UNDER THE LIGHTS
Pair of NBCHS football players selected for national showcase game
The Canadian Football Chat (CFC) prospect game will be taking place on May 23 in Hamilton, ON, and two North Battleford residents will be representing the community and the North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings. Offensive tackle Reed Johnson as well as defensive lineman Brandyn Schmunk will be maki...
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'YOUR BRIDGES ARE IN POOR CONDITION'
Battleford council moves ahead with $56K bridge inspection plan
3.7 out of 10. That was the rating Associated Engineering (AE) gave in relation to the current structure of Battleford's bridges, which connect the mainland to Finlayson Island. "Your bridges are in poor condition," said project manager Justine Meyers during a council meeting on Monday evening. "They ar...
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What's Trending
103 strays since Jan.
LLRIB responds after dangerous dog pack draws concerns in communities
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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
public safety
'We have sympathy for this individual': North Battleford church responds after bear spray incident
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'YOUR BRIDGES ARE IN POOR CONDITION'
Battleford council moves ahead with $56K bridge inspection plan
13h ago
Battlefords
public safety
'We have sympathy for this individual': North Battleford church responds after bear spray incident
Leaders at St. Paul's Anglican Church say they hope the man accused of discharging bear spray during Sunday worship gets help, as the congregation considers new safety measures following the incident."We have sympathy for this individual, and we just hope and pray that he can get the help that he needs so that he ...
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'YOUR BRIDGES ARE IN POOR CONDITION'
Battleford council moves ahead with $56K bridge inspection plan
3.7 out of 10. That was the rating Associated Engineering (AE) gave in relation to the current structure of Battleford's bridges, which connect the mainland to Finlayson Island. "Your bridges are in poor condition," said project manager Justine Meyers during a council meeting on Monday evening. "They ar...
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Camron Street
Teen missing from near Wahpeton
Prince Albert RCMP are looking for public help finding a 14-year-old boy last seen on Highway 2 near Wahpeton Dakota First Nation. Camron Street was seen on May 1 on the highway but is also known to travel to Prince Albert, Saskatoon, North Battleford and Sturgeon Lake.Camron is about 5-11 inches tall and weighs 140 po...
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local history
A century-old piano finds its voice again in a Battleford church
The legs came off first.Then the body - more than 600 pounds - was wrapped and carried in pieces before being reassembled inside St. George's Anglican Church in Battleford. When it was set in place, a century-old piano was ready to be heard again."We were contacted by the Goodman family... and they had this piano ...
May 04, 2026
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local talent
'Art needs to have a purpose': Red Pheasant Cree Nation artist honoured with Sask. Order of Merit
"Art needs to have a purpose."For Lionel Peyachew, that purpose isn't abstract, it stands in bronze in North Battleford.A monument of Annie Peyachew in Central Park serves as a reminder of a history many people didn't know happened there, reflecting the kind of work the artist from Red Pheasant Cree Nation ha...
May 04, 2026
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ONLINE SCAMMERS
Recreation booking system restored after phishing scam in North Battleford
Online booking has resumed for City of North Battleford recreational spaces after an incident with a phishing scam last week. The booking for facilities and classes through the Parks and Recreation Department has now been restored. The city's IT department has implemented enhanced authentication protocols for this sof...
May 04, 2026
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Saskatchewan
103 strays since Jan.
LLRIB responds after dangerous dog pack draws concerns in communities
The Lac La Ronge Indian Band (LLRIB) has released a statement meant to assure all community members they are actively addressing the ongoing issue of stray and roaming dogs across its communities. The statement comes after a pack of dogs caused havoc in Air Ronge and nearby LLRIB reserves last month. larongeNOW was abl...
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carbon monoxide awareness
'Henry's Law': Saskatchewan strengthens carbon monoxide monitoring after boy's death
Saskatchewan is bolstering rules on carbon monoxide monitoring after an 11-year-old Regina boy was killed by the colourless, odourless gas.Eric Schmalz, the government relations minister, says Henry Losco's death in December in his family's apartment spurred the province to move quickly.He says starting Nov. 1, carbon ...
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Spring runoff 2026
Evacuations begin as flooding continues, 19 active floods recorded
The north central belt of Saskatchewan continues to battle high water brought on by high levels of snowmelt with multiple RMs running out of materials like barricades and sandbagging equipment. First Nations EvacuatedRecord flooding along the Shell and Carrot rivers has forced evacuations from First Nations communitie...
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Use your Game Sense
SIGA reports thousands engaging with responsible gambling tools amid growing online risks
The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority (SIGA) has launched its Spring Responsible Gambling Awareness Week, May 4 to 15, across all seven of its casino locations in the province. It comes as the organization reports significant engagement with problem gambling resources while also warning about rising online gambling ...
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Flooding
Saskatchewan floods: 15 states of emergency, residents use boats to evacuate stranded people
As flood waters began to surround some homes in the RM of Connaught on Monday, people took evacuations into their own hands.Boats and Sea-Doos were dug out of storage to motor across roads inundated with water.Reeve Lloyd Seymour said four residents that were stranded were taken to safety and put in touch with the Sask...
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census delivery
Canadians being asked to complete 2026 census as letters are mailed out
Canadians have about one week to fill out the federal government's latest census.Statistics Canada says households and farm businesses will soon receive letters in the mail containing instructions on how to complete the surveys by census day on May 12.The federal Statistics Act states a census must be held every five y...
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Local Sports
UNDER THE LIGHTS
Pair of NBCHS football players selected for national showcase game
The Canadian Football Chat (CFC) prospect game will be taking place on May 23 in Hamilton, ON, and two North Battleford residents will be representing the community and the North Battleford Comprehensive High School (NBCHS) Vikings. Offensive tackle Reed Johnson as well as defensive lineman Brandyn Schmunk will be maki...
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HEADING EAST
North Stars' Granger commits to the University of Windsor hockey
Battlefords North Stars graduating defenceman Gavin Granger is taking the next step in his career and has committed to the University of Windsor of USports and Ontario University Athletics (OUA) to join the Lancers. Granger spent all three years of his Jr. A career with the North Stars. This past season, he had 44 poin...
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Raiders win series 4-2
Prince Albert Raiders advance to Western Hockey League final
For the first time since 2019, the Prince Albert Raiders are Eastern Conference Champions.They punched their ticket to the WHL finals Sunday night with a 7-6 win in Game 6 against the Medicine Hat Tigers.Riley Boychuk scored two goals on the night including the game winner, while Aiden Oiring, Braeden Cootes, Daxon Rud...
May 04, 2026
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Kickoff coming soon
Roughriders announce suite of themed games ahead of June 13 home opener
The Saskatchewan Roughriders have big plans for the 2026 CFL season.While the players will be looking to win back-to-back Grey Cup championships, fans can look forward to a number of themed games at Mosaic Stadium.Single-game tickets are currently on sale for all 10 regular-season home games, the team said, along with ...
May 02, 2026
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Hockey School
NBCHS announces hockey program, classes for next school year
North Battleford Comprehensive High School has announced the return of its on-ice hockey program, along with a new standalone off-ice hockey class that teaches students about the sport beyond the rink, including nutrition, leadership, and sportsmanship.The on-ice program, which costs $1,100, will be coached by North St...
May 01, 2026
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Riderville
Regina-born Roughrider receiver Mitch Picton retiring after nine seasons
After nine seasons and a Grey Cup win with the CFL team he grew up watching, Regina-born receiver Mitch Picton is hanging up his cleats.Picton, 30, was selected by the Riders in the fifth round of the CFL's 2017 draft. In the 64 regular-season games he played with the Riders, Pickton caught 96 passes for 1,081 yards an...
May 01, 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
In the news today: ChatGPT privacy, OPP funeral, Alert Ready test, Bon Cop, Bad Cop
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed... Report on OpenAI expected from federal, provincial privacy watchdogs today Privacy watchdogs plan to release a report today on OpenAI, the company behind the popu...
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Canada's Alert Ready system to be tested in most provinces today
OTTAWA - Canadians across most of the country will hear the shrill screeching siren of the public alerting system today. A test message and tone from Alert Ready will be broadcast on television, radio and compatible wireless devices. Test messages will...
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'Important that we unite': Canadians cheering on Canadiens in Stanley Cup bid
EDMONTON - James Obenauer-Fossett may have an Edmonton Oilers tattoo on his shoulder, but for this playoff run the Habs have his allegiance. He and other hockey fans across Canada are rallying behind the Montreal Canadiens, the last team standing north...
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B.C. man's killing spurred housing law reform. Relatives wonder why it's unsolved
It's been just over a year since Keith Scott was found dead in a Victoria supportive housing building, and his ex-wife says their daughter still asks every day why the killer hasn't been brought to justice. "I don't have an answer for her," said Cassi...
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Report on OpenAI expected from federal, provincial privacy watchdogs today
OTTAWA - Privacy watchdogs plan to release a report today on OpenAI, the company behind the popular artificial intelligence-powered chatbot ChatGPT. Federal privacy commissioner Philippe Dufresne said just over three years ago that his office was inve...
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Canadian company's winning innovation a giant leap for drinking water on the moon
MONTREAL - On the moon, access to drinking water could mean the difference between short visits and a permanent human presence, and a Canadian company's award-winning invention has made colonizing Earth's natural satellite more within reach. "There's ...
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World
WHO says 3 suspected hantavirus patients evacuated from cruise ship to the Netherlands
JOHANNESBURG (AP) - The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday that three patients with suspected hantavirus cases have been evacuated from an affected cruise ship and are on their way to the Netherlands. WHO Director-Genera...
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Chedrick Greene wins Michigan special election, ensuring Democrats keep control of state Senate
SAGINAW, Mich. (AP) - Democrat Chedrick Greene won a special election in Michigan on Tuesday, securing the party's narrow control of the state Senate through the remainder of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's term. Greene, a firefighter and Marine ...
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Police say 1 person has died after shooting at weekend lakeside party in Oklahoma
EDMOND, Oklahoma (AP) - A shooting at a lakeside party in Oklahoma packed with young people over the weekend left one person dead and 22 others with gunshot and shrapnel wounds, police said Tuesday. Police in Edmond, Oklahoma, said in a p...
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Trump-backed candidates win majority of Republican primary races for Indiana Senate
COLUMBUS, Ind. (AP) - A majority of Republican Indiana state senators whose opponents were endorsed by President Donald Trump lost on Tuesday, a display of the president's enduring influence over his party after lawmakers rejected his redistricting pla...
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Ohio set for marquee races in the fall. US Senate contest seen as crucial for control of the chamber
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) - Tuesday's primary in Ohio set up two marquee matchups in November - a U.S. Senate race that will help determine control of the chamber and a governor's race in which Democrats see their best chance of victory in two decades. ...
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Trump will host Brazilian president for talks on economy and security, a White House official says
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump will host Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Thursday for talks about shared economic and security issues, a White House official said, speaking on condition of anonymity about a meeting that has n...
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