nominated for two Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Awards, including a nod in the Fans' Choice category, recognition he said came as a complete surprise when he learned t...
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Changes made to assistance to help individuals and businesses impacted by disasters in province
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced changes to the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program (PDAP) in the midst of a busy season of storms, floods and wildfires.The province said the changes aim to better help individuals and businesses that have been affected by recent flooding in the province and other disaste...
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BACK ON THE ICE
2026-27 season approaches as SJHL releases pre-season schedule
The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) has released its pre-season schedule.The pre-season will begin Sept. 4 with three games across the league and run through Sept. 13.Each team will play between three and six pre-season games. The Estevan Bruins will play the fewest pre-season games in the league with three, w...
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NSRBL PLAYOFFS
North Battleford Beavers gearing up to face Standard Hill in NSRBL semifinals
The North Battleford Beavers are one step closer to taking home their fourth straight North Sask. River Baseball League (NSRBL) championship. They swept the Glaslyn Orioles in two games, taking them down 11-3 in Game 1 before cruising through Game 2 with a 9-2 victory. "We had Hudson Ford who pitched for us (in Ga...
Jul 15, 2026
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SASK BASEBALL ON THE RISE
Sask. Baseball HOF president talks Carter Beck being drafted
Another Saskatchewan baseball product has entered the Major League Baseball pipeline. The MLB draft was held July 11-12, and Carnduff, Sask., product Carter Beck was selected by the Atlanta Braves with the 26th overall pick. He became the highest-drafted player from Saskatchewan, surpassing Logan Hofmann, who was draft...
Jul 14, 2026
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SUCCESS IN THE POOL
Pair of Battlefords Orcas swimmers thrive at ManSask championship
The Manitoba-Saskatchewan Open Championship took place from July 9 to 12 at the Shaw Centre in Saskatoon, bringing together top swimmers from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and beyond, including a pair from the Battlefords. Eleven-year-old Sophie de Montarnal and 12-year-old Claire Meiers both posted personal bests in various ...
Jul 13, 2026
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Game Day
Riders, Ti-Cats set to battle at Mosaic Stadium in CFL action
The Saskatchewan Roughriders (3-1) will look to get a win tonight over a Hamilton Tiger-Cats (2-2) team that will be without one of its top stars.Hamilton quarterback Bo Levi Mitchell suffered a serious ankle injury in last week's CFL action, possibly ending his CFL season. With the Riders meeting the Ti-Cats in the fi...
Jul 12, 2026
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TURTLE RIVER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS
Unity Cardinals U18 AA baseball squad wins Turtle River League
The Turtle River League U18 season has come to an end, and the Unity Cardinals can call themselves champions. The Cardinals won the championship after taking down the North Battleford Beavers in a two-game sweep of the best-of-three series. Cardinals player Austin Sittler said the final game was close, but a late rally...
Jul 10, 2026
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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. nurses: Mediated talks 'productive' but 'too early to know' if deal is possible
PRINCE GEORGE - The union representing 60,000 nurses in British Columbia says four days of mediated talks with the employers have been "productive" but it's "too early to know" if a deal can be reached. BC Nurses' Union president Adriane Gear says in a...
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Mistrial declared in Frank Stronach's sexual assault conviction: defence lawyer
TORONTO - A lawyer for billionaire businessman Frank Stronach says a judge has declared a mistrial on his sexual assault conviction in a surprise ruling ahead of his scheduled September sentencing hearing. Stronach was convicted last month of two char...
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Poilievre demands more details about Gordie Howe bridge deal
OTTAWA - Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is demanding more information from Prime Minister Mark Carney about the deal made with the Trump administration to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge. The Bloomberg news service reported today that t...
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Cancer society applauds certification of class-action against e-cigarette maker JUUL
VANCOUVER - The Canadian Cancer Society says the certification of a national class-action lawsuit against the makers of JUUL e-cigarettes is an important step in holding companies accountable for alleged misleading marketing of vaping products. The B....
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Convoy organizer Pat King guilty of intimidation, Appeal Court rules
OTTAWA - The Ontario Court of Appeal has ruled that "Freedom Convoy" organizer Pat King is guilty of intimidation and has ordered a new sentencing hearing. King was charged with a number of offences for his leading role in the February 2022 demonstrati...
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Mexican foreign minister says trilateral trade talks will happen when 'appropriate'
OTTAWA - Mexico's foreign affairs minister said Friday his government will engage in trilateral talks with the U.S. and Canada on the continental trade pact when "it's appropriate." Roberto Velasco Alvarez, who was in Ottawa to meet with Foreign Affair...
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World
Trump urges Darline Graham to run for full Senate term as funeral scheduled for Lindsey Graham
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - President Donald Trump said Friday that Darline Graham, the sister of the late Lindsey Graham, has his support to run for a full term to replace her brother in the U.S. Senate. He wrote on social media that she "has ...
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Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect the World Cup final
NEW YORK (AP) - Mikel Merino can smell and see the smoke from the Canadian wildfires that are making for hazy conditions across large parts of the U.S., including northern New Jersey where he and Spain are set to face Argentina in the World Cup final o...
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A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
TAPACHULA, México (AP) - A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador. Authorities have not immediately reported any severe damage or casualtie...
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An Israeli strike on a funeral in Gaza kills 7 people and wounds 22, a local hospital says
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) - An Israeli strike on a funeral in the central Gaza Strip killed at least seven people and wounded 22, while other attacks in the embattled coastal territory left five more dead, according to local officials. ...
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Danish police officer and 2 others shot, including suspected perpetrator
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) - A Danish police officer and two other people were shot Friday, including the suspected perpetrator, authorities said. The shooting occurred in Nørresundby, in the North Jutland region in northern Denmark. The in...
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Andy Burnham is declared leader of Britain's Labour Party, will become prime minister on Monday
LONDON (AP) - Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, clearing his final hurdle to taking office as prime minister next week. The center-left party announced the result of a leadership c...
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