NATIONAL STAGE
John Paul II defensive lineman makes Team Sask U16 football squad
North Battleford continues to be well represented on the national football stage. John Paul II Crusaders defensive lineman Desmond Snyder has been selected to team Saskatchewan's U16 squad for the upcoming national championship in Winnipeg, being held in mid July. "It is a really good program where players do beco...
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Cost concerns
Melfort raises concerns over new SPSA wildfire deployment compensation model
The City of Melfort is raising concerns about changes to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's (SPSA) compensation rates and operational requirements for municipal fire departments responding to wildfire emergencies.The issue was discussed at a recent city council meeting, where administration outlined the potential ...
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Every day I'm hustling
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NATIONAL STAGE
John Paul II defensive lineman makes Team Sask U16 football squad
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Cost concerns
Melfort raises concerns over new SPSA wildfire deployment compensation model
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Battlefords
NATIONAL STAGE
John Paul II defensive lineman makes Team Sask U16 football squad
North Battleford continues to be well represented on the national football stage. John Paul II Crusaders defensive lineman Desmond Snyder has been selected to team Saskatchewan's U16 squad for the upcoming national championship in Winnipeg, being held in mid July. "It is a really good program where players do beco...
53m ago
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GROWN-UPS PLAY, KIDS WIN
BGC Battlefords raises nearly $30,000 at Race for Kids event
On June 11, BGC Battlefords partnered with FFUN Dodge for the Race for Kids. The event brought together seven teams of four, with participants racing around the Battlefords to complete fun challenges as quickly as possible. Activities included an agricultural memory lock at Redhead Equipment, baseball challenges at BGC...
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LUCK IN UNITY
Saskatchewan's newest millionaire claims $1.9M jackpot
The Smoke Signals Progressive Jackpot has to pay out before it reaches $2 million, and for Yvonne Greenwald from Unity, the big win came about as close to that as it gets. Greenwald became Saskatchewan's newest millionaire on Wednesday after winning $1,924,070.69 at the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford. The celebr...
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MISSING PERSON
RCMP request public help to locate missing North Battleford woman
Battlefords RCMP are asking the public for help locating 27-year-old Jenai Hanson from North Battleford. Police received a report that Hanson was missing on June 14 at 5:12 p.m. She was last seen on June 5 in North Battleford. Hanson is described as 5'4" and 130 pounds, with hazel eyes and long brown hair. She wea...
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Reward offered
Pronghorn found shot and left near Wilkie
Conservation officers are investigating after two pronghorn were found shot and left to waste near Wilkie and a reward of up to $2,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest or conviction. Wasting the meat of game animals is against the law in Sask. (Image Credit: submitted/SaskTip) North Battleford-...
Jun 14, 2026
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COMING BACK TO THE CIRCLE
BATC and Battlefords Area Pride partner for second Two-Spirit Forum
June 24 will mark the second Two-Spirit Forum in North Battleford, hosted in partnership by Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs (BATC) and Battlefords Area Pride. The forum will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Western Development Museum and is free for the public to attend. BATC Two-Spirit co-ordinator Shashonee Padd...
Jun 14, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Every day I'm hustling
Rising costs push more Canadians toward side hustles
With the cost of living continuing to strain household budgets, more Canadians are turning to side hustles to help make ends meet.According to statistics from jobskills.org published in late 2025, nearly one in four Canadians now have an additional source of income.While some people are monetizing hobbies or personal i...
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Cost concerns
Melfort raises concerns over new SPSA wildfire deployment compensation model
The City of Melfort is raising concerns about changes to the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency's (SPSA) compensation rates and operational requirements for municipal fire departments responding to wildfire emergencies.The issue was discussed at a recent city council meeting, where administration outlined the potential ...
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Mixed Reaction
Misha Pavelick's killer, now 37, to be sentenced as youth for 2006 murder
The reaction was mixed in a Regina courtroom on Monday, as it was announced the man who killed Misha Pavelick in 2006 would be sentenced as a youth.Justice Catherine Dawson said she would deliver the full sentence on Tuesday after considering credit for time served, but a youth sentence means the man's identity remains...
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"There's more work to do."
Scott Moe says province committed to doing better after report criticized wildfire response
Saskatchewan's premier says the province is committed to doing better after an independent review criticized the government's response to the destructive 2025 wildfire season.The review, conducted by accounting firm MNP, found that the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) "was not fully prepared for a wildfire...
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wildfire season
Several fires burning near Lac La Ronge Provincial Park
The Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) continues to respond to several fires burning near La Ronge. There's an ongoing assessment underway for the Highway fire (0.2 hectares) approximately 30 kilometers south of La Ronge. The SPSA noted crews will continue to monitor with infrared scanners over the coming days f...
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Canada-Sweden Relations
Northern First Nation signs MOU with Swedish firm
Des Nedhe Group (DNG) Defence and Actagon AB have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore new defence, security, infrastructure, technology, workforce, industrial, and investment pathways between Canada and Sweden. The agreement was signed in Paris during Eurosatory 2026, one of the world's leading defence and...
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NATIONAL STAGE
John Paul II defensive lineman makes Team Sask U16 football squad
North Battleford continues to be well represented on the national football stage. John Paul II Crusaders defensive lineman Desmond Snyder has been selected to team Saskatchewan's U16 squad for the upcoming national championship in Winnipeg, being held in mid July. "It is a really good program where players do beco...
53m ago
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Roughriders
Riders use last-minute drive to hold off roaring Lions comeback, win 31-27 to open CFL season
A Sam Emilus hat-trick of touchdowns proved to be the difference as the Saskatchewan Roughriders once again knocked off the B.C. Lions with a late fourth quarter drive.It was similar to the CFL West Final last season as quarterback Trevor Harris engineered a late drive to put Saskatchewan ahead in their 31-27 win at Mo...
Jun 14, 2026
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Rider season
Riders host Lions as both teams play first game of 2026 CFL season
It's a rematch of the 2025 CFL West Final as the Saskatchewan Roughriders and B.C. Lions both open their seasons on Saturday. The two clubs both had Week 1 byes, so now their campaigns get underway at Mosaic Stadium on Saturday. Kickoff for the game is set for 5 p.m. The Green Zone pregame show begins at 3 p.m. It's be...
Jun 13, 2026
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Saturday Kickoff
Riders WR Jaylen Johnson set for CFL debut against BC Lions
Jaylen Johnson will get the first opportunity on Saturday to show he's the right piece for the Saskatchewan Roughriders puzzle.The wide receiver won one of the starting spots in the team's offence after training camp and two pre-season contests."It's super humbling. I have to give credit to the work I've put in an...
Jun 12, 2026
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WORLD STAGE
Warrior Spirit Martial Arts fighters and coach gearing up for Muay Thai World Festival
The WBC Amazing Muay Thai World Festival is fast approaching, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, from June 25 to 29, and a local gym has multiple connections to Team Canada. Warrior Spirit Martial Arts Academy has five fighters at the international competition, and gym owner Stuart Fontaine will coach for Team Canada. ...
Jun 12, 2026
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THE NEXT GENERATION
Local prospects and North Stars draftees talk SJHL draft
The Battlefords North Stars welcomed their newest wave of prospects to the organization in the 2026 SJHL draft. Players from across Saskatchewan found their new SJHL homes, including local prospects from the Meadow Lake area. Linkoln Alger-East - Defenceman Meadow Lake's Linkoln Alger-East was the North Stars first rou...
Jun 11, 2026
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Summer adventures
Think Kelowna is just wine tours? The locals would like a word.
Ask someone from Calgary or Vancouver what you do in Kelowna and you'll get the same answer: wine tours. Fair enough. The Okanagan earned that reputation. But spend a summer day here with one of the region's local guides and you'll come home with a different story.You might spend a morning rappelling down a canyon wall...
Jun 15, 2026
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SIGA Scholarship Program
SIGA is a progressive organization guided by principles rooted in First Nations heritage. One of these principles, Pimâcihowin, refers to making a living, and SIGA recognizes that education and continued learning are essential to doing so. We established the SIGA Scholarship Program to invest $120,000 in First Na...
Jun 03, 2026
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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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Canada
Ottawa's new surveillance pricing rules not likely to take effect before 2028
OTTAWA - Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon says the federal government wants to be "super careful" as it tackles surveillance pricing with its new privacy bill. Under the plan outlined by Solomon, rules on surveillance pricing are unlikely ...
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'Hockey Night in Canada' won't return to CBC when new Rogers deal with NHL begins
TORONTO - "Hockey Night in Canada," a program that has been part of the national fabric for nearly 75 years on CBC television, will not return to the public broadcaster next season. A sub-licensing agreement between Rogers Communications and the CBC th...
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Watchdog says tax code is 'completely nuts' and calls for simplification, automation
OTTAWA - Taxpayers' Ombudsperson François Boileau is pushing for simplified, automated tax filing as his office faces its highest number of complaints in three years. Boileau released a new report Tuesday showing his office saw a 27 per cent year-over-...
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Drones banned over World Cup training sites in Toronto, Vancouver
Federal regulators have banned unauthorized drones near FIFA World Cup venues and training sites in Toronto and Vancouver to manage crowded airspace and protect event security. As part of broader airspace regulations in effect from June 12 through July...
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CP NewsAlert: Toronto police say multiple shootings linked to guns-for-hire networks
TORONTO - Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw says investigators have linked multiple shootings, including one at the U.S. Consulate in March, to "multi-layered" gun-for-hire networks that have also targeted synagogues in the city. Police say young adul...
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Fewer fatalities but more injuries on Quebec roads in 2025, data shows
MONTRÉAL - Quebec's auto insurance board says fewer people died on the province's roads last year but the number of people hurt in collisions grew. The board's safety report says 371 people died on the road in 2025, eight fewer than in 2024. Traffic-re...
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World
Trump moves oversight of special education and civil rights from the Education Department
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's administration is further dismantling the Department of Education, moving oversight of special education and civil rights to other agencies. The Department of Justice will take on enforcement of ...
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Federal prosecutors charge 15 people it says impeded agents during Minnesota immigration crackdown
Federal prosecutors on Tuesday announced charges against 15 people who are accused of impeding federal agents during the Trump administration's massive immigration surge in Minnesota earlier this year. The investigation targeted two "Min...
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UK military investigates report that Russian warship fired warning shots at yacht in the Channel
LONDON (AP) - The British military is investigating reports that a Russian warship fired warning shots at a U.K.-registered yacht in the English Channel on Tuesday. The Defense Ministry said it was investigating an "incident" after the ya...
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Republican Gov. Mike DeWine wants Ohio to abolish the death penalty, saying it is not a deterrent
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Republican Gov. Mike DeWine said Tuesday that Ohio should abolish the death penalty, saying it is no longer a deterrent to violent crime, confirming his change of heart on the policy he helped write as a state legislator 45 years ...
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Authorities say at least 9 dead, 25 hurt after a train and bus collide in Zimbabwe
HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) - A freight train struck a bus at a level crossing in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, killing at least nine people including two children, police and rail authorities said. The crash occurred at a railway crossing in Triangle, ...
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6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia
PALU, Indonesia (AP) - A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shook part of Indonesia's Sulawesi island Tuesday and was followed by strong aftershocks. The initial temblor caused strong shaking lasting more than a minute around Palu, a city of about ...
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