rabies risk
Warning issued by vet after rabid bat found in Duck Lake
One Saskatchewan veterinary clinic is ringing alarm bells after a bat in the province was recently found to have rabies.In a social media post this week, Brighton Veterinary Clinic warned the rabid bat was found in the RM of Duck Lake.The clinic warned clients that keeping their pets' rabies vaccinations up to date is ...
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Canada-U.S. relations
Trump's trade war with Canada is becoming a ballot box issue ahead of U.S. midterms
WASHINGTON - As the United States braces for pivotal midterm elections this November, there's a new and unexpected issue on voters' minds in many states: President Donald Trump's escalating trade war with Canada."Canada is our friend, our closest ally and our biggest trading partner," Maine Republican Sen. Su...
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Tailgate politics
VIDEO: Poilievre demands cost breakdown of Canada's counter-tariffs during Regina visit
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Warning issued by vet after rabid bat found in Duck Lake
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Trump's trade war with Canada is becoming a ballot box issue ahead of U.S. midterms
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Battlefords
NO HEALTH RISK
Geosmin behind changes to Battlefords drinking water
Residents in North Battleford may notice an earthy or musty taste and odour in their drinking water as elevated levels of geosmin are detected in the North Saskatchewan River. Geosmin is a naturally occurring organic compound produced by certain algae and microorganisms. It can affect the taste and odour of drinking wa...
Sep 04, 2026
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2026-27 season
'When we come to the rink, it means business': New season takes shape at North Stars training camp
The Battlefords North Stars are back at the starting line, less than five months after their season ended one victory short of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League final.Training camp opened Thursday with returning players, experienced additions and young prospects divided among three teams and competing for places on...
Sep 04, 2026
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Harley Knife and Môhkomân Creative
Ahtahkakoop member starts Okanagan's first Indigenous animation studio
A man originally from Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation has launched what he says is the first Indigenous-owned animation studio in B.C.Harley Knife has worked as an animator for the past 12 years on shows including Max and Ruby on Treehouse, Pete the Cat on Amazon Prime and Everybody Still Hates Chris on Comedy Central.This wee...
Sep 03, 2026
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WANTED
Battlefords RCMP seek wanted man after firearm discharged toward residence
Battlefords RCMP are asking the public to report sightings of a wanted North Battleford man following a firearm discharge on Mosquito Grizzly Bear's Head Lean Man First Nation.RCMP received a report of the firearm discharge at about 2:25 a.m. on Aug. 25.An investigation determined the shot was fired from a vehicle in t...
Sep 03, 2026
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OUTSTANDING MANAGER OF THE YEAR AWARD
Saudi Arabia to North Battleford: Local manager honoured with national McDonald's award
Eric Noarin went to school to become an engineer, never expecting his career would instead lead him to drive-thru windows.More than two decades after starting with McDonald's, the North Battleford manager has been recognized as one of the top restaurant leaders in Canada."I was completely overwhelmed but very happ...
Sep 03, 2026
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policing
Man arrested after traffic investigation brings police to high school
A man was arrested Thursday morning during a traffic-related investigation that brought police to a high school in North Battleford. Police said officers were at the school around 8:40 a.m. The police presence has since ended, and no charges have been laid.Investigators determined there is no known risk to public safet...
Sep 03, 2026
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Saskatchewan
Tailgate politics
VIDEO: Poilievre demands cost breakdown of Canada's counter-tariffs during Regina visit
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre used a Labour Day weekend stop in Regina to press Prime Minister Mark Carney for more information about the cost of Canada's latest counter-tariffs against the United States.Poilievre was surrounded by Saskatchewan Roughriders fans Sunday as he attended a tailgate outside Mosa...
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rabies risk
Warning issued by vet after rabid bat found in Duck Lake
One Saskatchewan veterinary clinic is ringing alarm bells after a bat in the province was recently found to have rabies.In a social media post this week, Brighton Veterinary Clinic warned the rabid bat was found in the RM of Duck Lake.The clinic warned clients that keeping their pets' rabies vaccinations up to date is ...
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Labour Day Classic
Updated: Overtime thriller as Riders take Labour Day Classic over Bombers
It took some extra football, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders won another Labour Day Classic on Saturday.Saskatchewan emerged from a sold-out Mosaic Stadium with a 32-26 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers."That was the best atmosphere I've been a part of in my 20 years of playing football," defensive back Jon...
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repairs and renovations
Saskatchewan funds $1.3M for facilities supporting disabled individuals
The provincial government is funding $1.3 million in improvements to group homes and day programs for people with intellectual disabilities.According to a Government of Saskatchewan media release, the capital grant funding will go to 15 community-based organizations.The money will fund repairs and renovations to group ...
Sep 06, 2026
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More support
Sask. government announces new School literacy initiatives for September
Saskatchewan's youngest readers will be getting more support with their early learning needs this September.The Government of Saskatchewan is expanding literacy supports by launching provincial reading screeners this month.Students in Kindergarten through Grade 3 will have access to these screeners, which are quick ass...
Sep 06, 2026
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Yearly showdown
'Sixty minutes of violent football': Riders, Bombers set to clash in Labour Day Classic
It's one of the most anticipated games of the CFL season - the annual Labour Day Classic at Mosaic Stadium between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.The yearly showdown has a reputation as a game where the teams' records don't matter but in 2026, it, along with the rematch between the two in the ne...
Sep 06, 2026
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Local Sports
Labour Day Classic
Updated: Overtime thriller as Riders take Labour Day Classic over Bombers
It took some extra football, but the Saskatchewan Roughriders won another Labour Day Classic on Saturday.Saskatchewan emerged from a sold-out Mosaic Stadium with a 32-26 win over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers."That was the best atmosphere I've been a part of in my 20 years of playing football," defensive back Jon...
17h ago
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Yearly showdown
'Sixty minutes of violent football': Riders, Bombers set to clash in Labour Day Classic
It's one of the most anticipated games of the CFL season - the annual Labour Day Classic at Mosaic Stadium between the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.The yearly showdown has a reputation as a game where the teams' records don't matter but in 2026, it, along with the rematch between the two in the ne...
Sep 06, 2026
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Big Weekend
Riders look to build momentum, halt Bombers' surge in Labour Day Classic
Momentum is something teams are always trying to capture throughout a season.The Saskatchewan Roughriders were able to put an end to a two-game skid last week with a 28-24 victory over the Toronto Argonauts.Defensive back Marcus Sayles believes that momentum does carry over from game to game. "We had a really good...
Sep 05, 2026
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Big Weekend
Riders looking to hit their stride as Labour Day Classic approaches
The Saskatchewan Roughriders always look to improve throughout the season.But once Labour Day hits, head coach Corey Mace feels like this is the time of year when you really need to start seeing the team trend upward."The season standings usually start to get tighter and tighter around this time. You want to be hi...
Sep 03, 2026
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Roughriders
Riders' Burgess Jr.'s patience pays off with first interception in first CFL start
James Burgess Jr. was told one thing when he was cut by the Saskatchewan Roughriders following training camp - stay ready."I knew what I did in camp so I just stayed prepared and ready for any call from anyone. I got a call early and I was ready," the 24-year-old defensive back said.He had even gotten a job a...
Sep 03, 2026
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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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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
In the news today: trade war escalates, Trump targets Bombardier, yacht rescue
Here is a roundup of stories from The Canadian Press designed to bring you up to speed ... Canada's retaliatory tariffs on American goods are now in effect The trade war between Canada and the United States took on a new face today as Ottawa introduces r...
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Food Allergy Canada calls for laws requiring schools to stock epinephrine devices
TORONTO - Last May, six-year-old Kofi Berkley started getting itchy and developing bumps on his skin while he was playing with his friends at recess. The recess supervisor brought the Grade 1 student, who didn't have any known allergies, to his Edmonto...
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Canadian rescued after yacht found submerged in remote part of Indian Ocean
A Canadian tourist is reported to be in good health after his yacht was found by Australian rescuers partially submerged in a remote part of the Indian Ocean. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority, or AMSA, says the man was reported to be travelling...
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Canada's retaliatory tariffs on American goods are now in effect
OTTAWA - Ottawa's retaliatory tariffs on American goods took effect just after midnight EDT on Tuesday, responding to the 50 per cent tariffs Washington hit Canada with last month. On Aug. 22, U.S. President Donald Trump launched tariffs on nearly $28 ...
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B.C. mountaineer missing in Italy is seasoned survivalist, MLA says
A British Columbia legislature member who went to law school with missing mountaineer Kalie McCrystal says the woman's family and friends are "sitting by the phone" as they await updates on the search in Italy. Penticton-Summerland MLA Amelia Boultbee...
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Trump takes aim at Bombardier sales in the U.S. as Canada's tariff deadline looms
OTTAWA - Canadian aerospace giant Bombardier defended itself Monday and laid out its extensive footprint across the United States after President Donald Trump made the company the latest target of his anti-Canada campaign. Trump's rhetoric escalated in...
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World
Hungary orders 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country over activities deemed unacceptable
BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) - Hungary has ordered 10 members of Russia's diplomatic mission to leave the country over activities deemed unacceptable for diplomats, Foreign Minister Anita Orbán said Tuesday. Orbán did not specify the alleged ac...
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Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia wound 73 people, officials say
CAIRO (AP) - More than 70 people were wounded in a wave of Houthi attacks Tuesday on Saudi Arabia, authorities said, a major escalation in the renewed conflict between an important U.S. ally and the Iranian-backed rebels in Yemen. The att...
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Illinois mom charged with killing toddler was closely following Lindsay Clancy trial, officials say
An Illinois woman charged with killing her 2-year-old son had been closely following the murder trial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy and was texting friends about the case just hours before her son was found dead, prosecutors said. ...
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Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of a strike on a prison in northern Yemen, killing 7, including a child
CAIRO (AP) - Houthi rebels in Yemen accused Saudi Arabia of striking a prison on Monday in the country's north, killing seven, including a child, as tensions escalate between the Iran-backed group and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces. The strik...
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King Charles clarifies status of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, after their return to the UK
LONDON (AP) - King Charles III has reiterated that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain non-working members of the royal family following their return to the United Kingdom. A letter sent on behalf of the king to senior government of...
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Israeli airstrikes on a village in southern Lebanon kill 12 people, including 2 children
KFAR RUMMAN, Lebanon (AP) - Israel's air force carried out two airstrikes early Monday on a southern Lebanese village, killing at least 12 people and wounding others, including children, Lebanon's Health Ministry said. Monday's strikes ca...
Sep 07, 2026
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